What were the primary purposes of the Gospels and the Book of Acts?

The Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) were written primarily to provide eyewitness accounts and historical records of the life, ministry, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Their purpose was to proclaim Jesus as the Messiah and Son of God, inviting readers to believe in Him and receive eternal life.

The Book of Acts was written to document the early history of the Christian church, detailing how the Gospel spread from Jerusalem throughout the Roman Empire. It highlights the work of the Holy Spirit in empowering the apostles and early believers, and records the foundational events and ministries that established the church.