What is the purpose of this chapter? Why did Luke write it? This was a pivotal turning point in the history of Christianity. The Jerusalem church’s acceptance of uncircumcised Gentiles as full, card-carrying members was key to the advance of the Gospel worldwide. Rather than remaining a Jewish cult in a remote area of the Roman Empire, Christianity could now grow to become a worldwide movement consisting of people from every conceivable background. That they were called Christians rather than Jews flags a new chapter in the church’s expansion.
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Stephen Atkerson helps church leaders discover simple growth strategies that Jesus gave the early church. For over 30 years, he has worked with evangelists, missionaries, church planters, and pastors in Asia, the Americas, Europe and Africa. He is one of the pastors of a Baptist...
