New Testament Luke Chapters

Acts

The history of the early church and the spread of the Gospel

Overview

All Chapters

28 chapters with summaries and key verses

Chapter 1 Ascension

The Ascension and Promise of the Spirit

Jesus ascends to heaven and promises the Holy Spirit

Key verses: Acts 1:8, Acts 1:9 +1

Holy Spirit Witness Power
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Chapter 2 Pentecost

Pentecost

The Holy Spirit comes upon the disciples at Pentecost

Key verses: Acts 2:4, Acts 2:38 +1

Tongues Baptism Church Birth
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Chapter 3 Healing

Peter Heals a Lame Man

Peter heals a lame man and preaches about Jesus

Key verses: Acts 3:6, Acts 3:16 +1

Faith Jesus' Name Repentance
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Chapter 4 Holy Spirit

Peter and John Before the Council

Peter and John are arrested and boldly testify before the Sanhedrin

Key verses: Acts 4:8, Acts 4:12 +1

Boldness Jesus' Name Resurrection
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Chapter 5 Lying

Ananias and Sapphira

A couple lies about their offering and faces God's judgment

Key verses: Acts 5:3, Acts 5:9 +1

Holy Spirit Judgment Testing God
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Chapter 6 Deacons

The Seven Deacons

Seven deacons are chosen to serve the church

Key verses: Acts 6:3, Acts 6:7 +1

Holy Spirit Wisdom Church Growth
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Chapter 7 Martyrdom

Stephen's Martyrdom

Stephen is stoned to death, becoming the first Christian martyr

Key verses: Acts 7:55, Acts 7:59 +1

Holy Spirit Vision Forgiveness
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Chapter 8 Scattering

Philip and the Ethiopian

Philip leads an Ethiopian eunuch to faith in Christ

Key verses: Acts 8:4, Acts 8:35 +1

Preaching Good News Belief
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Chapter 9 Conversion

Saul's Conversion

Saul encounters Jesus on the road to Damascus and is converted

Key verses: Acts 9:4, Acts 9:15 +1

Persecution Chosen Instrument Suffering
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Chapter 10 Vision

Peter and Cornelius

Peter receives a vision and preaches to Gentiles

Key verses: Acts 10:15, Acts 10:34 +1

No Partiality Acceptance Fear of God
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Chapter 11 Gift of God

Peter Reports to the Church

Peter explains his ministry to Gentiles and the church rejoices

Key verses: Acts 11:17, Acts 11:18 +1

Belief Repentance Life
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Chapter 12 Persecution

Herod's Persecution

Herod kills James and imprisons Peter, but Peter is miraculously freed

Key verses: Acts 12:5, Acts 12:11 +1

Prayer Angel Rescue
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Chapter 13 Worship

Paul's First Missionary Journey Begins

Paul and Barnabas are sent out from Antioch

Key verses: Acts 13:2, Acts 13:3 +1

Fasting Holy Spirit Calling
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Chapter 14 Strengthening

Paul Preaches in Antioch of Pisidia

Paul preaches in the synagogue and faces opposition

Key verses: Acts 14:22, Acts 14:27 +1

Faith Tribulations Kingdom
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Chapter 15 God's Knowledge

The Jerusalem Council

The church meets to decide on requirements for Gentile believers

Key verses: Acts 15:8, Acts 15:11 +1

Holy Spirit Grace Salvation
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Chapter 16 Holy Spirit

Paul's Second Missionary Journey

Paul travels with Silas and meets Timothy

Key verses: Acts 16:6, Acts 16:14 +1

Guidance Open Heart Attention
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Chapter 17 Noble

Paul in Thessalonica and Berea

Paul preaches in Thessalonica and Berea with different responses

Key verses: Acts 17:11, Acts 17:24 +1

Eagerness Scripture Creator God
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Chapter 18 Vision

Paul in Athens

Paul preaches to the philosophers on Mars Hill

Key verses: Acts 18:9, Acts 18:10 +1

Courage Speaking God's Presence
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Chapter 19 Laying on Hands

Paul in Corinth

Paul ministers in Corinth and faces opposition

Key verses: Acts 19:6, Acts 19:11 +1

Holy Spirit Miracles Word of God
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Chapter 20 Life's Value

The Riot in Ephesus

A riot breaks out in Ephesus over Paul's ministry

Key verses: Acts 20:24, Acts 20:28 +1

Ministry Gospel Oversight
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Chapter 21 Readiness

Paul's Journey to Jerusalem

Paul travels to Jerusalem despite warnings of danger

Key verses: Acts 21:13, Acts 21:14 +1

Imprisonment Death Lord's Will
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Chapter 22 Jewish Background

Paul's Defense Before the Crowd

Paul addresses the angry crowd in Jerusalem

Key verses: Acts 22:3, Acts 22:16 +1

Education Baptism Sins
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Chapter 23 Good Conscience

Paul Before the Council

Paul appears before the Sanhedrin and causes division

Key verses: Acts 23:1, Acts 23:6 +1

Division Pharisee Resurrection
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Chapter 24 The Way

Paul's Transfer to Caesarea

Paul is transferred to Caesarea for his safety

Key verses: Acts 24:14, Acts 24:16 +1

Worship Law and Prophets Clear Conscience
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Chapter 25 Defense

Paul Before Felix and Festus

Paul defends himself before Roman governors

Key verses: Acts 25:8, Acts 25:11 +1

Law Death Justice
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Chapter 26 Opening Eyes

Paul Before Agrippa

Paul testifies before King Agrippa

Key verses: Acts 26:18, Acts 26:22 +1

Darkness to Light Forgiveness Testimony
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Chapter 27 Angel

Paul's Voyage to Rome

Paul sails to Rome as a prisoner

Key verses: Acts 27:23, Acts 27:24 +1

Fear Not Caesar Faith
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Chapter 28 Appointment

Paul in Rome

Paul arrives in Rome and continues his ministry

Key verses: Acts 28:23, Acts 28:28 +1

Testimony Kingdom of God Convincing
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