Acts: Structure
The book of Acts begins with a preface and retrospective review (Acts 1). The continuation is constructed around two figures: Peter and Paul
Contents in Brief
In the first part Peter is the main character. He also takes the first steps towards the preaching of the gospel to the Gentiles (Acts 2–14). From chapter 13 onwards Paul comes onto the scene. The second part of Acts describes how Paul increased the spread of Christianity through his missionary journeys (Acts 16–28).
Linking these two large sections concerning Peter and Paul is the meeting between the two apostles in Acts 15. In this chapter we read that the preaching of the gospel to the Gentiles is approved and does not require the need for circumcision.
Structure
| 1 | Introduction |
| 2–14 | Beginning of the preaching of the gospel to non-Jews |
| 15 | Meeting of the apostles in Jerusalem |
| 16–28 | Paul’s missionary journeys |
Luke as Part One
Acts is the continuation of the Gospel according to Luke
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