Étude 1 sur 3 · Les Actes des Apôtres

  1. Study 1: The Acts of the Apostles
  2. Étude 2 : Saul et le martyre d'Étienne
  3. Study 3: Reconciliation

Peter's Ministry

  • ADA000 The Acts of the Apostles

    An introduction to a series of studies on the Acts of the Apostles, the natural continuation of the Gospel of Luke. This article presents the historical and theological approach adopted: placing events in context, drawing parallels with the Pauline epistles, and establishing a chronology. The two central figures, Peter and Paul, will shape the study. The aim is to trace the birth and expansion of the Church from Jerusalem to the Mediterranean world under the action of the Holy Spirit.

    Acts 1.8 (King James Version) :
    But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judæa, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.
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    Level: Intermediate Level: Intermediate

  • ADA030 Saul and the Martyrdom of Stephen

    Article ADA030 analyses Acts 8.1-3: the first appearance of Saul of Tarsus, who approves of Stephen's martyrdom, and the beginning of a great persecution against the Church in Jerusalem. Far from being a defeat, the scattering of believers throughout Judea and Samaria providentially drives the spread of the Gospel, fulfilling Jesus' promise in Acts 1.8.

    Acts 9.15 (King James Version) :
    But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:
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    Level: Intermediate Level: Intermediate

Word of a Friend

  • PDA003 Reconciliation

    The article stresses the universal need for reconciliation with God because of sin, according to Paul’s writings. Despite the indifference of many, the violation of God’s law brings about a spiritual separation. Through Jesus, reconciliation is possible, avoiding eternal hell. Everyone will have to answer for their choices before God.

    Luke 10.27 (King James Version) :
    And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.
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    Level: Intermediate Level: Intermediate

Further reading
  • ANN001 The Gospel of Luke

    The Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles form a two-volume work devoted to the origins of Christianity. Luke was not a witness…

  • ANN017 The Baptisms

    The article examines the different baptisms in the New Testament, from John the Baptist to Jesus and Paul. It highlights how each baptism marks…