Title Page

Dedication

Introduction

Preface

Maps

PART I.

THE CHURCH IN JERUSALEM, 1:1 to 8:4, Six Years.

I. The Introduction, 1:1-11

1. Origin and Authority, 1:1-2

2. The Risen Savior, 1:3-5

3. The Promise of Power, 1:6-8

4. The Ascension and Message of Angels, 1:9-11

II. The Ten Day Meeting, 1:12-26

1. The Waiting Disciples, 1:12-15

2. The Fulfillment of Scripture, 1:16-20

3. The Apostle Chosen, 1:21-26

III. The Day of Pentecost, 2:1-41

1. Fulfillment of Christ's Promise, 2:1-4

2. The Effect on the Multitude, 2:5-13

3. Peter's Sermon, 2:14-36

4. Effect of Holy Spirit's Sermon, 2:37-41

IV. The First Persecution, 2:42 to 4:31

1. The Primitive Church, 2:42-47

2. The Lame Man Healed, 3:1-10

3. Peter's Second Sermon, 3:11-26

4. Arrest and Imprisonment of Peter and John, 4:1-4

5. Trial Before the Sanhedrim, 4:5-12

6. Secret Session of Sanhedrim, 4:13-17

7. The Apostles' Triumph, 4:18-22

8. The Prayer Meeting, 4:23-31

V. Internal History and Second Persecution, 4:32 to 5:42

1. The New Community, 4:32-37

2. Dishonest Church Members, 5:1-11

3. Sacredness of the Church, 5:12-16

4. Imprisonment and Proof of Apostles' Credentials, 5:17-20

5. Apostles on Trial, 5:21-28

6. Apostles Preach Gospel to Rulers, 5:29-32

7. Gamaliel's Address to the Court, 5:33-39

8. Scourging and Release of the Apostles, 5:40-42

VI. Internal History and Third Persecution, 6:1 to 8:4

1. Church Superior to Internal Difficulties, 6:1-7

2. Stephen's Activity and Arrest, 6:8-15

3. Stephen's Sermon, 7:1-53

4. Stephen the First Christian Martyr, 7:54-8:4,..». 86

PART II.

THE CHURCH IN PALESTINE, 8:5 to 12:25, Ten Years.

I. Philip's Missionary Work, 8:5-40

1. Philip's Success in Samaria, 8:5-13

2. Philip's Converts Receive the Holy Spirit, 8:14-17

3. The Wicked Proposal by Simon Magus, 8:18-25

4. Angel Directs and Guides Philip to Sinner, 8:26-31

5. Philip's Sermon to the Individual, 8:32-36

6. The Sinner Repents and Is Baptized, 8:37-40

II. Conversion of Saul and First Missionary Work, 9:1-30

1. Conversion of Saul, 9:1-9

2. Ananias Baptizes Saul, 9:10-18

3. Saul Preaches Jesus in Damascus, 9:19-22

4. Saul, the Preacher, Saved at Damascus, 9:23-25

5. Saul Visits Church at Jerusalem, 9:26-30

III. Preparation of Church for Admission of Gentiles, 9:31 to 11:18

1. Peace and Prosperity of Church, 9:31

2. Peter's Miracle at Lydda, 9:32-35

3. Peter's Miracle at Joppa, 9:36-43

4. Cornelius' Vision, 10:1-8

5. Peter's Vision, 10:9-16

6. Peter's Journey to Cornelius, 10:17-23

7. Peter and Cornelius Meet, 10:24-33

8. Peter's Sermon, 10:34-43

9. Gentiles Receive the Holy Spirit, 10:44-48

10. Broadening the Jerusalem Church, 11:1-18

IV. Development of the New Religious Center, 11:19-30

1. The First Gentile Church in Antioch, 11:19-21

2. Aid and Encouragement from Mother Church, 11:22-24

3. Barnabas Brings Saul to Antioch, 11:25-26

4. Barnabas and Saul Sent to Jerusalem, 11:27-30

V. Persecution Under Herod, 12:1-25

1. James Beheaded and Peter Imprisoned, 12:1-4

2. Peter Delivered From Prison, 12:5-12

3. Peter Suddenly Appears at Prayer Meeting, 12:13-17

4. Death of Keepers and Herod, 12:18-23

5. Saul and Barnabas Return to Antioch, 12:24-25

PART III.

THE CHURCH OF THE GENTILES, 13:1 to 28:31, Eighteen Years.

I. Paul's First Missionary Journey, 13:1 to 14:28

1. The Great Missionary Church, 13:1-3

2. Journey and Labor in Cyprus, 13:4-12

3. Journey From Paphos to Antioch, 13:13-15

4. Paul's First Recorded Sermon, 13:16-41

5. The Effect of the Sermon, 13:42-43

6. The Second Sabbath in Antioch, 13:44-52

7. Journeys and Labors in Iconium, 14:1-7

8. Preaching and Healing in Lystra, 14:8-18

9. The Stoning of Paul, 14:19-20

10. Missionaries Return Home, 14:21-28

II. The Apostolic Council, 15:1-35

1. Serious Difficulty in Antioch Church, 15:1-5

2. Meeting of Apostles and Elders at Council, 15:6-21

3. Decision and Letter of Council, 15:22-29

4. Peace Restored in Antioch, 15:30-35

III. Paul's Second Missionary Journey, 15:36 to 18:22

1. Separation of Paul and Barnabas, 15:36-41

2. The Call of Timotheus, 16:1-3

3. Revisiting the Galatian Churches, 16:4-8

4. The Call to Macedonia, 16:9-10

5. Journey to Europe and First Convert, 16:11-15

6. First Miracle in Europe, 16:16-18

7. Paul and Silas Scourged and Imprisoned, 16:19-24

8. Prayer and Deliverance, 16:25-29

9. Conversion of the Jailer, 16:30-34

10. Public Release of Paul and Silas, 16:35-40

11. Paul and Silas in Thessalonica, 17:1-9

12. Founding of Church in Berea, 17:10-14

13. Paul Brought to Athens, the First Work, 17:15-21

14. Paul's Sermon to the Athenians, 17:22-31

15. Effect of the Sermon, 17:32-34

16. Paul's Ministry at Corinth, 18:1-17

17. Return of Paul Through Ephesus and Jerusalem to Antioch, 18:18-22

IV. Paul's Third Missionary Journey, 18:23 to 21:17

1. Second Visit to Galatia and Phrygia, 18:23

2. Apollos at Ephesus and Achaia, 18:24-28

3. The New Pentecost at Ephesus, 19:1-7

4. Paul Preaching at Ephesus, 19:8-12

5. Suppression of Witchcraft, 19:13-20

6. Paul's Great Plans for the Future, 19:21-22

7. Riot of the Silversmiths, 19:23-41

8. Paul's Second Visit to Europe, 20:1-6

9. Church Services in Troas, 20:7-12

10. Journey to Miletus, 20:13-16

11. Paul's Farewell Address to Ephesian Elders, 20:17-38

12. Journey from Miletus to Tyre, 21:1-6

13. Journey From Tyre to Caesarea, 21:7-14

14. Journey from Caesarea to Jerusalem, 21:15-17

V. Paul's Rejection and Imprisonment, 21:18 to 26:32

1. Paul's Advice from the Bishop, 21:18-26

2. Paul Beaten by the Mob and Arrested, 21:27-36

3. Paul's Privilege to Address the Mob, 21:37-40

4. Paul's Defense Before the Mob, 22:1-21

5. The Effect of Paul's Address, 22:22-29

6. Paul Before the Sanhedrim, 22:30-23:10

7. Paul's Vision and Removal to Caesarea, 23:11-35

8. Paul's Trial Before Felix, and Imprisonment, 24:1-27

9. Paul Before Festus and Agrippa, 25:1-27

10. Address Before the Royal Court, 26:1-29

11. Paul Declared Innocent, 26:30-32

VI. The Gospel on the Way to Rome, 27:1 to 28:16

1. Journey from Caesarea to Crete, 27:1-12

2. The Ship Leaves Fair Havens for Phenice, 27:13-20

3. Paul Gives Comfort and Advice, 27:21-26

4. The Ship's Company in Great Danger, 27:27-38

5. The Ship Is Lost, But the Men Are Saved, 27:39-44

6. Paul on the Island of Malta, 28:1-9

7. The Journey from Melita to Rome, 28:10-16

VII. Paul's Ministry in Rome, 28:17-31

1. Paul's First Interview with the Jews, 28:17-22

2. Paul Preaching to the Jews, 28:23-27

3. Paul Turning to the Gentiles, 28:28-31