This analysis uniquely identifies two precise historical markers that delineate the Kingdom-Church Age transition - events not previously connected in this way. The study reveals how signs and miracles systematically decreased throughout Acts, providing a documented timeline of the spiritual gifts' cessation that differs from traditional Pentecostal interpretations.
Acts Study Reveals Kingdom-Church Age Transition Timeline Markers
📰 What Happened
A Bible study analysis examines the Book of Acts' 28 chapters, highlighting the critical transition from Kingdom Age to Church Age. The study identifies Stephen's stoning as the conclusion of the Kingdom Age and the Ethiopian eunuch's salvation as the inauguration of the Church Age. Key focus is placed on Paul's transformation from a 'type of Antichrist' to apostle, with special attention to the gradual cessation of signs and wonders throughout the narrative.
📖 Prophetic Significance
The identification of Stephen's stoning as the Kingdom Age terminus creates a prophetic template for future dispensational shifts. This pattern suggests major age transitions are marked by both a martyrdom event and a significant conversion. The gradual diminishing of signs and wonders throughout Acts provides a prophetic framework for understanding how the Church Age will transition into the Tribulation period. The text's portrayal of Paul as an early 'type of Antichrist' offers insight into how the actual Antichrist may initially present himself to Israel.