What is the book of Acts about in the Bible? Who wrote Acts? Luke wrote the book of Acts as a continuation of his gospel. In this book, Luke recorded the growth of the early Christian church after Jesus ascended to heaven. The first part of the book records the growth of the church in and around the city of Jerusalem. Luke then goes on to record the apostle Paul's conversion and the spread of the gospel message throughout the Roman world. Want to learn more? If you're wondering what the book of Acts is all about, this helpful resource is for you! Acts is a reliable Bible commentary. It's down to earth, clearly written, easy to read and understand, and filled with practical and modern applications to Scripture. It also includes the complete text of the book of Acts from the NIV Bible. The Christ-centered commentaries following the Scripture sections contain explanations of the text, historical background, illustrations, and archaeological information. Acts is a great resource for personal or group study! This book is a part of The People's Bible series from Northwestern Publishing House.