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Lesson 2- Acts Facts
The Book of Acts
The Book of Acts is the history of
the early church, covering the
first 30 years. It tells the story of
two apostles: Peter who preached
mostly to Jews and Paul to
Gentiles.
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Ancient Names
Lesson 2- Acts Facts
In ancient times the Book of Acts was
called:
•“Acts of the Holy Spirit”
•“Gospel of Resurrection”
•“Gospel of the Holy Spirit”
•“The Acts of the Ascended and
Glorified Lord”
•“The Fifth Gospel”
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The Book of Acts gives insight into:
Church Growth
Dynamics and
Principles
Church Planting
Missionary
Activity
Preaching
Lesson 2- Acts Facts
Wonders
The Holy
Spirit
Miracles
Evangelism
Gifts of
the Spirit
Persecution
Church Life
Role of Women
in the Church
Apostles’ Doctrine
Prayer
Signs
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Leadership
Lesson 2-Acts Facts
The Holy Spirit is mentioned over 50
times in the Book of Acts.
The baptism and ministry of the Holy
Spirit imparts:
1. Power (Acts 1:8)
2. Boldness (Acts 4:31)
3. Fear of God (Acts 5:5)
4. Wisdom (Acts 6:3,10)
5. Guidance (Acts 16:610)
6. Spiritual Gifts (Acts
19:6)
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The Holy Spirit did not just move in
the 1st century church. The Holy
Spirit continues to move today!
Lesson 2- Acts Facts
We are living in a
tremendous day of
opportunity.
There is more opportunity to
win souls today than ever
before. The world is open to
the vibrant, living,
Pentecostal movement.
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Lesson 2- Acts Facts
The Book of Acts gives
principles that should
govern the church in every
generation.
“Acts records what the church
must be and do in any generation
as it continues Jesus’ ministry in
the Pentecostal power of the Holy
Spirit.”
~The Full Life Study Bible
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1. What two Apostles are
primarily mentioned in the
Book of Acts?
Peter and Paul are most mentioned.
2. What are some of the names
given to the Book of Acts
throughout history?
“Words Concerning Deeds”,
“Acts if the Holy Spirit”,
“Gospel of the Resurrection”,
“The Acts of the Ascended and Glorified
Lord”,
“Fifth Gospel”, and
“Acts of the Holy Spirit.”
3. How many times is the Holy
Spirit mentioned in the Book of
Acts?
More than fifty times.
4. How many years of Church
history does the Book of Acts
cover?
It covers 30 years
5. In Acts the baptism and
ministry of the Holy Spirit
imparts what?
The baptism of the Holy Spirit imparts
power, boldness, fear of God, wisdom,
guidance, and spiritual gifts
6. What does the Full Life Study
Bible say the Book of Acts
records?
“Acts records what the church must be
and do in any generation as it continues
Jesus’ ministry in the Pentecostal power of
the Holy Spirit.”