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.
Miracles in the Book of Acts
Explore the miracles in Acts: healings, deliverance, tongues, resurrections, and providence that reveal the risen Jesus still at work through the Holy Spirit.
Speeches in the Book of Acts
Explore the speeches in Acts from Peter's Pentecost sermon to Paul in Athens, showing how the early church proclaimed Jesus to diverse audiences with boldness.
People Mentioned in the Book of Acts
Meet the people of Acts from apostles Peter and Paul to converts like Lydia and Cornelius, showing the diverse early church shaped by the gospel.
The Geography of Acts
Explore the geography of Acts: how the gospel moves from Jerusalem to Rome across Judea, Samaria, and the Mediterranean, revealing the Spirit’s mission.
Acts 19:8–10 Ministry in the Lecture Hall of Tyrannus
Acts 19:8-10 describes Paul's two-year ministry in Ephesus, teaching daily in the hall of Tyrannus, spreading the gospel throughout all of Asia.
Acts 19:1–7 Disciples of John the Baptist
Acts 19:1-7 describes Paul meeting disciples who knew only John's baptism. After teaching them, they're baptized in Jesus' name and receive the Holy Spirit.
Acts 18:18–28 Apollos in Ephesus and Corinth
Acts 18:18-28 introduces Apollos, an eloquent teacher mentored by Priscilla and Aquila, who powerfully demonstrates Jesus is the Messiah from Scripture.
Acts 18:12–17 Gallio’s Judgment
Acts 18:12-17 describes Paul brought before Gallio, who dismisses the case as an internal Jewish dispute, establishing legal protection for the gospel.
Acts 18:1–11 Paul in Corinth
Acts 18:1-11 describes Paul's ministry in Corinth, his partnership with Aquila and Priscilla, and God's vision promising protection and many believers.
Acts 17:16–34 Paul in Athens
Acts 17:16-34 records Paul's Areopagus speech in Athens, engaging Greek philosophy and proclaiming the one true God who raised Jesus from the dead.
Acts 17:10–15 Ministry in Berea
Acts 17:10-15 describes the noble Bereans examining Scripture daily to verify Paul's teaching. Many believe, but opposition from Thessalonica follows.
Acts 17:1–9 Ministry in Thessalonica
Acts 17:1-9 describes Paul's ministry in Thessalonica, reasoning from Scripture about the Messiah, conversions, and accusations of proclaiming Jesus as king.
Why the Book of Acts Matters for the Church Today
Discover why Acts matters for the church today, challenging us to be Spirit-empowered, mission-focused, and willing to cross boundaries to proclaim Jesus.
Wealth and Poverty in the Book of Acts
Explore wealth and poverty in Acts: how the Spirit shapes generosity, exposes hypocrisy, cares for the vulnerable, and challenges economies built on greed and idolatry.
Persecution and Suffering in the Book of Acts
Explore persecution and suffering in Acts, from Stephen's martyrdom to Paul's imprisonments, showing how opposition spreads rather than stops the gospel.
The Kingdom of God in the Book of Acts
Explore the kingdom of God in Acts: Jesus reigns, the Spirit empowers witness, and the gospel moves from Jerusalem to Rome, reshaping life and loyalty.
Acts and the Inclusion of the Gentiles
Discover how Acts fulfills God's promise to include Gentiles, from Abraham and Isaiah to Cornelius, Antioch, and the Jerusalem Council's pivotal decision.
The Expansion of the Gospel in Acts
Trace the gospel's movement from Jerusalem to Rome in Acts, crossing ethnic and cultural barriers as the Spirit drives the church's mission to the ends of the earth.
Paul’s Journey to Rome
Paul’s journey to Rome in Acts 21-28 explained, from arrest and trials to storm, shipwreck, Malta, and the gospel proclaimed in Rome.
The Holy Spirit in the Book of Acts
Explore how the Holy Spirit drives the mission of Acts, empowering witness, guiding decisions, and breaking barriers from Pentecost to Paul's journey to Rome.