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Acts Simple Bible Commentary

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Prologue: Theophilus & promises of the Spirit

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Ascension and the apostles' return to Jerusalem

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Matthias chosen to replace Judas

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Pentecost: the Spirit poured out; Peter's sermon

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The fellowship of the believers; life in the early church

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The healing of the lame man at the temple gate

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Peter's second sermon and response

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Arrest and trial of Peter and John

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Prayer for boldness; the Spirit empowers the apostles

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Shared possessions and Joseph called Barnabas

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Ananias and Sapphira judged

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Apostles continue to perform signs; imprisoned and released

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The appointment of the seven deacons

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Stephen performs wonders and is seized

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Stephen's defense and martyrdom

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Persecution scatters the church; Philip in Samaria

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Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch

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The conversion of Saul (Paul) on the road to Damascus

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Saul begins to preach; early ministry and escape

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Peter heals Aeneas and raises Tabitha (Dorcas)

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The conversion of Cornelius and Gentile inclusion begins

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Peter explains the Gentile conversion to Jerusalem

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The church at Antioch: believers first called Christians

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Herod's persecution and Peter's miraculous deliverance

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Death of Herod and the spread of the word

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Paul and Barnabas set apart for mission

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Paul and Barnabas on Cyprus; Elymas opposed

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Sermon and ministry at Pisidian Antioch

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Ministry in Iconium, Lystra, and Derbe (first tour)

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Paul stoned at Lystra; return and strengthening of churches

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The Jerusalem Council: Gentile inclusion decided

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Paul and Barnabas disagree; Barnabas departs with Mark

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Paul's second missionary journey begins; Timothy joins

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Conversion of the Philippian jailer and church established

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Paul preaches in Thessalonica and Berea

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Paul's sermon in Athens and response

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Paul in Corinth: ministry, opposition, and return to Antioch

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Apollos instructed and strengthened in ministry

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Paul in Ephesus: teaching and impact

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Miracles, the riot, and the uproar in Ephesus

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Paul's travel through Macedonia and Greece; Troas and Eutychus

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Paul's farewell to the Ephesian elders at Miletus

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Paul's journey to Jerusalem and prophetic warnings

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Paul in Jerusalem: disputes, arrest in the temple

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Paul's defense to the crowd and Roman custody

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Paul before the Sanhedrin and plot against his life

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Paul transferred under Roman protection toward Caesarea

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Paul before Felix and two years in custody

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Paul's trial before Festus and appeal to Caesar

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Paul before Agrippa; defense and response

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Journey by sea toward Rome; shipwreck

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Shipwreck aftermath and ministry on Malta

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Paul at Rome: house arrest and bold proclamation

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