The document provides an overview of the book of Acts in the Bible. It summarizes that Acts describes how the gospel spread from Jerusalem to all Judea and Samaria and to the ends of the earth, as Jesus commanded. It outlines how the gospel spread to the Samaritans and Gentiles through persecution then through Paul's missionary journeys to the Roman Empire. Paul continued preaching in Rome under house arrest. The early Christians referred to themselves as "The People of The Way."

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The Book of Acts

3. [8] but you will receive power
when the Holy Spirit has come
upon you; and you shall be My
witnesses both in Jerusalem,
and in all Judea and Samaria,
and even to the remotest
part of the earth.”
Acts 1:8

4. Overview of Acts
Chapters: 1-7
Gospel Spreads To:
Jerusalem
Through: Apostles
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5. Overview of Acts
Chapters: 8-12
Gospel Spreads To:
Samaritans & Gentiles
Through: Persecution
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6. Overview of Acts
Chapters: 13-20
Gospel Spreads To:
Roman Empire
Through: Paul’s
Journeys
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7. Overview of Acts
Chapters: 21-28
Gospel Spreads To:
Rulers and Rome
Through: Paul’s Trials
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8. [30] And he stayed two full years
in his own rented quarters and
was welcoming all who came to
him, [31] preaching the kingdom
of God and teaching concerning
the Lord Jesus Christ with all
openness, unhindered.
Acts 28:30-31

9. One More Defense,
in Rome
The Jewish leaders
had questions.
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10. [21] They said to him, “We have
neither received letters from
Judea concerning you, nor have
any of the brethren come here
and reported or spoken
anything bad about you.
Acts 28:21-22

11. [22] “But we desire to hear
from you what your views are;
for concerning this sect, it is
known to us that it is spoken
against everywhere.”
Acts 28:21-22

12. [14] “But this I admit to you,
that according to the Way which
they call a sect I do serve the
God of our fathers, believing
everything that is in accordance
with the Law and that is written
in the Prophets;
Acts 24:14

13. [22] But Felix, having a more
exact knowledge about the Way,
put them off, saying, “When
Lysias the commander comes
down, I will decide your case.”
Acts 24:22

14. The People of The Way
1) They have a special
relationship with God.
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15. The People of The Way
2) They have a special
relationship with each other.
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16. The People of The Way
3) They have a special
mission from Jesus.
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