Overview
Acts is the sequel to the Gospel of Luke. It records how, after the ascension of Yeshua and the coming of the Holy Spirit, the ekklesia (church) that began in Jerusalem spread through Judea and Samaria and on to Rome. The first half centers on Peter, the second on Paul.
Theme The witness to Yeshua the Messiah, carried to the ends of the earth by the power of the Holy Spirit
Historical background
The book closes with Paul under house arrest in Rome, which has led some to date its composition to the early 60s. First-person "we" passages appear in sections where the author accompanied Paul. The Jerusalem Council (chapter 15) is a significant record addressing the reception of Gentile believers into the ekklesia.