Acts of the Apostles: And the Beginning of the Church

How did people become Christians in the first century under the direction of the apostles? How did twelve men turn the world upside down? Now you will discover the truth for yourself. As with the other books in this Bible Survey series, you will go right down the line, chapter by chapter, verse by verse and find out for yourself -- not what religious leaders tell you. You're smart. You can decide for yourself..........WEEK ONE: A new apostle is selected, the first church sermon, Peter challenges religious leaders..........WEEK TWO: The apostles challenge religious leaders, The church's first problem..........WEEK THREE: Deacon Stephen challenges & is stoned, Deacon Philip spreads the word..........WEEK FOUR: Conversions of first half-Jews, conversion of future apostle Paul, conversion of first non-Jews..........WEEK FIVE: Debate over accepting Gentiles, First apostles (James) killed..........WEEK SIX: Former terrorist Paul's three missionary trips..........WEEK SEVEN: Paul's trials before Jews and Roman governors..........WEEK EIGHT: More of Paul's trials, ship wreck, arrives in Rome to be heard by Nero.