Ad the book of acts chapter 2 commentary

First of all luke mentions the fact that acts is the sequel to the gospel of luke written around 5560 ad, and therefore must have been written later. Matthew henrys bible commentary concise ad, all of israel was gathered in jerusalem to celebrate this feast of. Youll find david jeremiahs introduction to the book of acts on page 14831485 of the jeremiah study bible. There is just this difference between acts 2 and this chapter, that there the enquirers had to submit first to baptism by water, and then they were to receive the promise of the spirit. 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. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew.

Acts 2 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 2 in plain english. 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. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. But in this chapter the north wind and the south wind awake, and then they awake, and we. Acts chapter 2 kjv king james version george, we do get glimpses of the early church. Acts 2 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. The initial experience of the filling of the holy spirit.

The descent of the holy spirit at the day of pentecost. Acts 2 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Acts 15 and galatians 2 both suggest that the meeting was called to debate whether or not male gentiles who were converting to become followers of jesus were required to become circumcised. The unity of the spirit felt by the first christians when the. The angel struck him on the side to awaken him and said, quick. Read acts 2 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Acts of the apostles 12, new living translation nlt. It records the journey of paul and barnabas to jerusalem and the council of jerusalem. Acts 2 background information with maps and images. The people are alarmed and convinced, and inquire what they shall do, acts 2. With extensive and current research from major works written in the last 15 years and thoughtful chapterbychapter exegesis, bock covers all aspects of the book of actssociological, historical, and theologicalfor a deeper understanding of acts. Acts 1 jesus ascends to heaven, a new apostle chosen a. The book will therefore have been written only after the end of this time.

The book containing this chapter is anonymous but early christian tradition uniformly affirmed that luke composed this book as well as the gospel of luke. Acts 2 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Acts 2 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. Acts 2 the holy spirit is poured out on the church a. The first volume, the gospel of luke, shows as luke says, all that jesus began to do and teach. This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format.

Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. 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 albert barnes notes on the whole bible. I connect the commencement and the close, because i think that the juxtaposition throws great light upon the purpose of the writer, and suggests some very important lessons.

Secondly luke at the end of acts luke mentions pauls twoyear imprisonment in rome. Now the second volume, acts, will detail jesus continuing work through his apostles that he had chosen and the work of the holy spirit who would be. The book of acts is clearly a sequel, a second volume to be read in conjunction with the first, the book of luke. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. List some of the things the prophecy said would happen. Ellicotts commentary for english readers 45 and sold their possessions and goods. It is a rule, refertur ad universos quod publice fit per majorem paretmthat which is. Acts 2 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. 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.

Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. Acts 15 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 15 in plain english. The author says the book of acts is the key to understanding the new testament. A free bible version and commentary on the book of acts in easyenglish.

Study the bible online using commentary on acts 2 and more. In the book of acts, the disciples were all in the temple praising god. Jews came to jerusalem from the far reaches of the roman empire to worship god for this oneday event. Read acts 2 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one. Letters to ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira 1 unto the angel of the church of ephesus write. 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. And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need. Acts 2 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. Acts 2 nkjv coming of the holy spirit when the bible.

They had to cut their links with the rebellious mass of their nation before they were blessed. Acts 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. An understandable version of acts translation by william e. A messenger carrying letters to the seven churches from the apostle john on the island of patmos, which is about 30 miles off the coast of turkey and. The council of jerusalem is generally dated to 48 ad, roughly 15 to 25 years after the crucifixion of jesus, between 26 and 36 ad. The instruments whom the lord first employed in spreading the christian religion, could have made no progress without this gift, which proved that their authority was from god. Here is a bible study, commentary, and summary of acts chapter two. Here is a summary and overview of the book of acts. List evidences that show the nature of the tongues in acts 2 i. Like their brethren in other parts of palestine, except a few in some commercial places.

When the day of pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. Acts 2 new king james version nkjv coming of the holy spirit. He takes occasion from this to preach jesus to them, as the true lord and only messiah, acts 2. Acts 15 commentary acts chapter 15 commentary bible study. Darrell bock provides a thoroughly evangelical commentary on acts in this volume. Best commentaries and books on acts logos bible software. 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. What old testament passage did peter say was fulfilled by the events on pentecost 2. Between the promise of the messiah even the latest of those promises and his coming many ages intervened. Im not sure exactly which sunday marching into january, but we will do that. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. We will after the first of the year actually begin a verse by verse study of the book of acts. Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand.

For during this time paul wrote the epistle to the romans. The former account i made, o theophilus, of all that jesus began both to do and teach. An account of persons from various countries who there present, and were astonished to hear the apostles. Acts 2 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Acts 15 is the fifteenth chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible. 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. These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks.