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*The beginning and propagation of the Christian religion among the Gentiles (10-28). [[Paul]] is the main focus in the second part.
*The beginning and propagation of the Christian religion among the Gentiles (10-28). [[Paul]] is the main focus in the second part.
The Acts of the Apostles is an integral part in a well-ordered series. Acts assumes its readers know the Gospels and itself continues the Gospel narrative. The Four Evangelists close with the account of the Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus Christ. <br>
The Acts of the Apostles is an integral part in a well-ordered series. Acts assumes its readers know the Gospels and itself continues the Gospel narrative. The Four Evangelists close with the account of the Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus Christ.
Acts takes up the narrative here and records events which were evidence of the working of the Holy Spirit, through chosen humans. It is a condensed record of the fulfilment of the promises of Jesus Christ. The Evangelists record Christ's promises which He made to the disciples;
Acts takes up the narrative here and records events which were evidence of the working of the Holy Spirit, through chosen humans. It is a condensed record of the fulfilment of the promises of Jesus Christ. The Evangelists record Christ's promises which He made to the disciples;
*regarding the establishment of the Church and its mission <ref>Matthew 16:15-20</ref>
*regarding the establishment of the Church and its mission <ref>Matthew 16:15-20</ref>