Welcome to a Digital Audit of the 1st Century.
Most history is merely read; the Acts 2020 Project is forensically audited. To understand how a localized movement in Jerusalem transformed into a global force that "turned the world upside down," we use the Seven Investigative Lenses.
These are not just themes; they are clinical filters used to cross-examine the biblical narrative against the hard data of Roman law, macro-economics, and archaeological fixed points. By filtering the Book of Acts through these lenses, we move past religious opinion to uncover the 'Historical Spine' of the New Testament.
The Digital Lens
We utilize NotebookLM as a sophisticated digital interface to help you navigate the depths of the MacArthur archive (the “Primary Forensic Source”). We encourage you to actively query this interactive Research Hub; it is designed to respond with the same clinical accuracy found in the original documents but in a unique 21st century CSI/ forensics approach allowing for real-time cross-examination of the biblical text in our interactive Research Hub.
Start with these Questions:
Query 1 (Strategic Architecture): "Based on the Lens 1 Audit, what was the specific 'Commander’s (God’s) Intent' for the transition from Galilee to Jerusalem, and how does Exousia (legal authority) define this phase of the mission?"
Query 2 (Forensic Evidence): "Using Lens 3 (Teaching About Jesus), identify the primary 'Infallible Proofs' documented in Acts 1. How does this physical evidence separate the early church's witness from mere philosophy or emotional experience?"
Query 3 (Systemic Impact): "Apply the Lens 5 (Acceptance & Opposition) filter to Acts 2. What was the 'High-Friction' result of the prototype church’s Koinonia (shared resources) on the surrounding socio-economic structures?"
Query 4 (Forensic Connectivity): "Apply Lens 6 (The New Testament Bridge) to the selection of Matthias in Acts 1. What 'Undesigned Coincidences' or links exist between this judicial restoration and the later Epistles of Paul regarding the office of an Apostle?"