Salvation is here for you

Acts overview

Beginning:

Matthias chosen to replace Judas

Holy Spirit given at Pentecost; Peter addresses the crowd and thousands are saved

The message of the gospel is testified to by miracles of many kinds

But the religious leaders and the demonic push back

God showed his mercy by releasing Peter from prison and His judgement by killing Ananias and Sapphira

Deacons were chosen to care for the widows

*And Stephen was stoned * Pause: Acts 7:54-60

Acts is split into 2 sections; before Stephen’s prayer and after

Paul was saved because of Stephen’s prayer, Luke is highlighting that here

Saul’s conversion

Peter opens the door to the gentiles with Cornelius

The church in Antioch sends out Paul and Barnabas

The gospel is preached through Cyprus, Galatia, all the way to Corinth

Not without a price, imprisonment, mocking, beatings

False teachers in the church

Paul argues the validity of the gospel all the way to Rome

End: Acts 28:17-31

Theophilus, salvation has come to the gentiles! Salvation has come to you!

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