Jesus of nazareth, a man sent of god, and celebrated among you by miracles, wonders, and signs. A full third of it is comprised of quotes from the old testament. And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith god, i will pour out of my spirit upon all flesh. The book of james is a website dedicated to the study of the epistle letter of james in the new testament. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of. Acts 2 the holy spirit comes at pentecost bible gateway. Best rock songs vietnam war music best rock music of all time 60s and 70s rock playlist duration. Then peter said to them, repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of jesus christ for the remission of sins. He boasted that he was someone great, 10 and all the people, both high and low, gave him their attention and exclaimed, this man is rightly called the great power of god. Jesus of nazareth, a man approved of god among you by miracles and. Several persons accompany him into asia, and then go before and tarry for him at troas, act 20. Christian standard bible 1 about that time king herod violently attacked some who belonged to the church, 2 and he executed james, johns brother, with the sword.
It was when the day of pentecost was fully come, in which there seems to be a reference to the manner of the expression in the institution of this feast, where it is said lev. A translators handbook on the acts of the apostles, by newman and nida says this implies men of pauls age and those older than he cf. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. Being accused is unpleasant and false accusations are even worse. We will after the first of the year actually begin a verse by verse study of the book of acts. Now viewing scripture range from the book of acts chapter 26. Lukes purpose in writing acts explains his choice of themes. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where th. Acts 22 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. Acts 2 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 2 in plain english. Pentecost means fiftieth and refers to the feast of weeks exodus 34. He goes into greece, where he tarries three months and, purposing to sail to syria, he returns through macedonia, act 20. Jesus of nazareth was a man accredited by god to you by miracles, wonders and signs, which god did among you through.
All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in jesus christ. Since i asked this question and having received quite a few theologically sound answers, i will attempt to provide my perspectives. Acts of the apostles 2 commentary new testament matthew. And they said unto him, we have not so much as heard whether there be any holy ghost. Chapter 2 between the promise of the messiah even the latest of those promises and his coming many ages intervened. But ultimately jesus knows the paths and wants to fill us with joy. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. The book containing this chapter is anonymous but early christian tradition affirmed that luke composed this book as well as the gospel of luke. Paul was giving his testimony on the temple steps addressing the throng.
He was clearly saved and baptized with the spirit before he was baptized in water 10. Peter gets bold and lets us know what we are responsible for. Complete concise the close of the foregoing chapter left paul in the high priests court, into which the chief captain whether to his advantage or no i know not had removed his cause from the mob. Jesus of nazareth was a man accredited by god to you by miracles, wonders. However, i think this must be an idiom stephen used the same introductory statement in 7.
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. Verse 1 establishes the fact that luke a gentile is the writer, the former treatise being his gospel lk. Acts 8, new international version niv the bible app. Read more of acts 2 acts 2 new international version niv biblica. Peter steps up to explain to the crowd what is going on. In chapter 2 he showed that this body would include jews, and in chapter 8 samaritans and ethiopians, and in chapter 10 he clarified that it would also include gentiles. Why not read for yourself as we see what god is saying. For an introduction to acts 2, see the exegesis for acts 2. Different bible translations of the letter of james and other bible study resources are available. Acts 22 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. Acts 2 niv bible when the day of pentecost came, they. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house.
Acts 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Free reading plans and devotionals related to acts 2. Even though the holy spirit takes a major role in this event, the focus clearly is on jesus christ. This man was handed over to you by gods deliberate plan and fore. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives. With cornelius conversion, god made a public statement, as he had at pentecost, that he was doing something newnamely, forming a new body of believers in jesus. The acts of the apostles church leadership resources. Peter wraps up his sermon at pentecost and we see how people respond to the good news. A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act. Between the promise of the messiah even the latest of those promises and his coming many ages intervened.
Solutions to hindrances for a steady church growth as found in acts 2 having addressed some of the issues that might hinder the growth of a church, we will now look into the very practical examples, given to us in acts chapter 2, through which we can help improve the churches, as they help us to solve those previously mentioned issues. His name being changed to paul, he is given special revelations from god as to the heavenly character of christianity, and these take the foremost place before the book of acts closes. Acts 2 is the second chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible. And when the day of pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. The verb apofqengomai was used of special utterances in classical greek bdag 125 s. Having conclusively reminded them of jesus death, peter continues on in verse 24 and spends much more time providing support for the.
A three times weekly devotional looking at the book of acts. The book of acts covers approximately 33 years from the ascension of jesus to the time when paul had been in prison in rome for two years see chart on the chronology of the book of acts. The essence of chapter 2 is the gift of the holy ghost to enable us as witnesses, yet many today deny its existence and power, it is the promise jesus made when he promised to pray the father for another to also give us power even miracles for witness and glory to gods power today in the church. Im not sure exactly which sunday marching into january, but we will do that. Why were the jews so upset with paul in acts 22 v 22. Acts chapter 22 commentary northwest college of the bible. Jesus of nazareth was a man accredited by god to you by miracles, wonders and.
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