The Acts of the Apostles a. It is popularly, and erroneously, called the birth, pattern, and growth of the church. b. It is the failure of the church today to repeat its events that cause confusion. c. It has a powerful allure for many people, especially those new to right division. d. It is used as ammunition against the unique apostleship and ministry of Paul. e. Without this book, there is a huge gap in understanding what God is doing in this age of grace.