Thematic Analysis Of The Book Of Acts

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Immediate Context
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1:1–5
Introduction
1:1-26
Before Pentecost

1:1–28:31
1:6–11
The ascension of Jesus
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1:12–14
The Upper Room
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1:15–26
Replacement of Judas, Matthias appointed new apostle
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2:1–4
Fulfillment of The Holy Spirit’s dissension On
Pentecost
2:1-47
Day of Pentecost

2:5–13
Tongues; evidence of Holy Spirit testifying concerning Christ
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2:14–21
Peter’s first sermon
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2:22–28
Witness of Jesus as Lord and Savior
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2:29–36
Witness of Jesus as the Messiah
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2:37–42
The first fruits of Israel responds
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2:43–47
Sweet Fellowship of the Spirit in Christ
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3:1–10
Holy Spirit heals the lame beggar thru Peter and John
3:1-4:31
Apostles persecuted for Jesus name

3:11–16
Peter’s second sermon
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3:17–26
A sermon to repentance
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4:1–4
Second fruits, and Peter and John arrested
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4:5–12
Jesus on trial thru His apostles
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4:13–22
Refusal of evidence in Jesus name.
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4:23–31
Release and rejoicing, boldness over- takes them
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4:32–35
Sharing among believers
4:32-37
Sharing among believers

4:36–37
Barnabas displays generosity
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5:1–6
Ananias and Sapphira attempt to gain popularity by imitating Barnabas
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5:7–11
Sapphira meets the fate of her husband
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5:12–16
Apostles perform many miracles
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5:17–21a
Apostles again arrested, but soon released by the Angel of the Lord
5:17-5:42
Apostles again arrested, but soon released by the Angel