Im bill cloud and its my privilege to be able to share with you this week. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. 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. This book was written by the same man who wrote the gospel of luke. Because some jews had plotted against him just as he was about to sail for syria, he decided to go back through macedonia. And certain men which came down from judaea taught the brethren, and said, except ye be circumcised after the manner of moses, ye cannot be saved. 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. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. The former book that luke refers to is the gospel according to luke. Acts facts people, places, and verse by verse study. Now its time to get back into the book where we left off in the last lesson. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. Verse 38 refers to the baptism of the great commission, which all people are commanded to obey.
No one is ever blotted out of the lambs book of life. In the twentieth century pentecost has become a source of confusion, embarrassment or division for christians, even as it has become a. Pentecost means fiftieth and refers to the feast of weeks exodus 34. The book of acts tells us that the message he brought was either received. Next chapter of acts the book of acts, chapter 20 we hope that you find the content of the book of acts, chapter 20 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. General conference of the church of jesus christ 402,754 views. Peter replied, repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of jesus christ for the forgiveness of your sins. The book will therefore have been written only after the end of this time. Acts 20, new international version niv the bible app.
Note how this passage harmonizes with the great commission. In the last days, god says, i will pour out my spirit on all people. They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Acts 2 niv bible when the day of pentecost came, they.
It was used of national israel at times, but was especially associated with famous ot personalities, including such great men as moses, david ps 89. And peter answered them, repent change your views and. 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 is the second chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible. Why maths teacher call for a thief 420 420 give reason. And when the day of pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully. The author says the book of acts is the key to understanding the new testament. Dont know why it just hit me that homestuck was a play and hs2 is a book. Most of us probably just blast right through this verse when we read this book but i think that in doing so we miss something. This expression in verse one brings to mind the psalms of lamentation. Part 4 in the book of life, if a person rejects christ, their name is removed from the book of life as if theyve never been born. This filling is different than the inward presence of the holy spirit received by every believer at.
The book of the acts of the apostles is the fifth book in the new testament christian canon. Most popular bible verses in acts knowing jesus bible. Read and study acts 2 with the versebyverse bible commentary. And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith god, i will pour out of my spirit upon all flesh. This great gift is like the deeds of power, wonders, and signs 2. To make this act of faith, the grace of god and the interior help of the holy spirit must. This was called the baptism of the holy spirit by peter in acts 11.
The most popular bible verses from acts 2 found 47 verses acts 2. Paul goes to rome via storm and shipwreck, chapter 27 o. I thoughts my commentary on the book of acts specifically chapter 20, 420 five and 20 six in this section of the book of acts, what we find is paul has been incarcerated. For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard. The geographical centre of the first part is jerusalem, of the second antioch, where the first great assembly of converted heathens was formed. In fact lets just look at acts chapter 16 to prove my point. What is the last verse in the book of acts answers. 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. When i received the power of the holy ghost, it came with the evidence of speaking in tongues, just as the bible says. In this exclusive social network for christians, kcm partners find a place to connect, grow and network. The book of acts course a, lesson 2 free bible study. Read and study acts 2 with the verse by verse bible commentary. An account of persons from various countries who there present, and were astonished to hear the apostles. The apostle john remarks casually in the opening chapter of his gospel, he came.
Salvation in this verse has to do with the same thing seen in acts 2. Read the summary of act ii, scene ii take a study break. 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. Dont know why it just hit me that homestuck was a play. The book of acts sermon outlines based on the book of acts. The lord jesus christ at work by the holy spirit through the apostles in jerusalem, chapters 1 7 chapter 1 gives the postresurrection ministry and ascensionof jesus, and the 10day intervalbefore the coming of the holy spirit at. Acts chapter 2 commentary northwest college of the bible.
It is important that the power of the spirit is a gift and works for good, even if that good includes warnings against attempted misuses 8. All of them were filled with the holy spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the spirit enabled them. Now viewing scripture range from the book of acts chapter 2. Peter is the human main character in the first 12 chapters, paul in the second part from chapter. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where th. They devoted themselves to the apostles teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising god and enjoying the favor of all the people. The book containing this chapter is anonymous but early. Jesus said that he would descend on them in acts 1. First of all luke mentions the fact that acts is the sequel to the gospel of luke written around 5560 ad, and therefore must have been written later. This book, like the four gospels, is a history book. Acts 2 the holy spirit comes at pentecost bible gateway. Speaking of the godhead, and looking where we get this term just turn ahead to the book of colossian chapter 2, and well have to read verse 8 to pick up the flow.
When the day of pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Secondly luke at the end of acts luke mentions pauls twoyear imprisonment in rome. Partner, ministry, social network, connect, network, groups, encouragement, prayer, unity this is the verse profile page for bible book. The book of acts also describes the work of the two apostles peter and paul.
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