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![“Luke concludes the book of Acts with these words: “He [Paul] proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ —with all boldness and without hindrance!” (v. 31). Luke’s final words should be the call and cry of the American church.” quote by David T. Olson](https://sms4smile.com/q/i/c4d/david-t-olson-60141_books_luke-concludes-the-book-of-acts-with-the_1714516.jpg)
