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Acts of the apostles

Acts of the apostles. Author, date, and similarities to Luke’. Author: Written by the author of Luke’s Gospel Addressed also to Theophilus Luke and Acts’ have similar style and language Date; Many scholars date after Luke-possibly in the mid-80s.

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Acts of the apostles

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  1. Acts of the apostles

  2. Author, date, and similarities to Luke’ Author: • Written by the author of Luke’s Gospel • Addressed also to Theophilus • Luke and Acts’ have similar style and language Date; • Many scholars date after Luke-possibly in the mid-80s

  3. Similarities between Acts and Luke’s gospel: • Jerusalem is central - Before ascension, apostles are told that they will be Jesus’ witnesses not only in Jerusalem, but to the ends of the earth. - the base of operations for the future of the church

  4. Similar themes in luke and acts I. Central role of the Holy Spirit • The Holy Spirit is active and alive in the disciples of Jesus - Continuing Jesus’ work in the world - Jesus’ promise to send the Spirit - outpouring of the Spirit - Spirit’s presence empowers apostles

  5. Similar themes in luke and acts (cont.) II. The Gospel is for all people • As in Luke, Jesus is universal Messiah - Spirit inspires church leaders at a council in Jerusalem to allow Gentiles to convert without first becoming Jews - Faith, baptism, and repentance are all required

  6. Prologue (acts 1:1-11) • Addresses Theophilus-linking first work to Acts • Tells readers that Jesus appeared to disciples over 40 day period • Forty is probably a reminder of Israelites’ 40 year experience in the desert • Also suggests Jesus’ departure to the desert • Number suggests a prep period for disciples before the coming of the Spirit

  7. The Ascension marks a transition in salvation history: • From Jesus’ earthly ministry to the age of the church.

  8. The church in jerusalem(Acts 1:12-5:42) • Preparation for the coming of the Spirit • the apostles and other disciples, Jesus’ mother, and several other women form first community of Christians • 10 days later, the descent of the Holy Spirit will occur on Pentecost • the community prepares itself by praying

  9. Mathias is chosen to replace Judas • 12 apostles-12 tribes of Israel • The church is the New Israel, the result of God’s new covenant with all people.

  10. pentecost The Descent of the Holy Spirit • Pentecost (fiftieth): a major Jewish feast for the harvest • Also celebrated God’s covenant with Moses • Jews from all over the Mediterranean attend • Holy Spirit inspires the apostles to proclaim the gospel • people from different nations understand the message in their own languages

  11. Peter’s Pentecost sermon • Contains the kerygma-the central proclamation of the Gospel message • life, death, and resurrection of Jesus • Introduction: • relates the speech to rest of story • assures audience disciples are not drunk • Joel’s prophecy promising Spirit recalled

  12. Old Testament proofs to support argument: • Miracles of Jesus • Jesus crucified: indicts hearers for their part • Announces glorious resurrection and ascension • States that he and other apostles were eyewitnesses to these events • Jesus’ promise to send Spirit is fulfilled

  13. Sermon’s call to action: repentance and baptism • Gift of Holy Spirit then received

  14. Peter heals crippled beggar • Christian Community • Community must be rooted in the gospel truth handed down by apostles • Nourishment must come from Eucharist and prayer • Must live community-loving and caring for one another (Christian fellowship)

  15. Apostles appear before the Sanhedrin

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