Acts 2 background information with maps and images. The initial experience of the filling of the holy spirit. Acts 1 in the first book, o theophilus, i have dealt with. The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of the document. The book of acts is the link between the gospels and the epistles. Acts 2, new international version niv the bible app. That choice may have been determined, if one may so speak, either in view of the circumstances of the feast, or of its history and symbolic fitness. The book of acts is a record not only of might conversions, but also of fierce opposition to the preaching of the gospel. This chapter records the events on the day of pentecost, about 10 days after the ascension of jesus. Between the promise of the messiah even the latest of those promises and his coming many ages intervened. Several of the quotes within the passage occur throughout the book of acts. 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 2 new king james version nkjv coming of the holy spirit.
Acts 2 background information with maps and images picture. 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. The book containing this chapter is anonymous but early christian tradition affirmed that luke composed this book as well as the gospel of luke. Acts chapter 2 verses 1 through 4 contains this account of the outpouring of the holy spirit on the church. In the book of acts, holy men gave into the treasury of a common fund.
When the day of pentecost came, they were all together in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. Acts 2 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. Its subject and intention is nicely summarised by the words of the lord in chapter 1. In order to appreciate the importance of acts as a historical source, we must first confirm the fact that the book is the.
Acts 1 jesus taken up into heaven 1 in my former book, theophilus, i wrote about all that jesus began to do and to teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the holy spirit to the apostles he had chosen. This great chapter in the bible is one of the most studied, most taught, and often times the most wrongly taught. But we know that our god will triumph, that every knee will someday bow to jesus christ as lord, to the glory of god the father phil. On the day of pentecost, as they were all with one accord in one place, what kind of sound from heaven did they hear. The events of this chapter begin as the 12 apostles 1. Acts 2 is the second chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible. 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 the day of pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. In the book of acts, the disciples were all in the temple praising god. You shall receive the gift of the holy ghost as well as we. Chapter 2 the book of acts the book of acts is our most detailed primary source for the missionary career of the apostle paul. The acts of the apostles may be a misnomer since what is recorded are the acts of the holy spirit through his human vessels, including the apostles, for the glory of god. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled. Sir william ramsay, after making a critical study of lukes writings, declared that luke was the greatest historian, ancient or modern.
Acts the promise of the holy spirit 1 in the first book, o a theophilus, i have dealt with all that jesus began b to do and teach, 2 until the day when c he was taken up, after he d had given commands e through the holy spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. It alone presents an extensive picture of early church life and history. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. Acts 2 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 2 in plain english. The acts of the apostles is a unique and therefore crucial book of the new testament. 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. Acts 2 new king james version nkjv coming of the holy spirit 2 when the day of pentecost had fully come, they were all a with one accord in one place. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. We will after the first of the year actually begin a verse by verse study of the book of acts.
Acts of the apostles 2, new living translation nlt the. All 1,189 summaries now available in paperback and on. Acts chapter 2 is the beginning of many great things. Pentecost means fiftieth and refers to the feast of weeks exodus 34. Acts 2 new international version niv the holy spirit comes at pentecost. Immediately, they are empowered to bear witness to the life, death and resurrection of christ as thousands come to.
Acts 2 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The beginning verses of acts make it clear that acts is a sequel of the story started in luke and written to the same man named theophilus, generally a title ascribed to highranking roman officials. Acts 1 in the first book, o theophilus, i have dealt. What the disciples saw would, perhaps, be best described in modern phrase as a shower of fiery tongues, coming they knew not whence, lighting for a moment on each head, and then vanishing. The book of acts, sometimes called the fifth gospel, is a continuation of the gospel of luke. May he bless you as you witness the truth, the grace and the power with which he launched and continues to love his church. Acts 2 niv bible when the day of pentecost came, they. It thrills our heart to know that folks are learning, and so many are writing and calling and telling us that for the first they are beginning to see the difference between god dealing with israel and the church. What day came where the disciples were all with one accord in one place. Learn bible quiz chapter 2 acts with free interactive flashcards. Acts 2 the holy spirit is poured out on the church a. Luke was from antioch but traveled with paul all over southern europe and the middle east.
Acts 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Im not sure exactly which sunday marching into january, but we will do that. Acts 2 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. It is natural to assume a purpose in the divine choice of the day on which the disciples were thus to receive the promise of the father. In acts 2, the promised holy spirit is poured out on the believers in jerusalem. Luke is the writer, as he states in his introduction v. But ye will receive power, the holy spirit having come upon you, and ye shall be my witnesses both in jerusalem and in all judaea and samaria and to the end of the earth.
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