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History
of the Early Church |
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In Jerusalem |
Pentecost – Acts 2 – 33AD Stephen martyred -35 AD |
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In
all Judaea and in Samaria |
Philip brings Samaritans to Christ - Acts 8 Paul’s conversion – Acts 9 Peter brings Gentiles to Christ – Acts 10 |
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Unto
the uttermost part of the earth |
Missionary Journeys/ Jerusalem Council – Acts 15 – 48 AD Paul Imprisoned – 58 AD Peter executed - 64 AD Paul executed - 68 AD Jerusalem destroyed - 70 AD John dies –100 AD |
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THE
BOOK OF ACTS IN REVIEW |
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“But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth” Acts 1:8 |
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Chapters |
Acts
1 - 7 |
Acts
8 – 12 |
Acts
13 – 28 |
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Spread of the church |
The church in Jerusalem |
The church in all Judaea and Samaria |
The church to all the earth |
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The Gospel |
Witnessing in the city |
Witnessing in the provinces |
Witnessing in the world |
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Theme |
Power and progress of the church |
Expansion of the church |
Paul’s three journeys and trials |
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People addressed |
Jews |
Samaritans |
Gentiles |
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Key Person |
Peter |
Philip |
Paul |
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Time |
2 years (AD 33-35) |
13 years (AD 35 – 48) |
14 years (AD 48 – 62) |
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Development |
Triumph |
Transition |
Travels and trials |