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The Acts of the Apostles (Greek , Praxeis Apostolōn) is a book of the Bible, the fifth in the New Testament. It is commonly referred to as simply Acts. The traditional view is that it was written by the Macedonian Christian physician and historian Luke the Evangelist, the companion of Paul of Tarsus, in the first century.
Acts describes many of the journeys and actions taken by the apostles. The book of Acts contains many descriptions of miraculous events (which were given as signs from God to validate the apostles' teachings), which were performed by the Holy Spirit through the apostles. These included miraculous healings, casting out evil spirits, and the raising of the dead. The narrative also contains historical descriptions of everyday life in the Roman Empire and in ancient Jerusalem.
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Acts focuses on the work of the Holy Spirit among believers after Jesus' resurrection and ascension to heaven. Jesus promised his apostles:
- Baptism with the Holy Spirit (1:5; cf Mark 1:8, Matt 3:11, Luke 3:16, John 1:33, John 4:2, John 20:22) and
- Power from the Holy Spirit to be witnesses to the farthest part of the earth (1:8, cf Luke 24:47-49, Matt 28:19, Mark 16:15).
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Acts of Paul and Thecla - English translation.
Acts of Peter - Introduction by Geoff Trowbridge.
Acts of the Holy Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian - English translation.
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Acts of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul - English translation.
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Acts of Thomas - Introduction by Geoff Trowbridge.
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The Acts and Martyrdom of St. Matthew the Apostle - English translation.
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The Acts of Andrew - Links to translations and resources.
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The Acts of Andrew and Matthias - English translation by M.R. James.
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The Acts of Paul - English translation by M.R. James.
The Acts of Peter - Links and some information.
The Acts of Peter - English translation by M.R. James.
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The Acts of Philip - English translation by M.R. James.
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