Acts Explained: A Bible Study
Who wrote the Book of Acts? What is the Book of Acts about? In this podcast, Dr. Toby Holt unpacks the story of the early church—from Jesus’ ascension to Paul’s missionary journeys—in a way that’s clear, accessible, and relevant. In these episodes, you’ll explore key moments like Pentecost, Stephen’s martyrdom, the conversion of Saul, and the spread of the gospel to the ends of the earth. Whether you’re a pastor, student, or new to the Bible, this podcast covers all the major events from Acts 1 through Acts 28. Speaker: Rev. Dr. Toby Holt has pastored three churches and has taught apologetics in the US and internationally. Please visit our channel for a full list of our Bible podcasts. And if this series helps you, please leave a review to help others find the show.
Episodes
No. Other. Name.
As he felt the Sanhedrin's angry eyes, Peter stood firm.
There's no other name by which we must be saved, he told them.
Not two. Not ten. Just one - Jesus Christ.
Questions That We'll Answer:
A) What are the implications of this to other religions?
B) What were the implications to Peter's audience?
C) What sort of opposition does such a claim create?
Speaker: Dr. Toby B. Holt
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It happened in the desert.
In Acts 8, a caravan was traveling in the desert of Judea.
And at its head was a pagan eunuch.
This man was lost in more ways than one!
But in Acts 8, God sent someone to preach to him.
That man's name was Phillip.
Questions That We'll Answer:
A) Why does God care for rebels, pagans, and sinners?
B) What book was the Ethiopian reading when Philip found him?
C) What hope does Acts 8 give for the 'lost peop...
How much of God's Word should we preach?
In the Apostle Paul's view, ALL OF IT.
And that's just what he told the Ephesian elders.
In Acts 10, Paul told them to preach the whole counsel of God.
Not some. Not part. All.
Questions That We'll Answer:
A) Why did Paul invite the Ephesian elders to meet?
B) Why did Paul tell the elders they'd never see him again?
C) What other points did Paul emphasize at this time?
Speaker: Dr. Toby B. H...
Stephen told people the truth.
And they killed him for it.
But why?
What had he said to make them so angry?
That will be the focus of today's study in Acts 7.
Speaker: Dr. Toby B. Holt
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What does it mean to "finish well?"
You probably want to finish well.
But are you taking this outcome for granted?
Are you running the race, or eating at the snack bar?
Click to hear this motivating sermon from Acts 20.
Questions That We'll Answer:
A) Why does Paul use the example of a 'race?'
B) What is the 'finish line' in our individual race?
C) How do we know if we are running it well?
Speaker: Dr. Toby B. Holt
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You've never met an atheist.
You may have met those who deny God.
You may have read their books.
You may have encountered their unbelief.
But if Paul was right, you've never met an atheist.
That will be the focus of today's study from Acts 17.
Questions That We'll Answer:
A) How do 'agnostics' differ from 'atheists?'
B) What was Paul doing in Athens in Acts 17?
C) What was the altar to the 'unknown' God?
Speaker: Dr. Toby B. Holt
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In Acts 1, Jesus ascended to Heaven.
And guess what?
He's coming back.
And when He ascends again, He will take us with Him.
That will be the focus of today's study from Acts 1:1-11.
Questions That We'll Answer:
A) Who witnessed Christ's ascension?
B) What did the angels say at that time?
C) What hope does Acts 1 give us today?
Speaker: Dr. Toby B. Holt
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What are the hallmarks of a 'healthy' church?
What are the habits of mature congregations?
In Acts 2, we see a number of examples.
Specifically, we see how healthy churches function and grow.
Questions That We'll Answer:
A) What challenges did the early church face?
B) What practices the the church prioritize?
C) Finally, how did God bless their efforts?
Speaker: Dr. Toby B. Holt
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