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New Testament Bible Events Index
Introduction to New Testament Event Study
In my search for information about the events that occurred in the period of time covered from Acts to Revelation, I uncovered two resources worthy of mention:
- Link to Bible Chronology
- This resource is most complete but beyond the scope of this study.
- Link to Bible Hub timeline
- This resource is the one used in our Old Testament events study; however, I would like to add more detail as we cover Acts.
- Acts, unlike the books that follow, is primarily about events. The books that follow are mainly about doctrine and application.
- I want to add more events from Acts than the resource we are following, by using the ESV section titles as event titles, as the index below shows.
Index of Events – Acts through Revelation
Event Timeline
30 AD — The Ascension — Acts 1
30 AD — Matthias Chosen by Lot — Acts 1:12
30 AD — The Holy Spirit Comes at Pentecost — Acts 2
30 AD — Peter Heals and Preaches — Acts 3
30 AD — Peter and John Arrested and Released — Acts 4
30 AD — Believers Share All — Acts 4:32
30 AD — Deaths of Ananias and Sapphira — Acts 5
30 AD — Apostles Preach and Heal — Acts 5:11
31 AD — Stephen’s Speech, Stoning and Death — Acts 6, 7
31 AD — Saul Persecutes the Church — Acts 8
31 AD — Philip in Samaria — Acts 8:3
31 AD — Simon the Sorcerer — Acts 8:9
31 AD — Philip and the Ethiopian — Acts 8:26
34 AD — Saul’s Conversion — Acts 9
37 AD — Peter Preaches to the Gentiles — Acts 10, 11
42 AD — Barnabas Sent to Antioch — Acts 11:22
42 AD — Peter Led from Prison by the Angel — Acts 12
44 AD — Herod Agrippa Dies — Acts 12:20
45 AD — James Writes his Letter — James 1–5
48 AD — Paul’s First Missionary Journey — Acts 13
48 AD — Paul Preaches in Pisidian Antioch — Acts 13:14
48 AD — Paul and Barnabas in Iconium — Acts 14
48 AD — Paul and Barnabas in Lystra and Derbe — Acts 14:8
48 AD — Paul and Barnabas Return to Syrian Antioch — Acts 14:21
48 AD — Return to Syrian Antioch — Acts 14:24
48 AD — The Council at Jerusalem — Acts 15
49 AD — Paul’s Second Missionary Journey — Acts 15:36
49 AD — Paul in Philippi — Acts 16
49 AD — Paul in Thessalonica, Berea, Athens — Acts 17
51 AD — Paul in Corinth — Acts 18
51 AD — Paul Writes to the Thessalonians — 1 Thessalonians 1–5
52 AD — Paul Writes Again to the Thessalonians — 2 Thessalonians 1–3
54 AD — Paul in Ephesus — Acts 19
54 AD — Paul Writes to the Corinthians — 1 Corinthians 1–16
54 AD — Paul Writes to the Galatians — Galatians 1–6
57 AD — Paul in Macedonia and Greece — Acts 20
57 AD — Paul Writes to the Romans — Romans 1–16
57 AD — Paul Writes Again to the Corinthians — 2 Corinthians 1–13
59 AD — Paul Returns to Jerusalem — Acts 21–23
60 AD — Paul Imprisoned in Caesarea — Acts 24
62 AD — Paul Before Festus — Acts 25
62 AD — Paul Before Agrippa — Acts 26
62 AD — Paul Sails for Rome — Acts 27
62 AD — The Shipwreck — Acts 27:13
62 AD — Paul Ashore at Malta — Acts 28
62 AD — Paul Preaches at Rome — Acts 28:11
62 AD — Paul Writes to the Ephesians — Ephesians 1–6
62 AD — Paul Writes to the Philippians — Philippians 1–4
62 AD — Paul Writes to the Colossians — Colossians 1–4
62 AD — Paul Writes to Philemon — Philemon 1
63 AD — Paul Writes to Timothy — 1 Timothy 1–6
64 AD — Peter Writes his First Letter — 1 Peter 1–5
66 AD — Paul Writes to Titus — Titus 1–3
67 AD — Paul Writes Again to Timothy — 2 Timothy 1–4
67 AD — Peter Writes his Second Letter — 2 Peter 1–3
68 AD — Letter to the Hebrews — Hebrews 1–13
68 AD — Jude Writes his Letter — Jude 1
90 AD — John Writes his First Letter — 1 John 1–5
92 AD — John Writes his Second Letter — 2 John 1
94 AD — John Writes his Third Letter — 3 John 1
95 AD — John’s Revelation on Patmos — Revelation 1–22
Outline of Events
Events Associated with Acts
1. Preparation for Witness (1:1–26)
2. The Witness in Jerusalem (2:14–5:42)
- 30 AD — The Holy Spirit Comes at Pentecost — Acts 2
- nte004The Coming of the Holy Spirit (2:1–13)
- nte005 Peter’s Sermon at Pentecost (2:14–41)
- nte006 The Fellowship of Believers (2:42–47)
- 30 AD — Peter Heals and Preaches — Acts 3
- nte007 The Lame Beggar Healed (3:1–10)
- nte008 Peter preaches in Solomon’s Portico (3:11–26)
- 30 AD — Peter and John Arrested and Released — Acts 4:1-31
- nte009 Peter and John before the council (4:1–22)
- nte010 The Believer’s Pray for Boldness (4:23–31)
- 30 AD — Believers Share All — Acts 4:32-37
- nte011 They Had Everything in Common (4:32–37)
- 30 AD — Deaths of Ananias and Sapphira — Acts 5:1-11
- nte012 Ananias and Sapphira (5:1-11)
- 30 AD — Apostles Preach and Heal — Acts 5:12-42
- nte013 Many Signs and Wonders Done (5:12-16)
- nte014 The apostles Arrested and Freed (5:17–42)
3. The Witness beyond Jerusalem (6:1–12:25)
- 31 AD — Stephen’s Speech, Stoning and Death — Acts 6, 7
- Seven Chosen to Serve (6:1–7)
- Stephen is Seized (6:8–15)
- Stephen’s Speech (7:1–53)
- The Stoning of Stephen (7:54–60)
- 31 AD — Saul Persecutes the Church — Acts 8:1-3
- Saul Ravages the Church (8:1-3)
- 31 AD — Philip in Samaria — Acts 8:4-8
- Philip Proclaims Christ in Samaritans (8:4–8)
- 31 AD — Simon the Sorcerer — Acts 8:9-25
- Simon the Magician Believes (8:9-25)
- 31 AD — Philip and the Ethiopian — Acts 8:26-40
- Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch (8:26–40)
- 34 AD — Saul’s Conversion — Acts 9
- The Conversion of Saul (9:1–19a)
- Saul Proclaims Jesus in Synagogues (9:19b-22)
- Saul Escapes from Damascus (9:23–25)
- Saul in Jerusalem (9:26–31)
- The Healing of Aeneas (9:32-35)
- Dorcas Restored to Life (9:36-43)
- 37 AD — Peter Preaches to the Gentiles — Acts 10, 11
- Peter and Cornelius (10:1-8)
- Peter’s Vision (10:9-33)
- Gentiles Hear the Good News (10:34-43)
- The Holy Spirit Falls on the Gentiles (10:44-48)
- Peter Reports to the Church (11:1-18)
- 42 AD — Barnabas Sent to Antioch — Acts 11:19-30
- The Church in Antioch (11:19-30)
- 42 AD — Peter Led from Prison by the Angel — Acts 12:1-19
- James Killed and Peter Imprisoned (12:1-5)
- Peter Is Rescued (12:6-19)
- 44 AD — Herod Agrippa Dies — Acts 12:20-25
- The Death of Herod (12:20-25)
45 AD — James Writes his Letter — James
James is a pastoral, wisdom‑filled letter written to Jewish Christians scattered across the Roman world after facing persecution and displacement. Its context is deeply practical: these believers were navigating poverty, social tension, trials, and the pressure to compromise under hardship. James writes as a spiritual shepherd—likely the leader of the Jerusalem church—calling them back to an authentic, lived‑out faith shaped by the teachings of Jesus. The letter addresses real‑life issues such as endurance in suffering, controlling the tongue, resisting temptation, caring for the vulnerable, rejecting favoritism, and pursuing genuine righteousness. In a world where external pressures threatened to fracture their faith, James urges them to demonstrate the reality of their belief through steadfast obedience, humble wisdom, and a life that reflects Christ in everyday conduct.
4. The Witness in Cyprus and Southern Galatia (13:1–14:28)
- 48 AD — Paul’s First Missionary Journey — Acts 13:1-12
- Barnabas and Saul Sent Off (13:1 -3)
- Barnabas and Saul on Cyprus (13:4-12)
- 48 AD — Paul Preaches in Pisidian Antioch — Acts 13:13-52
- Paul and Barnabas at Antioch in Pisidia (13:13-52)
- 48 AD — Paul and Barnabas in Iconium — Acts 14:1-7
- Paul and Barnabas at Iconium (14:1-7)
- 48 AD — Paul and Barnabas in Lystra and Derbe — Acts 14:8-18
- Paul and Barnabas at Lystra (14:8-18)
- 48 AD — Paul and Barnabas Return to Syrian Antioch — Acts 14:19-23
- Paul Stoned at Lystra (14:19-23)
- 48 AD — Return to Syrian Antioch — Acts 14:24-28
- Paul and Barnabas Return to Antioch in Syria (14:24-28)
5. The Jerusalem Council (15:1–35)
- 48 AD — The Council at Jerusalem — Acts 15:1-35
- The Jerusalem Council (15:1–21)
- The Council’s Letter to Gentile Believers (15:22-35)
6. The Witness in Greece (15:36–18:22)
- 49 AD — Paul’s Second Missionary Journey — Acts 15:36-41
- Paul and Barabas Separate (15:36-41)
- 49 AD — Paul in Philippi — Acts 16
- Timothy Joins Paul and Silas (16:1-5)
- The Macedonian Call (16:6-10)
- The Conversion of Lydia (16:11-15)
- Paul and Silas in Prison (16:16–24)
- The Philippian Jailer Converted (16:25-34)
- Release of Paul and Silas (16:35–40)
- 49 AD — Paul in Thessalonica, Berea, Athens — Acts 17
- Paul Witnesses in Thessalonica (17:1–9)
- Paul and Silas in Berea (17:10-15)
- Paul in Athens (17:16-21)
- Paul Adresses the Areopagus (17:22-34)
- 51 AD — Paul in Corinth — Acts 18
- Paul in Corinth (18:1-17)
- Paul Returns to Antioch (18:18-23)
51 AD — Paul Writes to the Thessalonians — 1 Thessalonians
Romans is Paul’s fullest, most carefully structured explanation of the gospel, written to a diverse church in Rome made up of both Jewish and Gentile believers. The congregation was wrestling with tensions between these groups, questions about the role of the Law, and how to live faithfully in a pagan empire. Paul had never visited them, but he longed to strengthen their understanding of God’s saving work and unify them around the message of Christ. The letter provides theological clarity on humanity’s universal need for salvation, God’s gift of righteousness through faith, the transforming work of the Spirit, and God’s sovereign plan for Israel and the nations. At the same time, Romans is deeply practical—calling believers to humility, unity, sacrificial love, and a life shaped by the mercy they have received. It is both a doctrinal foundation and a pastoral appeal for a community learning to live out the gospel together.
7. The Witness in Ephesus (18:24–21:16)
- 52 AD — Paul Writes Again to the Thessalonians — 2 Thessalonians
- Apollos Speaks Boldly in Ephesus (18:24-28)
- 54 AD — Paul in Ephesus — Acts 19
- Paul in Ephesus (19:1-10)
- The Sons of Sceva (19:11-20)
- A Riot at Ephesus (19:21-41)
- 54 AD — Paul Writes to the Corinthians — 1 Corinthians
- 54 AD — Paul Writes to the Galatians — Galatians
- 57 AD — Paul in Macedonia and Greece — Acts 20
- 57 AD — Paul Writes to the Romans — Romans
- 57 AD — Paul Writes Again to the Corinthians — 2 Corinthians
- Paul in Macedonia and Greece (20:1-6)
- Eutychus Raised from the Dead (20:7-16)
- Paul Speaks to the Ephesian Elders (20:17–38)
- 59 AD — Paul Returns to Jerusalem — Acts 21–23
- Paul Goes to Jerusalem (21:1-16)
8. The Arrest in Jerusalem (21:17–23:35)
- Paul Visits James (21:17-26)
- Paul Arrested in the Temple (21:27-36)
- Paul Speaks to the People (21:37-39)
- Paul addresses the Jewish crowd (21:40–22:21)
- Paul and the Roman Tribune (22:22-29)
- Paul before the Council (22:30-23:11)
- A Plot to Kill Paul (23:12-22)
- Paul Sent to Felix the Governor (23:23-35)
9. The Witness in Caesarea (24:1–26:32)
- 60 AD — Paul Imprisoned in Caesarea — Acts 24
- Paul Before Felix at Caesarea (24:1-21)
- Paul Kept in Custody (24:22-27)
- 62 AD — Paul Before Festus — Acts 25
- Paul Appeals to Caesar (25:1-12)
- Paul Before Agrippa and Bernice (25:13-27)
- 62 AD — Paul Before Agrippa — Acts 26
- Paul’s Defense Before Agrippa (26:1-11
- Paul Tells of His Conversion (26:12-32)
10. The Witness in Rome (27:1-28:31)
- 62 AD — Paul Sails for Rome — Acts 27:1-12
- Paul Sails for Rome (27:1-12)
- 62 AD — The Shipwreck — Acts 27:13-44
- The Storm at Sea (27:13-38)
- The Shipwreck (27:39-44)
- 62 AD — Paul Ashore at Malta — Acts 28:1-10
- Paul on Malta (28:1-10)
- 62 AD — Paul Preaches at Rome — Acts 28:11-31
- Paul Arrives at Rome (28:11-16)
- Paul in Rome (28:17-31)
Events Outside of Acts
Timewise these events occurred after the time period of Acts
62 AD — Paul Writes to the Ephesians — Ephesians
Ephesians is Paul’s letter to a network of churches in and around Ephesus, written during his imprisonment in Rome around AD 60–62, to strengthen believers with a sweeping vision of God’s eternal plan in Christ. Ephesus was a major cultural and spiritual center—famous for its wealth, trade, and the massive temple of Artemis—so Christians there lived under constant pressure from pagan religion, spiritual opposition, and social tension. Unlike letters addressing specific crises, Ephesians reads like a circular message designed to ground scattered believers in their identity as God’s new creation, united in Christ and empowered by the Spirit. Paul moves from the heights of God’s cosmic purposes to the practical realities of daily life, urging the church to walk in unity, holiness, love, and spiritual strength. It is both theological foundation and pastoral encouragement for a community learning to live faithfully in a challenging world.
62 AD — Paul Writes to the Philippians — Philippians
62 AD — Paul Writes to the Colossians — Colossians
62 AD — Paul Writes to Philemon — Philemon
63 AD — Paul Writes to Timothy — 1 Timothy
64 AD — Peter Writes his First Letter — 1 Peter
66 AD — Paul Writes to Titus — Titus
67 AD — Paul Writes Again to Timothy — 2 Timothy
67 AD — Peter Writes his Second Letter — 2 Peter
68 AD — Letter to the Hebrews — Hebrews
68 AD — Jude Writes his Letter — Jude
90 AD — John Writes his First Letter — 1 John
92 AD — John Writes his Second Letter — 2 John
94 AD — John Writes his Third Letter — 3 John
95 AD — John’s Revelation on Patmos — Revelation
