Who is the author?• It has already been determined that the book of Acts was written by Luke.• Acts is intended to be the second part of a so-called two-part book, the first of the two parts being the Gospel of Luke. The book of Acts begins with a summary of Luke. • Lucan's authorship of the book of Acts explains the link between it and the Gospel of Luke. It also provides details that Luke included about the church in Antioch, the city from which he came. First Source • The book of Acts is a continuation of the Gospel of Luke, continuing its story of Jesus and how he built the church. Luke is credited with the authorship of Acts because he was Greek and was the only pagan Christian writer in the New Testament. • We know that Luke was a faithful companion and friend of Paul. In later chapters of Acts, the writer uses “we” when speaking of more than one person, indicating that he was present with Paul. • Luke is not named in the book of Acts as the writer; however, he is credited with authorship of the book as early as the 2nd century AD. Second Source • It is confirmed that Luke was the author of the Book of Acts; the tone of Acts is very similar to that of Luke. Some themes left out of Luke are included in Acts purposely to provide closure. (Acts 6) • The prologue to Luke-Acts predicts that Luke participated in some of the events of Acts, as described in Luke 1:3. • Both Acts and Luke refer to Theophilus at one point and later chapters of Acts . speak of ancient Luke.• The first of the external testimonies appears in the Muratorian Canon (170 ca) where it is stated that Luke was the author of both the “Acts of the Apostles” and the third Gospel. What is the date of the original writing?• ...... middle of paper ......• The book of Acts ends with the words “this salvation of God was sent to the Gentiles; and they will listen.” This statement ends the book with a sense of brutal failure for the Jews and helps support the concept that Luke wrote Acts to record the fall of Israel. Source • The Book of Acts was divided into four different purposes, all of which were considered. main objectives of the book. These four objectives include:1. Present a story2. To give a defense (Acts 4:8-12, 25:8-11)3. Provide a guide4. To Describe the Triumph of Christianity • Acts helps show how the early Church faced Roman government, as well as pagan and Jewish thought. • It is evident that Luke had faith that the Church would continue for some time. It is therefore easy to believe that as long as the Church thrives on this earth, Acts will be one of its primary guides..