The Acts of the Apostles Key figures: Peter and Paul Author: Luke- physician and frequent traveling companion of Paul. He writes to Theophilus. To Whom: Theophilus whose name means “God lover.” He may have been a government official of high rank. Why: The book may have been written to assist Theophilus in some official capacity in learning about Jesus and His apostles. To record the establishment and early growth of the church The ministry of the Holy Spirit in the apostles and the early church
