Rather, the focus is clearly on some of the acts or deeds of mostly peter the key figure in. This holy spirit of god fell on all the 120, male and female, and empowered them to be ministers of god. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand. Commonly called the acts of the apostles, it is simply titled acts in some of the oldest manuscripts. 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. You look up and read a section of verses then read his commentary on them. Pauls epistles, as many circumstances in them are referred to by the narrative contained. Im not sure exactly which sunday marching into january, but we will do that. 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.
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. It is not affirmed that all this took place in one part of jerusalem, or that it was. Home commentaries coffman commentaries acts chapter 2. Acts, chapter 2 king james version christian answers webbible. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. An account of persons from various countries who there present, and were astonished to hear the apostles.
Acts 2 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Acts chapter 2 coffmans commentary of the new testament. Acts 1 jesus ascends to heaven, a new apostle chosen a. For it was up to that very day that luke had carried forward his gospel. Acts chapter 24 begins five days after paul is sent to caesarea. Luke mentions the city name five times in acts chapter 1. The reader is now prepared for the grand opening of the kingdom in acts, chapter 2.
Verse 1 establishes the fact that luke a gentile is the writer, the former treatise being his gospel lk. But stephen reminded the jews that god was bigger than any temple. The former account i made, o theophilus, of all that jesus began both to do and teach. And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith god, i will pour out of my spirit upon all flesh. The book of acts is a bible studywell, commentary on acts written by a messianic jew. Chapterbychapter bible studies acts kathleendalton. Acts 2 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. This great chapter in the bible is one of the most studied, most taught, and often times the most wrongly taught. Finally, in this story the power of speaking other languages intelligibly is the gift given by the spirit to enable believers to testify to gods work in jesus the messiah. Jews came to jerusalem from the far reaches of the roman empire to worship god for this oneday event. The book of acts is the link between the gospels and the epistles. Chapter 2 between the promise of the messiah even the latest of those promises and his coming many ages intervened. Gods purpose is to get as many people as will come, into the kingdom of god. What was the state of the 120 on the day of pentecost.
The book of the acts of the apostles forms the fifth, and last, of the historical books of the new testament. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one. Verses in the book of acts chapter 2 this section of the catholic bible contains the complete content of the book of acts, chapter 2 with numbers and text of individual verses from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible. But there is no evidence that the passage refers to any such leader sub. The book of acts is a record not only of might conversions, but also of fierce opposition to the preaching of the gospel. A good study bible we recommend the following features. Acts 2 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. The temple in this book called acts was the third temple. Here is an account of his death and sufferings, which they witnessed but a few weeks before. This would indicate it was matthew, mark, luke, or john. Between the promise of the messiah even the latest of those promises and his coming many ages intervened. 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.
This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. Iscariot was saul of tarsus, chosen personally by the lord jesus christ galatians 1. Verses 5, 6 now there were dwelling at jerusalem jews, devout men from every nation under heaven. Chapter 2 relates the fulfilment of this promise, in answer to the spirit of dependence manifested in their united prayers. 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 2 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this.
Chapter 2 records the fulfillment of pentecost, peters sermon, and the primary church. 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. 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. Thomas aquinas citations on acts theodore of mopsuestia. From this part, we learn how the good news reached samaria because of stephens death. In the first thirteen chapters of acts there are more than forty references to the holy. The events of this chapter begin as the 12 apostles 1. Fully come means that this was the fulfillment of the. 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.
Acts 2 commentary albert barnes notes on the whole bible. Like almost all the sermons recorded in the bible, what we have is a. The book of acts is clearly a sequel, a second volume to be read in conjunction with the first, the book of luke. Hebrew verb for repent which literally means to turn or turn around sub. And on this account it has been generally placed at the end of the four gospels. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. 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. But in this chapter the north wind and the south wind awake, and then they awake, and we have them in the pulpit presently. And they continued steadfastly in the apostles doctrine notwithstanding all the apparent danger to which they were exposed, they regularly attended on the word which the apostles preached, and resolutely adhered to their doctrine. In addition, there are topical studies on issues such as spiritual leadership, gods redemptive plan, and old testament character studies. Acts 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.
Stephen said some words from the book by the prophet isaiah isaiah 66. 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 free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. Acts chapter 2 is the beginning of many great things. Acts of the apostles executable outline study resources. 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. 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 albert barnes, a dedicated student of the bible, continues to be very popular even today. Learn bible quiz chapter 2 acts with free interactive flashcards. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Then, after the apostle peter spoke powerfully about christs death and resurrection, the crowd responded.
The about a hundred and twenty disciples, including the apostles, among whom peter stood up acts 1. Therefore, peter starts his sermon with an old testament quote of the book of joel. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. This verse by verse commentary page is part of an ongoing.
Acts of the apostles 2, new living translation nlt the. An understandable version of acts translation by william e. Autoplay when autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. Acts 2 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 2 in plain english. By gods grace three thousand persons accepted the gospel invitation. Content includes book studies on luke, ephesians, thessalonians, james, 1 samuel, john, and acts. In acts 2 we read of the first coming of the holy spirit to the first believers, and of the first speaking in tongues. Stanley toussaint observes that one of the subthemes of acts is joy. He has been kept in herods judgment hall when ananias, the high priest, comes into his cell with several elders and with tertullus, a lawyer. 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. We will after the first of the year actually begin a verse by verse study of the book of acts. Jesus had promised the apostles the baptism of the holy spirit, and here is the fulfillment of his promise. 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.
Choose from 500 different sets of bible quiz chapter 2 acts flashcards on quizlet. Acts 2, new american standard bible nasb the bible app. And they said, cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that feareth god, and of good report among all the nation of the jews, was warned from god by an holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words of thee. The spread of the gospel throughout the earth chapters 28. 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. Acts of the apostles bible study notes, commentary, and comments. All of chapter 21 is about jerusalem, as are chapters 22, 23, and 24.
You can find the best commentary on acts for you using the tools on the right side. Like almost all the sermons recorded in the bible, what we have is a holy spirit inspired abridgment of a longer message. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. The spirit comes from above, in his own power, to possess and fill the dwellingplace prepared for him. 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. In the last days, god says, i will pour out my spirit on all people. Now when they heard this they were cut to the heart. The unity of the spirit felt by the first christians when the. Its subject and intention is nicely summarised by the words of the lord in chapter 1. 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 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. His name being changed to paul, he is given special revelations from god as to the heavenly character of christianity, and these take the foremost place before the book of acts closes. This great gift is like the deeds of power, wonders, and signs 2.