Great Commission Outline in Acts

[Marooncat79]

A few weeks ago, I posted how Acts can be broken down into how the Gospel was fulfilling the great commission of the Gospel being taken to the uttermost reaches of the Earth.

one of the posters, on here accused me of “reaching” or “making it up”.

below is my response. I had been meaning to post this several weeks ago

1:1-7:60 – The early spread of the church in Jerusalem
8:1-9:31 – The church spreads to Samaria
9:32-12:25 – The church spreads to Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch
13:1-15:35 – The extension of the church from Antioch to Galatia
15:36 -21:16 – The extension of the church to Macedonia
21:17-28:31 – The years of Paul’s imprisonment

grace and peace

I Tim 1:17

 

[Van]

Yes, when we study a lengthy passage or book, we often break it down according to some criteria. Acts is sometimes broken down into the ministry of Peter followed by the ministry of Paul. Another more narrow breakdown would be of themes.
So the establishment of the Church followed by the expansion of the Church could be the thematic criteria of Peter's ministry.
Another thematic criteria might be "first to the Jews" then "to the Gentiles."

Great subject for a thread, thanks Mooncat 79.