The book of acts is one of the most exciting and challenging of the new testament, filled as it is with the works of the early church, empowered by the holy spirit, the tongues of fire and rushing wind on the day of pentecost ch. Acts 2 the holy spirit is poured out on the church a. Acts 2 niv bible when the day of pentecost came, they. Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand.
It is by the name of jesus christ of nazareth, whom you crucified but whom god raised from the dead, that this man stands before you healed. Jesus the nazarene was a man commended to you by god by the miracles and portents and signs that god worked through him when he was among you, as you know. Stephen said some words from the book by the prophet isaiah isaiah 66. And when they heard that he spoke to them in the hebrew language, they kept all the more silent. Bible study quiz questions set 2 acts facts book of acts. Even though the holy spirit takes a major role in this event, the focus clearly is on jesus christ.
Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of. Acts 1 in the first book, o theophilus, i have dealt with. The consequences of the kings undertaking against the apostles were not long deferred, but the avenging minister of divine justice overtook him immediately after his plots against them, as the book of acts records. And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith god, i will pour out of my spirit upon all flesh. The presence and working of the holy spirit is the dominating mark of the book of acts.
But paradoxically, pauls suffering leads him into the heart of the roman empire. This great chapter in the bible is one of the most studied, most taught, and often times the most wrongly taught. Jesus of nazareth, a man approved of god among you by miracles and wonders. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. Peter uses the old testament in this sermon and cites texts which were fulfilled in the events of jesus life, but also in the events of pentecost. Book of acts bible study lessons course a free online bible study lessons about the history of the early church with examples of conversion.
Last week, we talked about how to read the book of acts. It might also be called the acts of the holy spirit, as that person of the godhead is very much an active participant throughout the book. The acts of the apostles is a unique and therefore crucial book of the new testament. In noticing the comparison between the incident of ananias and sapphira and achan in the book of joshua, it is interesting also to look at the contrasts.
Jan 31, 2019 in the final video in our acts series, we trace pauls final journey to jerusalem and then into a roman prison. And they were all filled with the holy ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the spirit gave them utterance. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. Acts 2, new international version niv the bible app. To lose ones first love is to cease to love as you once did, at the beginning. Acts 1 serves as an introduction to the book of acts, as well as an introduction to pentecost. As you do make a list of major themes that are frequently mentioned in the book. There are four descriptions of the baptism of the holy spirit in acts. Acts 2 when the day of pentecost arrived, they were all. To this point in this chapter of acts, we have seen that the outpouring of the spirit which occurred at this first pentecost was in fulfillment of the prophecy. Acts 2 is the second chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible.
This chapter records the events on the day of pentecost, about 10 days after the ascension of jesus christ. The book of acts, chapter 2 we hope that you find the content of the book of acts, chapter 2 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. Luke is the writer, as he states in his introduction v. When the day of pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Verses 1421 the first part of peters sermon interpret the speaking in tongues of pentecost in the light of a quotation from the prophet joel. Wright on the book of acts p23 paul still on trial, loyalty to judaism, n.
I believe our text in acts 2 greatly helps us discern the answer to these questions. Welcome to ivy baptist churchs bible study on demand before beginning this study, please take an opportunity to download the worksheet for this bible study. Now paul has said an unforgivable thing to these jews. Acts of the apostles 4 imprisonment in rome are 6062 a. What conclusion do you reach about who wrote the book of acts. Acts 7, new international version niv the bible app. Peters sermon in acts 2 is critically important since it demonstrates how the apostles interpreted the life, death and resurrection of jesus, including the ascension. Acts 1 jesus taken up into heaven 1 in my former book, theophilus, i wrote about all that jesus began to do and to teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the holy spirit to the apostles he had chosen. In joshua, god expected the people of god themselves to execute the judgment upon the offender. Next article prioritizing the conditions of jesus return. Luke here presents paul as a devout jew and zealous persecutor of the christian community acts 22. Preface to studies in acts next we prepare for the study of acts verse by verse, with an introduction and overview for the verse by verse exposition.
Purpose of the book as indicated previously, the original purpose of both the gospel and acts may have been to assist. A better title would be the acts or the workings of the holy spirit, because he is the real main character of the book. Pentecost means fiftieth and refers to the feast of weeks exodus 34. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. The pentecostal experience a study in acts 2 related media fifty days after the resurrection of jesus christ from death and the grave, and ten days after he ascended up into heaven, a great event took place, the equal of which the world has not witnessed since. The book of acts also describes the work of the two apostles peter and paul.
Chapter 2 records the fulfillment of pentecost, peters sermon, and the primary church. A chapter by chapter bible study of the book of acts 2 acts the beautiful, amazing, powerful, weak, dysfunctional church table of contents scripture passage page 1. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. This sundays lection is part of peters sermon on the day of pentecost, and is composed of the middle portion of that sermon.
The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of the document. Exploring the book of acts chapter 28 paul, the man whom the tribune was interrogating rather contemptuously, was born a roman citizen. Acts 2 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. The initial experience of the filling of the holy spirit. Book of acts chapter 2, part 3, and acts chapter 3. He has classed the gentiles with the jews in importance to god, and they will not ever believe that is from god. Like almost all the sermons recorded in the bible, what we have is a. Instead, they rejected him and in their hearts turned back to egypt. We saw that were not supposed to model our behavior after everything some biblical character does. Please take all courses in order as listed on our home page the computer will ask. From the empowering by the holy spirit in chapter 2, the early church made a great impact on all it encountered, the apostles peter and john playing a major role in this early work. Acts 2 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Fully come means that this was the fulfillment of the meaning and purpose for which it was given. As for this fellow moses who led us out of egyptwe dont know what has happened to him.
But in acts, god took this type of judgment out of the churchs hand and did it himself. Like almost all the sermons recorded in the bible, what we have is a holy spirit inspired abridgment of a longer message. When we look at the accounts in acts of believers receiving the holy spirit, do we see consistency. Ch 34 the healing of a sick person and the consequences. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. Acts 2 presents the end of the age of the mosaic law and the beginning of the church age.
Next chapter of acts the book of acts, chapter 2 we hope that you find the content of the book of acts, chapter 2 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. For an introduction to acts 2, see the exegesis for acts 2. Sir william ramsay, after making a critical study of lukes writings, declared that luke was the greatest historian, ancient or modern. Jesus of nazareth was a man accredited by god to you by miracles, wonders and. The joshua fund retreat, netanya, israel, november 16, 2015. The book of acts gives us a history of the work of the early church and the holy spirit, within the theatre of the known world. Jesus of nazareth, a man approved of god among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which god did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know. If the book was just before or after pauls release, then it was likely written around 63 a. Jesus of nazareth was a man accredited by god to you by miracles, wonders. Author though he does not mention himself by name, the author is undoubtedly luke, physician and frequent traveling companion of the apostle paul. This means that his father was a roman citizen before him. The book containing this chapter is anonymous but early christian tradition affirmed that luke composed this book as well as the gospel of luke. Book of acts chapter 2, part 3, and acts chapter 3 christogenea internet radio 051720 this is our fifth installment on the book of acts, and we are not quite through chapter 2. The book of acts shows how god fulfilled his ancient promises to restore his blessing to all the nations through the offspring of abraham.
But stephen reminded the jews that god was bigger than any temple. This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. Wright on the book of acts p25 theology of the cross in acts. Now when the day of pentecost had come, they were all together in one place acts 2. Tap the title above, next to the arrow, to go to that introduction. The dates of the commencement and the end of the book are tolerably certain. Jesus of nazareth, a man approved of god among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which god did by. It alone presents an extensive picture of early church life and history.
Acts of the apostles executable outline study resources. In the book of the acts we see how the church of christ was formed and settled. Study guide for acts 5 by david guzik blue letter bible. Jesse in reply on acts 2 part 4 in the book of life, if a person rejects christ, their name is removed from the book of life as if theyve never been born. The book of acts sunday school lesson series january 2, 2011 by kelly henderson take your students on a journey through the book of acts where they will learn lessons from the early church after jesus ascended to heaven and believers received the gift of the holy spirit. Chapters 17 the beginning of the church in jerusalem. Brethren and fathers, hear my defense before you now. The service of the apostle peter in jerusalem, judaea and samaria. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Ever since the israelites escaped slavery in egypt, god had dealt with his creation primarily through the law he gave moses. A full third of it is comprised of quotes from the old testament. When the day of pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. As the israelites abided by the law, god blessed them.
Acts 2 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 2 in plain english. Jan 12, 2012 those who support this principle do so by relying on the stories in the book of acts. Previous article is the god of the bible the same as the god of the quran, by rev. The temple in this book called acts was the third temple. Here is an account of his death and sufferings, which they witnessed but a few weeks before. Our story starts off where the gospel of luke left offjesus is back now that hes resurrected, jesus decides to hang out and chat with his disciples whom luke calls apostles for forty days. Acts 22, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Peter continues on in verse 24 and spends much more time providing support for the. Troy warner teaching on the book of acts chapter 2. The book of acts, sometimes called the fifth gospel, is a continuation of the gospel of luke. Jesus of nazareth was a man accredited by god to you by miracles, wonders and signs, which god did among you through him, as you yourselves know. Acts 22 niv bible brothers and fathers, listen now to my.
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