In the book of acts, holy men gave into the treasury of a common fund. When the day of pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Acts 2 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. You know how i lived the whole time i was with you, from the first day i.
Therefore many verses do not yet have notes, but if the lord tarries and gives me breath, additions will follow. Acts 2 the holy spirit is poured out on the church a. The book containing this chapter is anonymous, but early christian tradition uniformly affirmed that luke composed this book as well as the. Acts 1 in the first book, o theophilus, i have dealt. Acts 2 is the second chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible. When the day of pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. Verse 24 meanwhile a jew named apollos, a native of alexandria, came to ephesus. It records the final part of the second missionary journey of paul, together with silas and timothy, and the beginning of the third missionary journey. Some have suggested the book should be called the acts of the spirit, and truly every book of scripture could bear that title. 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 descent of the holy spirit at the day of pentecost. Acts 18, new international version niv the bible app. The acts of the apostles is a unique and therefore crucial book of the new testament. Acts 18 in corinth 1 after this, paul left athens and went to corinth. An account of persons from various countries who there present, and were.
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. Acts 2, new international version niv the bible app. Acts 18 is the eighteenth chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible. Like almost all the sermons recorded in the bible, what we have is a holy spirit inspired abridgment of a longer message. Acts 2 indepth verse by verse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 2 in plain english. Luke records many examples of conversion in the book of acts e. 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 with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. He was a learned man, with a thorough knowledge of the scriptures. Acts of the apostles 2 acts of the apostles table of contents.
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. Acts chapter 18, and were going through the book of acts and how our. When i received the power of the holy ghost, it came with the evidence of speaking in tongues, just as the bible says. The conversion of apollos by aquila and priscilla 18. Acts 2 niv bible when the day of pentecost came, they. 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.
From this part, we learn how the good news reached samaria because of. This book was written by the same man who wrote the gospel of luke. This chapter records the events on the day of pentecost, about 10 days after the ascension of jesus. And verse 24 is the verse in which we meet an extraordinary man. This versebyverse bible study and commentary of the acts of the apostles the book of acts or simply acts is indepth but uses plain language that everyone can understand, as well as a format that will engage you. 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. It is interesting that peter does not spend any time in the first sermon at least the summary in acts 2 about jesus early life and teachings. 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. 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 of the apostles verse by verse ministry international. This verse by verse bible study and commentary of the acts of the apostles the book of acts or simply acts is indepth but uses plain language that everyone can understand, as well as a format that will engage you. The book containing this chapter is anonymous but early christian tradition affirmed that luke composed this book as well as the gospel of luke. It alone presents an extensive picture of early church life and history. Acts 2 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on.
The initial experience of the filling of the holy spirit. Acts 1 in the first book, o theophilus, i have dealt with. 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. 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. The book of acts is the link between the gospels and the epistles. Firstfruits, harvest festival, feast of weeks leviticus 23. For assurance of our own salvation, we can compare our own conversion experience with those in acts. I was in a turkey accident and it look like no way out i was in a truck that was on fire and i couldn t excape. An account of persons from various countries who there present, and were astonished to hear the apostles. We read of the evangelistic methods and message of the early apostles and preachers 3. The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of. Between the promise of the messiah even the latest of those promises and his coming many ages intervened.
Acts 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Acts 2 new king james version nkjv coming of the holy spirit. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. This holy spirit of god fell on all the 120, male and female, and empowered them to be ministers of god.
The proclamation of gods truth will be pervasive in the millennial kingdom. This was one of the three principal feasts of the jews 2 chronicles 8. Acts 2 nkjv coming of the holy spirit when the bible. Because some jews had plotted against him just as he was about to sail for syria, he decided to go back through macedonia. And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith god, i will pour out of my spirit upon all flesh. While paul was thus visiting the churches of galatia and phrygia, there came to ephesus a jew, named apollos a native of alexandria in egypt.
Verses 1718 peter spoke verses from the book called joel joel 2. 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. Genesis exodus leviticus numbers deuteronomy joshua judges ruth the first book of samuel the second book of samuel the first book of kings the second book of kings the first book of chronicles the second book of chronicles ezra nehemiah esther job book psalms proverbs ecclesiastes song of solomon isaiah jeremiah lamentations ezekiel daniel hosea joel amos obadiah jonah micah nahum habakkuk. Acts the promise of the holy spirit 1 in the first book, o a theophilus, i have dealt with all that jesus began b to do and teach, 2 until the day when c he was taken up, after he d had given commands e through the holy spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. As you do make a list of major themes that are frequently mentioned in the book.
Acts 18 niv in corinth after this, paul left bible gateway. Observe, reader, every talent may be of use in the kingdom of christ, if joined with the knowledge of the scriptures, and. After these things paul departed from athens, and came to corinth 18. When you receive it, you dont have to speak 24 7, but it should be sometimes because if the spirit dwells in you, it will be made known.
The variation is very similar to that of the fruit of our lips in hebrews. It is good to remember that what we have in acts 2 is a small portion of what peter actually said. Acts 18 niv in corinth after this, paul left bible. In the book of acts, the disciples were all in the temple praising god. Acts 20, new international version niv the bible app. He worked with paul and he travelled with paul philemon 1.
When we get to chapter 19 this will become more clear as to why. Chapter 4 proclaiming the risen lord acts after the four gospels comes a fifth book in the new testament which is called acts or the acts of the apostles. Here it is used as a series of power manifestations which reveal that the new age of the spirit has begun. And found a certain jew named aquila, born in pontus, lately come from italy, with his wife priscilla. Acts chapter 2 coffmans commentary of the new testament. Click chart to enlarge charts from jensens survey of the nt used by permission another chart from charles swindoll another chart on acts. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. What conclusion do you reach about who wrote the book of acts. The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of the document. Verse 1 and when the day of pentecost was now come, they were all together in one place.
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