Acts — Chapters

Acts 1 records Jesus’ final instructions to the apostles, His ascension, and the appointment of Matthias to replace Judas.

Acts 2 recounts the Pentecost event where the Holy Spirit empowers the apostles to speak in tongues, Peter delivers a sermon affirming Jesus as Lord and Christ, and the early church experiences rapid growth and communal fellowship.

Peter heals a lame man at the Temple and then delivers a sermon urging Israel to repent and recognize Jesus as the Messiah.

Acts 4 records Peter and John boldly proclaiming Jesus as the resurrected Savior before the Sanhedrin, leading to a brief threat of silence but ultimately resulting in the strengthening of the early Church through shared faith and communal resources.

Acts 5 recounts the judgment of Ananias and Sapphira, the apostles’ miracles and healing, and their subsequent arrest, release by an angel, and the council’s debate over how to handle the new movement.

As the early church grows, the apostles appoint seven deacons to serve the needy, leading to increased faith, miracles by Stephen, and the beginnings of persecution.

Stephen delivers a historical indictment of the Jewish people, tracing their unfaithfulness from Abraham to the present and proclaiming Jesus as the promised prophet, ultimately leading to his martyrdom.

The early church faces persecution, leading to the dispersion of believers who spread the gospel through miracles and preaching, culminating in Philip’s missionary journey where he baptizes an Ethiopian eunuch and continues evangelizing beyond Israel.

Saul’s dramatic conversion on the road to Damascus, his subsequent persecution of Christians, and his escape and integration into the early church, followed by Peter's miraculous healings in Lydda and Joppa.

Acts 10 records God directing Peter to visit Cornelius, a Roman centurion, breaking Jewish barriers and ushering the Holy Spirit into Gentiles.

Peter’s vision at Joppa leads to Gentile baptism, prompting the church’s expansion to Antioch and the first use of the title Christians.

Acts 12 recounts Herod’s persecution of early Christians, Peter’s miraculous escape from prison with an angelic helper, and the subsequent death of Herod.

Acts 13 records Paul and Barnabas’s first missionary journey, including their commission by the Holy Spirit, a confrontation with a sorcerer in Cyprus, and Paul’s sermon to Jews and Gentiles in Perga and Antioch.

Paul and Barnabas preached the gospel in several cities, faced opposition and persecution, performed a healing miracle, were stoned, yet Paul rose and continued their mission, establishing church leadership.

The Jerusalem Council resolves the dispute over circumcision for Gentile believers, issuing an epistle that allows them to remain uncircumcised while avoiding idolatrous practices, and Paul’s continued missionary work ends in a split with Barnabas over John Mark.

Paul and Silas travel through the Roman provinces, encounter a spirit of divination, are persecuted, but an earthquake releases them and they convert the jailer and his household.

Paul travels through Thessalonica, Berea, and Athens, preaching the gospel amid opposition, yet gaining believers and provoking debate, especially in Athens’ Areopagus.

Paul leaves Athens for Corinth, partners with Aquila and Priscilla, preaches the gospel to Jews and Gentiles, faces persecution in Achaia, continues missionary journeys to Ephesus, Caesarea, Antioch, and strengthens the church with Apollos.

Paul’s ministry in Ephesus brings miracles and converts, provoking opposition from pagan craftsmen who worship the goddess Diana, leading to a civic assembly that diffuses conflict.

Paul concludes his missionary journey in Ephesus with a heartfelt farewell, warning of future persecution and urging perseverance.

Paul journeys to Jerusalem, faces prophetic warnings and Jewish opposition, then is arrested and defends himself before the authorities.

Paul defends himself before the Jews, recounts his persecution of Christians, encounters Jesus on the road to Damascus, and then experiences a dramatic confrontation in Jerusalem that leads to his imprisonment.

Paul defends himself in the council, faces a plot to kill him, and is escorted to Felix’s court for safety.

Paul is brought before Governor Felix on charges of sedition by Jewish leaders; Felix postpones judgment and eventually keeps Paul in custody while awaiting political advantage.

Paul appeals to Caesar in Acts 25 while Festus and King Agrippa hear his case in Caesarea, illustrating Roman judicial procedure and Jewish accusations.

Paul delivers a passionate testimony before Agrippa, recounting his persecution of Christians, his dramatic conversion on the road to Damascus, and his mission to proclaim Christ to Jews and Gentiles.

Paul and his companions face a disastrous storm and shipwreck while sailing to Italy, but divine intervention keeps them alive.

Paul escapes a shipwreck, performs miracles on Melita, appeals to Caesar in Rome, and spends two years teaching the gospel to Jews and Gentiles.