Translator's Preface 5

Preface 13
Promise of the Holy Spirit 15
The Church Spreads to Judea and Samaria 57
Paul's First Missionary Journey 87
Jerusalem Apostolic Council 103
Paul's Second Missionary Journey 109
Paul's Third Missionary Journey 129
Paul in Jerusalem 147
Paulus in Caesarea 161
Paul's Journey to Rome 179

Person/Place Name Comparison Table 192

There are two problems that hinder Christians from reading the Bible.
These are ‘old sayings’ and ‘the distance between the times.’
The worship Bible we are familiar with is a translation based on the Revised Version of the Bible, first published in 1952. However, it contains many old expressions that are unfamiliar to today's readers, making it often difficult to accurately understand the meaning of the words.
The fact that the culture and customs of the Biblical era, about 2,000 years ago, were so different from those of today also leaves us with a question mark.
Because of this, many Christians find it difficult to read the Bible.
In particular, the Acts of the Apostles vividly tells us the history of the beginning of the church and the footsteps of the apostles, but because of the old language and the distance from the times, we are unable to fully experience its impact.

To help you overcome these difficulties and experience the Book of Acts vividly, Professor Min Kyung-sik, a biblical scholar, has published "Luke Records the Apostles' Work," which provides a friendly explanation.
It is characterized by modernizing unfamiliar language and units for modern people and translating them in a way that allows for understanding of the culture and customs of the Biblical era.
Additionally, colorful illustrations, maps, and background information 'Tips' are placed throughout the book to help readers understand the text and delve deeper into the world of the Bible.

■ What kind of person is a “circumcised person”?

This book stands out for its translation, which explains the context and background of the biblical era.
For example, in the Acts of the Apostles, “the circumcised” criticize Peter for eating with Gentiles.
If we just look at the word 'circumcised', it is easy to think that they are simply referring to people who have been circumcised.
So, the book was translated as “Jews who insist that Gentiles must also be circumcised.”

■ The Bible originally had no chapters or verses?

This book removes chapter and verse markings that interrupt the flow of reading, allowing readers to view the entire Bible as a single story of salvation.
Chapter and verse notations were added by a 16th-century European publisher for convenience. They allow for quick verse finding, but they have the disadvantage of making the Bible, which should be read as a whole, be read in pieces.
This book removes chapter and verse notations, allowing you to read the Bible as a moving story with a vivid introduction, development, turn, and conclusion.

■ TIP with vivid illustrations and friendly explanations!

In addition, this book contains illustrations and maps that vividly illustrate the situation of the Biblical era, as well as 'TIP' sections that provide supplementary explanations of the historical background, placed throughout the pages.
Through illustrations that capture the atmosphere and situations that are difficult to convey in words and tips that deepen understanding of the text, readers will experience a more vivid and grace-filled Bible reading experience.