Nnbook of acts chapter 2 commentary by rendgene

Myra was a likely port to place the party of prisoners, jailers, romans and. 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. He took this to mean that he should head towards macedonia with his companions, which he did. It has taken the reading of multiple commentaries and prayerful consideration to lead a discussion on the subject matter. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. 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. Acts 3 in chapter 2 the church began and grew quickly. Since some sincere people question the role of baptism in conversion, salvation, or regeneration we are going to briefly study acts 2. Acts of the apostles chapter twentyfive objectives in studying this chapter 1 to consider the circumstances in which paul appealed to caesar 2 to observe paul before king agrippa summary shortly after festus arrived in caesarea, he went to jerusalem. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. Unfortunately, the church is not perfect, and leaven is an appropriate type.

In order to appreciate the importance of acts as a historical source, we must first confirm the fact that the book is the. The high priest and chief men informed festus of paul. Now when they had escaped, they then found out that the island was called malta. Acts 2 the holy spirit is poured out on the church a. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of acts. In the last segment of our presentation on the book of acts, we left off our discussion with peters quote from joel chapter 2, and how we believe that james and paul saw that prophecy of pentecost in relation to the history of the ekklesia of god. How is it related to the saving wholeness the gospel announces.

If you have not done all the lessons of previous courses, please click here to. He had in mind to revisit northern and southern greece macedonia and achaia and then go on to jerusalem and rome. Between the promise of the messiah even the latest of those promises and his coming many ages intervened. Please take all courses in order as listed on our home page the computer will ask. Acts 1 commentary john darbys synopsis of the new testament. Chapter 2 the book of acts the book of acts is our most detailed primary source for the missionary career of the apostle paul. This event is designated in the bible as the day of pentecost acts 2. It is important to do some background study into this, because it reveals gods underlying purpose.

Acts 2 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Hitting on the mouth was a means of silencing a speaker for saying what was thought to be false. These proofs include his resurrection, his conference with the disciples, and the instructions that he left for them before he ascended into heaven. When the day of pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. Peter and john are going to the temple in jerusalem at 3 p.

Read acts 2 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Choose from 500 different sets of bible study chapter 2 acts flashcards on quizlet. There is just this difference between acts 2 and this chapter, that there the enquirers had to submit first to baptism by water, and then they were to receive the promise of the spirit. 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. Enter for a chance to win this niv cultural backgrounds study bible. Proceeding pericope by pericope bruce unpacks this dense book on multiple levels including exegetical, theological, and historical. In part 1 of this study, the gospel transition from jews to gentiles part 1 explanation we spoke about using hermeneutics and the difference between pulling the meaning out of scripture or attempting to force our views into scripture. Learn bible study chapter 2 acts with free interactive flashcards. Background the acts of the apostles the book of acts acts provides an eyewitness account of the early beginnings of the church and gives an accurate record of the birth and growth of. Acts 28, new king james version nkjv the bible app.

The book of acts is the link between the gospels and the epistles. The third of five defenses which marked the early part of pauls period of imprisonment is given in this chapter, the same being a formal arraignment and trial before the procurator felix at caesarea, about 58 a. 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. How many times have we heard this declaration of the high, if not supreme, value placed on physical wellbeing. A free bible version and commentary on the book of acts in easyenglish. Interpretation through the exegesis of acts 1 and 2. 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. It is to encourage and challenge the readers but it also.

The storms of life introduction why do i call chapter 27 the storms of life. Acts chapter 20 kjv king james version little children, it is the last time. Notes for acts chapter 27 page 1 of 3 johns title for chapter 27. Peter has disappeared and paul is the main character from now on. A good study bible we recommend the following features. The initial experience of the filling of the holy spirit. Acts chapter 1 begins with a summary of proofs of the life of jesus christ. This verse is within the sermon preached by the apostle peter on the first pentecost following the resurrection of. They had to cut their links with the rebellious mass of their nation before they were blessed. Commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible acts acts 2. Study of acts discussion notes chapter 20 introduction as you know, our staff rotates writing the article in the weekly newsletter that is passed out each sunday. 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.

Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. The first verse of acts chapter 2 starts with a reference to the day of pentecost having come. It is the greatest sequel ever written, the sequel of sequelsthe sequel to. Chapter 1 supplies us with the narrative of that which relates to jesus risen, and the actions of the apostles before the descent of the holy ghost. Study the bible online using commentary on acts 2 and more. Many of them believed, repented, confessed christ, and were baptized to have their sins forgiven. What does a christian do during the real difficult times in life. We got an example of using scripture for our denominations purposes, but in doing so. Read acts 2 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Paul wanted to take timothy with him when preaching, so he circumcised him. Acts chapter 16 introduces timothy, the son of a greek man and a jewish mother. Acts 2 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Study of acts discussion notes chapter 19 introduction without question, chapter 19 of acts has been the most difficult lesson to prepare for our discussion. The events of this chapter begin as the 12 apostles 1.

Thousands were taught about the death, burial, and resurrection of jesus christ, the son of god. Now viewing scripture range from the book of acts chapter 2. It was the day on which the holy spirit made a unique visit to the earth. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. An understandable version of acts translation by william e. Also, christianitys base of operation shifts from jerusalem to antioch. In the book of acts, the disciples were all in the temple praising god. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. They now landed in the city of myra, one of the most southern of the ports in asia minor. Demetrius, the ephesian craftsman in silver, his colleagues and the ephesian populace would say yes. Widely held as a classic, this volume shows bruce at his absolute best.

In the twentieth century pentecost has become a source of confusion, embarrassment or division for christians, even as it has become a. It refers to those difficult times in life when it seems all is lost. Acts of the apostles 1, new living translation nlt the. The books of reference used for this study of the book of acts were the bible, king james version, called the companion bible, publisher kregel. Commentaries for acts chapter 19 witness at ephesus. The holy spirit, through which jesus continued his works after leaving the earth, is mentioned in this chapter. An anthropologist studying the effects of christianity on an amazonian tribe may ask, does christianity kill culture.

Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. Strongs exhaustive concordance of the bible, numbered to the hebrew, chaldee, and greek, and english, coded to the strongs concordance numbers. Paul had visited the place on his first missionary journey acts. Acts chapter 27 is a great chapter to read during lifes difficult times. Fifty days after the resurrection of jesus christ from death and the grave, and ten days after he ascended up into heaven, a great event took place, the equal of which the world has not witnessed since. Bible commentary on the book of acts, chapter 3, by dr. 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 waiting period introduction the gospel story has a sequel.

Paul had a vision of a man praying and asking him to go to macedonia. The gospel transition from jews to gentiles part 2 the. The feast of pentecost prophesied the advent of the church, and the start of the church occurred on the very day they were celebrating this feast. When the day of pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. Acts chapter 27 summary and what god wants from us duration. Acts 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Its subject and intention is nicely summarised by the words of the lord in chapter 1.