The next day the south wind came up, and on the following day we reached puteoli. And the lord added to their number daily those who were being saved. All christians go through periods when we dont feel gods presence. Between the promise of the messiah even the latest of those promises and his coming many ages intervened. Acts chapter 2 is the beginning of many great things. Jesus said that he would descend on them in acts 1. The book of acts is the link between the gospels and the epistles. And peter answered them, repent change your views and. Aug 27, 2009 2 hours non stop worship songs 2019 with lyrics best christian worship songs of all time duration. The lord added to the church daily such as should be saved. The descent of the holy spirit at the day of pentecost. We will after the first of the year actually begin a verse by verse study of the book of acts. We can see significant similarities between the day of pentecost and birth of christ.
Acts, chapter 2 king james version christian answers webbible. The spirit comes from above, in his own power, to possess and fill the dwellingplace prepared for him. You know that through this man god worked miracles, did amazing things, and gave signs. In the twentieth century pentecost has become a source of confusion, embarrassment or division for christians, even as it has become a. From there we cast off 1 and arrived at rhegium, 2 and after one day a south wind sprang up 3 and on the second day we came to puteoli. Day of pentecost bethlehem of the holy spirit, chapter 2 1. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. His inclusion of gentiles in his message of the gospel to the jews was nothing new, isa 49. Acts 2, new international version niv the bible app. In this section of the book of acts we see that on the day of pentecost, the holy spirit enables a group of believers to speak in other tongueslanguages.
Next chapter of acts the book of acts, chapter 12 we hope that you find the content of the book of acts, chapter 12 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. Chapter 2 the book of acts the book of acts is our most detailed primary source for the missionary career of the apostle paul. Acts 2 new king james version nkjv coming of the holy spirit. This event is designated in the bible as the day of pentecost acts 2.
Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. It was the day on which the holy spirit made a unique visit to the earth. This filling is different than the inward presence of the holy spirit received by every believer at. Read and study acts 2 with the verse by verse bible commentary.
Acts 01 bible bowl acts chapter 1 acts 02 bible bowl acts chapter 2 acts 03 bible bowl acts chapter 3 acts 04 bible bowl acts chapter 4 acts 05 bible bowl acts chapter 5 acts 06 bible bowl acts chapter 6. The unity of the spirit felt by the first christians when the. This great chapter in the bible is one of the most studied, most taught, and often times the most wrongly taught. It was the day on which the holy spirit made a unique visit. 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. And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith god, i will pour out of my spirit upon all flesh. And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode both peter, and james, and john, and andrew, philip, and thomas, bartholomew, and matthew, james the son of alphaeus, and simon zelotes, and judas the brother of james. Acts chapter 2 commentary northwest college of the bible. Here peter was baptizing in the name of jesus, the son of god it does not matter how one gets baptized. Acts 7, new international version niv the bible app. Acts chapter 2 coffmans commentary of the new testament.
Note that peters message as recorded in acts chapter 2 included gentiles in verse 39, albeit with some variation such as the reception of the holy spirit upon repentance and a variation in the role of water baptism. Read and study acts 2 with the versebyverse bible commentary. Acts 2 is the second chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible. Peter replied, repent and be baptized, every one of you. The book containing this chapter is anonymous but early. When the day of pentecost came, they were all together in one place.
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. 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. The former treatise have i made, o theophilus, of all that jesus began both to do and teach, 2. 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.
Jesus the nazarene, a man attested to you by god with miracles and wonders and signs. Acts 2 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Learn bible quiz chapter 2 acts with free interactive flashcards. When the day of pentecost was fully come the feast of pentecost was celebrated fifty days after the passover, and has its name. Acts chapter 27 is a great chapter to read during lifes difficult times. The spirit is poured out on the day of pentecostpeter testifies of jesus resurrectionhe tells how to gain salvation and speaks of the gift of the. This book was written by the same man who wrote the gospel of luke. Acts chapter 2 questions for discussion the living.
Acts and the gospel of luke make up a twopart work, lukeacts, by the. Acts 2 new international version niv the holy spirit comes at pentecost. Acts 4 more people believe the word and are added to the church verse 4. The acts of the apostles often referred to simply as acts, or formally the book of acts, is the fifth book of the new testament. Acts, chapter 2 king james version christian answers. 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. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. This was called the baptism of the holy spirit by peter in acts 11. The god of glory appeared to our father abraham while he was still in mesopotamia, before he lived in harran. Im not sure exactly which sunday marching into january, but we will do that. 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. Acts 2 niv bible when the day of pentecost came, they. Acts 3 peter and john are used by god to heal a lame man at the beautiful gate.
All of chapter 21 is about jerusalem, as are chapters 22, 23, and 24. Until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the holy ghost had given commandments unto the apostles whom he had chosen. This incident is referred to as the birth of the church the holy spirit working in the life of the believers to fulfil the will of god on earth. An account of persons from various countries who there present, and were astonished to hear the apostles. Its subject and intention is nicely summarised by the words of the lord in chapter 1.
Chapter 4 proclaiming the risen lord acts after the four gospels comes a fifth book in the new testament which is called acts or the acts of the apostles. The feast of pentecost was also called the feast of weeks and took place 7 weeks 49 days after the passover feast on the 50th day. Choose from 500 different sets of bible quiz chapter 2 acts flashcards on quizlet. The very diverse crowd of people who gathered were amazed to hear about the wonders. Jesus had promised the apostles the baptism of the holy spirit, and here is the fulfillment of his promise. The idea of being drunk in the spirit has no foundation in scripture.
Jesus from nazareth was a man whom god brought to your attention. Note how this passage harmonizes with the great commission. Acts 2 niv the holy spirit comes at pentecost bible gateway. The first verse of acts chapter 2 starts with a reference to the day of pentecost having come. The book of acts chapter 2 part 1 christian living. This book, like the four gospels, is a history book. Peter replied, repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of jesus christ for the forgiveness of your sins. 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.
What day came where the disciples were all with one accord in one place. On the day of pentecost, as they were all with one accord in one place, what kind of sound from heaven did they hear. 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. This is made certain by the grammatical connection between the first verse of this chapter and the last of the preceding. In order to appreciate the importance of acts as a historical source, we must first confirm the fact that the book is the. Luke mentions the city name five times in acts chapter 1. The most popular bible verses from acts 2 found 47 verses acts 2. The book of acts course a, lesson 2 free bible study. 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. It is important to do some background study into this, because it reveals gods underlying purpose.
Verse 38 refers to the baptism of the great commission, which all people are commanded to obey. David guzik commentary on acts 2, where the holy spirit is poured out on the church. Acts chapter 1 commentary northwest college of the bible. A good book on the topic of understanding gods will during the difficult times. The reader is now prepared for the grand opening of the kingdom in acts, chapter 2.
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