Missio Dei in the Book of Acts

Acts shows that Christanity is a global religion, and that it has been so since its very beginning.  It is the story of how the purpose of Jesus was lived out in his disciples, often hesitatingly and erratically, but powerfully and decisively, as his Holy Spirit led them forward.  It is the story of how the “little flock” that followed Jesus was forged into a fellowship of men and women that resulted in the “church”.  Mainly, it is the story of a new message for all humanity called the Gospel, that promises “times of refreshing” for all who will turn to Jesus Christ.  It tells how that “good news” transformed lives from all nations, tribes, tongues and races where it was preached.  In addition, the fact that Luke wrote the story in the Greek language, used mainly for international trade, is eloquent testimony to the conern of the apostles to tell their story among all peoples.

- Robert Garrett