introduction to acts: acts of the holy spirit
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Introduction to Acts: Acts of the Holy Spirit
The Placement in the Canon
Between the Gospels and the Epistles
Connection/LinkBetween Life of Jesus and that of Church
Demonstrates that Gospels serve as background for all
Acts provides the platform for all the epistles
Intro to Acts
AuthorLuke
Second volume – the Gospel of Luke being first volume
Date80-90 AD
Shortly after the Gospel of Luke
DestinationTheophilus – lover of God• Cousin of Domitian?
PurposeNarrative of history• Preserve the background of the NT church
Explanation of the Spirit• Describes the practical outworking of the
Spirit
Theme
The Gospel overcomes all barriers.
The Spirit empowers for effectiveness and witness.
ThemesWorld Mission
Providence of God
Power of the Spirit
Inclusive Gospel
Importance of Faithful Witness
Triumph of Gospel
Barriers Crossed
Geographical Barrier
Social Barrier
Racial Barrier
Sexual Barrier
Cultural Barrier
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