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The Book of Acts

The Acts of the Holy Spirit and the Expansion of God’s Kingdom

Paul J. Bucknell

Purpose: Acts traces the risen Lord’s continuing work through the Holy Spirit as the gospel moves from Jerusalem into Judea and Samaria and outward to the nations. This index brings together introductions, thematic studies, chapter studies, maps, questions, audio, and video resources.

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Holy Spirit in Acts

A chapter-by-chapter overview of the Spirit’s active work throughout Acts.

Acts from Eight Perspectives

Holy Spirit

  1. The Life and Power of the Church Acts 1:8; 4:8, 30–31; 7:55
  2. The Giver of Gifts Acts 2; 19:6
  3. The Director of Missions Acts 13; 16:7

Prayer

  1. The Power of Prayer Acts 1:14; 2:1; 4:24–31; 16:25
  2. The Ministry of Prayer Acts 6

Evangelism

  1. Our Primary Mission Acts 1:8
  2. Human Bridges Acts 8–10
  3. Knowing the One True God Acts 17
  4. What Is Evangelism? Acts 26:17–18
  5. Powerful Men Facing the Gospel Acts 24–26

Church

  1. Marks of a Healthy Church 1 Acts 2; 4
  2. The Purity of the Church Acts 5
  3. The Needs of the Church Acts 6
  4. Marks of a Healthy Church 2 Acts 11
  5. The Unity of the Church Acts 15
  6. The Planting of a Church Acts 16

Discipleship

  1. Making and Building Disciples Acts 14

Missions

  1. The Mission of the Church Acts 1:8
  2. Sent Out by the Spirit Acts 13

Suffering and Trials

  1. Facing and Overcoming Trials Acts 4
  2. The Lord’s Protection Acts 4; 6; 23

Leadership and Teamwork

  1. Servant Selection Acts 1; 6
  2. Conflict Unresolved? Acts 15
  3. Model Leadership Acts 20; 27; 28

Selective Preaching Passages on God’s Kingdom Expansion

  1. The Mission and the Power Source of the Church
  2. The Spirit’s Empowerment of the Church
  3. The Marks of a Healthy Church 1
  4. The Mighty Work of the Spirit Through the Church
  5. Facing Opposition and Trials (Acts 4, 5, 7)
  6. The Purity of the Church
  7. Servant Leadership in the Church
  8. The Kingdom Story
  9. False Understanding of the Gospel
  10. Human Gospel Bridges (Acts 8, 9, 10)
  11. A Transformational Encounter
  12. Marks of a Healthy Church 2
  13. God’s Sovereign Power
  14. Sent Out for His Mission
  15. Unity in Diversity for the Church
  16. Humble Beginning of a Wonderful Local Church
  17. The Only True God of the Kingdom
  18. The Gospel Transforming and Disturbing a City
  19. Model of a Gospel Servant
  20. The Rough and Noble Road of God’s Servant
  21. The Testimony of God’s Servant
  22. Powerful Men Facing the Gospel
  23. God’s Sovereign Will and Our Will
  24. Making the Most of Every Opportunity

Acts Studies by Chapter

These links bring together the studies and media formerly listed on the Acts introduction page.

Acts 1
Acts 2
Acts 6–7
Acts 8–10
Acts 13–14
Acts 15
Acts 21
Acts 20–21

Acts Maps and Missionary Journeys