Definition

Proper noun: - A book of the New Testament: "Acts of the Apostles" is the fifth book of the New Testament in the Christian Bible. It is a historical narrative that describes the founding and early growth of the Christian church following the ascension of Jesus Christ, focusing on the ministries of the apostles Peter and Paul.

Usage

• As a title: The term is used almost exclusively as the proper title of the biblical book.
  • The story of Pentecost is found in the Acts of the Apostles.
  • Our Bible study group is reading Acts of the Apostles this month.

Advanced Usage

• "The Acts": A common abbreviated form of the title.
  • The missionary journeys are detailed in the Acts.
• In theological discussion: Used to refer to the events, theology, or historical period described in the book.
  • The doctrine of the Holy Spirit is prominently featured in Acts of the Apostles.

Variants and Related Words

• Acts (proper noun): The standard shortened form of the title.
  • The Book of Acts describes the early church.
• Acts of the Holy Apostles: A less common, fuller variant of the title.

Synonyms

• The Book of Acts: A synonymous title.
• The Acts of the Apostles: The full, formal title.

Notes on Meaning

This term refers specifically to a singular, canonical text. It does not refer to individual deeds or actions performed by apostles (which would be "acts" in lowercase). Its meaning is fixed as the title of a specific book of scripture.

Noun

1. a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome