Acts 1:1–11:21 is a section of the New Testament book of Acts, which tells the story of the early Christian church and the spread of the gospel (the message of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection) after Jesus' resurrection and ascension into heaven. Overall, this section of Acts highlights the growth and expansion of the early Christian church and the challenges and opposition it faced as it sought to spread the message of Jesus to a wider audience.
EARLY CHRISTIANITY: The Spread of the Church
The church began on the Day of Pentecost (Acts 1–2) and spread rather quickly throughout the Roman Empire.