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Dean Jones as 'Luke'Visual International Presents the film "ACTS" on video
Relive the revolutionary acts of those who "turned the world upside down"
Experience history's most publicized adventures, riots, sea voyages and shipwreck with Dean Jones as 'Dr. Luke' and Henry O. Arnold as 'Paul'Henry O. Arnold as Paul bruised & in chains

Languages: Filmed in English. Fully lip-synched into Japanese
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ACTS: Video Volume One

Acts Chapter 1:1 - 8:3, NIV Bible. Running Time: 46 minutes

As a sturdy merchant ship plunges through ancient seas, journey with the physician Luke (Dean Jones) as he tells the enthralling story of danger, struggle and triumph that marks the birth of the Christian church. James Brolin as Peter in Jerusalem Share the times of mystery and wonder that follow the resurrection of Jesus. Walk with the Lord risen from the dead. Bear witness as Jesus is taken up into heaven. Experience the transforming power of Pentecost that turned cowards into statesmen. And catch fire, as the passionate eloquence of Peter (James Brolin) and John (André Jacobs) sends the flame of faith racing through Jerusalem. And, as Luke's powerful narrative brings the New International Version of Acts to vivid life, gain new insight into the compassionate love that unites this fellowship of believers. Francesco Quinn as Stephen in chains being stoned Touch the wellspring of faith that gives them courage to withstand the rage of the Sanhedrin, the Jewish Supreme Court. The martyrdom of gentle Stephen (Francisco Quinn) marks the beginning of a great persecution. Flee with the disciples as the infant church scatters from Jerusalem ... to embrace the world! Script Acts Ch 1:1 - 8:3 NIV Bible

ACTS: Video Volume Two

Acts Chapter 8:4 - 13:52, NIV Bible. Running Time: 42 minutes

With the irresistible force of the surging sea, the journey of faith continues. We sail with the physician Luke (Dean Jones) as his powerful story unfolds. Share the adventure as the seeds of the new church are scattered throughout the land. Judea and Samaria resound with amazing reports, supernatural power confrontations, and strange events. Watch as the stern might of Rome is transformed into joy. Centurion Cornelius and the ostracized "gentiles" (non Jews) also receive the Holy Spirit. Cornelius praising with arms raised receiving the Holy Spirit Miraculous healings. Mysterious escapes from prisons. Paranormal angelic encounters. Experience them all, with Peter (James Brolin), Philip (David Clatworthy), John (André Jacobs) and the others, as the infant church struggles and grows and takes firm root in Jewish, Greek and Roman hearts. Then, travel the road to Damascus with the Pharisee Saul. Witness Saul's shattering encounter with his hated Jesus that transforms the young faith's greatest enemy into its boldest voice. The reborn Paul (Henry O. Arnold) discovers his destiny as "a light for the Gentiles." Then travel to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas (Wilson Dunter). The powerful impact of their message fuels the jealousy of enemies who drive them from the city, leaving them for dead. Script Acts Ch 8:4 - 13:52 NIV Bible

ACTS: Video Volume Three

Acts Chapter 14 - 20, NIV Bible. Running Time: 44 minutes

As angry waters toss and tumble our stubborn little ship, the physician Luke (Dean Jones) draws us ever deeper into his astonishing story. We plunge into the tempestuous years of conflict, danger and turmoil, as the young Christian church opens its arms to the "Gentile" world. Journey with Paul (Henry O. Arnold), Barnabas (Wilson Dunster), Silas (Christ Truter) and Timothy (Thomas Hall) as they teach and baptize, establish churches and plant the seeds of faith throughout Asia Minor, Greece and Macedonia. Share each success and setback. Experience the "growing pains," as the fledgling church struggles with the divisive issue of imposing Jewish law on Gentile converts. Witness the conversion of the influential Lydia of Philippi (Jennifer O'Neill), that throws open the door for the young church to step boldly into Europe. The full force and consequences of Paul's powerful commitment are now unleashed. City clerk at Colosseum quieting riot at Ephesus Feel the rage over freeing a "channeling" fortune teller, that has them scourged and imprisoned. Then experience the most amazing "jail break" ever recorded. See the power encounter that causes city wide riots and transforms Ephesus into a Christian center. Listen to the passionate eloquence that stirs the ancient world ... shatters old beliefs ... transcends differences of race and culture ... and opens new vistas of possibility in man's relationship with God. Script Acts Ch 14 - 20 NIV Bible

ACTS: Video Volume Four

Acts Chapter 21 - 28, NIV Bible. Running Time: 51 minutes

Just as sea races home to shore, our journey, too, comes full circle. As our battered little ship seeks port, Luke (Dean Jones) spins out the triumphant conclusion of Acts. We return with Paul (Henry O. Arnold) to Jerusalem. He ignores repeated warnings of personal danger to follow the call of the Holy Spirit. Walk with Paul through the streets of his beloved city Jerusalem until he is "framed" and almost beaten to death before being "rescued" by imperial soldiers. Then stand with Paul before the Sanhedrin, where his denunciation of its hypocrisy triggers a riot, assassination plots and lands him in "protective" custody. Roman Centurian in Jerusalem Witness the pivotal events that will carry the flame of faith from dusty Judea to the heart of the Roman empire and the writing of most of the New Testament. Judicial corruption and political intrigue force Paul to appeal to Caesar, Rome's highest tribunal. The passionate beliefs and eloquent words of this charismatic Roman Jew shakes the worldly cynicism of kings and politicians. Share the tension and trauma of hurricane and shipwreck in history's most widely published travelogue. Then living quietly amid the splendor of imperial Rome, Paul continues to teach and baptize. He strives for harmony between Jewish tradition and Christian belief. Paul's travels and writings plant the seeds of change that revolutionize the civilized world. Script Acts Ch 21 - 28 NIV Bible

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