The divisions instituted by god and the spirit within the community. Read acts 2 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. 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. Free, online access to study passages and verses contained the book of acts, chapter 2 and its verses for catholic bible study, sunday school lessons and biblical studies. Acts 2 is the second chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible. The powerful proclamation of acts 2 was public and disruptive. Acts chapter 2 is the beginning of many great things. Now, in chapter 15, mark needed barnabas gift of encouragement much more than paul did. 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. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Home commentaries coffman commentaries acts chapter 2. Like almost all the sermons recorded in the bible, what we have is a. It moved people outside the community to pay attention and drew their unsuspecting gazes, curiosity, and astonishment acts 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. Acts or lukeacts is intended as a work of edification, meaning the. Then, after the apostle peter spoke powerfully about christs death and resurrection, the crowd responded. Acts 2 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Jews came to jerusalem from the far reaches of the roman empire to worship god for this oneday event. The life application bible commentary series provides versebyverse explanation, background, and application for every verse in the new testament. 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. Coming of christ is an inspiring hope, chapter 1 a. 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. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Chapterbychapter bible studies acts kathleendalton. Throughout this section, luke narrates how the church shared prayer, communion, teaching, meals and even their goods and how the apostles preached the gospel with boldness and did many signs and wonders. If the book was just before or after pauls release, then it was.
The book of acts bible study guide chapter 2 of the bible study of the book of acts by patrick sipperly missed part 1. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. What day came where the disciples were all with one accord in one place. Here is a summary and overview of the book of acts. 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. Now when they heard this they were cut to the heart. Acts 2 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. Acts 2 commentary albert barnes notes on the whole bible. The verbs throughout this description are in the imperfect tense, as expressing the constant recurrence of the act. 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. The book of acts bible study guide chapter 2 part 1. Acts of the apostles bible study notes, commentary, and comments. In acts 2 we read of the first coming of the holy spirit to the first believers, and of the first speaking in tongues. The acts of the apostles is a unique and therefore crucial book of the new testament.
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 free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. Acts and the gospel of luke make up a twopart work, lukeacts, by the. Gospel received in much assurance and much affliction, vv. This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. Chapter 2 records the fulfillment of pentecost, peters sermon, and the primary church. The spread of the gospel throughout the earth chapters 28.
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. The book of acts niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 44 duration. Like almost all the sermons recorded in the bible, what we have is a holy spirit inspired abridgment of a longer message. The story of pentecost in the book of acts shines a light on what paul is telling the. The letters to the seven churches share a similar structure. Fully come means that this was the fulfillment of the. Reflections video books of the bible understanding the bible. Chapter 2 relates the fulfilment of this promise, in answer to the spirit of dependence manifested in their united prayers. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one. 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 1 jesus ascends to heaven, a new apostle chosen a. The key event for this section indeed for the entire book of acts is the coming of the holy spirit at pentecost and the birth of the christian church. Choose from 500 different sets of bible quiz chapter 2 acts flashcards on quizlet.
Chapter 2 between the promise of the messiah even the latest of those promises and his coming many ages intervened. The book containing this chapter is anonymous but early christian tradition. What was the state of the 120 on the day of pentecost. The events of this chapter begin as the 12 apostles 1. The unity of the spirit felt by the first christians when the. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study.
Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. The greek words for possessions and goods both mean property, the former as a thing acquired, the latter as that which belongs to a man for the time being. The acts of the apostles often referred to simply as acts, or formally the book of acts, is the fifth book of the new testament. A proud person might give an outward display of faith because it is the right thing to do in the eyes of others. Study the bible online using commentary on acts 2 and more. Acts, chapter 2 king james version christian answers webbible. On the day of pentecost, as they were all with one accord in one place, what kind of sound from heaven did they hear.
Acts 2 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. May 15, 2016 the story of pentecost in the book of acts shines a light on what paul is telling the corinthians. Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand. Each gives a needed emphasis that is not in the other. In addition, there are topical studies on issues such as spiritual leadership, gods redemptive plan, and old testament character studies. These five study guides integrate bible study, prayer, worship, and reflection on themes in the book of acts issue. Before the coming of philip and the gospel, simon was an admired holy man in the region, and had been admired for a long time acts 8. This passage in which peter and john heal a lame man is the first scene in the book of acts after the story of pentecost in chapter 2. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 2. The book begins with the ascension of jesus and goes on through pauls jail time in rome, which opens his ministry to the church at rome. 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. 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. This holy spirit of god fell on all the 120, male and female, and empowered them to be ministers of god.
In this book we see the first mention of the dispensation of the holy spirit and jesus command to take his gospel to all the world. A free bible version and commentary on the book of acts in easyenglish. The book containing this chapter is anonymous but early christian tradition affirmed that luke composed this book as well as the gospel of luke. The spirit comes from above, in his own power, to possess and fill the dwellingplace prepared for him.
We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. 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. This great gift is like the deeds of power, wonders, and signs 2. These tongues were cloven, to signify that god would hereby divide unto all nations the. This would indicate it was matthew, mark, luke, or john. 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.
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. Acts 2 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith god, i will pour out of my spirit upon all flesh. Acts 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Between the promise of the messiah even the latest of those promises and his coming many ages intervened. 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. If there is a prominent theme in the book of acts which is emerging it. Im not sure exactly which sunday marching into january, but we will do that. Learn bible quiz chapter 2 acts with free interactive flashcards. A verdict from jesus regarding the condition of the church. Gods purpose is to get as many people as will come, into the kingdom of god.
We will after the first of the year actually begin a verse by verse study of the book of acts. This chapter records the events on the day of pentecost, about 10 days after the ascension of jesus. I cannot wait until the next volume comes out and i cannot give any commentary ive read on the book of acts, heck, maybe any commentary period, higher praise and recommendation. The former account i made, o theophilus, of all that jesus began both to do and teach. An understandable version of acts translation by william e. 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. 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 addition, it gives personal help, teaching notes, and sermon ideas that will address needs, answer questions, and provide insight for applying gods word to life today. But in this chapter the north wind and the south wind awake, and then they awake, and.
It alone presents an extensive picture of early church life and history. Jesus had promised the apostles the baptism of the holy spirit, and here is the fulfillment of his promise. Content includes book studies on luke, ephesians, thessalonians, james, 1 samuel, john, and acts. Paul seems to have grown in gentleness and understanding, as he.
A good study bible we recommend the following features. 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. The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of the document. This great chapter in the bible is one of the most studied, most taught, and often times the most wrongly taught.