The period of consolidation This final historical period of the book of Acts, actually follows the conclusion of Luke’s historical record that makes up the book of Acts. The dates for this period would be approximately AD 67 to AD 97concluding when John received the Revelation on the Isle of Patmos. Luke abruptly terminates The Book of the Acts with Paul’s final imprisonment. Yet, we know from church history that this new sect of Christ followers known as Christians, contin

The period of rapid expansion In this big picture look at the book of Acts, I have been examining the book by dividing it up into the above four historical periods. This next historical period that we will consider, is the period of Rapid Expansion. This period extends from Acts 9:32 through the end of the book of Acts 28:31. In the previous section (The Period of Extension), Luke records for us that the Church had spread or “extended” beyond Jerusalem to the areas of Judea

The Period of Establishment In Mathew 16:18, Christ made a statement to Peter that eventually would change the course of world history. In this famous passage Christ declared, “And I tell you that you are Peter and upon this rock, I will build MY Church and the gates of will will not prevail against it.” In this installment of our chronological examination of the book of Acts through the lens of the four historical periods, we will begin to look at period number one which I

In Mathew 16:18, Christ made a statement to Peter that eventually would change the course of world history. In this famous passage Christ declared, “And I tell you that you are Peter and upon this rock, I will build MY Church and the gates of will not prevail against it.” Why study this book? The Acts of the Apostles forms a bridge between the record of Jesus Christ’s life and teachings as recorded in the four Gospels and the writings and labors of His Apostles. The book of