Review let us begin today with a little background information about our passage in acts 2. When i left a couple of months ago, we were at the end of peters. Jews came to jerusalem from the far reaches of the roman empire to worship god for this oneday event. Peter replied, repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of jesus christ for the forgiveness of your sins. When the day of pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. Acts 2 new king james version nkjv coming of the holy spirit. Commonly called the acts of the apostles, it is simply titled acts in some of the oldest manuscripts. And they all lived in the most endearing communion and intimate friendship one with another, and especially expressed their mutual affection in. Free reading plans and devotionals related to acts 2.
Ever since the israelites escaped slavery in egypt, god had dealt with his creation primarily through the law he gave moses. The old testament prophecies of resurrection and exaltation provide evidence that overwhelmingly. The book of acts chapter 2 verses 4247 bible study youtube. The initial experience of the filling of the holy spirit. 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. Jun 02, 2019 in this video, pastor jeff preaches on the book of acts 2. 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. The author says the book of acts is the key to understanding the new testament. The importance of the book of acts the importance of this second of lukes twovolume work can. Acts chapter 2 king james version kjv alexander scourby free audio video bible. 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. I want you to open your bible to the passage that we should be studying tonight and well look at it a little bit, acts chapter 2.
And peter answered them, repent change your views and purpose to accept the will of god in your inner selves instead of rejecting it and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of jesus christ for the forgiveness of and release from your sins. They were devoting themselves to the apostles teaching and to fellowship, 1 to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Nevertheless, the work of the holy spirit and the manifestation of the easter message persist beyond that scene. 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 2 the holy spirit is poured out on the church a.
Read acts 2 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. The book of acts was written by luke to theophilus as a sequel to the gospel of luke. Acts 2 commentary john gills exposition of the bible. Acts chapter 2 verse 42 the new john gill exposition of. 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. And they continued steadfastly in the apostles doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. They devoted themselves to the apostles teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 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. Paul used it to speak of the fellowship that christians enjoy with christ. The following outline is intended to be used while studying the book. An understandable version of acts translation by william e. He takes you through the book of acts, chapter by chapter, verse by verse, with practical application to living in america at the close of the twentieth century, chapter summeries included.
Chapterbychapter bible studies acts kathleendalton. All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in jesus christ. Rather, the focus is clearly on some of the acts or deeds of mostly peter the key figure in. Acts 2 presents the end of the age of the mosaic law and the beginning of the church age. The most popular bible verses from acts 2 found 47 verses acts 2. It will help to keep the whole of the book before you as you work your way through each section. As the israelites abided by the law, god blessed them. They devoted themselves to the apostles teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Peter summarizes his sermon with a powerful statement of certainty. Acts 2 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Acts 5 but a man named ananias, with his wife sapphira. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. Like almost all the sermons recorded in the bible, what we have is a holy spirit inspired abridgment of a longer message.
And which is the same with the doctrine of christ, of which he is the author, preacher, and subject. Four elements of the life of the new society are dwelt on. 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. Others around me told me later that i had spoken another language. An overview of the book of acts the life of the early church is recorded and preserved for us in the book of acts and the epistles. Acts chapter 2 verse 38 the new john gill exposition of. The lord declared to my lord, take your seat at my right hand, 35 till i have made your enemies your.
Free reading plans and devotionals related to acts of the apostles 2. Acts 2 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. Acts of the apostles executable outline study resources. The book has been titled as acts of the apostles but some see the acts of the holy spirit in the church as a better fit. Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. Key verses and themes in acts bible commentary theology. Therefore many verses do not yet have notes, but if the lord tarries and gives me breath, additions will follow. Luke says of the early christians, they continued steadfastly in the apostles teaching and koinonia fellowship or sharing, in the breaking of bread, and prayer acts 2. Read acts 2 commentary using john gills exposition of the bible. Study the bible online using commentary on acts 2 and more. What does the breaking of the bread mean in acts 2. The book of acts a workbook suitable for bible classes.
Click chart to enlarge charts from jensens survey of the nt used by permission another chart from charles swindoll another chart on acts. And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith god, i will pour out of my spirit upon all flesh. The unity of the spirit felt by the first christians when the. Acts 2 nkjv coming of the holy spirit when the bible. Some have suggested the book should be called the acts of the spirit, and truly every book of scripture could bear that title. Like almost all the sermons recorded in the bible, what we have is a. Acts 2 indepth verse by verse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 2 in plain english. This verse by verse commentary page is part of an ongoing project to add notes to each verse of the bible. Read and study acts 2 with the verse by verse bible commentary. Acts 2 niv bible when the day of pentecost came, they. Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives. 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. Now viewing scripture range from the book of acts chapter 2.
Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 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. Acts chapter 2 kjv king james version i received the baptism of the holy spirit a number of years ago. Acts whole book king james version kjv alexander scourby free. When the day of pentecost came, they were all together in one place. The reminder that the lord adds to the church acts 2. Acts of the apostles verse by verse ministry international.
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