Acts
Jesus returns to the Father, and the Holy Spirit comes to the church. It shows the beginning of the Christian church during the day of Pentecost and how the gospel spread throughout the world through Peter, Philip, and Paul.
Chapter 1
Chapter 1
Jesus said, "You will receive the Spirit and be my witnesses." He was taken up in a cloud. The[...]
Chapter 2
At Pentecost they were filled with the Spirit. Peter told the crowd, "You crucified Jesus but God[...]
Chapter 3
Peter and John healed a lame man at the temple. Peter told the people, "Faith in Jesus has healed[...]
Chapter 4
They were taken before the rulers. Peter and John said, "We cannot stop speaking about Jesus." The[...]
Chapter 5
Ananias and Sapphira told a lie and fell dead. An angel released the apostles from prison. Gamaliel[...]
Chapter 6
The disciples chose seven men to distribute food. Some from the synagogue disputed with Stephen.[...]
Chapter 7
Stephen said, "Brothers, God called Abraham and appeared to Moses. You killed the Righteous One."[...]
Chapter 8
Philip proclaimed Christ in Samaria. A magician offered money for the gift of the Spirit. Philip[...]
Chapter 9
Saul went to arrest the believers. Jesus said, "Why do you persecute me?" Saul was baptised and[...]
Chapter 10
Cornelius sent for Peter. The Lord said to Peter, "Do not call them unclean." Peter preached to the[...]
Chapter 11
Some in Jerusalem criticised Peter. He said, "The Spirit told me to go." Many in Antioch believed.[...]
Chapter 12
Herod killed James and arrested Peter. The church prayed earnestly. An angel led Peter out of[...]
Chapter 13
Paul and Barnabas proclaimed the word. Paul said, "God has sent a Saviour, Jesus, as he promised."[...]
Chapter 14
Many believed at Iconium. The crowd at Lystra wanted to worship Paul, then they stoned him. Paul[...]
Chapter 15
Some men taught circumcision for the Gentiles. Peter said, "God gave the Spirit with no[...]
Chapter 16
Paul took Timothy with him. We baptised Lydia in Philippi. Paul was imprisoned and there was an[...]
Chapter 17
They taught in Thessalonica and Berea. In Athens Paul said, "I proclaim the God who gives life to[...]
Chapter 18
Paul taught in Corinth for a year and a half. He went to Ephesus with Priscilla and Aquila.[...]
Chapter 19
Paul laid his hands on the disciples at Ephesus to receive the Holy Spirit. Demetrius, a[...]
Chapter 20
We sailed to Troas. Paul raised Eutychus after he fell from the window. Paul encouraged the[...]
Chapter 21
Paul was warned not to go to Jerusalem. He said, "I am ready to die." We went there and saw James.[...]
Chapter 22
Paul said, "Jesus appeared to me and sent me to the Gentiles." The crowd threw dust. Paul told the[...]
Chapter 23
Paul caused a dissension between the Pharisees and Sadducees. The Jews plotted to kill him. The[...]
Chapter 24
Tertullus accused Paul before Felix. Paul said, "I simply went to worship in the temple." Felix[...]
