Yet commentary on the book of acts chapter 2

The word deacon simply means servant, and these men were certainly servants. The book of acts course a, lesson 2 free bible study. And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith god, i will pour out of my spirit upon all flesh. Chapterbychapter bible studies acts kathleendalton. The sincere among this crowd wanted to know the meaning of what they heard, while others merely mocked, attributing what they heard to excessive drinking acts 2. Acts 2, new international version niv the bible app.

Acts chapter 1 questions for discussion the birth of the church happens in acts 2 with the outpouring of the holy spirit. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. Content includes book studies on luke, ephesians, thessalonians, james, 1 samuel, john, and acts. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. This holy spirit of god fell on all the 120, male and female, and empowered them to be ministers of god. Acts 2 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 2. The book of acts bible study guide chapter 2 part 1. The greek word for pentecost means fiftieth, and it was celebrated the fiftieth day from the resurrection of our lord jesus christ.

In 1 thessalonians chapter 4, we read that we christians have hope of the resurrection, because jesus rose again. In the book of acts, the disciples were all in the temple praising god. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. 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 people. Acts of the apostles executable outline study resources. Jews came to jerusalem from the far reaches of the roman empire to worship god for this oneday event. 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 2 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Bock provides a substantive yet highly accessible commentary on acts in this latest addition to the acclaimed becnt series. In addition, there are topical studies on issues such as spiritual leadership, gods redemptive plan, and old testament character studies. The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of the document. When the day of pentecost came, they were all together in one place.

Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. In the book of acts, holy men gave into the treasury of a common fund. With extensive research and thoughtful chapterbychapter exegesis, bock leads readers through all aspects of the book of actssociological, historical, and theological. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one book with two volumes. The book of acts bible study guide chapter 2 of the bible study of the book of acts by patrick sipperly missed part 1. We will after the first of the year actually begin a verse by verse study of the book of acts. Here is an account of his death and sufferings, which they witnessed but a few weeks before.

But peter, standing up with the eleven lifted up his voice, and said unto them, ye men. Though he was a man after gods own heart, yet he went the way of all the earth, as he saith himself, both in death and burial. They met together in the temple courts praising god. Between the promise of the messiah even the latest of those promises and his coming many ages intervened. I connect the commencement and the close, because i think that the juxtaposition throws great light upon the purpose of the writer, and suggests some very important lessons. Enter for a chance to win this niv cultural backgrounds study bible. An understandable version of acts translation by william e. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting.

A commentary is added to each verse in which the incidents of the time of the jewish commentator are explained to be the fulfilment of habakkuks prophecy. Acts 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Though in his larger and more mighty influences the spirit did not descend until the day of pentecost luke 24. Acts of the apostles 2 commentary new testament matthew.

Acts chapter 2 coffmans commentary of the new testament. Acts, chapter 2 king james version christian answers webbible. Jan 16, 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. Acts 2 commentary albert barnes notes on the whole bible. Rather, the focus is clearly on some of the acts or deeds of mostly peter the key figure in. Acts 2 niv bible when the day of pentecost came, they.

Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library, including complete notes from the niv cultural backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary. Peters activities are described at some length, and john and philip are mentioned, but more than half of the book is about paul and his connection with the christian movement. Acts 2 the holy spirit is poured out on the church a.

You can find the best commentary on acts for you using the tools on the right side. Acts 2 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. Acts 2 the holy spirit comes at pentecost bible gateway. The descent of the holy spirit at the day of pentecost. This hebrew manuscript was written around 75 bc and contains the two first chapters of the book of habakkuk. Imagine what it would be like if the book of acts wasnt in the bible. Im not sure exactly which sunday marching into january, but we will do that. The unity of the spirit felt by the first christians when the. 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. A timid peter is transformed into a bold evangelist whose first preach sees about three thousand souls added to the church acts 2. Gods purpose is to get as many people as will come, into the kingdom of god. The about a hundred and twenty disciples, including the apostles, among whom peter stood up acts 1.

Here is a bible study, commentary, and summary of acts chapter seven. Acts 2 new international version niv the holy spirit comes at pentecost. Therefore many verses do not yet have notes, but if the lord tarries and. With extensive research and thoughtful chapter by chapter exegesis, bock leads readers through all aspects of the book of acts sociological, historical, and theological. Peter uses the old testament as an explanation of the gospel. This great chapter in the bible is one of the most studied, most taught, and often times the most wrongly taught. Chapter 2 records the fulfillment of pentecost, peters sermon. 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. You pick up your bible and see the ministry of jesus ending in the gospel of john. Therefore certainly he spoke it as a prophet, with an eye to the messiah, whose sufferings the prophets testified beforehand, and with them the glory that should follow. 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. But in this chapter the north wind and the south wind awake, and then they awake, and we have them in the pulpit presently. Because that christ the wall of separation being taken away hath reconciled both the jews and gentiles unto the father, and coming, he hath preached.

Book of acts bible study lessons course a free online bible study lessons about the history of the early church with examples of conversion. David guzik commentary on acts 1 describes the ascension of jesus into heaven and the appointing of matthias as a replacement for judas. When the day of pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. Thomas aquinas citations on acts theodore of mopsuestia. This lesson takes up as peter stands to address this crowd, boldly proclaiming jesus as both lord and christ. Chapter 2 relates the fulfilment of this promise, in answer to the spirit of dependence manifested in their united prayers. Home commentaries coffman commentaries acts chapter 2. The book has been called the acts of the apostles, really a misnomer because acts has very little to say concerning most of the original twelve apostles. Acts baker exegetical commentary on the new testament. Acts 2 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. Personal repentance and new life through baptism must lead to a committed group of believers who share their property and wealth, and take care of each other.

Jesus had promised the apostles the baptism of the holy spirit, and here is the fulfillment of his promise. 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 the twentieth century pentecost has become a source of confusion, embarrassment or division for christians, even as it has become a curiosity, if not an object of ridicule, for nonchristians. The record has it that they continued steadfastly acts 2. If the book of acts is a transition from the kingdom to the church, the book of revelation is a transition form the church back to the kingdom. 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. But in any age we should expect to find a church filled with the holy spirit, powerfully enabled to bear witness to christ and his gospel. The initial experience of the filling of the holy spirit. Acts chapter 1 questions for discussion the living. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. The spirit comes from above, in his own power, to possess and fill the dwellingplace prepared for him.

Read and study acts 2 with the versebyverse bible commentary. Acts 2 when the day of pentecost arrived, they were all. This verse by verse commentary page is part of an ongoing. David guzik commentary on acts 2, where the holy spirit is poured out on the. A good study bible we recommend the following features. The day of pentecost being arrived, and the disciples assembled, the holy spirit descended as a mighty rushing wind, and in the likeness of fiery tongues sat upon them. Commonly called the acts of the apostles, it is simply titled acts in some of the oldest manuscripts. Acts 2 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. The acts of the apostles is a unique and therefore crucial book of the new testament. 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.

They were not merely visiting, but living in jerusalem verses 514. Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand. Acts of the apostles chapter 2 bible study duration. What was the state of the 120 on the day of pentecost. 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. Acts of the apostles 2, new living translation nlt the. Each day more people became christians and joined them. They had only received baptism into the name of the lord jesus. Acts chapter 2 is the beginning of many great things. This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format.