Pastor John MacArthur will take you through the story of the earliest Christian movement to show how—even in the midst of persecution and opposition—the early believers were able to rely on God's spirit for direction and divine authority to preach the gospel to all nations.
The book of Acts is a carefully-recorded history of the explosive spread of the gospel and the rapid growth of the church after Christ's ascension. In one of the most tumultuous, violent and dramatic books in the entire Bible, Acts starts with the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, without which the young church could never have survived the unleashing of rage and prejudice towards these radical followers of The Way.
Throughout Acts, God shows His infinite power regardless of the circumstances, just as He continues to do today.
—ABOUT THE SERIES—
The MacArthur Bible Study series is designed to help you study the Word of God with guidance from widely respected pastor and author John MacArthur. Each guide provides intriguing examinations of the whole of Scripture by examining its parts and incorporates:
John MacArthur (1939–2025) was a renowned pastor, Bible teacher, bestselling author, and conference speaker known for his thorough, candid approach to teaching God's Word. He served as pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, from 1969 until his death in 2025. With over five decades of ministry, MacArthur became one of the most influential voices in evangelical Christianity, reaching audiences worldwide through his preaching, writing, and Grace to You media ministry. He authored more than two hundred books and study guides, including the bestselling The Gospel According to Jesus, Twelve Ordinary Men, Twelve Extraordinary Women, Slave, and The MacArthur Study Bible, a 1998 ECPA Gold Medallion recipient.