Which book tells about the beginnings of the Church?

• A. Acts
• B. Romans
• C. Hebrews
• D. Galatians

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is identifying which biblical book gives a historical look at the church’s beginning and early growth. The book of Acts (Acts of the Apostles) is that narrative. It picks up after Jesus’ Resurrection and Ascension and shows how the followers of Jesus receive the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, begin preaching the gospel publicly, and witness the church rapidly spreading from Jerusalem outward to other regions. It includes the hiring and sending of missionaries, the formation of early Christian communities, and how the church starts to take shape in its earliest years. This straight historical account of the church’s beginnings is what sets Acts apart.

The other writings are different kinds of works. Romans is a letter explaining the gospel and how righteousness comes by faith. Hebrews is a theological exhortation about Jesus’ supremacy and the faith to persevere. Galatians addresses issues of freedom in Christ and the false teaching affecting Gentile believers. While important for understanding belief and practice, they don’t narrate the church’s beginnings the way Acts does.