A Book of Conversions

The New Testament book of Acts is a book of conversions.  Conversion is what takes place when one makes a decision to leave the walks of sin and follow in the steps of Jesus Christ.  Conversion means that all sin of the past is purged by the blood of Jesus Christ and new life in Jesus Christ begins.  The book of Acts begins and ends with the preaching of the gospel.  Acts 2:14-40 and Acts 28:17-28.  The first sermon consists of three necessary points that are indeed the very heart of the gospel.  These points are the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.  The audience was convicted of their sin of having crucified Jesus.  Acts 2:37.  Having been pricked in their heart, they asked for direction.  Acts 2:37.  The question was answered by Peter, "Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost."  Acts 2:38.  About 3,000 souls "gladly received his word and were baptized."  Acts 2:41.  Baptism washed away their sin and saved them.  Acts 22:16 and I Peter 3:21.  As the saved, they became known as the church.  Acts 2:47.