Acts

Acts 1:1

In my first book I told you, Theophilus, about everything Jesus began to do and teach

Acts 1:1 serves as the introduction to the Book of Acts, written by the Apostle Luke. In this verse, Luke references the former account he wrote, which is the Gospel of Luke, indicating a continuity in his narrative about the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. The phrase all that Jesus began to do and teach highlights that the Acts of the Apostles will detail the continuation of Jesus' work through the early church, empowered by the Holy Spirit. This sets the stage for understanding how the Gospel spreads and how the church fulfills the Great Commission, emphasizing God's ongoing mission in the world through His people.