Unsu commentary on the book of acts chapter 2

The introductions are similar in other ways as well. 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. Stephen said some words from the book by the prophet isaiah isaiah 66. In acts 2 we read of the first coming of the holy spirit to the first believers, and of the first speaking in tongues. Now viewing scripture range from the book of acts chapter 2. Jesus had shown himself alive by many proofs for 40 days. Acts 2 new king james version nkjv coming of the holy spirit.

A commentary on the acts of the apostles by pastor galen l. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. Acts baker exegetical commentary on the new testament. Acts 2 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. The temple in this book called acts was the third temple. The book of acts bible study guide chapter 2 of the bible study of the book of acts by patrick sipperly missed part 1. Acts 2 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary by albert barnes, a dedicated student of the bible, continues to be very popular even today. Peters activities are described at some length, and john and philip are mentioned, but more than half of the book is about paul and his connection with the christian movement. Acts 1 jesus ascends to heaven, a new apostle chosen a. It was when the day of pentecost was fully come, in which there seems to be a reference to the manner of the expression in the institution of this feast, where it is said lev. By its opening words the acts of the apostles is linked in the clearest way with the gospel of luke. Content includes book studies on luke, ephesians, thessalonians, james, 1 samuel, john, and acts. Just started the book of acts with a friend and im blessed by this.

The former account i made, o theophilus, of all that jesus began both to do and teach. You can find the best commentary on acts for you using the tools on the right side. Acts, chapter 2 king james version christian answers webbible. This great chapter in the bible is one of the most studied, most taught, and often times the most wrongly taught. Acts furnishes a ladder on which to place the epistles. Acts chapter 2 is the beginning of many great things. In the last days, god says, i will pour out my spirit on all people. The pentecostal experience a study in acts 2 related media 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. 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. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. Like almost all the sermons recorded in the bible, what we have is a holy spirit inspired abridgment of a longer message. Bock provides a substantive yet highly accessible commentary on acts in this latest addition to the acclaimed becnt series.

The book of acts is a record not only of might conversions, but also of fierce opposition to the preaching of the gospel. 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. Acts of the apostles chapter 2 bible study duration. Here is a bible study, commentary, and summary of acts chapter two. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Welcome to ivy baptist churchs bible study on demand before beginning this study, please take an opportunity to download the worksheet for. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. My focus is on newer commentaries at least in part because most of the classics are now freely or. Acts chapter 2 coffmans commentary of the new testament.

Bruce the book of the acts new international commentary on the new testament. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. 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. But in this chapter the north wind and the south wind awake, and then they awake, and we have them in the pulpit presently.

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. 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. Read acts 2 commentary using john gills exposition of the bible. The unity of the spirit felt by the first christians when the. Doughty southside christian church january 2014 introduction. A good study bible we recommend the following features. What was the state of the 120 on the day of pentecost. This would indicate it was matthew, mark, luke, or john. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. If the book of acts were gone, there would be nothing to replace it howson.

Acts 2 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. I have subscribed to your channel and look forward to some more chapters. Verses 8 and how hear we, every man in our own language wherein we were born. Parthians and medes and elamites, and the dwellers in mesopotamia, in judaea and cappadocia, in pontus and asia, in phrygia and pamphylia, in egypt and parts of libya about cyrene, and sojourners from rome, both jews and proselytes, cretans and arabians, we hear them speaking in our own tongues the mighty works of. The new testament without acts leaves a great, yawning gap. The book of acts bible study guide chapter 2 part 1.

The book of acts is clearly a sequel, a second volume to be read in conjunction with the first, the book of luke. When the day of pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand. Luke is the writer, as he states in his introduction v. 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 2 acts the beautiful, amazing, powerful, weak, dysfunctional church table of contents scripture passage page 1. A brief look at chapters one and two of the gospel will demonstrate this. A chapter by chapter bible study of the book of acts 2 acts the beautiful, amazing, powerful, weak, dysfunctional church table of contents scripture passage page 1. Acts 2 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Im not sure exactly which sunday marching into january, but we will do that. Now when festus had come to the province, after three days he went up from caesarea to jerusalem. But we know that our god will triumph, that every knee will someday bow to jesus christ as lord, to the glory of god the father phil.

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. 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. Between the promise of the messiah even the latest of those promises and his coming many ages intervened. Acts 2 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. He specifically notes a passage from the prophet joel. A history of the early church gene taylor 2 an outline of the book i. Its subject and intention is nicely summarised by the words of the lord in chapter 1.

Chapter 2 between the promise of the messiah even the latest of those promises and his coming many ages intervened. The book of acts is the link between the gospels and the epistles. Acts 2 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is from the most widely read and often quoted preacher in history, charles haddon spurgeon. Zechariah, a priest, is ministering in the temple in. The acts of the apostles, fifth book of the new testament, a valuable history of the early christian church. Like almost all the sermons recorded in the bible, what we have is a. This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format.

This holy spirit of god fell on all the 120, male and female, and empowered them to be ministers of god. 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 book of acts, sometimes called the fifth gospel, is a continuation of the gospel of luke. Chapterbychapter bible studies acts kathleendalton. Sir william ramsay, after making a critical study of lukes writings, declared that luke was the greatest historian, ancient or modern. Acts is a transitional book in the sense that it gives us the record of the way god moved in the minds and hearts of men to found and establish the church and begin its great work in the world today. Peter steps up to explain to the crowd what is going on.

Read acts 2 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. 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. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. Acts is a bridge between the gospels and the epistles. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in lukes second volume. Acts 2 nkjv coming of the holy spirit when the bible. Acts 2 commentary john gills exposition of the bible. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. Acts 2 commentary pentecost is a transliteration of the greek word pentekoste from pente five, cf pentateuch first five books and literally means fiftieth, because this feast is to take place annually 50 days after passover. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. We will after the first of the year actually begin a verse by verse study of the book of acts. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of acts.

All of chapter 21 is about jerusalem, as are chapters 22, 23, and 24. Gods purpose is to get as many people as will come, into the kingdom of god. Study the bible online using commentary on acts 2 and more. And suddenly there came from heaven a noise like a violent rushing wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. The events of this chapter begin as the 12 apostles 1. But stephen reminded the jews that god was bigger than any temple. Read and study acts 2 with the versebyverse bible commentary. Acts 2 the holy spirit comes at pentecost bible gateway. Bob utley, retired professor of hermeneutics bible interpretation. An understandable version of acts translation by william e. Acts 2 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 2 in plain english. Acts 1 new international version niv jesus taken up into heaven.

With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library, including complete notes from the niv cultural backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary. Acts 2 commentary albert barnes notes on the whole bible. Acts of the apostles 2 commentary new testament matthew. Lesson 1 investigates the author, historical setting, and the theological background of the book of acts. The book has been called the acts of the apostles, really a misnomer because acts has very little to say concerning most of the original twelve apostles. Then, after the apostle peter spoke powerfully about christs death and resurrection, the crowd responded.

Acts 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one. This is the 33rd entry in the bible junkies online commentary on the acts of the apostles. Now when they heard this they were cut to the heart. Paul appeals to caesar to avoid a plot against his life. Jews came to jerusalem from the far reaches of the roman empire to worship god for this oneday event. Therefore, peter starts his sermon with an old testament quote of the book of joel. Expand part 2rules about sending commercial electronic messages. Pentecost is used only three times in the nt acts 2. Luke mentions the city name five times in acts chapter 1. Acts of the apostles 2, new living translation nlt the. With extensive research and thoughtful chapter by chapter exegesis, bock leads readers through all aspects of the book of acts sociological, historical, and theological. Once the ethiopian eunuch heard philips explanation of the bible, he changed his. This is part of lukes artistry, but it also reflects the way in which we come to.

Acts 2 new international version niv the holy spirit comes at pentecost. In addition, there are topical studies on issues such as spiritual leadership, gods redemptive plan, and old testament character studies. 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. 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. The reader is now prepared for the grand opening of the kingdom in acts, chapter 2.