Ft commentary on the book of acts chapter 2

This was the birthplace of aquila, one of the companions of paul, acts 18. The very diverse crowd of people who gathered were amazed to hear about the wonders. 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. Acts of the apostles bible study notes, commentary, and comments. The book of acts is clearly a sequel, a second volume to be read in conjunction with the first, the book of luke. This great chapter in the bible is one of the most studied, most taught, and often times the most wrongly taught. Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own language. Luke, john, acts, romans, 1 corinthians, 2 corinthians, galatians, ephesians, philippians. Acts is a bridge between the gospels and the epistles.

The about a hundred and twenty disciples, including the apostles, among whom peter stood up acts 1. A free bible version and commentary on the book of acts in easyenglish. Acts, chapter 2 king james version christian answers webbible. Acts 2 commentary albert barnes notes on the whole bible. 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. In order to appreciate the importance of acts as a historical source, we. The spread of the gospel throughout the earth chapters 28. Acts of the apostles 1, new living translation nlt the. It gives evidence that jesus is the christ and the gospel is the true revelation of god s will for our time. The holy spirit in the book of acts preaching source. It is worth noting that this greatest of preachers preached from house to house and did not make his visits merely social calls. Jesus said that he would descend on them in acts 1. Choose from 500 different sets of bible quiz chapter 2 acts flashcards on quizlet.

A key idea in the book of acts is that christians should be witnesses everywhere they go. But stephen reminded the jews that god was bigger than any temple. The unity of the spirit felt by the first christians when the. Acts 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Read and study acts 2 with the versebyverse bible commentary. If the book of acts were gone, there would be nothing to replace it howson. Here we are told that the spirits coming was as the wind. An understandable version of acts translation by william e.

Today, we hope to discuss the message that accompanied the healing of the lamb man. By its opening words the acts of the apostles is linked in the clearest way with the gospel of luke. All of chapter 21 is about jerusalem, as are chapters 22, 23, and 24. 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 chapter 5 summary and what god wants from us duration. We will after the first of the year actually begin a verse by verse study of the book of acts. Like almost all the sermons recorded in the bible, what we have is a holy spirit inspired abridgment of a longer message. Jesus had promised the apostles the baptism of the holy spirit, and here is the fulfillment of his promise. It is important to do some background study into this, because it reveals gods underlying purpose. The first verse of acts chapter 2 starts with a reference to the day of pentecost having come. 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 free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. Acts 2 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Acts chapter 2 coffmans commentary of the new testament. Between the promise of the messiah even the latest of those promises and his coming many ages intervened. This was called the baptism of the holy spirit by peter in acts 11. Acts 2 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. This new testament record of the keeping of the feast of pentecost reveals that there was no confusion or division among early christians concerning the correct day. David jeremiahs teaching on chapters five through nine separates the transitional from the permanent and highlights every theological and practical principle upon which the church was established.

And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting acts 2. 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. Learn bible quiz chapter 2 acts with free interactive flashcards. 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 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. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. 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.

Acts 2 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. The events of this chapter begin as the 12 apostles 1. 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. Chapter 2 between the promise of the messiah even the latest of those promises and his coming many ages intervened. Acts 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. The present commentary, necessarily partaking of the character of the book which it is designed to illustrate, is more historical than doctrinal. Luke mentions the city name five times in acts chapter 1. Stephen said some words from the book by the prophet isaiah isaiah 66. But in this chapter the north wind and the south wind awake, and then they awake, and we have them in the pulpit presently. Note that all all things is a relative expression meaning all that luke planned and. Acts furnishes a ladder on which to place the epistles. 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.

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. Their main object in returning to lystra, iconium and antioch was to confirm the disciples in the knowledge of christ and of the word, encouraging also their continuing in the faith. In his book word pictures in the new testament, dr. 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.

Youll find david jeremiahs introduction to the book of acts on page 14831485 of the jeremiah study bible. The forward progress of the church is the second turning point study on the book of acts. 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. The apostles understanding of the kingdom of god was inextricably linked with the nation israel. This great gift is like the deeds of power, wonders, and signs 2.

Acts 1 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. In the second chapter of the book of acts we read, and when the day of pentecost was fully come, they the disciples of jesus were all with one accord in one place acts 2. Jews came to jerusalem from the far reaches of the roman empire to worship god for this oneday event. I told you, theophilus, about everything jesus began to do and teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven after giving his chosen apostles further instructions through the holy spirit. The author says the book of acts is the key to understanding the new testament. The disciples will minister to jerusalem in chapters. This filling is different than the inward presence of the holy spirit received by every believer at. Acts chapter 2 is the beginning of many great things. In this section of the book of acts we see that on the day of pentecost, the holy spirit enables a group of believers to speak in other tongueslanguages. The temple in this book called acts was the third temple. Feb, 20 study of the book of acts chapter 6 duration.

Therefore, peter starts his sermon with an old testament quote of the book of joel. Acts of the apostles 2, new living translation nlt the. An account of persons from various countries who there present, and were. But the word asia is doubtless used here to denote the regions or provinces west of these, which are not particularly enumerated. Very likely timothy was converted on either the first visit to lystra or on this second occasion compare acts 16. Remember that this feat was attested by men who could not be deceived. We learn proofs that support our own faith and that we can use to convert others. The reader is now prepared for the grand opening of the kingdom in acts, chapter 2.

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. The feast of pentecost was also called the feast of weeks and took place 7 weeks 49 days after the passover feast on the 50th day. So, he ordered his soldiers to take paul into the fort. The new testament without acts leaves a great, yawning gap. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.