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Acts Of The Apostles

The narrative of the Acts of the Apostles, the fifth book of the New Testament , is the second part of the work dedicated to Theophilus, the first part being the Gospel according to Luke. The story begins with the ascension followed by Pentecost and recounts the beginnings of the early church that formed around the apostles in Jerusalem and then spread to Judea, Galilee and Samaria and the Jewish communities of the diaspora, before goodbye.

Summary

/ / Major characters in the story

Chapters 1-12 report the major activities of missionaries apostles headed by Peter immediately after death and resurrection of Christ. Chapters 13 to 28 are brief descriptions of travels and missionary work of the apostle Paul. If the story seems to reflect the ministry of these two apostles, other characters, Barnab, Jacques and Luke the author of the book deserve attention.

The Apostle Peter

After his denial Peter was restored to the Apostles by Jesus appeared to him personally (Luke 24,34). He assumed the government of the community speaking in public on the day of Pentecost. The first signs of healing, his freedom before the Sanhedrin or his release while he was held with Jean, helped secure his authority. But it ruled the church in Jerusalem during a relatively short period: after the tragic episode of Ananias and Sapphira (Acts 5:1-11) he appears more like the decision, the assembly of the Apostles who took Succession (Acts 6:2). After the persecution and dispersion that followed the death of Stephen , Luke had evangelizing Samaria and the cities of the coast before the Apostolic Assembly of Chapter 15. Without Galatians 2:11 we ignore that he went to Antioch. Providing communities with new impulses, he was the first to penetrate the roof of the uncircumcised, the centurion Cornelius in Caesarea , baptizing him and his family, then when defending Jerusalem Council proclaiming the gospel to pagans. It was the first to support Paul and Barnabas against supporters of the Pharisees who demanded circumcision of the pagans.

Barnabas (Barnabbas)

With Matthias, he was chosen among the disciples when it came to elect a replacement for Judas. His name in Acts 1:23 Barnabbas in the text called Western (TO) appears in the spelling Barsabbas Alexandrian text (RT). But it is the same character who was also called Joseph (Acts 1:26 ET 4:36). The fate did not put the number of the Twelve Apostles, but he exercised no less an important role; Levite, he was literate, he was among the first to strip the benefit of the community (Acts 4:36). He presented Saul (Paul) to the Apostles at Jerusalem in recounting his conversion and he urged him to come to Antioch and then to undertake a journey to Cyprus Derbe and Lystra. They were together at the Jerusalem Council. Older than Paul and Barnabas had precedence over him, until before the proconsul Sergius Paulus, Paul became the director of the team they formed.

Jacques le Juste , said the Lord's brother

It was not presented by the author nor Jude who could be his brother (Acts 15:22) That he would intentionally stayed in the background. Pierre providentially released from prison to the year 42 by leaving Jerusalem to announce the release Jacques (Acts 12:17). However, according to Clementine Homilies, after the intervention of Gamaliel (c. 5), Jacques Paul had taken part in, as if he were a predominant role at that time. Seizing the vision of Peter (Acts 10 and 11) an allusion to the ark of Noah and the covenant God made with him, he adapted the principles already well known in the Book of Jubilees, the Christian communities. He received Paul during his last pilgrimage to Jerusalem and instead of hosting the fundraiser he was carrying, he suggested, by visiting the temple, the offering will provide for his Nazarite vow, and that of four other disciples.

Luke

He put the number of disciples from Chapter 11 by TO (Acts 11:28) and this could well be him Loukios appointed Acts 13:1 with Barnabas and Paul. Passages in "us" (Acts 16.10-17, 20.5-15, 21.1-18, 27.1-28.16), the reader is led to believe that he followed Paul on his second trip to Philippi and he not joined then when went back to Jerusalem. Caesarea he embarked with him to Rome. The stories intermediate swarming details, suggests that without having staged himself, Luke was still present alongside the Apostle including Corinth which appears to have been written the Epistle to the Romans (R 16 : 21).

Paul

Luke has drawn a portrait of Paul's personality which contrasts with the fiery pastor of the Epistles. The conversion of one who threw the Christians in prison was for him a strong signal since it gave the story three times. Saul became Paul in Cyprus appears first as the second of Barnabas which he was liable, especially if with Tertullian we see in Barnabas the author of the Epistle to the Hebrews. With travel by land and sea to meet the community of disciples, the narrative traces the spiritual journey of the Apostle between his loyalty to Judaism of his fathers and the missionary call to the nations.

Contents

Prologue (1, 11)

I. The Church of Jerusalem (chapters 1-5)

II. The first missions (Chapters 6-12)

  • Chapter 6
  • Chapter 7
    • Summary of the Scriptures and Christian witness of Stephen before the Sanhedrin
    • Stoning of Stephen, approved by Saul.
  • Chapter 8
    • Saul , the persecutor of the faithful of Jerusalem.
    • Except the apostles remained in Jerusalem, dispersal of the faithful in Judea and Samaria.
    • Philip, preacher in Samaria. Conversion of Samaritans, including "Simon Magus".
    • Email Peter and John to the Samaritans. Lay on Hands = gift of the Holy Spirit.
    • Proposal disapproved of Simon Magus = Crime of simony
    • Philip baptizes the eunuch of Ethiopia on the road to Gaza. The faith alone determines the baptism.
  • Chapter 9
    • Calling of Saul ( Paul of Tarsus ) on the road to Damascus (blindness).
    • Dsaveuglement by imposition of hands by Ananias , sent from God. Baptism of Paul.
    • Paul's preaching in the synagogues of Damascus. Plot to Kill (keeping the doors of Damascus for the killing).
    • Escape from Damascus and Paul's visit to Jerusalem. Barnabas warrant before the Apostles.
    • Paul's preaching in Jerusalem. Plot Hellenists. Paul left for Tarsus, via Caesarea.
    • Period of tranquility: Peter heals a paralytic at Lydda and resurrects a woman at Joppa.
  • Chapter 10 (cross-visions for the evangelization of the Gentiles)
    • The devout Roman centurion Cornelius in Caesarea, receives a vision to send for him to Joppa, Peter, who receives a vision that allowed him teacher of Judaism should not hinder his mission.
    • Pierre, accompanying his messengers, went to the Roman centurion Cornelius , who realizes his vision and asked to be evangelized. Evidence Gospel of Peter to Cornelius and his entourage. They receive the Holy Spirit before baptism.
    • The baptism of the early pagans , by Peter and his disciples, surprised by the gift of the Holy Spirit given to them.
  • Chapter 11 (Report to Jerusalem for the evangelization of pagans and foundation of the Church of Antioch):
    • In Jerusalem , Peter justifies his conduct (he entered the house of uncircumcised = forbidden in Judaism), and the apostles to accept the message of Christ is also intended for non-Jews.
    • Foundation of the Church of Antioch. Barnabas is sent and then fetches Paul in Tarsus. Paul and Barnabas to Antioch a year stay and teach.
    • Following a famine in Judea, Barnabas and Paul are delegates to Jerusalem to bring aid to the Church of Antioch.
  • Chapter 12
    • The arrest of Peter and his miraculous deliverance. He found the disciples in the house of Mary, mother of John, called Mark ( St. Mark the Evangelist )
    • The death of his persecutor Herod, himself a god.
    • Paul and Barnabas return to Antioch , accompanied by Marco.

III. The mission of Barnabas and Paul. The Council of Jerusalem (chapters 13 to 15)

  • Chapter 13
    • Departure of Barnabas and Paul, accompanied by John (Mark says): Port of Seleucia - Cyprus: Salamis and Paphos
    • At Paphos, they uncover a magician Elymas and convert the proconsul Sergius Paulus.
    • They leave to Perge in Pamphylia. Then Antioch in Pisidia. Marc 's leaving to go to Jerusalem.
    • They teach in the synagogue of Antioch in Pisidia: what has been promised by the Jewish tradition is realized through the resurrection of Christ. First Sabbath.
    • 2nd Sabbath throughout the city, including pagans, gathers. The Jews, jealous, contradict Paul. Paul converted pagans and Jews who reject refuse to believe.
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  • Chapter 14
    • Paul and Barnabas at Iconium. Conversion of Jews and Greeks. Some Jews do not believe. Split into two clans: one for Jews, one for the apostles.
    • Jews and their accomplices trying to stone them, Paul and Barnabas go to Lystra and Derbe (in Laconia ).
    • Lystra, healing a lame man. Barnabas and Paul are taken to Jupiter and Mercury. Opposing a pagan cult that wanted to give them, they announce to the people, the God they serve, without much to convince them.
    • Jealous of Jews from Iconium and Antioch in Pisidia, returning the crowd and stoned Paul, leaving him for dead. But supported by the disciples, he entered the city and left for Derbre.
    • Evangelization Derbre.
    • Back to Lystra, and Antioch in Pisidia icon they still rely on local churches where they urge the faithful to persevere.
    • Back to Antioch through Perge (evangelism) and Attali. Gospel story of their journey and long stay in Antioch.
  • Chapter 15 (Council of Jerusalem)
    • The Church of Antioch is troubled by converted Jews of Judea saying he should be circumcised to be saved.
    • The Church of Antioch sent Paul and Barnabas to Jerusalem. They evangelize and tell their journey to the communities en route. Same in Jerusalem.
    • Jerusalem, Jacques le Juste hears Peter remembered the conversion of Cornelius (cf. chap. 10), and Barnabas and Paul telling the conversions of the pagans in their travels.
    • Decision: hello = faith in Jesus + some basic rules (cf. Council of Jerusalem )
    • sending Paul and Barnabas, accompanied by Jude and Silas to Antioch to announce the decision via a letter.

IV. The missions of Paul (chapters 15 to 19)

  • Chapter 15 (continued missions)
    • Judas and Silas taught at Antioch. Jude returns to Jerusalem, Silas remains to Antioch.
    • Paul Barnaby moved to return to the cities evangelized. Dissent: Barnaby wants to take Mark, Paul refuses Marc left the Pamphylia from last time.
    • Paul and Barnabas split: Barnabas and Mark go to Cyprus, while Paul, with Silas, moved to the cities through Syria and Cilicia, where they reinforce the existing churches.
  • Chapter 16
    • Derbe and Lystra. Thimothe living at Lystra, circumcised by Paul joins them. They transmit the decision of the Council of Jerusalem.
    • Crossing without Evangelism (prevented by the Holy Spirit), Asia Minor, Phrygia, Galatia, Mysia (no evangelization of Bithynia). Arrival at Troas.
    • at Troas: Paul vision of a Macedonian call for help. Rem: from Troas, the author ( Luke ) regularly uses the "U.S." through "Acts of the Apostles."
    • Troas-crossing Neapolis. Arrival at Philippi. Baptism of Lydia and her family.
    • Exorcism of the servant guessing by a malicious spirit. Wrath of the masters of the servant
    • Trial and imprisonment. Prison shaken by an earthquake. Guard converted.
    • The lenders secretly announce the release. But as a Roman, Paul demanded and obtained the release public.
    • Initially, after crossing from Lydia.
  • Chapter 17
    • Through Amphipolis and Apollonia, arrived in Thessaloniki. Three Sabbaths in the synagogue, some Jews, many Greeks believed. But the jealousy of many Jews. Jason, host of the Apostles, convened and then released after bail. Departure of the Apostles at night to Berea.
    • at Berea , the Jews more receptive, comparing teaching with Scripture. But the Jews from Thessaloniki excite the crowd. Silas and Timothy remained in Berea. Paul flees to the sea via Athens Email
    • Teaching in the synagogue in Athens. Dialogue with the Epicurean and Stoic. Speech to the Areopagus , announcing the good news and resurrection. Mockery of the resurrection but few conversions.
  • Chapter 18
    • From Athens to Corinth. Meeting with Aquila and Priscilla, came to Rome.
    • Teaching in the synagogue. Arrival of Timothy and Silas. Education (= Jesus Christ) and resistance of the Jews, except some whose ruler of the synagogue, Crispus. The faithful are baptized. Paul turns from the unbelieving Jews and turned to the Gentiles.
    • Vision and learning for 1 year and 6 months.
    • Then the Jews want to appear before the judge. He refuses: it is their business. Jews beat Paul.
    • After a time, starting with Aquila and Priscilla to Ephesus , where they remain.
    • Teaching in Ephesus and then start to Caesarea and Jerusalem. Then back to Antioch.
    • Stay in Antioch and then journey through Galatia and Phrygia.
    • At the same time, Apollos from Alexandria arrived in Ephesus. Teaching (Corrected by Aquila and Priscilla) and then left for the Achaia (recommended by Aquila and Priscilla) and education (contrary to the Jews).
  • Chapter 19
    • After Phrygia and Galatia, return to Ephesus.
    • Laying hands on the disciples having been baptized by John the Baptist.
    • Three months teaching in a synagogue but opposition from the unbelieving Jews.
    • Teaching and miracles for two years in the school of Tyrannus. Paul known throughout Asia Minor.
    • Abortive attempt by Jews recovery vendors. Magic books burned.
    • Ephesians confusion created by the fear of the disappearance of the cult of Diana at Ephesus, instigated by the silversmiths manufacturers portable silver temples. Great meeting at City Theatre. Paul prevent the disciples to go.

V. The end of missions. The prisoner of Christ (Chapters 19, 21 to 28)

  • Chapter 19
    • Paul made a plan to return to Jerusalem, passing through Macedonia and Achaia, and is considering going to Rome. He sent into Macedonia two of his assistants, Timothy and Erastus.
  • Chapter 20
    • After the tumult at Ephesus, departure for Macedonia.
    • Three months in Greece. The Jews keep the scheduled trip to Syria.
    • Back to Macedonia, Troas to Philippi boarding.
    • The disciples sailed from Troas to Assos, while Paul made the journey on foot.
    • Travel via Mytilene , Chios , Samos , Miletus.
    • No stop at Ephesus, because Paul wanted to be in Jerusalem for the day of Pentecost , but it sends for Miletus, the elders of Ephesus.
    • They urge one last time to stay faithful and announced their final separation.
  • Chapter 21
    • Following the trip: Kos, Rhodes, Patara. Tyre for shipment from the south of Cyprus.
    • Tyre: stay for 7 days. 1st warning: do not go to Jerusalem.
    • Ptolemais (1 day with the brothers), then the deacon at Caesarea Philip. Prophecy of Agabus : Paul will be attacked by the Jews in Jerusalem and handed over to the Romans.
    • Paul hand still in Jerusalem. It commends the church and tells his adventures.
    • Just the Jacques advised him to go to the temple with other Jews and to show that he is a law abiding Jew of Moses , the Jews moved to calm those preaching to the Gentiles that they need not necessarily be circumcised or follow the law (message of the Council of Jerusalem).
    • Paul made his devotions in the Temple but the Jews of Asia Minor recognize and acknowledge. Uproar among the Jews of Jerusalem. The military commander Claudius Lysias inquires and leads Paul. The stairs of the fortress, he asked to speak to Jews in Hebrew.
  • Chapter 22
    • Evocation of his story until he fled to Tarsus.
    • Jews are shouting and the tribune took him into the fortress and the questions until he learns that Paul was a Roman citizen by birth.
    • The Tribune convene the Sanhedrin and makes Paul appear before them.
  • Chapter 23
    • Paul claims his capacity as a Pharisee and his faith in the resurrection and the Sanhedrin divided between Sadducees (who do not) and Pharisees (who believe).
    • The Tribune takes him to the fortress. Paul warns a vision of his mission to Rome.
    • Jews formed a conspiracy to kill Paul in a second summons to the Sanhedrin. A nephew of Paul, aware, alert and notify the tribune.
    • The Tribune sent at night under guard Paul to Governor Felix in Caesarea, via Antipatris with a letter, he summoned the accusers in Caesarea, thereby derail the plot.
  • Chapter 24
    • Before the governor, charged with sedition and peaceful response of the Jews of Paul on the resurrection. Decision to hear the orator Lysias.
    • Paul continued two years in prison to please the Jews.
    • Porcius Festus, the successor of Felix.
  • Chapter 25
    • Upon arrival of Festus, the Jews asked him to bring him to Jerusalem for trial. A conspiracy is formed to kill him en route.
    • Paul appears before Festus. The latter asked him if he wants to go to Jerusalem. Paul appeals to Caesar.
    • King Agrippa and Queen Bernice and Festus are visiting them about Paul. Agrippa Paul wants to see and hear.
    • Festus Agrippa before the court convenes and asks him to advise him on the charge as to send Paul to Caesar, it is an accusation.
  • Chapter 26
    • Testimony by Paul of his youth, his persecution of his conversion on the road to Damascus and his ministry. All this belief that it is enforcing the promise to Moses.
    • The King and the governor are convinced he is innocent of any crime. But having appealed to Caesar, he can be released.
  • Chapter 27
    • Paul was sent to Rome: Sidon - Cyprus - Myra - Crete - storm leading into the Adriatic.
    • Paul had a vision
    • The ship ran aground near a gulf. All safe swimming or floating on the boards.
  • Chapter 28

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