The Acts of the Apostles is a book in the New Testament of the Christian Bible It is believed to have been written by the Apostle Luke around 62–63 AD and provides a narrative of the founding of the Christian church and the spread of its message to the Roman Empire. It is the only source of information on the lives and ministry of Paul, Peter, John and other early Christian elders.
The best examples of Acts of the Apostles include:
1. Conversion of Saul/Paul: One of the most important events in the book of Acts is the conversion of Saul of Tarsus, who later became known as the Apostle Paul. Through a miraculous encounter with Jesus on the Road to Damascus, Saul was struck blind and heard the voice of Jesus asking him why he was persecuting him. Saul was converted to Christianity and became an influential missionary for the Christian message.
2. Healing of the Cripple at Lystra: During Paul’s travels with the early church, he and Barnabas stopped in the city of Lystra. There, a crippled man begged for alms. Paul then commanded him to stand up, and he was healed. This miracle was said to have converted the whole city to Christianity.
3. The Feeding of the Five Thousand: In the book of Acts, Jesus fed five thousand people with just five loaves of bread and two fish. This was a miraculous event meant to demonstrate the power of God and strengthen the faith of the people.
4. Conversion of Cornelius: Cornelius was a Roman centurion who was a devout believer in God but not a Christian. He was called by an angel to convert to Christianity, and Peter then visited him and baptized him. This was the first instance of a Gentile converting to Christianity and was a major event that opened up the faith to include non-Jews.
5. The Martyrdom of Stephen: Stephen was one of the seven deacons of the early church. He preached a powerful sermon that angered the Jewish Sanhedrin and he was put on trial. Stephen was then stoned to death for his faith, becoming the first Christian martyr. This event is considered a major turning point for the Christian faith, as it demonstrated their willingness to suffer for the faith and spread their message.