Chapter 2 records the fulfillment of pentecost, peters sermon, and the primary church. Many of you already know that the theme verse of acts is found in the first chapter, but you will receive power when the holy spirit comes on you. Version nkjv new king james version rsv revised standard version. Acts chapter 2 is the beginning of many great things. This great chapter in the bible is one of the most studied, most taught, and often times the most wrongly taught. Introduction and the preparation 1 introduction and the preparation 2 introduction and the preparation 3 the propagation in jerusalem, judea, and samaria through the ministry of peters company 1 the propagation in jerusalem, judea, and samaria through the. Study 1 going through the book of acts words of life. Some have suggested the book should be called the acts of the spirit, and truly every book of scripture could bear that title. The initial experience of the filling of the holy spirit. Jesus of nazareth was a man accredited by god to you by miracles, wonders and signs, which god did among you through him, as you yourselves know. By the spirit the body of christ was formed, and by. Others around me told me later that i had spoken another language.
Each study is designed to first teach the leaders the passage and then provide them with questions they can use to lead their group through a process of selfdiscovered learning. Acts 2 when the day of pentecost arrived, they were all. This verse by verse commentary page is part of an ongoing project to add notes to each verse of the bible. Acts chapter 2 kjv king james version i received the baptism of the holy spirit a number of years ago. Pauls defense to the crowd 1 brothers and fathers, listen now to my defense before you. This holy spirit of god fell on all the 120, male and female, and empowered them to be ministers of god. Acts of the apostles 3 acts of the apostles introduction author commonly called the acts of the apostles, it is simply titled acts in some of the oldest manuscripts. The other objective of this study is to get gods word in you. Like every other chapter, our study of acts 9 focuses not on men or women but on the power of the holy spirit. This segment covers the first 23 verses of acts chapter 2. Between the promise of the messiah even the latest of those promises and his coming many ages intervened. Acts 2 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Acts of the apostles chapter twentytwo objectives in studying this chapter 1 to explore pauls address to the jerusalem mob 2 to understand how paul used his roman citizenship to avoid scourging 3 to observe paul taken before the sanhedrin council summary paul addressed the crowd as brethren and fathers in hebrew.
Jesus had shown himself alive by many proofs for 40 days. Please take all courses in order as listed on our home page the computer will ask. They built a fire and welcomed us all because it was raining and cold. The lord jesus christ at work by the holy spirit through the apostles in jerusalem, chapters 17 a. All through the book of the acts and the epistles, the holy spirit is the presence and the power in true service. Acts teaches us about the worldwide mission of the christian church. He has classed the gentiles with the jews in importance to god, and they will not ever believe that is from god. The book of acts, sometimes called the fifth gospel, is a continuation of the gospel of luke. The events of this chapter begin as the 12 apostles 1. Kjv, word study bible, leathersoft, brown, thumb indexed, red letter edition. Click chart to enlarge charts from jensens survey of the nt used by permission another chart from charles swindoll another chart on acts. Study guide for acts 2 by david guzik blue letter bible. Studies in acts chapters 1 3 by francis dixon study verses.
David guzik study guide for acts 26 a new version of this page can be found here pauls defense before king agrippa. When the day of pentecost came, they were all together in one place. The presence and working of the holy spirit is the dominating mark of the book of acts. It thrills our heart to know that folks are learning, and so many are writing and calling and telling us that for the first they are beginning to see the difference between god dealing with israel and the church. The book of acts also describes the work of the two apostles peter and paul. Sir william ramsay, after making a critical study of lukes writings, declared that luke was the greatest historian, ancient or modern. Acts 22 indepth verse by verse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 22 in plain english. Acts 2 new king james version nkjv coming of the holy spirit. Acts 2 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 2 in plain english. Luke is the writer, as he states in his introduction v. Study the bible online using commentary on acts 2 and more. Acts 2 indepth verse by verse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 2 in plain english.
An understandable version of acts translation by william e. What day came where the disciples were all with one accord in one place. A study of the acts of the apostles page 5 lesson two the beginning of the church christianity a. Niv, starting place study bible, hardcover, comfort print. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 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. Content includes book studies on luke, ephesians, thessalonians, james, 1 samuel, john, and acts. 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. Acts 1 in the first book, o theophilus, i have dealt with. Ye also are builded together for a habitation of god through the spirit ephesians 2. Preparation for the coming of the spirit, chapter 1 1. Aug 21, 20 study of the book of acts chapter 22 ivy baptist church.
The verse that sets the tone and theme for the entire book is 1. Now paul has said an unforgivable thing to these jews. Study of the book of acts chapter 22 ivy baptist church. He departs from a careful analysis of apostles experiences in jerusalem. Acts 2, new international version niv the bible app. The acts of the apostles camp hill church of christ. Read and study acts 2 with the verse by verse bible commentary. 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. What was the state of the 120 on the day of pentecost. 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.
Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. Study of acts discussion notes chapter 9 introduction in chapter 9 of acts, luke begins to give a broader view of what is taking place in the new testament church. 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. Local congregational bible study on the book of acts. Acts 2 esv the coming of the holy spirit when bible. 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. And when peter was come to himself, he said, now i know of a surety, that the lord hath sent his angel, and hath delivered me out of the hand. A history of the early church gene taylor 2 an outline of the book i. Luke here presents paul as a devout jew and zealous persecutor of the christian community acts 22. Acts chapter 2 online bible study tools and resources. In many ways acts is the most exciting book in the new testament because it is full of movement and interest.
Book of acts bible study lessons course a free online bible study lessons about the history of the early church with examples of conversion. Book of acts, sometimes called the fifth gospel, is a continuation of the gospel of luke. Acts of the apostles verse by verse ministry international. This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. On the day of pentecost, as they were all with one accord in one place, what kind of sound from heaven did they hear. When the day of pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. Fully come means that this was the fulfillment of the meaning and purpose for which it was given. Now as we start another lesson, we will be starting with acts 2. In the book of acts, holy men gave into the treasury of a common fund. Acts 28, new international version niv the bible app. Therefore many verses do not yet have notes, but if the lord tarries and gives me breath, additions will follow.
And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith god, i will pour out of my spirit upon all flesh. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 10 acts 2 the day of pentecost in the old testament, our day of pentecost was called the feast of weeks, or the feast of harvest, or the day of first fruits. Whitcomb at the independent fundamental bible conference hosted by the middletown bible church. Dare you not follow the right through all men in the world should call you to do the wrong. Then paul declared, 3 i am a jew, born in tarsus of cilicia, but raised in this city. You know that through this man god worked miracles, did amazing things, and gave signs. Jews came to jerusalem from the far reaches of the roman empire to worship god for this oneday event. Gods purpose is to get as many people as will come, into the kingdom of god. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of. In the book of acts, the disciples were all in the temple praising god. Several of the quotes within the passage occur throughout the book of acts. Here is an account of his death and sufferings, which they witnessed but a few weeks before. The book of acts course a, lesson 2 free bible study. In 30 ad, all of israel was gathered in jerusalem to celebrate this feast of.
Acts, chapter 2 king james version christian answers webbible. Acts 2 nkjv coming of the holy spirit when the bible. Acts 22 commentary acts chapter 22 commentary bible study. Study 1 going through the book of acts words of life ministries. And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the lord shall be saved. 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. Acts 2 english standard version esv the coming of the holy spirit. But it is especially hard to imagine how god could turn the angry heart of saul to believe in jesus christ. 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. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
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