The book of acts chapter 2 verse 42-47

Jeon introduction some believe that christianity is noncapitalistic at its core and that such a position is based on scripture. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. And they devoted themselves to the apostles teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. The good effect of this sermon in the conversion of many to the faith of christ, and their addition to the church, acts 2. Review let us begin today with a little background information about our passage in acts 2. The unity of the spirit felt by the first christians when the. May 11, 2014 working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. Acts 2 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on.

Jesse in reply on acts 2 he that overcomes is a present participle. 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. The decrees purpose exploring the book of acts chapter 16. Acts 2 presents the end of the age of the mosaic law and the beginning of the church age. These verses do not lay down rules or specific structures for christian living. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. Asv american standard version bcv book, chapter, and verse esv english standard version f the following verse ff the following verses kjv king james version nasb new american standard bible neb new english bible niv new international version nkjv new king james version rsv revised standard version. Acts chapter 2 commentary northwest college of the bible.

In acts chapter 1, there are 12 disciples and 120 believers. Acts 2 niv bible when the day of pentecost came, they. Study guide for acts 2 by david guzik blue letter bible. The church is designed to be a supernatural community, where the holy spirit is lord and life giver to a dynamic community. Acts 2 the holy spirit is poured out on the church a. In the book of acts, we see nothing short of explosive, exponential growth.

Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by. Acts 2 when the day of pentecost arrived, they were all. We have enlisted hundreds of friends biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians and pastors dedicated to the craft of biblical preaching to provide you timely, compelling and trustworthy content. 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 2 english standard version esv the coming of the holy spirit. He may not speak to you through every verse, but he will speak. 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 an early chapter of her book of widows and meals. Acts 2 new international version niv the holy spirit comes at pentecost. Commonly called the acts of the apostles, it is simply titled acts in some of the oldest manuscripts.

Therefore many verses do not yet have notes, but if the lord tarries and gives me breath, additions will follow. Acts 2 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. This, and not the thought of a formulated doctrine to which they gave their consent, is clearly the. Therefore, peter starts his sermon with an old testament quote of the book of joel.

During his ministry, jesus said he would build his church mt 16. Your sons and daughters shall prophesy, your young people shall see visions, your old people dream dreams. 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, an example of the historical narrative genre, is written by the greek apostle luke, and it is his second account addressed to a man named theophilus acts 1. The book of acts chapter 2 verses 4247 bible study.

Luke is writing the book of acts nearly a half century after these events took place. Key verses and themes in acts bible commentary theology. In this video, pastor jeff preaches on the book of acts 2. Acts 2 indepth verse by verse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 2 in plain english. Jun 02, 2019 in this video, pastor jeff preaches on the book of acts 2. This fantastic chapter records the establishment of the church of jesus christ upon this earth, the same being the long promised kingdom of god, and the. Now viewing scripture range from the book of acts chapter 2.

As the israelites abided by the law, god blessed them. You might like to date it as a means not only of keeping a. Apr, 2008 but acts likewise concedes the flawed nature of believers and their struggles to achieve and maintain unity. Acts 2 new king james version nkjv coming of the holy spirit. Free reading plans and devotionals related to acts 2. And they all lived in the most endearing communion and intimate friendship one with another, and especially expressed their mutual affection in. The holy spirit comes at pentecost 2 when the day of pentecost came, they were all together in one place.

As we have seen, acts is the record of what jesus continued to do and teach through his people after his ascension. 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. The book of acts chapter 2 verses 4247 bible study youtube. This great chapter in the bible is one of the most studied, most taught, and often times the most wrongly taught. Verse 42 lists four of the activities to which the church devoted itself.

They continued steadfastly in the apostles doctrine they received it, retained it, and acted on its principles. Four elements of the life of the new society are dwelt on. Ever since the israelites escaped slavery in egypt, god had dealt with his creation primarily through the law he gave moses. The believers in jerusalem were devoted to prayer 2. It is the very start of the things we know and teach and stake our very salvation in, the church, the very body of christ made up of believers that find eternal. The initial experience of the filling of the holy spirit.

Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. The passage is fairly easy to understand in terms of the picture it describes. Read full chapter download the bible app now bible app. This verse by verse commentary page is part of an ongoing project to add notes to each verse of the bible. Acts chapter 2 verse by verse bible commentary matthew. An understandable version of acts translation by william e. Acts 2 new international version niv dramatized audio. Advocates of this position commonly cite acts 25 as a primary example of the collective commitment of the initial church.

It literally reads to the one who is overcoming, the same shall be clothed in white raiment. The eminent piety and charity of those primitive christians, and the manifest tokens of gods presence with them, and power in them, acts 2. They devoted themselves to the apostles teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. They argue that the 1 corinthians gift must be regulated and restricted, while the acts 2 gift can be used any. Jews came to jerusalem from the far reaches of the roman empire to worship god for this oneday event. Now we read, the lord was adding to their number day by day those who were being saved 2. He paints the church in its infancy in idealistic colors, although he knows that the golden age has faded walasky, 47. Rather, the focus is clearly on some of the acts or deeds of mostly peter the key figure in. Those that gladly received the word were baptized ac 2. The book has been titled as acts of the apostles but some see the acts of the holy spirit in the church as a better fit. Read acts prayerfully, objectively, thoughtfully, and attentively as you listen for god to speak. When the day of pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Is the speaking with other tongues as the spirit gave them utterance in acts 2 the same gift of tongues described in 1 corinthians 12 and 14.

The gospel of luke and the book of acts form a single, twovolume work. And they continued steadfastly in the apostles doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. Acts 2 niv the holy spirit comes at pentecost bible. All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in jesus christ. Acts 2, new international version niv the bible app. But acts likewise concedes the flawed nature of believers and their struggles to achieve and maintain unity. In the last days, god says, i will pour out my spirit on all people.

Click chart to enlarge charts from jensens survey of the nt used by permission another chart from charles swindoll another chart on acts. Christian life is participation in gods new world acts 2. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. Acts offers a symbolically idealized portrait of communal life, that these verses. Verse 1 demonstrates clearly that the unnamed author of acts is the same person as the unnamed author of the third gospel luke 1. They are bewildered and frightened but all that changes on the day of pentecost. Luke, however, notes a specific individual among the community barnabas in order to set up a. When the day of pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives. Acts of the apostles executable outline study resources. The book of acts was written by luke to theophilus as a sequel to the gospel of luke.