And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at jerusalem. The book of acts shows how god fulfilled his ancient promises to restore his blessing to all the nations through the offspring of abraham. Its narrative supplies a bridge connecting the life and ministry of jesus to the life of the church and the witness of the earliest believers. 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 2 new international version niv the holy spirit comes at pentecost. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. What did paul and barnabas do about the matter acts 15. Provide the outline of the book of acts with dates, chapters and locations. 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. Peter preaches about the prophesy of the churchkingdom acts 2. Chapter 2 the book of acts the book of acts is our most detailed primary source for the missionary career of the apostle paul. According to acts chapter two, what did the people gathered for pentecost hear from the house where the followers of jesus had just been filled with the holy.
Between the promise of the messiah even the latest of those promises and his coming many ages intervened. Acts 1 in the first book, o theophilus, i have dealt with. Create your own flashcards and study sets or choose from millions created by other. On the day of pentecost, as they were all with one accord in one place, what kind of sound from heaven did they hear. Besides linking the gospel narratives on the one hand and the apostolic letters on the. This is a selftest on chapters 22 24 of the book of acts. Acts 1, new international version niv the bible app. In order to appreciate the importance of acts as a historical source, we must first confirm the fact that the book is the. Peter preaches christ and tells those present of their guilt in the death of christ acts 2. Acts of the apostles, a study guide from the executable outlines series by mark a.
Study of acts discussion notes chapter 8 introduction our study of the book of acts has been informative and challenging. Acts 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. T he book of acts in the bible, written around 6263 a. Verse 42 lists four of the activities to which the church devoted itself. When a child asks questions or begins to act out gun play, you. 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. All the awesome things he said and did and the super cool way he died and came back to life again. It has challenged our theology and the depth of our relationship with christ and the holy spirit. Acts, chapter 2 king james version christian answers webbible. The author had written a former account covering what subjects 1. As first believers in christ, they were united in all aspects as a family. The book of acts provides a detailed, orderly, eyewitness account of the birth and growth of the early church and the spread of the gospel immediately after the resurrection of jesus christ. Quizlet is the easiest way to practice and master what youre learning. Ever since the israelites escaped slavery in egypt, god had dealt with his creation primarily through the law he gave moses.
As you do make a list of major themes that are frequently mentioned in the book. Acts of the apostles a study guide executable outlines. These books are sometimes called the deuterocanonical books of the old testament. Acts 1 in the first book, o theophilus, i have dealt. 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. Acts 2 niv the holy spirit comes at pentecost bible. The birth of the church happens in acts 2 with the outpouring of the holy spirit.
You may use your bible to answer the study questions. Acts 8, new international version niv the bible app. This study guide was developed in preparation for teaching adult bible classes. Intro to acts biblica the international bible society. Acts test 1 flashcards flashcard machine create, study. This is a selftest on chapters 25 28 of the book of acts. He decides to hang around with all his favorite disciples for forty days. As the israelites abided by the law, god blessed them. The first verse of acts chapter 2 starts with a reference to the day of pentecost having come. Acts 2 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on.
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. Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the bible and answer the questions at the end of each chapter found at the website answer the questions below and then click ok to send your answers. Jesus promises the holy spirit verse 8 to the disciples and ascends to. Identify five of jesus i am statements from john below. Peter tells of christ being on the right hand of god presently acts 2. Three times tongues are spoken of in the acts, and in each case it was a sign that god, in the person of the holy spirit, had brought the gentiles into the church on the same basis as the jews. Why do you think luke lists the eleven apostles in acts 1. Firearm safety certificate study guide california department of. Acts chapter 1 questions for discussion the living. The gospel of luke and the book of acts form a single, twovolume work. The descent of the holy spirit at the day of pentecost. It was the day on which the holy spirit made a unique visit to the earth.
Acts 2 niv bible when the day of pentecost came, they. Portions of chapter 17 and all of chapters 1828 were written by kevin scott, who kindly offered his material to help complete this study guide until i have completed it myself, lord willing. Using the opportunity, peter began by showing that the apostles were not drunk as some thought, because it was too early. The author quite certainly was luke for the following reason. As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1.
This event is designated in the bible as the day of pentecost acts 2. Acts, chapter 2 king james version christian answers. Using the opportunity, peter began by showing that the apostles were not drunk as some thought, because it was too. You will have approximately 20 minutes to complete this homework assignment. Acts 114 quiz questions learn style flashcards quizlet. Read and study acts 2 with the versebyverse bible commentary. Encountering the new testament chapter 2 flashcards quizlet. What conclusion do you reach about who wrote the book of acts.
Acts 2 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. Acts 2 presents the end of the age of the mosaic law and the beginning of the church age. Acts 2 niv the holy spirit comes at pentecost bible gateway. What day came where the disciples were all with one accord in one place. What chapter in the book of acts details the radical transformation of saulpaul. Anyhoo acts starts with jesus already back in black. 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. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of god. They learned together, lived together, ate together, worshipped together, and prayed together. Pentecost means 50 days after the feast of first fruits. 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.
A timid peter is transformed into a bold evangelist whose first preach sees about three thousand souls added to the church acts 2. 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. 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 set was given to me by my sister and enjoyed it so much i purchased another set of 2nd chapter of acts for a friend in my church. Hearing the hymns sung takes you back when thats all you did sing as opposed to what i call 3 liner songs and also one of the cds is music only so it. What did each language group hear the apostles speak about acts 2. Pdf file, suitable for printing click here if you want the student edition, with the. Verse 1 demonstrates clearly that the unnamed author of acts is the same person as the unnamed author of the third gospel luke 1. Acts 8 king james version 1 and saul was consenting unto his death. The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt.
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. Peter replied, repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of jesus christ for the forgiveness of your sins. How did the disciples act after they were baptized with the holy spirit. Copeland hundreds of free sermon outlines and bible study materials available for online browsing and downloading. The middle east in the days of jesus learn with flashcards, games, and more. The spirit comes from above, in his own power, to possess and fill the dwellingplace prepared for him.