In many ways acts is the most exciting book in the new testament because it is full of movement and interest. 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. In what city does the book of acts begin, and in what city does it end. Acts study noteschapter 1 watchtower online library. The lord jesus christ at work by the holy spirit through the apostles in jerusalem, chapters 17 a. The niv study bible biblica the international bible.
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. The niv study bible biblica the international bible society. Throughout acts, we have seen certain principals that have remained consistent. Study of the book of acts chapter 2 ivy baptist church. Book of acts bible study lessons course a free online bible study lessons about the history of the early church with examples of conversion.
If the book of acts were gone, there would be nothing to replace it howson. A good study bible we recommend the following features. Preparation for the coming of the spirit, chapter 1. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Study of acts discussion notes chapter 9 introduction in chapter 9 of acts, luke begins to give a broader view of what is taking place in the new testament church. What was the state of the 120 on the day of pentecost. Tom constables expository notes on acts this is also available in the net.
It will help to keep the whole of the book before you as you work your way through each section. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible. Blue letter bible is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Jan 26, 20 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. Up to that hour of judgment and wrath, any who turn to christ as lord and savior will be saved see notes on romans 10. Cornelius is a roman centurion hes in charge of 100 men based out of ceaseara, israel. Bible study quiz questions set 2 acts facts book of acts. 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. Press the show answer button the answer will appear in its place. This event is designated in the bible as the day of pentecost acts 2. Read acts 2 commentary using wesleys explanatory notes. Please take all courses in order as listed on our home page the computer will ask. Chapter summary of the book of james james 1 confident stand what a christian has james 2 compassionate. He departs from a careful analysis of apostles experiences in jerusalem.
Acts 2 king james version kjv 2 and when the day of pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. Studies in acts chapters 1 3 by francis dixon study verses. 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. Like the niv itself, the niv study bible is the work of a transdenominational team of biblical scholars more about the niv bible. An understandable version of acts translation by william e. This focus on gods word did not quench the moving of the holy spirit. Write the five key words in acts on the board overhead or powerpoint. Content includes book studies on luke, ephesians, thessalonians, james, 1 samuel, john, and acts. In chapter 15, we have a report concerning the jerusalem council in which the issue concerning circumcision was discussed. Acts 2 commentary albert barnes notes on the whole bible. The book of acts is also the history of the birth, the founding, and the spread of the church from jerusalem to rome. Study of acts discussion notes chapter 8 introduction our study of the book of acts has been informative and challenging.
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. Study guide for acts 2 by david guzik blue letter bible. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. Acts sequel to luke the structure of the books of luke and acts are closely tied. Pentecost ii it is no longer a jewish thing a summary of chapter 10. Some have suggested the book should be called the acts of the spirit, and truly every book. It has challenged our theology and the depth of our relationship with christ and the holy spirit. Set 2 of bible study quiz questions with answers as a part of studies in acts. Acts chapter 2 commentary northwest college of the bible. Acts chapter 2 explained discover the 66 books of the bible. In the first four chapters we have seen god introduce the holy spirit, empowering the disciples and opening the hearts of people. Handout acts 10 receive bible study notes by email from. The book is a continuation of the gospel written by luke. Christianity submitted 1 hour ago by godhunterzero.
Luke begins with a global perspective, dating the birth of jesus to the reign of the roman emperors in luke 2. Sir william ramsay, after making a critical study of lukes writings, declared that luke was the greatest historian, ancient or modern. Study guide for acts 2 a new version of this page can be found here. Acts 2, new international version niv the bible app. The acts of the apostles is the only narrative found in the new testament apart from the gospels, and it tells the compelling story of how the lord grew and guided the early church. The apostle peter and a new character named cornelius. Wherefore of these men which have companied with us all the time that the lord jesus went in and out among us, beginning from the baptism of john, unto that same day that he was taken up from us, must one. In addition, there are topical studies on issues such as spiritual leadership, gods redemptive plan, and old testament character studies.
Notes for acts blue letter bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the bible easy and rewarding. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. It also records the transition of the church from being almost exclusively a jewish institution into becoming a gentile and an international institution. All confess the authority of the bible as gods infallible word to humanity. God pours out his holy spirit onto the waiting people. Preparation for the coming of the spirit, chapter 1 1. It was the day on which the holy spirit made a unique visit. The book of acts is the link between the gospels and the epistles. Genesis exodus leviticus numbers deuteronomy joshua judges ruth 1 samuel 2 samuel 1 kings 2 kings 1 chronicles 2 chronicles ezra nehemiah esther job psalms proverbs ecclesiastes song of solomon isaiah jeremiah lamentations ezekiel daniel hosea joel amos obadiah jonah micah nahum habakkuk zephaniah haggai zechariah malachi. Like almost all the sermons recorded in the bible, what we have is a holy spirit inspired abridgment of a longer message. Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand. Acts 2 kjv and when the day of pentecost was fully bible. Study acts 2 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The importance of the book of acts the importance of this second of lukes two.
A better title would be the acts or the workings of the holy spirit, because he is the real main character of the book. Gods purpose is to get as many people as will come, into the kingdom of god. Acts 2 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary by albert barnes, a dedicated student of the bible, continues to be very popular even today. From chapter to the end of the book, we have a somewhat detailed account of pauls missionary journeys and his experiences with different churches. Study of acts discussion notes chapter 5 introduction our study of the book of acts has been very exciting. Acts of the apostles verse by verse ministry international. Acts 2 the holy spirit comes at pentecost bible gateway. Acts 2 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 2 in plain english. The presence and working of the holy spirit is the dominating mark of the book of acts. Both books are most easily tied to the geography of the book. The book of acts also describes the work of the two apostles peter and paul. Acts of the apostles chapter two objectives in studying this chapter 1 to carefully consider the events surrounding the outpouring of the spirit on the day of pentecost 2 to examine peters first gospel sermon, and the evidence presented in it for the resurrection of jesus christ 3 to observe the response to the sermon, and what.
Acts 2 commentary, this commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, takes one through the new testament verse by verse. Acts cliffsnotes study guides book summaries, test. 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. They have sought to clarify understanding of, develop appreciation for, and provide insight into that word. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. Acts of the apostles chapter 2 bible study duration. Notes for acts chapter 10 johns title for chapter 10. Jan 16, 20 study of the book of acts chapter 2 ivy baptist church. The new testament without acts leaves a great, yawning gap. The apostles and disciples prayed together until the day of pentecost.
Luke is the writer, as he states in his introduction v. 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. Acts 2 new international version niv the holy spirit comes at pentecost. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. The book of acts course a, lesson 2 free bible study. This study is indepth but uses easytounderstand english and a question and answer format that will engage you. Here is a summary and overview of the book of acts. Study the bible online using commentary on acts 2 and more. This holy spirit of god fell on all the 120, male and female, and empowered them to be ministers of god.
And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith god, i will pour out of my spirit upon all flesh. When the day of pentecost came, they were all together in one place. T he book of acts in the bible, written around 6263 a. Study 1 going through the book of acts words of life. Acts is a bridge between the gospels and the epistles. This is an interactive, versebyverse bible study and commentary of the acts of the apostles the book of acts or simply acts, which is the fifth book in the new testament of the bible. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. The following outline is intended to be used while studying the book. Based on the end of chapter 1, there were about 120 people there, including men and women. The book of acts, sometimes called the fifth gospel, is a continuation of the gospel of luke. The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. Jews came to jerusalem from the far reaches of the roman empire to worship god for this oneday event.
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