In the book of acts, we discover how gods multiethnic, international church grew through. The bible is the holy scripture of the christian religion, purporting to tell the history of the earth from its earliest creation to the spread of christianity in the first century a. Version of the holy bible, 1978 by zondervan bible publishers, grand rapids, michigan. We have just added many new sources, including the expositors bible commentary, bengels gnomon, langes commentary, hastings great texts and many more. After rising from the dead, jesus met with his disciples and followers, giving convincing proofs that he was alive. Post navigation a study of the book of acts by pastor j. Click the commentary tab or pulldown menu for a full selection of commentaries over any bible passage you are researching. This 71 part expository study of acts was preached at flagstaff christian fellowship in 20002002. 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 other epistles in the new testament to get the full picture of what was. Content includes book studies on luke, ephesians, thessalonians, james, 1 samuel, john, and acts. Second, we will examine early church history and its witness concerning. The last recorded words of jesus prior to his ascension back to heaven are recorded in the book of acts.
Intro to acts biblica the international bible society. Audio and manuscripts are available for each lesson. Adventist womens ministries story 3 acts prayer, prayer verses, praise god, along. The book of acts bible study christianity oasis ministry has provided you with the book of acts bible study on the book of acts bible study events. It is a bridge between the gospels and the epistles. It is not a record of all of the acts of all of the apostles, but of.
The acts of the apostles is a unique and therefore crucial book of the new testament. God took a christianhating murderer and transformed him into history s greatest christian evangelist, the author of. Now do not be grieved or angry with yourselves, because you sold me here, for god sent me before you to preserve life. This the book of acts bible study on the book of acts bible study verses looks at the book of acts bible study stories and asks what is the book of acts bible study about, who is in the book of acts bible study stories, why is the book of acts.
As such, it provides us with a valuable account of how the church was able to grow and spread out from jerusalem into the rest of the roman empire. The book of acts is an exciting one, detailing the spread of the gospel after jesus returned to heaven. But because of their faithfulness, we now have access to the word of god and the knowledge of jesus. May 02, 2020 the book of acts shows how god essentially took a group of fisherman and commoners and used them to turn the world upside down acts 17. In acts chapter 1 verse 1, the prologue of the book of acts, we read these words. Acts 1 new international version niv jesus taken up into heaven. The acts of the apostles, fifth book of the new testament, a valuable history of the early christian church. An inspiring passage from scripture delivered to your inbox every day. And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. When the day of pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. Because they were, like all the other new testament gospels, written anonymously, the secondcentury church fa. The most popular bible verses from acts top verses bible. The gospel of luke, as well as the book of acts, is addressed to a certain theophilus cf luke 1. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of god.
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. According to the march 2007 edition of time, the bible has done more to shape literature, history, entertainment, and culture than any. Bible history online images and resources for biblical history. You searched for the book of acts in the kjv bible. It opens with a greeting to theophilus, who was also the intended recipient of lukes gospel.
Acts continues the story of christianity in the 1st century, beginning with. For as the body is one and has many members, but all the members of that one body, being many, are one body, so also is christ. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Whats the history of the acts of the apostles book.
And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. The book of acts gives the history of the christian church and the spread of the gospel of jesus christ, as well as the mounting opposition to it. Twopage spread from johannes gutenbergs 42line bible, c. If the book of acts were gone, there would be nothing to replace it the last recorded fact about jesus in the gospel of matthew is the resurrection. The second is to serve as preparation for urbana96. In addition, there are topical studies on issues such as spiritual leadership, gods redemptive plan, and old testament character studies. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons.
They replied, believe in the lord jesus, and you will be saved you and your household. Read and study acts 12 with the verse by verse bible commentary. Read and study acts 12 with the versebyverse bible commentary. God took a christianhating murderer and transformed him into history s greatest christian evangelist, the author of almost half the books of the new testament. In this passage, luke is restating the great commission challenge jesus gave in luke 24. Book of acts overview insight for living ministries. Although many faithful servants were used to preach and teach the gospel of jesus christ, saul, whose name was changed to paul, was the most influential. For by one spirit we were all baptized into one body whether jews or greeks, whether slaves or free and have all been made to drink into one spirit. Now the rest of the acts of jehoshaphat, first and last, behold, they are written in the book of jehu the son of hanani, who is mentioned in the book of the kings of israel. Bible plans help you engage with gods word every day, a little at a time. The coming of the great king daily portion 10505 personal soul winning section 5 lesson 7. Acts is a history of the early church and of the spread of the gospel. So ananias departed and entered the house, and after laying his hands on him said, brother saul, the lord jesus, who appeared to you on the road by which you were coming, has sent me so that you may regain your sight and be filled with the holy spirit.
Actus apostolorum, often referred to simply as acts, or formally the book of acts, is the fifth book of the new testament. But when we learn about the backgrounds of the writers of the bible, their world. Apr 15, 2019 explore sherrygclarks board the book of acts, followed by. Acts of the apostles 1 commentary new testament matthew. But you shall receive power ability, efficiency, and might when the holy spirit has come. The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of the document. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. The other events of hezekiahs reign and his acts of devotion are written in the vision of the prophet isaiah. Book of acts bible study lessons course a free online bible study lessons about the history of the early church with examples of conversion. It shows how the early church coped with pagan and jewish thought, the roman government and hellenistic society.
The book of acts course a, lesson 1 free bible study. Miracles, healings, imprisonment, torture the early christians experienced all the highs and lows. Barnabas acts 4 bible study questions handout acts 4. In the first verse of the book of acts the author mentions the fact that he has already written an earlier report concerning all things which jesus began both to do and to teach, until that day in which he was taken up. In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as christ jesus.
The bible has been a massive influence on literature and history, especially in the western world, where the gutenberg bible was the first book printed using movable type. Please take all courses in order as listed on our home page the computer will ask. Acts 1 niv jesus taken up into heaven in my bible gateway. For the famine has been in the land these two years, and there are still five years in which there will be neither plowing nor harvesting. The new testament without the book of acts leaves a great yawning gap. The most popular bible verses from acts found 1,007 verses acts 1.
The book of acts shows how god essentially took a group of fisherman and commoners and used them to turn the world upside down acts 17. In only three decades, a small group of frightened believers in jerusalem transformed. As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1. One is simply to strengthen believers as witnesses to the work and life of jesus, both in history and in their lives. The new apostle would be a witness to the fact jesus was alive. The gospel of luke and the book of acts form a single, twovolume work. Acts 3 kjv christianity beliefs and history of faith in. This is the third in a series of three smallgroup bible study discussion guides luke 19, luke 1024 and selected portions of acts which explore the meaning of witness. The acts of the apostles, the second volume of lukes twovolume work, continues lukes presentation of biblical history, describing how the salvation promised. A history of the acts of the apostles the book was almost certainly written by the same author as the gospel now known as lukes gospel.
Acts 1 niv bible in my former book, theophilus, i wrote. T he book of acts in the bible, written around 6263 a. Verse 1 demonstrates clearly that the unnamed author of acts is the same person as the unnamed author of the third gospel luke 1. Commentary on the book of acts bible study notes and comments by david e. Acts is a history of the early church and of the spread of the gospel note 1. And they answered, believe in the lord jesus christ give yourself up to him, take yourself out of your own keeping and entrust yourself into his keeping and you will be saved, and this applies both to you and your household as. Acts was written in greek, presumably by the evangelist luke, whose gospel. The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt. Book of acts bible study book of acts bible study stories.
The lord has established his throne in the heavens, and his sovereignty rules over all. Being a christian is more than belonging to an organization with a history and a dogma. Resources, free bible software, bible art, biblical history topics and study, and ancient bible maps of rome, greece, and ancient near east. Two men joseph, called barsabbas also known as justus and matthias were nominated. For permission to reproducedistribute these resources from steve cole including the word document and audio files found on the individual lesson pages below please see bible. Acts is the only biblical book that chronicles the history of the church immediately after jesuss ascension. Book of acts read, study bible verses online bible study tools. None righteous daily portion 10318 david finishes well daily portion 10314 the table of nations daily portion 10312. The acts of the apostles often referred to simply as acts, or formally the book of acts, is the fifth. As such, it provides us with a valuable account of how. The author quite certainly was luke for the following reason. The acts of the apostles, the second volume of lukes twovolume work, continues lukes presentation of biblical history, describing how the salvation promised to israel in the old testament and accomplished by jesus has now under the guidance of the holy spirit been extended to the gentiles. And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them. It alone presents an extensive picture of early church life and history.