ACTS
GOD in MOTION
CHURCH in ACTION
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Acts is volume II of a two-volume work by doctor Luke, an account of what Jesus continued to do throught he Holy Spirit in the early church.
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The "word of God spread"/"the church grew in numbers" as summarised at major transitions in Acts. Thus traces the fulfillment of the commission of the Risen Christ in Acts 1:8, despite opposition and hardships, from a tiny corner of Palestine to reach the centre of the Roman Empire, in 30 years.
WHY STUDY THE BOOK OF ACTS
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It biblically records the history and the powerful deeds of the Holy Spirit working through the early church.
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It provides a detailed account of how the early church grew and expanded God's Kingdom.
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It shows the gospel spread more than just geographically.
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There is a transition.
WHAT IS THE APPLICATION
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Work of the Holy Spirit through believers for evangelism and missions.
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God can do amazing things through ordinary people like you and I.
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Live out the Holy Spirit empowered life.