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Author: James Poitras

Global Center for Christian Development Developing Christians Everywhere!. Acts Facts. Author: James Poitras. Lesson 1. Lesson 2- Acts Facts. The Book of Acts.

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Author: James Poitras

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  1. Global Center for Christian Development Developing Christians Everywhere! Acts Facts Author: James Poitras Lesson 1

  2. Lesson 2- Acts Facts The Book of Acts The Book of Acts is the history of the early church, covering the first 30 years. It tells the story of two apostles: Peter who preached mostly to Jews and Paul to Gentiles. Global Center for Christian Development

  3. Ancient Names Lesson 2- Acts Facts In ancient times the Book of Acts was called: • “Acts of the Holy Spirit” • “Gospel of Resurrection” • “Gospel of the Holy Spirit” • “The Acts of the Ascended and Glorified Lord” • “The Fifth Gospel” Global Center for Christian Development

  4. Lesson 2- Acts Facts The Book of Acts gives insight into: • Church Growth Dynamics and Principles • Preaching • Wonders • Miracles • The Holy Spirit • Evangelism • Church Planting • Church Life • Gifts of the Spirit • Missionary Activity • Leadership • Persecution • Role of Women in the Church • Prayer • Signs • Apostles’ Doctrine Global Center for Christian Development

  5. Lesson 2-Acts Facts The Holy Spirit is mentioned over 50 times in the Book of Acts. The baptism and ministry of the Holy Spirit imparts: • Power (Acts 1:8) • Boldness (Acts 4:31) • Fear of God (Acts 5:5) • Wisdom (Acts 6:3,10) • Guidance (Acts 16:6-10) • Spiritual Gifts (Acts 19:6) Global Center for Christian Development

  6. Lesson 2- Acts Facts The Holy Spirit did not just move in the 1st century church. The Holy Spirit continues to move today! We are living in a tremendous day of opportunity. There is more opportunity to win souls today than ever before. The world is open to the vibrant, living, Pentecostal movement. Global Center for Christian Development

  7. Lesson 2- Acts Facts The Book of Acts gives principles that should govern the church in every generation. “Acts records what the church must be and do in any generation as it continues Jesus’ ministry in the Pentecostal power of the Holy Spirit.” ~The Full Life Study Bible Global Center for Christian Development

  8. Study Questions

  9. 1. What two Apostles are primarily mentioned in the Book of Acts? Peter and Paul are most mentioned.

  10. 2. What are some of the names given to the Book of Acts throughout history? “Words Concerning Deeds”, “Acts if the Holy Spirit”, “Gospel of the Resurrection”, “The Acts of the Ascended and Glorified Lord”, “Fifth Gospel”, and “Acts of the Holy Spirit.”

  11. 3. How many times is the Holy Spirit mentioned in the Book of Acts? More than fifty times.

  12. 4. How many years of Church history does the Book of Acts cover? It covers 30 years

  13. 5. In Acts the baptism and ministry of the Holy Spirit imparts what? The baptism of the Holy Spirit imparts power, boldness, fear of God, wisdom, guidance, and spiritual gifts

  14. 6. What does the Full Life Study Bible say the Book of Acts records? “Acts records what the church must be and do in any generation as it continues Jesus’ ministry in the Pentecostal power of the Holy Spirit.”

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