I've often wondered why there isn't a 29th chapter to the Book of Acts.
Recently, I've been reading about Paul's journey to Rome so that he might appeal to Caesar the charges brought against him. The author of Acts, Luke, tells that Paul spent two years under house arrest while waiting for justice to be done. Not surprisingly, Paul continues to preach and teach about the risen Jesus to anyone who will listen.
We also know that Paul wrote his epistles to the Philippians, Colossians, Ephesians and to his friend, Philemon, from prison. Reading those epistles we know that Paul continued his ministry, strengthening the believers in Christ and revisiting church which he had a hand in helping to plant. Still, why doesn't Acts have a more proper ending, indicating some kind of resolution to Paul's troubles.
We don't know why the Holy Spirit led Luke to end Acts as he did. One thing is certain - the book of Acts is continuing to be written even today.
If Acts in the story of the beginning of the New Testament church, then we are part of the story as well. We continue to preach about the coming kingdom of God. We continue to teach about the Lord Jesus Christ. We witness and tell others about our Savior's forgiveness, grace and salvation. We proclaim repentance and faith in Jesus as a person's only hope for eternal life in heaven. In this way, the story of Acts continues. May you, in your daily life in Christ, keep adding more words to the story!
