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Acts Outline
04/19/2023
The Book of Acts Outlined
The Lord Jesus Christ at work by the Holy Spirit through the apostles,
specifically Peter, in Jerusalem. Chapters 1-7
A. Preparation for the Coming of the Spirit, chapter 1
1. Luke’s Introduction, vv. 1,2
2. 40 days post-resurrection ministry of Jesus, vv. 3-9
3. Jesus Ascends to Heaven, vv. 10-11
4. The Apostles Devote Themselves to Prayer, vv. 12-16
5. Appointment of an apostle, Matthias, who replaces Judah, vv. 15-26
B. Day of Pentecost, chapter 2
1. The Apostles are filled with the Holy Spirit, vv. 1-13
2. Peter preaches to the crowd, vv. 14-36
a. More so if needed
3. Three thousand are converted, vv. 37-47
C. First miracle of the Church; Peter’s second sermon, chapter 3
1. A lame man is healed, vv. 1-11
2. Peter speaks to the people, vv. 12-26
D. The First Persecution, chapter 4
1. Peter and John are arrested and tried, vv. 1-22
2. The church prays for God’s help, vv. 23-31
3. The believers share their property, vv. 32-37
E. Ananias and Sapphira, chapter 5
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1. The sin and death of this couple, vv. 1-11
2. The apostles work many miracles, vv. 12-16
3. The apostles are again imprisoned, vv. 17-42
F. Appointment of Deacons; witness of Steven, chapter 6
1. The apostles choose seven helpers, vv. 1-7
2. Stephen is arrested, vv. 7-15
G. Stephen's address before the Council; the Third Persecution, chapter 7
1. Stephen speaks in his own defense, vv. 1-53
2. Stephen is executed, vv. 54-60
The Lord Jesus Christ at work through the Holy Spirit in Judaea and
Samaria. Chapters 8-12
A. The Fourth Persecution Introducing Saul, chapter 8
1. Saul persecutes the believers, vv. 1-3
2. Some Samaritans become believers, vv. 4-25
3. The Ethiopian Eunuch, vv. 26-40
B. The Conversion of Saul, the Persecutor, chapter 9
1. Saul becomes a Christian, vv. 1-9
2. Saul is called to the Gentiles, vv. 10-22
3. The Jews lay wait to kill Saul, vv. 23-35
4. Peter heals Aeneas, vv. 32-35
5. Peter restores Tabitha to life, vv. 36-43
C. The Gospel to Cornelius, a Roman Centurian, Chapter 10
1. Cornelius has a vision, vv. 1-8
2. Peter has a vision, vv. 9-23
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3. Peter speaks with Cornelius, vv. 24-33
4. Peter Understands the Vision, vv. 34-43
5. The Holy Ghost descends, vv. 44-48
D. Peter Defends His Ministry; the Gospel Goes to Antioch, Chapter 11
1. Gentiles can become Christians, vv. 1-18
2. The Church in Antioch, vv. 19-26
3. Antioch sends relief to Judea, vv. 27-30
E. Herod Kills James, Arrests Peter, Chapter 12
1. An angel frees Peter from prison, vv. 1-19
2. Herod’s death, vv. 20-25
The Lord Jesus Christ at work by the Holy Spirit through the apostles to
the uttermost part of the Earth. Chapters 13-28
A. The First Missionary Journey of Paul, chapter 13
1. Paul and Barnabas go to Cyprus, vv. 1-13
2. Paul and Barnabas go to Antioch in Pisidia, vv. 14-41
3. Preaching to the Gentiles, vv. 42-52
B. The First Missionary Journey of Paul continued, chapter 14
1. Paul and Barnabas in Iconium, vv. 1-7
2. Paul and Barnabas in Lystra, vv. 8-20
3. Paul and Barnabas return to Antioch in Syria, vv. 21-28
C. Council at Jerusalem and the Start of Pauls Second Missionary Journey, chapter 15
1. Controversy about Moses’ teachings, vv. 1-5
2. The apostles consult, vv. 6-21
3. The apostles send letters with their decision, vv. 22-35
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4. Paul and Barnabus Separate, vv. 36-41
D. Second Missionary Journey of Paul, chapter 16
1. Timothy joins Paul, vv. 1-5
2. The Macedonian call, vv. 6-10
3. Paul and Silas in Philippi, vv. 11-15
4. Paul frees a girl of an evil spirit, vv. 16-26
5. The Philippian jailer believes, vv. 27-40
E. Second Missionary Journey continued, chapter 17
1. Paul preaches in Thessalonica, vv. 1-9
2. Paul preaches at Berea, vv. 10-14
3. Paul preaches in Athens, vv. 15-34
F. Second Missionary Journey Concludes, Paul Begins Third Missionary Journey, chapter 18
1. Paul in Corinth, vv. 1-11
2. The Jews attack Paul, vv. 12-17
3. Paul’s return to Antioch, vv. 18-23
4. Apollos learns from Priscilla and Aquila, vv. 24-28
G. Third Missionary Journey, chapter 19
1. Paul in Ephesus, vv. 1-7
2. The Jews reject Paul’s teachings, vv. 8-12
3. Many in Ephesus believe, vv. 13-22
4. A riot erupts, vv. 23-41
H. Paul’s Third Missionary Journey continued, chapter 20
1. Paul goes to Macedonia, vv. 1-5
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2. Paul in Troas, vv. 6-12
3. Paul’s trip to Miletus, vv. 13-16
4. Paul meets with the Ephesian elders, vv. 17-38
I. Paul Goes to and is Arrested in Jerusalem, chapter 21
1. Paul in Tyre, vv. 1-7
2. Paul in Caesarea, vv. 8-14
3. Paul in Jerusalem, vv. 15-26
4. Paul is arrested, vv. 27-40
I. Paul’s Defense before the mob at Jerusalem, chapter 22
1. Paul speaks in his own defense, vv. 1-21
2. The Jews denounce Paul, vv. 22-30
J. Paul’s Defense before the Sanhedrin, chapter 23
1. Paul before the Jewish council, vv. 1-11
2. Some Jews plot to kill Paul, vv. 12-35
K. Paul Presents his Case to Felix, chapter 24
L. Paul Before Festus, chapter 25
1. Paul speaks to Festus, vv. 1-12
2. King Agrippa meets Paul, vv. 13-27
M. Paul Before Agrippa, chapter 26
1. Paul describes his life from his childhood, vv. 1-11
2. Paul describes his conversion, vv. 12-23
3. Festus charges Paul with insanity, vv. 24-32
N. Paul goes to Rome via Storm and Shipwreck, chapter 27
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1. Paul sails for Rome, vv. 1-26
2. The shipwreck, vv. 27-44
O. Paul Arrives in Rome, chapter 28
1. Paul on the Island of Malta, vv. 1-10
2. Paul’s company departs for Rome, vv. 11-16
3. Paul in Rome, vv. 17-31
(Paul is last seen preaching to the Gentiles)