Acts 26:18:
To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto
God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified
by faith that is in me.

This seminar handles the salient points that led to the rise, expansion, and fall of the Christian
Church during the First Century. It can be expanded to two full seminars of four sessions, each
approximately three hours in length including breaks, if desired.

Topics Include:
Background to the Book of Acts
The Original Outpouring
A Jerusalem Based Church

The Word Moves Out
Paul’s First Missionary Journey
The Council of Jerusalem

Result of the Council
Paul’s 2nd and 3rd Journey’s
So Mightily Grew the Word and Prevailed

How and Why God’s Ministers Work with Small Flocks
Why Did Paul Go to Jerusalem?
On to Rome
The Decline and Fall of the 1st Century Church

An added feature is the availability of a slide and video presentation showing what the areas
mentioned in the book of Acts look like today. Approximately two hours in length.