Acts 1:1

"The first book I wrote, Theophilus, concerned all that Jesus began both to do and to teach,"

Key Reflection

This opening sentence in Luke's gospel emphasizes the comprehensive nature of his first work, which covered the entirety of Jesus' ministry—both His actions and teachings. The mention of Theophilus suggests that Luke wrote with a specific audience in mind, aiming to provide a detailed and trustworthy account of Jesus' life and mission.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Introduction to THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES There is no evidence that the title, "The Acts of The Apostles," affixed to this book, was given by Divine authority, or by the writer himself. It is a title, however, which, with a little variation, has been given to it by the Christian church at all times. The term "Acts" is not used, as it is sometimes with us, to denote decrees or laws, but it denotes the doings of the apostles. It is a record of what the apostles did in founding and establishing the Christian church. It is worthy of remark, however, that it contains a record of the doings of Peter and Paul.

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