Chapters of the Bible

The Jerusalem Council meets to address circumcision. They rule that Gentiles are saved by faith alone, not by keeping the Law.

Paul receives the Macedonian Call. He converts Lydia in Philippi. Paul and Silas are arrested, but a miraculous earthquake converts the Philippian jailer.

Paul preaches in Thessalonica and Berea. In Athens, he preaches at the Areopagus (Mars Hill), proclaiming the unknown God to the philosophers.

Paul travels to Corinth, meeting Aquila and Priscilla. He preaches for eighteen months. The proconsul Gallio refuses to judge the Jewish complaints against Paul.

Paul ministers in Ephesus. A silversmith named Demetrius incites a massive riot against Paul, fearing his ministry will destroy the profitable shrine of the goddess Artemis.

Paul preaches in Troas, raising Eutychus from the dead after he falls from a window. Paul delivers a tearful farewell address to the Ephesian elders in Miletus.

Paul arrives in Jerusalem, despite prophetic warnings of his binding. He is falsely accused in the Temple, and a riot erupts, forcing the Roman commander to rescue him.

Paul addresses the furious Jerusalem crowd in Aramaic, recounting his conversion on the road to Damascus. He avoids flogging by revealing he is a Roman citizen.

Paul causes a huge argument between the Pharisees and Sadducees in the Sanhedrin. God encourages Paul, assuring him he must testify in Rome.

Paul defends himself before Governor Felix in Caesarea, refuting accusations of sedition. Felix keeps Paul imprisoned for two years, hoping for a bribe.

Paul is brought before Governor Festus. Knowing he won't get a fair trial in Jerusalem, Paul declares, "I appeal to Caesar!" securing his right to be tried in Rome.

Paul delivers his defense before King Agrippa II, recounting his conversion and mission to preach repentance to Gentiles. Agrippa nearly converts but finds Paul innocent.