The book of acts chapter 2 verse 42 commentary

It was the day on which the holy spirit made a unique visit to the earth. This verse gives us the earliest information of the essential features of christian unity. Welcome to ivy baptist churchs bible study on demand before beginning this study, please take an opportunity to download the worksheet for this bible study. Acts 2 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. The book of acts course a, lesson 2 free bible study. Acts 3 now peter and john were going up to the temple at. In the book of acts, luke frequently mentions teaching 2. Imagine what it would be like if the book of acts wasnt in the bible. Acts 2, new international version niv the bible app. Two key ideas are important if we are to grasp the biblical teaching on fellowship.

But mark, probably still a young man, departed from them in perga and returned to jerusalem acts. This koinonia is then manifested in verse 42, where we read that believed were together and had all things in common. As you do make a list of major themes that are frequently mentioned in the book. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. 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. Between the promise of the messiah even the latest of those promises and his coming many ages intervened. The passage is fairly easy to understand in terms of the picture it describes. Some have suggested the book should be called the acts of the spirit, and truly every book of scripture could bear that title.

Chapter 2 between the promise of the messiah even the latest of those promises and his coming many ages intervened. And which is the same with the doctrine of christ, of which he is the author, preacher, and subject. Acts 2 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. This chapter recounts the tragic fall of ananias and sapphira acts 5. Acts chapter 2 verse 42 the new john gill exposition of. In an early chapter of her book of widows and meals. Paul and barnabas took john mark with them as a servant during their first mission journey acts 12. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons.

Nevertheless, the work of the holy spirit and the manifestation of the easter message persist beyond that scene. This is especially so with the opening description of verse 42. Acts the promise of the holy spirit 1 in the first book, o a theophilus, i have dealt with all that jesus began b to do and teach, 2 until the day when c he was taken up, after he d had given commands e through the holy spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. An understandable version of acts translation by william e. Acts 9, new international version niv the bible app. Joseph a alexander acts commentary 1857, 1866 over pages. The one greek word is expressed by the english verb and adverb. The book of acts a verse by verse commentary youtube. They continued steadfastly 42they continued steadfastly greek.

This was called the baptism of the holy spirit by peter in acts 11. Acts 2 when the day of pentecost arrived, they were all. Together with the apostles teaching and the fellowship, luke enumerates breaking the loaf and prayers, as part. Several of the quotes within the passage occur throughout the book of acts. 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. 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.

While baptism is important as the sign that one has been justified by faith and as the public declaration of ones faith in christ and membership in a local body of believers, it is not the means of remission or forgiveness of sins. Third missionary journey first, back to ephesus chapter 18. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. As we have seen, acts is the record of what jesus continued to do and teach through his people after his ascension. It is an historical account of the first 30 years of church history.

Here we find some of the obligations of membership. In this passage, luke is restating the great commission challenge jesus gave in luke 24. The reminder that the lord adds to the church acts 2. Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. And they continued steadfastly in the apostles doctrine notwithstanding all the apparent danger to which they were exposed, they regularly attended on the word which the apostles preached, and resolutely adhered to their doctrine. As christians, we must continue to learn about our faith always. He went to the high priest 2 and asked him for letters to the synagogues in damascus, so that if he found any there who belonged to the way, whether men or women, he might take them as prisoners to jerusalem. Verse 42 the apostles continued to teach the new believers. You shall receive the gift of the holy ghost as well as we. It opens with a greeting to theophilus, who was also the intended recipient of lukes gospel. Third missionary journey part 2 strengthening the pastors chapter 20 68 22. Therefore many verses do not yet have notes, but if the lord tarries and gives me breath, additions will follow. This verse by verse commentary page is part of an ongoing project to add notes to each verse of the bible.

Click chart to enlarge charts from jensens survey of the nt used by permission another chart from charles swindoll another chart on acts. Your sons and daughters shall prophesy, your young people shall see visions, your old people dream dreams. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of. This great chapter in the bible is one of the most studied, most taught, and often times the most wrongly taught. They continued steadfastly in the apostles doctrine they received it, retained it, and acted on its principles.

An account of persons from various countries who there present, and were. It is also very important to have regular meetings with other christians. When barnabas wanted to take his relative with him for the second journey, paul did not want to take him. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one book with two volumes. Now we read, the lord was adding to their number day by day those who were being saved 2. Verse 42 lists four of the activities to which the church devoted itself. 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. Read and study acts 2 with the verse by verse bible commentary.

Jews came to jerusalem from the far reaches of the roman empire to worship god for this oneday event. It is extremely important that we understand this book. Acts 2 the holy spirit is poured out on the church a. Acts 2 indepth verse by verse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 2 in plain english. As applied to persons, the new testament use of the word is characteristic of st. Acts of the apostles verse by verse ministry international. This work, originally out in 1857, has proved helpful to many, though it is now far out of date as to literature commenting on acts. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament.

Is the life of this community to be taken as a model for christian life today. The author says the book of acts is the key to understanding the new testament. They devoted themselves to the apostles teaching and to fellowship. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of the church. For an introduction to acts 2, see the commentary for acts 2.

This should have a part in every prayer, and not be crowded into a corner. This verse by verse bible study and commentary of the acts of the apostles the book of acts or simply acts is indepth but uses plain language that everyone can understand, as well as a format that will engage you. This is a verse by verse study of the book of acts. Four elements of the life of the new society are dwelt on. The initial experience of the filling of the holy spirit. This filling is different than the inward presence of the holy spirit received by every believer at. Verse 38 refers to the baptism of the great commission, which all people are commanded to obey. We can have fellowship and share with each other because we have a relationship with christ.

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. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. While the old testament relates the story of israel as gods. The early church was not a pattern for us, and the idea of its greatly superior purity is very largely a delusion. For many basic details verse by verse, it still is of good value and often will help on word meaning and. When the day of pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. The unity of the spirit felt by the first christians when the. Jesus said that he would descend on them in acts 1. Jesus had promised the apostles the baptism of the holy spirit, and here is the fulfillment of his promise. Acts 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. This event is designated in the bible as the day of pentecost acts 2.

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. Luke presents baptism in acts as the expected response to the apostolic preaching about jesus and associates it with the conferring of the spirit acts 1. Acts chapter 2 is the beginning of many great things. The context for this story begins with gods call of abram, when god promised, all of the families of the earth will be blessed in you genesis 12. The former account i made, o theophilus, of all that jesus began both to do and teach. A verse or two afterwards it is applied to community of goods, but we have.