Book of acts chapter 2 verse 42

The book of acts was written by luke to theophilus as a sequel to the gospel of luke. Acts 2 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Acts chapter 2 kjv king james version i received the baptism of the holy spirit a number of years ago. Some have suggested the book should be called the acts of the spirit, and truly every book of scripture could bear that title. Then peter said unto them being the mouth of the apostles, and being ready to give advice, and speak a word of comfort to their distressed minds. Therefore many verses do not yet have notes, but if the lord tarries and gives me breath, additions will follow. Jews came to jerusalem from the far reaches of the roman empire to worship god for this oneday event.

And they continued steadfastly in the apostles doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. This, and not the thought of a formulated doctrine to which they gave their consent, is clearly the. The book of acts a workbook suitable for bible classes. 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. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 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 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. Paul used it to speak of the fellowship that christians enjoy with christ. 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. Read acts 2 commentary using john gills exposition of the bible.

The initial experience of the filling of the holy spirit. When the day of pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. It will help to keep the whole of the book before you as you work your way through each section. And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith god, i will pour out of my spirit upon all flesh. Peter replied, repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of jesus christ for the forgiveness of your sins.

Nevertheless, the work of the holy spirit and the manifestation of the easter message persist beyond that scene. Acts chapter 2 verse 42 the new john gill exposition of. Four elements of the life of the new society are dwelt on. Others around me told me later that i had spoken another language. The book of acts chapter 2 verses 4247 bible study youtube. Rather, the focus is clearly on some of the acts or deeds of mostly peter the key figure in. Acts 2 indepth verse by verse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 2 in plain english. As the israelites abided by the law, god blessed them. 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. 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. Like almost all the sermons recorded in the bible, what we have is a holy spirit inspired abridgment of a longer message. Like almost all the sermons recorded in the bible, what we have is a.

They devoted themselves to the apostles teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Acts 2 the holy spirit is poured out on the church a. The reminder that the lord adds to the church acts 2. Now viewing scripture range from the book of acts chapter 2. Commonly called the acts of the apostles, it is simply titled acts in some of the oldest manuscripts. 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. And they all lived in the most endearing communion and intimate friendship one with another, and especially expressed their mutual affection in. 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. Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. The lord declared to my lord, take your seat at my right hand, 35 till i have made your enemies your. Acts 2 commentary john gills exposition of the bible.

All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in jesus christ. The most popular bible verses from acts 2 found 47 verses acts 2. And they continued stedfastly in the apostles doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. The unity of the spirit felt by the first christians when the.

They were devoting themselves to the apostles teaching and to fellowship, 1 to the breaking of bread and to prayer. I want you to open your bible to the passage that we should be studying tonight and well look at it a little bit, acts chapter 2. Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives. Acts 2 nkjv coming of the holy spirit when the bible.

The old testament prophecies of resurrection and exaltation provide evidence that overwhelmingly. Acts of the apostles executable outline study resources. Click chart to enlarge charts from jensens survey of the nt used by permission another chart from charles swindoll another chart on acts. 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. When i left a couple of months ago, we were at the end of peters. He takes you through the book of acts, chapter by chapter, verse by verse, with practical application to living in america at the close of the twentieth century, chapter summeries included.

Acts 2 presents the end of the age of the mosaic law and the beginning of the church age. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. And which is the same with the doctrine of christ, of which he is the author, preacher, and subject. 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. Jun 02, 2019 in this video, pastor jeff preaches on the book of acts 2. The author says the book of acts is the key to understanding the new testament. Luke says of the early christians, they continued steadfastly in the apostles teaching and koinonia fellowship or sharing, in the breaking of bread, and prayer acts 2. Acts 2 new king james version nkjv coming of the holy spirit. Acts of the apostles verse by verse ministry international. An overview of the book of acts the life of the early church is recorded and preserved for us in the book of acts and the epistles.

Acts chapter 2 verse 38 the new john gill exposition of. Acts whole book king james version kjv alexander scourby free. Chapterbychapter bible studies acts kathleendalton. The following outline is intended to be used while studying the book. Key verses and themes in acts bible commentary theology. Acts chapter 2 king james version kjv alexander scourby free audio video bible. Acts 2 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Jesus had promised the apostles the baptism of the holy spirit, and here is the fulfillment of his promise. Study the bible online using commentary on acts 2 and more. They devoted themselves to the apostles teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Free reading plans and devotionals related to acts of the apostles 2. Read acts 2 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible.

When the day of pentecost came, they were all together in one place. This verse by verse commentary page is part of an ongoing project to add notes to each verse of the bible. And peter answered them, repent change your views and purpose to accept the will of god in your inner selves instead of rejecting it and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of jesus christ for the forgiveness of and release from your sins. Verse 42 lists four of the activities to which the church devoted itself. What does the breaking of the bread mean in acts 2. Acts 2 niv bible when the day of pentecost came, they. The importance of the book of acts the importance of this second of lukes twovolume work can. Acts 5 but a man named ananias, with his wife sapphira. Free reading plans and devotionals related to acts 2.

Ever since the israelites escaped slavery in egypt, god had dealt with his creation primarily through the law he gave moses. Acts 2, new international version niv the bible app. An understandable version of acts translation by william e. It has been assumed that all references to breaking bread luke 24. Review let us begin today with a little background information about our passage in acts 2. Peter summarizes his sermon with a powerful statement of certainty. Read and study acts 2 with the verse by verse bible commentary.