REL 253: Study Guide 27
 

Acts

Compare Acts 1 with Lk 1.

Explore the problem the early church (Jews) faced with regard to Gentiles. Pay attention to Acts 2, 10–11, 15 (cf. Gal 1.13–2.21). What’s at issue in the early church, esp for Lk?

What do you make of the three accounts in Acts of Paul’s so-called conversion? How are they similar &
different?

Acts 17.16–34: What philosophers debate with Paul? How does Paul try to win the Athenians over?

What is the significance of the end of Acts?