Book of Acts Timeline
The Book of Acts is the fifth book of the New Testament in the Christian Bible. It records the history of the early church from the ascension of Jesus Christ to the arrival of the apostle Paul in Rome. The timeline of the Book of Acts can be divided into three main periods:
Early Period (Acts 1-12)
- Ascension of Jesus (Acts 1:9-11)
- Pentecost and the birth of the church (Acts 2)
- Peter and John heal a lame man (Acts 3)
- Peter and John arrested and released (Acts 4)
- Ananias and Sapphira lie to the Holy Spirit (Acts 5)
- Stephen is martyred (Acts 7)
- Philip evangelizes in Samaria (Acts 8)
- Saul's conversion (Acts 9)
- Cornelius converts to Christianity (Acts 10)
- Peter imprisoned and released (Acts 12)
Middle Period (Acts 13-28)
- Paul's first missionary journey (Acts 13-14)
- Paul's second missionary journey (Acts 15-18)
- Paul's third missionary journey (Acts 19-20)
- Paul's arrest in Jerusalem (Acts 21)
- Paul's trial before the Sanhedrin (Acts 22-23)
- Paul's transfer to Rome (Acts 27-28)
Later Period (Acts 28-31)
- Paul's arrival in Rome (Acts 28:16)
- Paul's house arrest in Rome (Acts 28:30-31)
- Paul's trial before the emperor Nero (Acts 28:31)
- Paul's martyrdom (c. 67 AD)
- The book of Acts ends with Paul in prison in Rome (Acts 28:31)
Significance of the Book of Acts
The Book of Acts is an important historical document that provides insights into the early development of the Christian church. It shows how the church grew from a small group of followers in Jerusalem to a worldwide movement. The book also provides valuable information about the lives and teachings of the apostles.
The Book of Acts is a fascinating and important book that provides a valuable historical account of the early church. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Christianity or the life of Jesus Christ.
