The holy spirit comes at pentecost 2 when the day of pentecost came, they were all together in one place. A visual interpretation of the book of acts of the apostle from the bible. The following night the lord stood near paul and said, take courage. It alone presents an extensive picture of early church life and history. Fifty days after the resurrection of jesus christ from death and the grave, and ten days after he ascended up into heaven, a great event took place, the equal of which the world has not witnessed since. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. 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. Watch our overview video on the book of acts, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Besides linking the gospel narratives on the one hand and the apostolic letters on the. Lukes second volume is known as the book of acts see the invitation to luke acts for more detailed information on the gospel of luke. Acts 1 niv read the new international version online.
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. Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about html5. I hope you enjoy the pictures, questions, and information in this quiz on the first five chapters. Acts 1, new international version niv the bible app. Understanding the book of acts in the bible thoughtco. In this book we see the first mention of the dispensation of the holy spirit and jesus command to take his gospel to all the world. This series challenges individuals and churches to put aside traditions, comforts, preferences, and programs in order to follow the example of the early. Acts 2 niv the holy spirit comes at pentecost bible. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and. 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. It is an important book in understanding how we can be directed by the holy spirit and the role of jesus lessons in our lives. The lost chapter of the acts of the apostles, also known as the sonnini manuscript, is a short text purporting to be the translation of a manuscript containing the 29th chapter of the acts of the. Important without proper rendering support, you may see question marks, boxes, or other symbols instead of characters.
Acts 2 when the day of pentecost arrived, they were all. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. The acts of the apostles lives up to its actionpacked name. Acts chapter 27 is a great chapter to read during lifes difficult times. Acts of the apostles niv audio bible non dramatized. More than any other book in the new testament, the book of acts provides us with a clear picture of how the early church made disciples in obedience to the command of christ and multiplied churches in order to advance the kingdom of christ. Unless otherwise stated, quotations are from the new international version of the bible. Some have suggested the book should be called the acts of the spirit, and truly every book of scripture could bear that title.
In the book of acts we do not see an ecclesiastical hierarchical structure but a spiritfilled body of believers held together by a common faith and holding to the doctrine. The book of acts is an important book for understanding the actions of the apostles, mostly paul and peter, after jesuss ascension into heaven. We will after the first of the year actually begin a verse by verse study of the book of acts. Acts 3 peter heals a lame beggar 1 one day peter and john were going up to the temple at the time of prayerat three in the afternoon. The god of glory appeared to our father abraham while he was still in mesopotamia, before he lived in harran. Acts 2, new international version niv the bible app. The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt. Acts bible book with full chapters new international. Acts 2 commentary matthew henrys concise commentary on the. Acts 1 niv read the new international version online free. This is the story of christianitys beginnings and how evangelism played. 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 8, new international version niv the bible app. Acts of the apostles niv audio bible non dramatized youtube. Here is a summary and overview of the book of acts. A good book on the topic of understanding gods will during the difficult times. Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand.
And they were all filled with the holy ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the spirit gave them utterance. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Acts chapter 2 is the beginning of many great things. The book begins with the ascension of jesus and goes on through pauls jail time in rome, which opens his ministry to the church at rome. Acts 2 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this one volume concise commentary provides a condensed look at nearly every verse in the bible. 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. You can browse the niv bible verses by using the chapters listed below, or use our free bible search feature at the top of this page. 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. It was the day on which the holy spirit made a unique visit. It is titled acts to emphasize that this book records the acts of the apostles through the work of the holy spirit. The niv bible was first published in 1973, with revisions published in 1978 and 1983. The lord jesus christ at work by the holy spirit through the apostles in jerusalem, chapters 17 a.
As you have testified about me in jerusalem, so you must also testify in rome. This event is designated in the bible as the day of pentecost acts 2. All christians go through periods when we dont feel gods presence. Acts 2 new international version niv the holy spirit comes at pentecost. In the twentieth century pentecost has become a source of confusion, embarrassment or division for christians, even as it has become a. Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the word of god in order to refocus ones mind and heart upon christ and his gospel of peace, we provide several reading plans designed to cover the entire bible in a year. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of acts in the bible new international version. Biblica provides gods word to people through translation, publishing and bible engagement in africa, asia pacific, europe, latin america, middle east, and north america. The acts of the apostles is a unique and therefore crucial book of the new testament. Acts 2 new international version niv dramatized audio. Im not sure exactly which sunday marching into january, but we will do that. Acts of the apostles verse by verse ministry international. When the day of pentecost came, they were all together in one place.
Chapterbychapter bible studies acts kathleendalton. Acts 28, new international version niv the bible app. The recipient of the book, theophilus, is the same person addressed in the first volume, the gospel of luke see introduction to luke. This summary of the book of acts provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of acts. Jesus of nazareth was a man accredited by god to you by miracles, wonders and signs, which god did among you through him, as you yourselves know. 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. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of god. Results page 1 of 3 introduction the key verse to the whole chapter and the rest of the book of acts. This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith god, i will pour out of my spirit upon all flesh.
Acts 1 new international version niv jesus taken up into heaven. Although the author does not name himself, evidence outside the scriptures and inferences from the book itself lead to the conclusion that the author. They built a fire and welcomed us all because it was raining and cold. Acts 2 niv bible when the day of pentecost came, they. Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with. Intro to acts biblica the international bible society. The six parts of the book of acts each describe a new phase in the expansion of the messiahfollowing movement outward from jerusalem. 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. This great chapter in the bible is one of the most studied, most taught, and often times the most wrongly taught. Acts intro, new international version niv the bible app. Acts 2 new international version niv dramatized audio bible. The niv bible was produced by more than one hundred scholars working from the best available hebrew, aramaic, and greek texts. 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. As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1.