A STUDY OF THE BOOK OF ACTS

The purpose of Acts can be understood better by recognizing that it is designed to provide both a historical record and a theological narrative. It emphasizes the qualities that made the early church successful: faith, perseverance, and divine empowerment. The book reveals how the church faced persecution, internal conflicts, and cultural differences, yet remained steadfast because of the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Its focus on missionary work, conversion stories, and the establishment of churches offers valuable lessons about evangelism today. Importantly, Acts shows that this expansion was not accidental but guided by divine intention, making it foundational to understanding the growth of Christianity as both a spiritual movement and a global phenomenon.