Acts 28, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Acts of the apostles chapter twentyfive objectives in studying this chapter 1 to consider the circumstances in which paul appealed to caesar 2 to observe paul before king agrippa summary shortly after festus arrived in caesarea, he went to jerusalem. In order to appreciate the importance of acts as a historical source, we must first confirm the fact that the book is the. When the day of pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. Many of them believed, repented, confessed christ, and were baptized to have their sins forgiven. An understandable version of acts translation by william e. These proofs include his resurrection, his conference with the disciples, and the instructions that he left for them before he ascended into heaven. The high priest and chief men informed festus of paul.
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 books of reference used for this study of the book of acts were the bible, king james version, called the companion bible, publisher kregel. Acts of the apostles 1, new living translation nlt the. A good study bible we recommend the following features. Acts 2 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. Chapter 2 the book of acts the book of acts is our most detailed primary source for the missionary career of the apostle paul. 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. Between the promise of the messiah even the latest of those promises and his coming many ages intervened. It refers to those difficult times in life when it seems all is lost. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Now when they had escaped, they then found out that the island was called malta. It is the greatest sequel ever written, the sequel of sequelsthe sequel to. Paul wanted to take timothy with him when preaching, so he circumcised him.
It is important to do some background study into this, because it reveals gods underlying purpose. Read acts 2 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. If you have not done all the lessons of previous courses, please click here to. Please take all courses in order as listed on our home page the computer will ask. The storms of life introduction why do i call chapter 27 the storms of life. Commentaries for acts chapter 19 witness at ephesus. There is just this difference between acts 2 and this chapter, that there the enquirers had to submit first to baptism by water, and then they were to receive the promise of the spirit. Hitting on the mouth was a means of silencing a speaker for saying what was thought to be false. Proceeding pericope by pericope bruce unpacks this dense book on multiple levels including exegetical, theological, and historical. Now viewing scripture range from the book of acts chapter 2. They had to cut their links with the rebellious mass of their nation before they were blessed. In the last segment of our presentation on the book of acts, we left off our discussion with peters quote from joel chapter 2, and how we believe that james and paul saw that prophecy of pentecost in relation to the history of the ekklesia of god. In the book of acts, the disciples were all in the temple praising god.
Unfortunately, the church is not perfect, and leaven is an appropriate type. It might appropriately be called some of the acts of some of the apostles since it does not try to describe all of the acts of all the apostles. Paul had visited the place on his first missionary journey acts. A free bible version and commentary on the book of acts in easyenglish. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. Study the bible online using commentary on acts 2 and more. Widely held as a classic, this volume shows bruce at his absolute best. How is it related to the saving wholeness the gospel announces. But ye will receive power, the holy spirit having come upon you, and ye shall be my witnesses both in jerusalem and in all judaea and samaria and to the end of the earth. Strongs exhaustive concordance of the bible, numbered to the hebrew, chaldee, and greek, and english, coded to the strongs concordance numbers. Background the acts of the apostles the book of acts acts provides an eyewitness account of the early beginnings of the church and gives an accurate record of the birth and growth of. He took this to mean that he should head towards macedonia with his companions, which he did.
Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. When the day of pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Acts 2 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Acts chapter 1 begins with a summary of proofs of the life of jesus christ. The events of this chapter begin as the 12 apostles 1. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. 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. Acts chapter 20 kjv king james version little children, it is the last time. The third of five defenses which marked the early part of pauls period of imprisonment is given in this chapter, the same being a formal arraignment and trial before the procurator felix at caesarea, about 58 a. The gospel transition from jews to gentiles part 2 the. Acts chapter 27 is a great chapter to read during lifes difficult times. He had in mind to revisit northern and southern greece macedonia and achaia and then go on to jerusalem and rome. How many times have we heard this declaration of the high, if not supreme, value placed on physical wellbeing.
Commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible acts acts 2. Its subject and intention is nicely summarised by the words of the lord in chapter 1. Read acts 2 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. The instruments whom the lord first employed in spreading the christian religion, could have made no progress without this gift, which proved that their authority was from god. Paul had a vision of a man praying and asking him to go to macedonia. Study of acts discussion notes chapter 19 introduction without question, chapter 19 of acts has been the most difficult lesson to prepare for our discussion. Interpretation through the exegesis of acts 1 and 2. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations.
Since some sincere people question the role of baptism in conversion, salvation, or regeneration we are going to briefly study acts 2. The waiting period introduction the gospel story has a sequel. An anthropologist studying the effects of christianity on an amazonian tribe may ask, does christianity kill culture. Acts 2 the holy spirit is poured out on the church a. The feast of pentecost prophesied the advent of the church, and the start of the church occurred on the very day they were celebrating this feast. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Choose from 500 different sets of bible study chapter 2 acts flashcards on quizlet.
Learn bible study chapter 2 acts with free interactive flashcards. They now landed in the city of myra, one of the most southern of the ports in asia minor. The book of acts is the link between the gospels and the epistles. Enter for a chance to win this niv cultural backgrounds study bible. The holy spirit, through which jesus continued his works after leaving the earth, is mentioned in this chapter. Thousands were taught about the death, burial, and resurrection of jesus christ, the son of god.
What does a christian do during the real difficult times in life. Study of acts discussion notes chapter 20 introduction as you know, our staff rotates writing the article in the weekly newsletter that is passed out each sunday. The initial experience of the filling of the holy spirit. Peter and john are going to the temple in jerusalem at 3 p. Bible commentary on the book of acts, chapter 3, by dr. Peter has disappeared and paul is the main character from now on. Acts 3 in chapter 2 the church began and grew quickly. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of acts.
It is to encourage and challenge the readers but it also. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. Also, christianitys base of operation shifts from jerusalem to antioch. In part 1 of this study, the gospel transition from jews to gentiles part 1 explanation we spoke about using hermeneutics and the difference between pulling the meaning out of scripture or attempting to force our views into scripture. Acts chapter 27 summary and what god wants from us duration. Acts chapter 16 introduces timothy, the son of a greek man and a jewish mother. Notes for acts chapter 27 page 1 of 3 johns title for chapter 27. In the twentieth century pentecost has become a source of confusion, embarrassment or division for christians, even as it has become a. This event is designated in the bible as the day of pentecost acts 2. The first verse of acts chapter 2 starts with a reference to the day of pentecost having come. Chapter 1 supplies us with the narrative of that which relates to jesus risen, and the actions of the apostles before the descent of the holy ghost. Acts 1 commentary john darbys synopsis of the new testament.
We got an example of using scripture for our denominations purposes, but in doing so. This verse is within the sermon preached by the apostle peter on the first pentecost following the resurrection of. Acts 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. It has taken the reading of multiple commentaries and prayerful consideration to lead a discussion on the subject matter. And when the day of pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.
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