³ Having carefully investigated everything from the beginning, I also have decided to write an accurate account for you, most honorable Theophilus,

The Promise of the Holy Spirit

1 In my first book^[a] I told you, Theophilus, about everything Jesus began to do and teach

²⁵ But Paul replied, “I am not insane, Most Excellent Festus. What I am saying is the sober truth.

³ For all of this, Your Excellency, we are very grateful to you.

⁴ Then Peter told them exactly what had happened.

¹⁹ “And so my judgment is that we should not make it difficult for the Gentiles who are turning to God.

Introduction

1 Many people have set out to write accounts about the events that have been fulfilled among us.