Acts, Our History Book. “…The book is designed for the enlightenment of Christians generally concerning the historic origins of Christianity. It is in.

Acts, Our History BookActs, Our History Book


“…“…The book is designed for the The book is designed for the enlightenment of Christians enlightenment of Christians generally concerning the historic generally concerning the historic origins of Christianity. It is in truth origins of Christianity. It is in truth the first church history. It is in reality the first church history. It is in reality the Acts of the Holy Spirit as wrought the Acts of the Holy Spirit as wrought through these men. It is an inspiring through these men. It is an inspiring narration…” (narration…” (ISBE., Vol. 1, pg. 46ISBE., Vol. 1, pg. 46.).)


Change to the gospel is forbidden Change to the gospel is forbidden ((Gal. 1: 6-9, Rev. 22: 18, 19, I Cor. 4: Gal. 1: 6-9, Rev. 22: 18, 19, I Cor. 4: 66). The gospel or the faith was once ). The gospel or the faith was once delivered and is to serve as our delivered and is to serve as our creed (creed (Jude 3Jude 3).).

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““Set for the Defence of the Gospel”Set for the Defence of the Gospel”((Phili. 1: 7, 17Phili. 1: 7, 17))

• ‘Apologia, a speech made in defence” (Vine).

• “Apologia, literature, a work written as an explanation or justification of one’s motives, convictions, or acts” (RHCD).

Preaching Believed Repented Confessed BaptizedPreaching Believed Repented Confessed Baptized

Pentecost Believed, Pentecost Believed, 2: 362: 36 Repented, Repented, 2: 382: 38 Baptized, Baptized, 2: 382: 38

Samaria Believed, Samaria Believed, 8: 128: 12 Baptized, Baptized, 8: 128: 12

Eunuch Believed, Eunuch Believed, 8: 378: 37 Confessed, Confessed, 8: 378: 37 Baptized, Baptized, 8: 388: 38

Saul Baptized, Saul Baptized, 22:22: 1616

Cornelius Believed, Cornelius Believed, 10: 4310: 43 Baptized, Baptized, 10: 4810: 48

Jailer Believed, Jailer Believed, 16: 3116: 31 Repented, Repented, 16: 3316: 33 Baptized, Baptized, 16: 3316: 33

Lydia Believed, Lydia Believed, 16: 1416: 14 Baptized, Baptized, 16:116:155

PreachingPreaching Faith Faith Repentance Repentance Confession Confession BaptismBaptism

Rom. 1: 16Rom. 1: 16 Rom. 10: 17Rom. 10: 17 Acts 17: 31Acts 17: 31 Rom. 10: 9, 10Rom. 10: 9, 10 Gal. 3: 27Gal. 3: 27



In Acts we see how the Great In Acts we see how the Great Commission was fulfilled (Commission was fulfilled (Mark Mark 16: 15, 16; Acts 1: 8, 2: 14-47, 8: 16: 15, 16; Acts 1: 8, 2: 14-47, 8: 35, 28: 30, 3135, 28: 30, 31). ).


Acts reveals attitude toward Acts reveals attitude toward discipline (discipline (Acts 5: 1-11, cp. Acts 5: 1-11, cp. 2 Thes. 3: 62 Thes. 3: 6). ).


Acts provides insight as Acts provides insight as to public worship (to public worship (Acts 2: Acts 2: 42, 46, 4: 4: 31, 20: 742, 46, 4: 4: 31, 20: 7).).


We see in Acts the We see in Acts the independent structure of local independent structure of local churches (churches (Acts 14: 23Acts 14: 23).).


The lesson of qualified men The lesson of qualified men for certain assignments is for certain assignments is observed in Acts (observed in Acts (Acts 6: 3Acts 6: 3).).


The fact that doctrinal issues The fact that doctrinal issues were addressed and how were addressed and how these matters were handled these matters were handled is seen in Acts (is seen in Acts (Acts 15Acts 15))


Fellowship is presented in Fellowship is presented in Acts (Acts (Acts 2: 42, 9: 26, 27, Acts 2: 42, 9: 26, 27, cp. I John 1: 3, 7cp. I John 1: 3, 7).).


Instances of how the Instances of how the physical needs of saints physical needs of saints were met are seen in Acts were met are seen in Acts ((Acts 4: 32-37, 11: 27-30Acts 4: 32-37, 11: 27-30).).


Just as America is rejecting the Just as America is rejecting the heritage of her history; so is the Lord’s heritage of her history; so is the Lord’s church, in many instances. Instead of church, in many instances. Instead of attempting to become “modern,” we attempting to become “modern,” we must remain with the pure gospel as must remain with the pure gospel as exemplified and practiced in Acts.exemplified and practiced in Acts.

““For I have not shunned to declare unto For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God” (you all the counsel of God” (Acts 20: Acts 20: 27, vs. 28-3227, vs. 28-32). ).

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