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The book of Acts is theological history, showing how Jesus’s crucifixion and resurrection informed the life, teaching, and ministry of the early church. God’s power is displayed through the Spirit in the outward spread and influence of the gospel. We see how God’s Old Testament promises are fulfilled in the church, composed of both Jews and Gentiles. It is an open-ended story, so its history and...

Big Idea God directed Peter to preach to gentiles and to baptize them. The church must submit to God’s will and not erect artificial barriers that exclude others who are different. Key Themes ■ The Holy Spirit enables the Jewish believers to see that Israel was chosen to be a light to the gentiles, not sentries keeping them out in the darkness, and creates a church dedicated to spreading the gospel to all people. ■ The mission to the gentiles is
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