Read and study acts 2 with the verse by verse bible commentary hi, sign out. 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 book of acts chapter 2 verses 4247 bible study. Acts 2 niv bible when the day of pentecost came, they. At the beginning of acts 12, we have james dead, peter in prison, and the tyrant herod basking in his popularity and power.
When the day of pentecost came, they were all together in one place. And he killed james the brother of john with the sword. The most popular bible verses from acts 2 found 47 verses acts 2. Most frequently they were used to reveal apocalyptic imagery ezekiel, daniel, zechariah, and revelation. Acts 2 chapter of acts is probably one of the more famous chapters of the new testament o and justi. This was james, the son of zebedee, whom our lord told, that he should be baptized with the baptism he was baptized with, matthew 20. Peter replied, repent and be baptized, every one of you. Genesis exodus leviticus numbers deuteronomy joshua judges ruth the first book of samuel the second book of samuel. Now when the day of pentecost had come, they were all together in one place acts 2. Acts 3 niv peter heals a lame beggar one day bible gateway. This versebyverse bible study and commentary of the acts of the apostles the book of acts or simply acts is indepth but uses plain language that everyone can understand, as well as a format that will engage you. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at jerusalem.
Read and study acts 2 with the verse by verse bible commentary. Acts 2 is the second chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible. This chapter records the events on the day of pentecost, about 10 days after the ascension of jesus christ. Peter replied, repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of jesus christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Acts chapter 2 is the beginning of many great things. He is frequently mentioned afterward as having been the attendant of paul and barnabas in their travels, acts 12. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. At the end of the chapter, we have peter free, herod eaten by worms and dead, and the word of god growing and multiplying. Had the apostle been tried by the sanhedrin on a charge of blasphemy and heresy, the sentence would have been death by stoning. An account of persons from various countries who there present, and were astonished to hear the apostles. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of the church. Jun 02, 2019 in this video, pastor jeff preaches on the book of acts 2. Acts of the apostles verse by verse ministry international.
Christian life occurs in a community oriented with a vocation for the kingdom of god. Acts 2 new king james version nkjv coming of the holy spirit. The book of acts chapter 1 verse 12 thru chapter 2 verse. Peter is the human main character in the first 12 chapters. In this video, pastor jeff preaches on the book of acts 2.
Read and study acts 2 with the versebyverse bible commentary hi, sign out. The book of acts also describes the work of the two apostles peter and paul. In the remaining part of the book acts 28, the apostle paul is the main character. May 19, 2019 in this video, pastor jeff preaches on the book of acts 1. When the day of pentecost was fully come the feast of pentecost was celebrated fifty days after the passover, and has its name. The book of acts chapter 2 verses 4247 bible study youtube. Acts 1 in the first book, o theophilus, i have dealt. Acts chapter 12 verse 2 the new john gill exposition. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The lord really did send his angel and save me from herod and from all that the jewish people were expecting.
Acts 1 new international version niv jesus taken up into heaven. In the first twelve chapters acts 112, the apostle peter is the main character that you read about. And peter answered them, repent change your views and. In this video, pastor jeff preaches on the book of acts 1. This chapter records the events on the day of pentecost, about 10 days after the ascension of jesus. The most popular bible verses from acts 12 found 25 verses acts 12. Acts 2, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app.
Acts 3 new international version niv peter heals a lame beggar. 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. Here the pregnant force of hath been made whole, in acts 4. In acts, most of gods visions were associated with either peters chapters 10 and 11, or pauls chapters 9, 18. Key verses and themes in acts bible commentary theology. 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. Acts 1 in the first book, o theophilus, i have dealt with. Healing of the lame man, peter and john preach at the temple.
It was about this time that king herod arrested some who belonged to the church, intending to persecute them. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Pentecost, birth of the church, peters first sermon, 3000 saved. And he killed james the brother of john one of the two sons of zebedee, who had been among the three specially favoured disciples of jesus. Here peter was baptizing in the name of jesus, the son of god it does not matter how one gets baptized. Acts 1 serves as an introduction to the book of acts, as well as an introduction to pentecost. The book containing this chapter is anonymous but early christian tradition affirmed that luke composed this book as well as the gospel of luke. About that time herod the king stretched forth his hands to afflict and oppress and torment some who belonged to the. Some have suggested the book should be called the acts of the spirit, and truly every book of scripture could bear that title. Internet verse search commentaries word analysis itl draft. Your sons and daughters shall prophesy, your young people shall see visions, your old people dream dreams. A better title would be the acts or the workings of the holy spirit, because he is the real main character of the book.
Acts 3 niv peter heals a lame beggar bible gateway. Acts 2 indepth verse by verse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 2 in plain english. It is therefore likely that he would take a leading part in the labours of the church, and so agrippas attention would be drawn to him as a proper person to be first. 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, new international version niv the bible app. Where many were gathered together, praying this was in the night, and it shows the propriety of observing extraordinary seasons of prayer, even in the. Between the promise of the messiah even the latest of those promises and his coming many ages intervened. Peter rises to its highest meaning, and proclaims a salvation, not from disease and infirmity of body, but from the great disease of sin. As already mentioned, this book is called the acts of the apostles. Acts 2 when the day of pentecost arrived, they were all. Decapitation showed, as in the case of john the baptist, that the sentence was pronounced by a civil ruler, adopting roman modes of punishment, and striking. The presence and working of the holy spirit is the dominating mark of the book of acts. That of which peter spoke was the salvation which the rulers professed to be.
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