The Acts of the Apostles

Key figures: Peter and Paul

Author: Luke- physician and frequent traveling companion of Paul. He writes to
Theophilus.
To Whom: Theophilus whose name means God lover. He may have been a government
official of high rank.
Why: The book may have been written to assist Theophilus in some official capacity in
learning about Jesus and His apostles.
To record the establishment and early growth of the church
The ministry of the Holy Spirit in the apostles and the early church