Book Of Acts Essay

The Book of Acts was arguably written by Luke, a physician. It’s dated somewhere between 60-62 A.D. The exact location of the composition of the Book of Acts is unknown. It is thought that maybe Luke wrote it over a couple years using various sources and put it in it’s final form in Rome where Paul was arrested for a couple of years. The Book of Acts has a three-fold purpose. Luke intended to provide an inspired record of selected events that shows the spread of the gospel and the church. The events branched out from Jerusalem, center of Judaism where the church began, to Rome the land of the Gentiles. Since Luke included what he did and omitted other historical data suggests a theological purpose. He showed God’s plans and purposes working out through history. He showed how Jesus was building his church. …show more content…
Thirdly, Luke had an apologetic purpose in writing. He pointed out on numerous occasions the relationship of the church to the Roman state, by referring to several Roman officials; not one of whom opposed Christianity because of its doctrines or practices. Acts insists that the God who was at work in the history of his ancient people, Israel, bringing them salvation, is the same God who is at work in the church today. The Book of Acts is relevant today because it gives us the formula of salvation and shows us how to become a part of God’s church (Acts 2:38). Also with receiving the Holy Spirit, Jesus commanded the apostles to be witnesses. The Book of Acts is significant today, because it shows us the importance of evangelism and being witnesses of Jesus Christ. It is up to the church to bring the Gospel of Jesus to the world. In many instances in the Book of Acts, the apostles shared the Gospel of Jesus with many unbelievers. Today we must take on the responsibility of doing what Jesus