The Acts of the Apostles

The BIrth of the Christian Church

By: Dr. John W. (Jack) Carter

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

An Exegetical and Theological Exposition of the Scriptures. Explore this biblical text that serves as a bridge from the Gospels to the Epistles, and introduces the birth of the Christian church and the experiences of its leaders as they spread the good news of salvation by faith from the Jewish to the Gentile communities. The entire text of the Bible are presented with intermediate commentary that includes the background, context, and exposition of each passage. Organized as twenty-seven sequential and individual Bible studies that are each intended for about 30 minutes of personal Bible study, or about one hour of small-group discussion. Table of Contents Acts 1:1-26. Preparation for the Mission Acts 1:8. Breaking Down the Walls Acts 2:1-36. Empowered for God’s Mission Acts 2:37-47. Power in Fellowship Acts 3:1-13. The Ministry of Compassion Acts 3:1-4:21. Empowered to Help Others Acts 4:23-30. Leading Others in Prayer Acts 4:32-5:42. Called to Share Acts 6:1-8. The Call to Servant Leadership Acts 8:1-40. An Example of a Faithful Witness Acts 9:10-31. Are Others Worth It? Acts 10:1-38. Power to Overcome Prejudice Acts 11:1-30. Power to Overcome Legalism Acts 12:1-25. The Power of Fervent Prayer Acts 13:1-52. Called to Missions Acts 14:1-28. Power to Persevere Acts 15:1-35. Power that Replaces the Law Acts 15:38-16:40. Power to Direct Our Path Acts 17:16-34. Sowing Seeds Acts 18:1-21. Power for a Consistent Witness Acts 18:23-41. Power to Make a Difference Acts 20:1-38. Power to Be an Example Acts 21:1-22:1. Power to Stay the Course Acts 22:1-30. Power to Give an Account Acts 25:13-26:32. Power to Respond Acts 27:1-37. Power in the Midst of the Storm Acts 28:1-31. Power Without Hindrance