Summit commentary on the book of acts chapter 2

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. They continued steadfastly 42they continued steadfastly greek. The beginning verses of acts make it clear that acts is a sequel of the story started in luke and written to the same man named theophilus, generally a title ascribed to highranking roman officials. Darrell bock, response to kaiser, in three views on the new testament use of the old testament grand rapids. The spirit of god is a spirit of power, 2 timothy 1. And they laid hands on them, and put them in hold unto the next day. As touching peters sermon, it might be understood of the greater part of men. A good study bible we recommend the following features. However acts chapter 27 is not the end but the beginning of the church, in fact acts is still going on, for we are now the church acting, we are now the bringers of the gospel, instrument of righteousness to be used by god for his glory. Philip and stephen, jerusalem, samaria and judea, jews. Acts of the apostles bible study notes, commentary, and comments. Luke was from antioch but traveled with paul all over southern europe and the middle east.

It is important that the power of the spirit is a gift and works for good, even if that good includes warnings against attempted misuses 8. Fully come means that this was the fulfillment of the. Joseph a alexander acts commentary 1857, 1866 over pages. Much the greater part of acts may be resolved into a detailed history of cases of. 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. 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 of the apostles 2, new living translation nlt the. The events of this chapter begin as the 12 apostles 1. The book of acts is clearly a sequel, a second volume to be read in conjunction with the first, the book of luke.

Evremonde angrily leaves the reception after being snubbed by the other guests and treated coldly by monseigneur. The key to really understanding this book is the realization that acts is not a. Jesus commanded the apostles that repentance and remission of sins must be preached in his name luke 24. Wiersbe the calendar of jewish feasts in leviticus 23 is an outline of the work of jesus. All of chapter 21 is about jerusalem, as are chapters 22, 23, and 24. 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. Stephen said some words from the book by the prophet isaiah isaiah 66. 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. The unity of the spirit felt by the first christians when the. What conclusion do you reach about who wrote the book of acts. A reception at the parisian suite of monseigneur, a french lord, showcases the excesses and superficiality of the french aristocracy. 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. 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. Acts chapter 2 is the beginning of many great things.

Oct 04, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of acts, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. A timid peter is transformed into a bold evangelist whose first preach sees about three thousand souls added to the church acts 2. Acts chapter 1 questions for discussion the living word. 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. Acts chapter 2 coffmans commentary of the new testament. Acts 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. This great chapter in the bible is one of the most studied, most taught, and often times the most wrongly taught. Watch our overview video on the book of acts, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. A short time later on the day of pentecost, the disciples were together injerusalempraying and the holy spirit came upon them. The fact that the antecedent of any pronoun is found by referring back to the nearest noun or pronoun with which it agrees in number etc. An account of persons from various countries who there present, and were. 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 is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of the church. In the midst of uncertainty and fear, the gospel still shines as a message of hope, light, and life. In fact, the early churchs commitment to the gospel made them so distinct that others said of them, these men. 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. Iscariot was saul of tarsus, chosen personally by the lord jesus christ galatians 1. Therefore, peter starts his sermon with an old testament quote of the book of joel.

Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. Acts, chapter 2 king james version christian answers webbible. By its opening words the acts of the apostles is linked in the clearest way with the gospel of luke. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text.

But stephen reminded the jews that god was bigger than any temple. The temple in this book called acts was the third temple. Acts, chapter 2 united states conference of catholic bishops. Browse by series, the world upsidedown forever family christmas with the. The birth of the church happens in acts 2 with the outpouring of the holy spirit. The same theophilus is addressed, and in the first chapter the story is resumed just at the point where the gospel left off, save that a few extra details are given of the lords words after his resurrection, and the account of his ascension is repeated in a somewhat different setting. 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. Acts 12 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. These proofs include his resurrection, his conference with the disciples, and the instructions that he left for them before he ascended into heaven. Kaiser, the promise to david in psalm 16 and its application to acts 2. The specific requirements were baptism, the offering of a sacrifice at the temple, and, for a man, circumcision. Jews came to jerusalem from the far reaches of the roman empire to worship god for this oneday event. See also his arguments in the three views book, particularly pp.

The spirit comes from above, in his own power, to possess and fill the dwellingplace prepared for him. Bruce, the book of acts, the new international commentary on the new. Later in our discussion, we will show that to earn. This great gift is like the deeds of power, wonders, and signs 2. We will after the first of the year actually begin a verse by verse study of the book of acts. Top 5 commentaries on the book of acts ligonier ministries. Acts 2 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. It is my assumption that our text in acts 15 must be read in conjunction with the book of galatians, and especially these verses in chapter 2. Acts 2 the holy spirit is poured out on the church a. Im not sure exactly which sunday marching into january, but we will do that. And when the day of pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. Being grieved that they taught the people, and preached through jesus the resurrection from the dead. Christ having ordered them not to depart thence, but to wait for the pouring out of the holy spirit.

All 1,189 summaries now available in paperback and on. Between the promise of the messiah even the latest of those promises and his coming many ages intervened. An understandable version of acts translation by william e. Acts 2 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. And as they spake unto the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple, and the sadducees, came upon them, 2. A critical and exegetical commentary on the book of acts the bible study textbook series. For an introduction to acts 2, see the commentary for acts 2. This versebyverse bible study and commentary of the acts of the apostles the book of acts or simply acts is indepth but uses plain language that everyone can understand, as well as a format that will engage you. When the day of pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.

All demonstration of baptisms were done in the name of jesus christ or lord jesus no one was simply baptized in jesus name or. The first part of this book is about peter, and the second part is about paul. Several of the quotes within the passage occur throughout the book of acts. Acts 2 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. In acts, jesus sends the holy spirit to empower his disciples as they carry. The book of acts is the link between the gospels and the epistles. Acts chapter 1 begins with a summary of proofs of the life of jesus christ. Previous index next 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 were told to do in order. As you do make a list of major themes that are frequently mentioned in the book. For many basic details verse by verse, it still is of good value and often will help on word meaning and. The book of acts provides us with our principal view of the church of jesus christ. Studies in the book of acts grace communion seminary. The name of the father, and of the son and of the holy ghost is jesus christ matthew 28.

The reader is now prepared for the grand opening of the kingdom in acts, chapter 2. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. On the day of pentecost, as they were all with one accord in one place, what kind of sound from heaven did they hear. Luke mentions the city name five times in acts chapter 1. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. At the jerusalem conference, the pharisaic believers immediately begin to.

Chapter 2 records the fulfillment of pentecost, peters sermon, and the primary church. What day came where the disciples were all with one accord in one place. In the last days, god says, i will pour out my spirit on all people. The initial experience of the filling of the holy spirit. And in the process of seeing how the church was born, how it grew, and how it overcame fierce opposition, we receive fresh inspiration to join god on his mission today. The spread of the gospel throughout the earth chapters 28. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. In order to appreciate the importance of acts as a historical source, we must first confirm the fact that the book is the. Also, numbered with the eleven apostles, as it stands at the end of acts 1, requires eleven apostles to be understood as the antecedent of they in acts 2. Its subject and intention is nicely summarised by the words of the lord in chapter 1. We have in chapters 1 and 2 the coming of the witness the holy spirit. This work, originally out in 1857, has proved helpful to many, though it is now far out of date as to literature commenting on acts. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Since acts ends on a positive note, with no hint of the intense persecution and eventual execution which paul would encounter just a few years afterward, it is evident that luke must have written acts soon after the events of the last chapter, probably about a.