New Testament
Book of Acts
Acts continues Luke's Gospel. The Spirit comes at Pentecost, the church grows through Peter and others, and Paul carries the message across the Roman world until he reaches Rome.
At a glance
Acts key facts
- Testament
- New Testament
- Chapters
- 28
- Author
- Traditionally attributed to Luke
- When it was written
- Probably between AD 62 and 80
- Main theme
- The good news spreads from Jerusalem to Rome
- Key verse
- Acts 1:8
Summary
What is Acts about?
Acts continues Luke's Gospel. The Spirit comes at Pentecost, the church grows through Peter and others, and Paul carries the message across the Roman world until he reaches Rome.
Key verse
A key verse in Acts
“But all of you shall receive power, after that the Holy Spirit has come upon you: and all of you shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.”
28 chapters
Acts chapters
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Questions
Acts: common questions
Who wrote the book of Acts?
Traditionally attributed to Luke.
When was Acts written?
Probably between AD 62 and 80.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts continues Luke's Gospel. The Spirit comes at Pentecost, the church grows through Peter and others, and Paul carries the message across the Roman world until he reaches Rome.
How many chapters are in Acts?
Acts has 28 chapters, in the New Testament.
What is a key verse in Acts?
Acts 1:8: “But all of you shall receive power, after that the Holy Spirit has come upon you: and all of you shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.” (KJV).
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