What Wilt Thou Have Me to Do?

The Book of Acts: A Pattern for Modern Church Growth

Jared W. Ludlow

Shedding Light on the New Testament: Acts–Revelation (2009)

Acts presents challenges faced by the early Christian church, comparable to those faced by Latter-day Saints today.

Chart 15-2: Paul’s Life and Ministry

John W. Welch, John F. Hall

Charting the New Testament (2002)

Jesus on Forgiveness: Looking at Luke 23:34

S. Kent Brown

The Testimony of Luke, BYU New Testament Commentary, excerpted on the BYU New Testament Commentary website (Dec. 2018)

Jesus's plea for forgiveness for the soldiers who crucified him demonstrates Godly mercy. Kent Brown reflects on whether forgiveness extends to these soldiers, emphasizing the need for them to turn the lock of the door to divine forgiveness.

The Life of the Apostle Paul, an Overview

Nicholas J. Frederick

New Testament History, Culture, and Society: A Background to the Texts of the New Testament (2019)

Paul’s early life details can be inferred from Acts and his epistles.

Acts 8–12

New Testament Student Manual: Religion 211–212 (2018)

Details expansion of the church, Phillip’s teachings, Saul’s encounter with Jesus, and his subsequent instruction from Ananias.

Chart 15-2: Paul’s Life and Ministry

John W. Welch, John F. Hall

Charting the New Testament (2002)

Lacking Wisdom: Insights from the First Verses of James

John Gee

BYU New Testament Commentary Conference (2023)

Peter and Paul in Antioch

Gaye Strathearn

The Ministry of Peter, the Chief Apostle, Sidney B. Sperry Symposium 46 (2014)

An analysis of Paul’s teachings on faith, justification, and salvation, including various interpretations of pistis Christou.

Peter, My Brother

Spencer W. Kimball

BYU Speeches (Jul. 1971)

Peter denied knowing Jesus, but Jesus forgave him. We also can forgive Peter and admire his strengths. The transcript can be found here: https://rsc.byu.edu/ministry-peter-chief-apostle/appendix-peter-my-brother

A Minister and a Witness: Acts 21–28

Robert Millet, Kelly Ogden, Ray Huntington, Robert Matthews

BYU Religious Education (May. 2004)

Acts 8–12

New Testament Student Manual: Religion 211–212 (2018)

Details expansion of the church, Phillip’s teachings, Saul’s encounter with Jesus, and his subsequent instruction from Ananias.

Chart 15-11: Paul, a Citizen of Three Worlds

John W. Welch, John F. Hall

Charting the New Testament (2002)

Summarizes Paul’s multicultural background as a Jew, Roman citizen, and Greek-trained individual.

Paul the Apostle: Champion of the Doctrine of the Resurrection

J. Peter Hansen

Go Ye into All the World: Messages of the New Testament Apostles, Sidney B. Sperry Symposium 31 (2002)

Paul’s conversion experience led to his fervent missionary work. Explores Paul’s preaching in Pisidian Antioch and his powerful doctrine concerning the Resurrection.

Peter, My Brother

Spencer W. Kimball

BYU Speeches (Jul. 1971)

Peter denied knowing Jesus, but Jesus forgave him. We also can forgive Peter and admire his strengths. The transcript can be found here: https://rsc.byu.edu/ministry-peter-chief-apostle/appendix-peter-my-brother