While studying Acts 1, I noticed that the author was listed as Luke. That made me stop and wonder: Who actually wrote the Book of Acts, and how do we know? If you’ve ever asked that same question, you’re not alone.
The Short Answer
The Book of Acts was written by Luke, the same man who wrote the Gospel of Luke. Though Luke never actually names himself as the author, both the Bible and early church history point to him. Acts continues the story that began in the Gospel of Luke, showing how Jesus continued His work through the Holy Spirit and the early church.
Digging Into Scripture
- Luke also wrote the Gospel of Luke
- Acts 1:1 also connects directly to Luke 1:1-4
- Luke traveled with Paul
- The “we” passages shows he was an eyewitness to parts of the journey