Acts must be seen as a hinge book, a transition work bridging the work of christ on earth with his work through the church on earth. Hopefully, youve had a chance to complete the suggested assignments in our bible study of acts orientation. John mark is first mentioned as the son of a woman named mary acts 12. Each person and place has a description from eastons bible dictionary and a timeline of related events. Filled with a wealth of ideas for going deeper so you can return to this study again and again. Luke is the writer, as he states in his introduction v. Background information for bible study of acts it is useful to make some preliminary points on acts in order to highlight the importance of this book in the new testament. This is the third in a series of three smallgroup bible study discussion guides luke 19, luke 1024 and selected portions of acts which explore the meaning of witness.
The bible can sometimes be confusing, especially for kids and new believers. 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. Study the bible online using commentary on acts 12 and more. A navpress bible study on the books of acts by the navigators. As you read through the text, a timeline orients each section to show how much time has passed, along with how many verses are in the chapter.
A major figure in the book of acts and the new testament is the apostle paul. Watch our overview video on the book of acts, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The miracles in the book of acts lists the miracle, where it happened, and where it is recorded in scripture. The three days and the three nights study resources. Bible verses about barnabas 28 passages king james version. Acts 2 niv the holy spirit comes at pentecost bible gateway. Studies have brought to light questions regarding redaction criticism and lukes use of sources,1 the reliability of luke as a historian and the relation of acts to pauls letters and travels,2 the textual problems in this twovolume work as well as the theology of luke acts. The former treatise have i made, o theophilus, of all that jesus began both to do and teach, until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt. We learn from these verses that luke was not one of jesus disciples. Several questions can be answered from the first 2 verses. If you read the book of acts the way i do, there is a wonderful period of bliss in the infancy of the church, but this lasts only from late in chapter 2 to the end of chapter 4. A bible study lesson series about the beginning of christianity as revealed in the book of the acts of the apostles.
Acts 1 niv jesus taken up into heaven in my bible gateway. It will help to keep the whole of the book before you as you work your way through each section. Acts 1 net jesus ascends to heaven i wrote the bible. Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand. But for those who read its words more purposefully, they will find blessing and encouragement, as they take in the powerful events that would begin to shape the church into the mighty organism that it is. This guide is designed to support a small group study of acts that will enrich the faith of devout followers and. The book of acts self study guide kingdom in bible. In acts, jesus sends the holy spirit to empower his disciples as they carry. Let me mention just a few of the reasons why acts and thus our study of this book is so important. The beautiful, amazing, powerful, weak, dysfunctional church a chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 6 acts 1 50 days 1. This is both the result and the root of the attitude in the previous verse. The book certainly does not tell all the acts of all the apostles.
It alone presents an extensive picture of early church life and history. A good study bible we recommend the following features. Read the verses of acts as an online bible study course resource. The kids ages 7 have been entertaining themselves in various ways. This 8week study includes study, application, and reflection questions along with leaders notes to help facilitate smallgroup discussion.
Davidistre abstract% thistrainingcoursestudiesthebook ofacts toprovideinsightintotheway theearlychurchworkedand. The bible study is a 12 lesson study using scripture from acts to lead you into thought, discussion, and action. Book of acts chapter 2 the resurrection michael fronczak bible study resource center 564 schaeffer dr. Acts records the apostles being christs witnesses in jerusalem, judea, samaria, and the surrounding world. Acts 8 indepth verse by verse bible study and commentary of acts chapter 8 in plain english. Study the bible and learn about the background of scripture.
It is filled with all the drama, thrills, adventure and suspense. A kids guide to acts devotional reading plan bible. 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 here enter on an entirely new phase of the christian church, the opening of the door of faith to the gentiles. The bible mentions hellenists three times, in the sixth, the ninth and the eleventh chapters of the acts of the apostles. Acts 1 new english translation net bible jesus ascends to heaven. The emphasis of the book is the fulfillment of the great commission. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible. Studies in acts chapters 1 3 by francis dixon study verses. The book of acts was likely written between ad 61 and 64. Study the bible online using commentary on acts 1 and more. This is the story of christianitys beginnings and how evangelism played.
Study guide for acts 4 by david guzik blue letter bible. Study about rome, babylon, persia, assyria, egypt, israel, greece and other ancient cultures. The acts of the apostles often referred to simply as acts, or formally the book of acts, is the fifth. But because of their faithfulness, we now have access to the word of god and the knowledge of jesus. The book of acts tells the story of both the glorious and tumultuous early years of the church. Verses in the book of acts that contain gods name, jehovah. To report dead links, typos, or html errors or suggestions about making these resources more useful use our convenient contact form. One is simply to strengthen believers as witnesses to the work and life of jesus, both in history and in their lives. Book of acts miracles study resources blue letter bible. Read acts 1 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible concise.
A study from the book of acts 9781612912882 by greg laurie. Study guide for acts 6 by david guzik blue letter bible. Content includes book studies on luke, ephesians, thessalonians, james, 1 samuel, john, and acts. If the book of acts is a transition from the kingdom to the church, the book of revelation is a transition from the church back to the kingdom. The object of the book has been considered to be, 1. The following outline is intended to be used while studying the book. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of acts. Read acts commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. The book of acts was written to provide a history of the early church. The acts of the apostles is a unique and therefore crucial book of the new testament. An overview of the book of acts the life of the early church is recorded and preserved for us in the book of acts and the epistles.
What can we learn and apply from the book of acts today. Mar 18, 2010 my life group started studying the book of acts at homes. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. Doughty southside christian church january 2014 introduction. Acts 1, new american standard bible nasb the bible app.
Acts 21 commentary acts chapter 21 commentary bible study. Our group has grown, though, and will be using rooms at the church now and would like to have the children study the same topic. Paul said, if i fought wild beasts in ephesus for merely human reasons, what have i gained. The need for the study the study of luke acts has received considerable attention over the last thirty or more years. A commentary on the acts of the apostles by pastor galen l. The book of acts picks things up at the ascension and records events up to but not including the destruction of the temple in 70 a. You would pick up your bible and see the ministry of jesus ending in the gospel of john. The chapters and verses of acts from the douay rheims version of the online catholic bible.
Repent, therefore, of this wickedness of yours, and pray to the lord that, if possible, the intent of. Now these jews were better disposed and more noble than those in thessalonica, for they were entirely ready and accepted and welcomed the message concerning the attainment through christ of eternal salvation in the kingdom of god with inclination of mind and eagerness, searching and examining the scriptures daily to see if these things were so. This reminds us that the book of acts gives only a partial picture of the early churchs activity. Includes lessons about the kingdom of christ, church organization and worship, examples of conversion, the nature and purpose of miracles, and the work of the holy spirit. Intro to acts biblica the international bible society. The book of acts course a, lesson 7 free bible study.
John mark, often just called mark, is the author of the gospel of mark. Read acts 12 commentary using wesleys explanatory notes. Jesus taken up into heaven in my former book, theophilus, i wrote about all that jesus began to do and to teach until the day he was taken up to. M any people who are familiar with the bible are not familiar with stephen who was one of the first deacons in the bible. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. 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. Acts bible study guide this article contains a bible study guide and free resource for lessons on the subject of bible study books of the bible including this article on acts bible study. The hellenists were jews who lived or had lived in the greek world and had adopted greek cultural elements and spoke greek. The book of acts bible study takes you on a journey of explosive growth and discipleship as you experience the power of gods visual word. A study of the book of acts tweet to comply with the decisions made by the state of wisconsin, our offices are temporarily closed until further notice. Study the bible online using commentary on acts and more. Barnabas mentioned in 4 books and occurs 28 times in the bible.
Study guide for acts 21 by david guzik blue letter bible. Acts 1 read and study the bible online search, find verses. In many ways acts is the most exciting book in the new testament because it is full of movement and interest. Jesus taken up into heaven in my former book, theophilus, i wrote about all. The presence and working of the holy spirit is the dominating mark of the book of acts. A study of methods, principles, and guidelines for proper bible study. Imagine what it would be like if the book of acts were missing.
This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. Read about what can we learn from the book of acts. Forwardsources summary of the old testament summary of the new testament keypoints of the old testament keypoints of the new testament old testament notes book by book. The book of acts course a, lesson 1 free bible study. Book of acts bible study book of acts bible study stories. Words that mention a person or place link to more detailed views. The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of the document. The book of acts also describes the work of the two apostles peter and paul.
In order to avoid spam email we have changed our address to. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. This the book of acts bible study on the book of acts bible study verses looks at the book of acts bible study stories and asks what is the book of acts bible study about, who is in the book of acts bible study stories, why is the book of acts. Book of acts read, study bible verses online bible study tools. A historical, literary and theological survey 2nd ed. Includes discussion of the authority and inspiration of scripture, the importance of knowledge and understanding, the differences between the old and new testaments, the importance of following divine authority in religion instead of human authority or manmade laws, and how to use bible helps such as.
A large portion of the acts is occupied by the discourses or sermons of various persons, the language and manner of which differ, and all. The blue letter bible ministry and the blb institute hold to the historical, conservative christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of scripture. Barnabas discussed most often in the books of acts 23, galatians 3 and corinthians1 1. A blackaby bible study series ebook 9781418580810 by henry t. This page which covers acts bible study is suitable for those requiring an outline for acts bible study. Bobdeffinbaugh graduated from dallas theological seminary with his th. Some have suggested that a better title might be the acts of the holy spirit. In addition, stephen was also the first martyr of the church.
Study guide for acts 26 a new version of this page can be found here. In addition, there are topical studies on issues such as spiritual leadership, gods redemptive plan, and old testament character studies. Book of acts verse by verse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand. The book of acts demonstrates jesus christs promise and his commission to the church being fulfilled. Bob is a pastorteacher and elder at community bible chapel in richardson, texas, and has contributed many of his bible study series for use by the foundation. The book of acts, sometimes called the fifth gospel, is a continuation of the gospel of luke. Paul told these christians from a jewish background everything god had done in his missionary efforts.
As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1. Book of acts bible study lessons course a free online bible study lessons about the history of the early church with examples of conversion. Online catholic bible click here for complete book of acts. In the book of acts, satans attacks on the church have come on many different fronts. But he did not start off as a hero to the church of god, but rather a villain. The book of acts bible study christianity oasis ministry has provided you with the book of acts bible study on the book of acts bible study events. Verses in the book of acts that contain the name jehovah as part of direct or indirect quotations. Grow in your understanding of christianity and faith. Acts 16 indepth verse by verse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 16 in plain english. Acts 21 indepth verse by verse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 21 in plain english. Book of acts bible study for childrens sunday school. Many of you already know that the theme verse of acts is found in the first chapter.
Scripture quotations are from the new king jam es version. He has attempted many forms of direct opposition and intimidation, and he has tried to corrupt the church from within. Acts of the apostles, a small group bible study guide. Acts of the apostles, a small group bible study guide ted lafemina on. The acts of the apostlesa new translation with introduction and commentary. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one book with two volumes. But you will receive power when the holy spirit comes on you. The most popular bible verses from acts top verses bible.
But the narrative does not afford a complete history of the church during the time to which it refers, nor even of st. Besides linking the gospel narratives on the one hand and the apostolic letters on. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. Acts of the apostles, a study guide from the executable outlines series by mark a. Please take all courses in order as listed on our home page the computer will ask. A better title would be the acts or the workings of the holy spirit, because he is the real main character of the book. Background bible study focuses on the daily life and cultures of the ancient world. This reading plan explains 7 biblical concepts brought up in the book of acts to help you understand the book more completely. Copeland hundreds of free sermon outlines and bible study materials available for online browsing and downloading. A navpress bible study on the books of acts paperback was a well written book that was written by those that clearly knew what they were writing about and were able to write it in a manner that other could easily read and understand. Since the text and audio content provided by blb represent a range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed in the resource materials are not.
The book of acts is an important book for understanding the actions of the apostles, mostly paul and peter, after jesuss ascension into heaven. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in lukes second volume. Featurescover the entire book of acts in 20 lessonsequip yourself to lead a bible studyimagine the bibles historical worldstudy word origins and definitionsexplore thoughtful questions on key themesgo deeper with optional projectsadd your notes. His story is wholly contained in two chapters in the book of acts, but it provides a glimpse into life in the early church and serves as an example of how our faith in christ can lead to great things. Niv, cultural backgrounds study bible, red letter edition. Biblenotes the entire holy bible is summarized with easy. Acts of the apostles a study guide executable outlines. Study 1 going through the book of acts words of life. I originally wrote this study guide for use by source of light ministries international, inc. Chapterbychapter bible studies acts kathleendalton. First, acts combined with the gospel of luke makes up over onefourth of the entire new testament. Study guide for acts 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. In these next few lessons, were are going to be diving into some background material for acts. Acts precept upon precept series 3 john new inductive study series acts precepts for life series acts new inductive study series cookies on the lowershelf part 3.