Co commentary on the book of acts chapter 2

On the day of pentecost, as they were all with one accord in one place, what kind of sound from heaven did they hear. Im not sure exactly which sunday marching into january, but we will do that. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of acts. Acts 2 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 2 in plain english. What day came where the disciples were all with one accord in one place. But in this chapter the north wind and the south wind awake, and then they. With this, those who were converted came to a belief in christ and made time to the study of the word of god and listened to the apostles testimony about jesus christ. The people are alarmed and convinced, and inquire what they shall do, acts 2. An account of persons from various countries who there present, and were astonished to hear the apostles. When the day of pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Acts 1 jesus ascends to heaven, a new apostle chosen a. Learn bible quiz chapter 2 acts with free interactive flashcards.

In the twentieth century pentecost has become a source of confusion, embarrassment or division for christians, even as it has become a. 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. Acts chapter 3 kjv king james version 1 now peter and john went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour 2 and a certain man lame from his mothers womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the temple. The events of this chapter begin as the 12 apostles 1. In the book of acts, the disciples were all in the temple praising god. At first luke accompanied paul during his second journey from troas to philippi acts 16. Study acts 2 using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better. Acts, chapter 2 king james version christian answers webbible. 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. Acts 2 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. He takes occasion from this to preach jesus to them, as the true lord and only messiah, acts 2. It was when the day of pentecost was fully come, in which there seems to be a reference to the manner of the expression in the institution of this feast, where it is said lev.

Study the bible online using commentary on acts 2 and more. Peter includes in his quotation this element of the prophecy, because its realization, conditioned by the outpouring of the spirit which. Acts 2 background information with maps and images picture. Previous index next 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 people were told to do in order. Acts chapter 2 coffmans commentary of the new testament. In acts 23, where the plot to murder paul was first launched, we find that it was the zealots who were responsible. 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. Many scholars believe that in rome, luke wrote both the gospel of luke and the book of acts, also known as the acts of the apostles, to assist in pauls defense.

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. Read all of acts 2 chapter 2 relates the fulfilment of this promise, in answer to the spirit of dependence manifested in their united prayers. Standing up with the eleven apostles, and with the greater company of. Acts 2 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. After this effusion of the spirit i shall bring about. Acts chapter 2 is the beginning of many great things. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. The former account i made, o theophilus, of all that jesus began both to do and teach. Now when festus had come to the province, after three days he went up from caesarea to jerusalem. Bock provides a substantive yet highly accessible commentary on acts in this latest addition to the acclaimed becnt series. Verses 5, 6 now there were dwelling at jerusalem jews, devout men from every nation under heaven. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. This commentary has been through advanced checking.

T he book of acts in the bible, written around 6263 a. 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. Lukes simile described gods action of sending the holy spirit. A free bible version and commentary on the book of acts in easyenglish. 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.

The descent of the holy spirit at the day of pentecost. Paul appeals to caesar to avoid a plot against his life. Bible questions with michael pearl episode 051 duration. Let me mention just a few of the reasons why actsand thus our study of this bookis so important. 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 people. Now viewing scripture range from the book of acts chapter 2. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. Acts 2 background information with maps and images. Each day more people became christians and joined them. The book of acts is clearly a sequel, a second volume to be read in conjunction with the first, the book of luke. Preparation for the coming of the spirit, chapter 1 1. Acts 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Acts 2 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this.

Read acts 2 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. This company of brethren praising god in the tongues of the whole world. Acts 2 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. These scriptures indicate that luke joined and left the missionary party on several occasions and that he accompanied paul on his journey to rome. Acts of the apostles 2 commentary new testament matthew. But the word asia is doubtless used here to denote the regions or provinces west of these, which are not particularly enumerated. Acts 5 but a man named ananias, with his wife sapphira. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. We will after the first of the year actually begin a verse by verse study of the book of acts. An understandable version of acts translation by william e. The only act recorded is the election of matthias to fill judass place, and it is at least.

This verse by verse commentary page is part of an ongoing. And when the day of pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. The fact that the antecedent of any pronoun is found by referring back to the nearest noun or pronoun with which it agrees in number etc. While there are some areas of great detail of the acts of the apostles, many times you must use cross references to the gospels of matthew, mark, luke and john as well as some other epistles in the new testament to get the full picture of what was. Acts 2 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. Ed rickards commentary on acts is a work on several levels, designed to give the reader an opportunity to pursue his own path of learning.

Acts 2 commentary albert barnes notes on the whole bible. Chapter 2 relates the fulfilment of this promise, in answer to the spirit of dependence manifested in their united prayers. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 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. Also, numbered with the eleven apostles, as it stands at the end of acts 1, requires eleven apostles to be understood as the antecedent of they in acts 2. A good study bible we recommend the following features. The lord jesus christ at work by the holy spirit through the apostles in jerusalem, chapters 17 a. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where th. They met together in the temple courts praising god. The spirit comes from above, in his own power, to possess and fill the dwellingplace prepared for him. Acts chapter 2 concludes with approximately 3,000 people receiving peters exhortation and were baptized.

Acts 2 bible commentary matthew henry complete christianity. Now, in acts 25, we find that the leaders are initiating the very thing they were only tangentially involved in earlier. Luke was a companion of paul on his missionary journeys, and in many parts of the book of acts it says we did this or that acts 16. The unity of the spirit felt by the first christians when the. 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. Pentecost was the only time in acts when the holy spirit c ame with windlike sound and firelike appearance. Finally luke accompanied paul when he was a prisoner to rome acts 27. Enter for a chance to win this niv cultural backgrounds study bible. 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.

But in this chapter the north wind and the south wind awake, and then they awake, and we. Jesus charges his followers to participate fully in gods mission by making disciples matthew 28. Acts baker exegetical commentary on the new testament. Jews came to jerusalem from the far reaches of the roman empire to worship god for this oneday event. This was the birthplace of aquila, one of the companions of paul, acts 18.

Between the promise of the messiah even the latest of those promises and his coming many ages intervened. This great chapter in the bible is one of the most studied, most taught, and often times the most wrongly taught. The lord added to the church daily such as should be saved. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one. Acts chapter 2 kjv king james version i received the baptism of the holy spirit a number of years ago. Choose from 500 different sets of bible quiz chapter 2 acts flashcards on quizlet. 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 free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. The word pentecost is found only in the new testament acts 2. Others around me told me later that i had spoken another language. In the first chapter of the book of acts, the crucified and risen jesus commissions his followers to be witnesses 1. Chapterbychapter bible studies acts kathleendalton. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. The importance of the book of acts one can hardly overstate the importance of the book of acts or its contribution to the canon of scripture. All the believers shared what they had and gave to those in need.

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. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. Acts 2 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. With extensive research and thoughtful chapterbychapter exegesis, bock leads readers through all aspects of the book of actssociological, historical, and theological.