Acts
Verse-by-Verse Commentary, Chapter Outlines, and Study Guides for Acts
Choose a Path Through Acts
Select a starting point below to read Acts by chapter, passage, or theme.
Introduction to Acts
Authorship, date, historical context, and a big-picture guide for reading Acts well.
Read Acts Verse by Verse
Passage-by-passage commentary that follows Acts from Jerusalem to Rome, one scene at a time.
Read Acts by the Chapter
Chapter outlines and summaries for Acts 1–28, highlighting key movements and meaning.
Themes and Guides
Study guides on the Holy Spirit, mission, the church, speeches, trials, miracles, and the Roman world.
Church Leadership and Structure in Acts
Discover how the early church developed leadership structures in Acts, from apostles to elders to deacons, and what patterns guide church organization today.
Speaking inTongues in Acts
Explore tongues in Acts: what they are, what they aren’t, and why they appear at key moments like Pentecost, Cornelius, and Ephesus as signs of the Spirit.
Baptism in Acts: Spirit Baptism, Water Baptism, and Laying on Hands
Explore water baptism, Spirit baptism, and laying on of hands in Acts. Discover why timing varied and what was essential for early Christian initiation.
What Does Acts Teach about the Church?
Learn what Acts teaches about the church: Spirit-formed community, Scripture-shaped worship, shared life, mission, unity across differences, and courage in suffering.
Hospitality and House Churches in the Book of Acts
Discover how homes and hospitality shaped early Christianity in Acts. Learn why house churches were central to gospel expansion and community formation.