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acts of the apostles

 

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Noun acts of the apostles has 1 sense
  1. Acts of the Apostles, Acts - a New Testament book describing the development of the early Church from Christ's ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
    --1 is a kind of book
    --1 is a part of New Testament

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Acts of the Apostles

1. Proper Noun - Book of the New Testament

The Acts of the Apostles, often referred to simply as Acts, is the fifth book of the New Testament in the Bible. It portrays the early history of the Christian church and the spread of the Gospel after the ascension of Jesus Christ.

Sample Sentence: The Acts of the Apostles offers a detailed account of the missionary journeys undertaken by the early apostles.

2. Common Noun - Performances by the Apostles

Acts of the Apostles also refers to the various deeds, actions, or performances carried out by the apostles in the early days of Christianity.

Sample Sentence: The acts of the apostles included healing the sick, performing miracles, and spreading the Gospel to different regions.

3. Common Noun - Holy Scripture

Acts of the Apostles is also used as a term to describe the biblical text itself, encompassing both the book from the New Testament and its contents describing the works of the apostles.

Sample Sentence: Studying the Acts of the Apostles offers valuable insights into the growth and challenges faced by the early Christian community.

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