Acts
An overview of every chapter in Acts, chapter by chapter.
| Chapter | Summary |
|---|---|
| Acts 1 | Prologue: The Promise of the Holy Spirit; The Church Begins in Jerusalem: The Coming of the Holy Spirit - The Ascension of Jesus; Matthias Replaces Judas |
| Acts 2 | The Church Begins in Jerusalem: The Coming of the Holy Spirit - The Holy Spirit Comes; Peter Preaches to the Crowd; The Believers Form a Community |
| Acts 3 | The Church Begins in Jerusalem: The First Clash with Judaism - Peter Heals a Crippled Beggar; Peter Preaches in the Temple |
| Acts 4 | The Church Begins in Jerusalem: The First Clash with Judaism - Peter and John before the Council; The Believers Pray for Courage; The Fellowship of the Church - The Believers Share Their Possessions |
| Acts 5 | The Church Begins in Jerusalem: The Fellowship of the Church - Ananias and Sapphira Attempt to Deceive; The Apostles Heal Many; The Second Clash with Judaism - The Apostles Arrested and Rescued; The Apostles Arrested Again and Examined; The Apostles Beaten, Threatened, and Released |
| Acts 6 | The Church Grows from Jerusalem to Antioch: The Role of Greek-Speaking Jews - Seven Men Chosen to Serve; Stephen is Arrested |
| Acts 7 | The Church Grows from Jerusalem to Antioch: The Role of Greek-Speaking Jews - Stephen’s Testimony before the Council |
| Acts 8 | The Church Grows from Jerusalem to Antioch: The Role of Greek-Speaking Jews - Stephen’s Testimony before the Council (continued); Persecution Scatters the Believers; Philip Preaches in Samaria; Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch |
| Acts 9 | The Church Grows from Jerusalem to Antioch: Saul’s Conversion - The Experience of Saul near Damascus; The Role of Ananias; Saul in Damascus and Jerusalem; Summary of the Church; The Mission of Peter to the Gentiles - Peter Heals Aeneas and Raises Dorcas |
| Acts 10 | The Church Grows from Jerusalem to Antioch: The Mission of Peter to the Gentiles - Cornelius Calls for Peter; Peter Visits Cornelius; The Gentiles Hear the Good News; The Gentiles Receive the Holy Spirit |
| Acts 11 | The Church Grows from Jerusalem to Antioch: The Mission of Peter to the Gentiles - Peter Explains His Actions; The Church in Antioch of Syria - The Ministry of the Greek-Speaking Believers; The Ministry of Barnabas; The Ministry of the Church in Antioch |
| Acts 12 | The Church Grows from Jerusalem to Antioch: Persecution in the Jerusalem Church - The Martyrdom of James; The Imprisonment and Escape of Peter; The Death of Herod Agrippa I; The Success of the Mission |
| Acts 13 | The Christian Message Goes to the Gentiles: Paul and Barnabas’ First Missionary Journey from Antioch - Barnabas and Saul are Commissioned; Barnabas and Saul in Cyprus; Paul and Barnabas in Antioch of Pisidia; Paul and Barnabas Turn to the Gentiles |
| Acts 14 | The Christian Message Goes to the Gentiles: Paul and Barnabas’ First Missionary Journey from Antioch - Paul and Barnabas in Iconium; Paul and Barnabas in Lystra and Derbe; Paul and Barnabas Return through Pisidia and Pamphylia; The Successful Return to the Antioch Church |
| Acts 15 | The Christian Message Goes to the Gentiles: The Council at Jerusalem: Conflict over Gentiles - The Challenge of the Judaizers; The Debate in the Jerusalem Church; The Decision of the Council; Joyful Return to the Antioch Church; Paul’s Second Missionary Journey from Antioch - Paul and Barnabas Separate |
| Acts 16 | The Christian Message Goes to the Gentiles: Paul’s Second Missionary Journey from Antioch - Paul Returns to Derbe and Lystra; A Call from Macedonia; Journey to Philippi; Lydia of Philippi Believes in Jesus; Paul and Silas Imprisoned and Released |
| Acts 17 | The Christian Message Goes to the Gentiles: Paul’s Second Missionary Journey from Antioch - Paul Preaches in Thessalonica; Paul and Silas in Berea; Paul Preaches in Athens |
| Acts 18 | The Christian Message Goes to the Gentiles: Paul’s Second Missionary Journey from Antioch - Paul in Corinth; Paul Visits Ephesus and Returns to Antioch; Paul’s Third Missionary Journey from Antioch - Paul Visits the Churches in Galatia and Phrygia; Apollos in Ephesus and Corinth |
| Acts 19 | The Christian Message Goes to the Gentiles: Paul’s Third Missionary Journey from Antioch - Paul’s Ministry in Ephesus; The Riot in Ephesus |
| Acts 20 | The Christian Message Goes to the Gentiles: Paul’s Third Missionary Journey from Antioch - Paul Goes to Macedonia and Greece; Paul’s Final Visit to Troas; Paul Meets the Ephesian Elders in Miletus |
| Acts 21 | The Christian Message Goes to the Gentiles: Paul’s Third Missionary Journey from Antioch - Paul Travels from Miletus to Jerusalem; Paul in Jerusalem and Caesarea: Paul in Jerusalem - Paul’s Meeting with the Jerusalem Church Leaders; Paul is Arrested; Paul Speaks to the Crowd |
| Acts 22 | Paul in Jerusalem and Caesarea: Paul in Jerusalem - Paul Speaks to the Crowd (continued); Paul Claims His Rights as a Roman Citizen; Paul before the High Council |
| Acts 23 | Paul in Jerusalem and Caesarea: Paul in Jerusalem - Paul before the High Council (continued); The Plan to Kill Paul; Paul is Sent to Caesarea |
| Acts 24 | Paul in Jerusalem and Caesarea: Paul in Caesarea - Paul Appears before Felix |
| Acts 25 | Paul in Jerusalem and Caesarea: Paul in Caesarea - Paul Appears before Festus; Paul Speaks to Agrippa |
| Acts 26 | Paul in Jerusalem and Caesarea: Paul in Caesarea - Paul Speaks to Agrippa (continued) |
| Acts 27 | Paul Goes to Rome: Paul’s Journey to Rome - The Journey to Cyprus and Crete; The Storm at Sea; The Shipwreck at Malta |
| Acts 28 | Paul Goes to Rome: Paul’s Journey to Rome - Paul on the Island of Malta; The Trip from Malta to Rome; Paul’s Ministry in Rome - Paul’s Meeting with the Jewish Community; Paul’s Unrestricted Preaching and Teaching |