Luke is the author of the gospel of luke and the book of acts. Peter did err peter did err in bowing to pressure from the conservative jewish christians and. 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. The first trace of a shade upon the bright form of the young church. 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. Swindoll swindolls living insights new testament commentary acts tyndale house publishers, inc. T he book of acts in the bible, written around 6263 a. The writer is revealed in a few passages while the recipient remains shrouded in mystery. The surprising truth about how others see us, how we. Acts 1 niv jesus taken up into heaven bible gateway.
Rich with research data and evidence, insight helps us question and examine our behaviour while offering practical ways on how we can do better. Special insight and inspiration straight from the presidents desk. 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 greek word for pentecost means fiftieth, and it was celebrated the fiftieth day from the resurrection of our lord jesus christ. 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. Grab your bible and look up acts 1 and journey with me as i share some of my insights into this first chapter v1. This neverbeforereleased volume draws on gold medallion awardwinner chuck swindolls 50 years of experience with studying and preaching gods word.
Book of acts overview insight for living ministries. Acts 2 niv bible when the day of pentecost came, they. The surprising truth about how others see us, how we see ourselves, and why the. Acts 2 commentary matthew henrys concise commentary on. 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. There are many theological insights and problems that find their way out of this. Here are a few insights on how the old testament prophecies are being fulfilled. In virtually every chapter, apostles such as peter and paul powerfully present the gospel to individuals and groups of people.
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. Acts 1 new international version niv jesus taken up into heaven. Pentecost means fiftieth and refers to the feast of weeks exodus 34. 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. The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of. Insight for living ministries study guides offer written summaries of chuck swindolls messages. 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. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading insight. Acts 5 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on.
Acts chapter 2 is the beginning of many great things. In an early chapter of her book of widows and meals. 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. Both his gospel and the book of the acts of the apostles are addressed from luke to theophilus. I found this book very eyeopening and it made me question whether im as selfaware as i thought i was. It was the day on which the holy spirit made a unique visit to the earth.
Here is presented by luke the story of certain christians who needed rebaptism acts 19. And they all lived in the most endearing communion and intimate friendship one with another, and especially expressed their mutual affection in. Niv, reallife devotional bible for women, compact, leathersoft, brownpink. 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. Im not sure exactly which sunday marching into january, but we will do that. 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. Insight for living swindolls living insights bible. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons.
Acts 2 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Book of james overview insight for living ministries. Acts chapter 19 coffmans commentary of the new testament. The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt. Acts, chapter 2 king james version christian answers webbible. Jerusalem and samaria and following pauls missionary journeys throughout the roman empire. Intro to acts biblica the international bible society. Chapter 10 of the book of acts covers a kaleidoscope of christian teaching in the story of the conve. This event is designated in the bible as the day of pentecost acts 2.
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. 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. Acts 3 niv peter heals a lame beggar bible gateway. Acts 3 new international version niv peter heals a lame beggar. The healing of the lame man provides great insight into the work of the holy spirit and what was taking place at this time. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. But in this chapter the north wind and the south wind awake, and then they awake, and we have them in the pulpit presently. The reminder that the lord adds to the church acts 2. We will after the first of the year actually begin a verse by verse study of the book of acts.
Insights on acts swindolls living insights new testament. 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. The descent of the holy spirit at the day of pentecost. Acts 1 niv jesus taken up into heaven in my bible gateway. 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. May he bless you as you witness the truth, the grace and the power with which he launched and continues to love his church. 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. 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. It alone presents an extensive picture of early church life and history. Characters of the acts of the apostles bible study guide. Insights, ideas and inspiration related to the coming weeks lectionary texts. 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. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. Acts of the apostles 2, new living translation nlt the.
Gentiles, which did not require conformity to judaism acts 15. 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. James made the deciding speech at the jerusalem council 15. 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.
John calvin wrote that the book of acts was a kind of vast treasure. Read and study acts 2 with the versebyverse bible commentary. What we are seeing in the book of acts is the holy spirit in hyper. 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 spirit comes from above, in his own power, to possess and fill the dwellingplace prepared for him. With his combination of rocksolid scholarship and storyteller imagery and passion, chuck swindoll has a gift for making gods word make sense. Martyn lloydjones called acts that most lyrical of books. The acts of the apostles is a unique and therefore crucial book of the new testament. The explanation of pentecost is part 1 of 3 excluding the podcast on acts. When the day of pentecost came, they were all together in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind.
Each chapter concludes with several questions for personal application. The events of this chapter begin as the 12 apostles 1. The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of the document. 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 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. Study guide for acts 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. Acts 2, new international version niv the bible app. Acts 3 niv peter heals a lame beggar one day bible gateway. As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1. With these thoughtful questions challenging the reader, these resources are ideal for personal study or small group settings. Lukes gospel is an orderly account of jesus life, death, burial and.
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