When the day of pentecost came, they were all together in one place. As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1. The book of acts is an historical narrative of the events, activities and happenings of the early church, empowered by the holy spirit. While the focus of the gospels is the lord jesus, it is the holy spirit who is the central character in the book of acts. The title of the book of acts comes from the greek word praxis, a word often used in early christian literature to describe the great deeds of the apostles or other significant believers. 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. Insight provides an essential reminder that we are not as selfaware as we think. For example, we see the qualifications for a deacon in i timothy 3 see notes, but we need acts 6 see notes to see the necessity that prompted their selection. T he book of acts in the bible, written around 6263 a. Intro to acts biblica the international bible society. Acts 5 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Acts 1 niv jesus taken up into heaven bible gateway. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons.
Acts of the apostles 2, new living translation nlt the. Rich with research data and evidence, insight helps us question and examine our behaviour while offering practical ways on how we can do better. The acts of the apostles may be a misnomer since what is recorded are the acts of the holy spirit through his human vessels, including the apostles, for the glory of god. And they continued steadfastly in the apostles doctrine notwithstanding all the apparent danger to which they were exposed, they regularly attended on the word which the apostles preached, and resolutely adhered to their doctrine. Acts chapter 2 is the beginning of many great things.
The surprising truth about how others see us, how we see ourselves, and why the answers matter more than we think kindle edition by eurich, tasha. Luke is the author of the gospel of luke and the book of acts. The explanation of pentecost is part 1 of 3 excluding the podcast on acts. With these thoughtful questions challenging the reader, these resources are ideal for personal study or small group settings. Acts 2 commentary matthew henrys concise commentary on the. Besides linking the gospel narratives on the one hand and the apostolic letters on the. The events of this chapter begin as the 12 apostles 1. Insights on acts swindolls living insights new testament. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. But in this chapter the north wind and the south wind awake, and then they awake, and we have them in the pulpit presently.
Lukes gospel is an orderly account of jesus life, death, burial and. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 2 acts the beautiful, amazing, powerful, weak, dysfunctional church table of contents scripture passage page 1. The essence of chapter 2 is the gift of the holy ghost to enable us as witnesses, yet many today deny its existence and power, it is the promise jesus made when he promised to pray the father for another to also give us power even miracles for witness and glory to gods power today in the church. Acts 1 niv jesus taken up into heaven in my bible gateway. Acts 3 niv peter heals a lame beggar bible gateway. Acts, chapter 2 king james version christian answers webbible. For acts the confirmation of historicity is overwhelming any attempt to reject its basic historicity even in matters of detail must now appear absurd. Read all of acts 2 chapter 2 relates the fulfilment of this promise, in answer to the spirit of dependence manifested in their united prayers. This neverbeforereleased volume draws on gold medallion awardwinner chuck swindolls 50 years of experience with studying and preaching gods word. The surprising truth about how others see us, how we. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading insight. Insight for living swindolls living insights bible.
May he bless you as you witness the truth, the grace and the power with which he launched and continues to love his church. This title accurately reflects the contents of the book, which is a series of vignettes chronicling the lives of key apostles especially peter and paul in. As one of the chief leaders in the church at jerusalem, james wrote from that city prior to the meeting of the jerusalem council, which luke recorded in acts 15. Acts 2, new international version niv the bible app. Here is presented by luke the story of certain christians who needed rebaptism acts 19. Im not sure exactly which sunday marching into january, but we will do that. Insights on acts explores the expansion of the early church throughout the roman world in the continuing 15volume swindolls living insights new testament commentary series. Insights, ideas and inspiration related to the coming weeks lectionary texts. Here are a few insights on how the old testament prophecies are being fulfilled. David guzik commentary on acts 2, where the holy spirit is poured out on the church, and peter gives his sermon on the day of pentecost. The greek word for pentecost means fiftieth, and it was celebrated the fiftieth day from the resurrection of our lord jesus christ. The writer is revealed in a few passages while the recipient remains shrouded in mystery. This event is designated in the bible as the day of pentecost acts 2. Special insight and inspiration straight from the presidents desk.
While there are some areas of great detail of the acts of the apostles, many times you must use cross references to the gospels of matthew, mark, luke and john as well as some other epistles in the new testament to get the full picture of what was. Book of acts overview insight for living ministries. The healing of the lame man provides great insight into the work of the holy spirit and what was taking place at this time. The acts of the apostles is a unique and therefore crucial book of the new testament. Acts 2 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. His deep insight, signature easygoing style, and humor bring a warmth. This title accurately reflects the contents of the book, which is a series of vignettes chronicling the lives of key apostles especially peter and paul in the decades immediately following christ s ascension into heaven. Martyn lloydjones called acts that most lyrical of books. The book of acts, which continues the narrative that luke began in his gospel, is especially important because it was the first written history of the christian church. In virtually every chapter, apostles such as peter and paul powerfully present the gospel to individuals and groups of people. 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.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Acts chapter 19 coffmans commentary of the new testament. I found this book very eyeopening and it made me question whether im as selfaware as i thought i was. James made the deciding speech at the jerusalem council 15. What we are seeing in the book of acts is the holy spirit in hyper. The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of. And they all lived in the most endearing communion and intimate friendship one with another, and especially expressed their mutual affection in. John calvin wrote that the book of acts was a kind of vast treasure. Read and study acts 2 with the versebyverse bible commentary. Characters of the acts of the apostles bible study guide. Both his gospel and the book of the acts of the apostles are addressed from luke to theophilus. The first trace of a shade upon the bright form of the young church. The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt. Peter did err peter did err in bowing to pressure from the conservative jewish christians and.
Each chapter concludes with several questions for personal application. The descent of the holy spirit at the day of pentecost. Three times tongues are spoken of in the acts, and in each case it was a sign that god, in the person of the holy spirit, had brought the gentiles into the church on the same basis as the jews. The surprising truth about how others see us, how we see ourselves, and why the. Gentiles, which did not require conformity to judaism acts 15. 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. In an early chapter of her book of widows and meals. This great chapter in the bible is one of the most studied, most taught, and often times the most wrongly taught. With his combination of rocksolid scholarship and storyteller imagery and passion, chuck swindoll has a gift for making gods word make sense. Chapter 10 of the book of acts covers a kaleidoscope of christian teaching in the story of the conve. The reminder that the lord adds to the church acts 2.
Probably among the new christians a kind of holy rivalry had sprung up, every one eager to place his means at the disposal of the apostles olshausen. Niv, reallife devotional bible for women, compact, leathersoft, brownpink. Featuring maps, timelines, personal stories, holy land images, and most of all, versebyverse explanations of bible books, swindolls living insights is a landmark series filled with drama, power, and. 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. The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of the document. Acts concerns the very vital period in christian history between the resurrection of jesus and the death of the apostle paul, the time when christian ideas and beliefs were. Acts 2 niv bible when the day of pentecost came, they.
It was the day on which the holy spirit made a unique visit to the earth. Acts 3 niv peter heals a lame beggar one day bible gateway. Study guide for acts 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. We see the doctrine in these letters and then get an insight into the historical setting in which these doctrines were being practiced by seeing these practices in the book of acts. Pentecost means fiftieth and refers to the feast of weeks exodus 34. Jerusalem and samaria and following pauls missionary journeys throughout the roman empire. Acts 1 new international version niv jesus taken up into heaven. Swindoll swindolls living insights new testament commentary acts tyndale house publishers, inc. Acts 2 commentary matthew henrys concise commentary on. The book of acts gives us some great insights into the ministry of the spirit, within the corporate body of christ, as well as the lives of believers, individually. It alone presents an extensive picture of early church life and history.
Insight for living ministries study guides offer written summaries of chuck swindolls messages. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind. The spirit comes from above, in his own power, to possess and fill the dwellingplace prepared for him. Acts 3 new international version niv peter heals a lame beggar. Grab your bible and look up acts 1 and journey with me as i share some of my insights into this first chapter v1. There are many theological insights and problems that find their way out of this. Book of james overview insight for living ministries.
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