Key People in the Book of Acts ЁЯМ┐ Ministries and Roles
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Key People in the Book of Acts — Ministries and Roles
A colorful and faithful summary of the main figures in Acts, their roles, key verses, and a ministry overview.
ЁЯУЦ Important Key People in the Book of Acts and Their Ministry
| ЁЯФв | Name | Ministry Role | Key Events / Verses | Summary of Ministry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peter (Simon Peter) | ЁЯФе Apostle to the Jews | Acts 2, 3, 4, 5, 10 | Preached on Pentecost; 3,000 saved; healed the lame man; confronted Ananias & Sapphira; opened the Gospel to Gentiles (Cornelius). |
| 2 | John (Apostle) | ЁЯТз Companion & Witness | Acts 3–4, 8:14–25 | Partnered with Peter in healing and preaching; confirmed Samaritan believers. |
| 3 | James (brother of John) | ЁЯй╕ First Apostle Martyr | Acts 12:1–2 | Killed by Herod Agrippa I — symbolizes early persecution. |
| 4 | Stephen | ✨ First Christian Martyr | Acts 6–7 | Full of faith and the Spirit; preached boldly before the Sanhedrin; stoned to death — prayed for his killers. |
| 5 | Philip (the Evangelist) | ЁЯЪА Preacher to Samaritans & Gentiles | Acts 6:5; 8:4–40; 21:8 | Evangelized in Samaria; baptized the Ethiopian eunuch; one of the first cross-cultural missionaries. |
| 6 | Paul (Saul of Tarsus) | ЁЯМН Apostle to the Gentiles | Acts 9–28 | Converted dramatically; preached in Asia Minor & Europe; wrote many epistles; imprisoned but spread Gospel globally. |
| 7 | Barnabas (Joseph) | ЁЯдЭ Encourager & Mission Partner | Acts 4:36–37; 9:27; 11–15 | Sponsored Saul’s ministry; missionary with Paul; called “Son of Encouragement.” |
| 8 | Silas (Silvanus) | ЁЯО╢ Co-worker with Paul | Acts 15:22–40; 16–17 | Accompanied Paul on 2nd journey; sang in prison (Philippi); preached in Macedonia. |
| 9 | Timothy | ЁЯзФ Young Pastor & Disciple | Acts 16:1–3; 17–20 | Joined Paul; mentored in faith; later became leader in Ephesus. |
| 10 | James (brother of Jesus) | ЁЯХК️ Leader in Jerusalem Church | Acts 15:13–21; 21:18 | Gave the final decision at Jerusalem Council; emphasized balance between law and grace. |
| 11 | Cornelius | ЁЯХК️ First Gentile Convert | Acts 10:1–48 | Roman centurion; received Holy Spirit — opened door for Gentile salvation. |
| 12 | Ananias (of Damascus) | ЁЯЩП Disciple & Healer | Acts 9:10–18 | Sent by God to heal Saul’s blindness; baptized him. |
| 13 | Lydia | ЁЯТЬ Businesswoman & Supporter | Acts 16:14–15 | First convert in Europe (Philippi); hosted the first church in her house. |
| 14 | Priscilla & Aquila | ЁЯПа Ministry Couple | Acts 18:1–3, 18–26 | Tentmakers with Paul; taught Apollos more accurately. |
| 15 | Apollos | ЁЯУЪ Eloquent Preacher | Acts 18:24–28 | Mighty in Scriptures; strengthened believers in Corinth and Ephesus. |
| 16 | Felix, Festus, Agrippa | ⚖️ Roman Officials | Acts 23–26 | Heard Paul’s defense; showed how Gospel reached the highest ranks. |
| 17 | The Holy Spirit | ЁЯФе The Divine Director | Acts 1–28 | Empowered the church; guided every mission; the real “Leader” of Acts. |
ЁЯМН Overview of Ministry Expansion (Outline of Acts)
Section — Chapters — Main Focus — Key Leaders
1️⃣ Jerusalem Church — 1–7 — Church begins, filled with the Spirit — Peter, John, Stephen
2️⃣ Judea & Samaria — 8–12 — Gospel spreads beyond Jews — Philip, Peter
3️⃣ Gentile Missions — 13–21 — Paul’s missionary journeys — Paul, Barnabas, Silas, Timothy
4️⃣ Rome & Global Witness — 22–28 — Paul imprisoned but testifies before kings — Paul, Luke
1️⃣ Jerusalem Church — 1–7 — Church begins, filled with the Spirit — Peter, John, Stephen
2️⃣ Judea & Samaria — 8–12 — Gospel spreads beyond Jews — Philip, Peter
3️⃣ Gentile Missions — 13–21 — Paul’s missionary journeys — Paul, Barnabas, Silas, Timothy
4️⃣ Rome & Global Witness — 22–28 — Paul imprisoned but testifies before kings — Paul, Luke
✨ Spiritual Insights
- Holy Spirit = Main Character — guiding, empowering, and confirming believers.
- Peter → Paul transition — from Jewish-centered church to worldwide mission.
- Acts 1:8 gives the divine pattern:
“You shall be witnesses unto Me in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.” - Unity through diversity: Many leaders, one Spirit, one mission — to proclaim Jesus Christ resurrected.
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