Modern commentary on the book of acts chapter 2

Here are some of the major issues involving acts of the apostles. Holland of the quorum of the twelve apostles explained that the book of acts teaches how the resurrected lord directs authorized ministers of the church on the earth through the ministration of the holy ghost. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Each day more people became christians and joined them. Acts 2 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. The same theophilus is addressed, and in the first chapter the story is resumed just at the point where the gospel left off, save that a few extra details are given of the lords words after his resurrection, and the account of his ascension is repeated in a somewhat different setting. Between the promise of the messiah even the latest of those promises and his coming many ages intervened. And a certain man well known, it appears, by those who frequented the temple. Sir william ramsay says that luke is the greatest of all historians, ancient or modern the church in the roman empire before a. This was the birthplace of aquila, one of the companions of paul, acts 18. Acts 2 new international version niv the holy spirit comes at pentecost. But the word asia is doubtless used here to denote the regions or provinces west of these, which are not particularly enumerated. The new testament without acts leaves a great, yawning gap.

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. Stephen said some words from the book by the prophet isaiah isaiah 66. 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. All the believers shared what they had and gave to those in need. By its opening words the acts of the apostles is linked in the clearest way with the gospel of luke. He takes occasion from this to preach jesus to them, as the true lord and only messiah, acts 2. Top 5 commentaries on the book of acts ligonier ministries. 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.

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. Acts 2 niv the holy spirit comes at pentecost bible gateway. Here is a bible study, commentary, and summary of acts chapter two. The unity of the spirit felt by the first christians when the.

The lord directs the church through the ministration of the holy ghost. Acts of the apostles 2 commentary new testament matthew. The people are alarmed and convinced, and inquire what they shall do, acts 2. Acts chapter 2 is the beginning of many great things. Acts of the apostles 2, new living translation nlt the. The book of acts is a record not only of might conversions, but also of fierce opposition to the preaching of the gospel. They met together in the temple courts praising god. 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. Acts of the apostles 1 commentary new testament matthew.

The vulgate latin and syriac versions read, when the days of pentecost were fulfilled. Acts 2 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Several of the quotes within the passage occur throughout the book of acts. Preachers and teachers will want to supplement pelikans volume with a more exegetical acts commentary that addresses the text of the book in its entirety. 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. If you read most any modern commentary, theyll usually answer in the affirmative. 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. Jews came to jerusalem from the far reaches of the roman empire to worship god for this oneday event. You can find the best commentary on acts for you using the tools on the right side. And when the day of pentecost was fully come or was come, was begun and entered upon. An account of persons from various countries who there present, and were astonished to hear the apostles. I told you, theophilus, about everything jesus began to do and teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven after giving his chosen apostles further instructions through the holy spirit.

But we know that our god will triumph, that every knee will someday bow to jesus christ as lord, to the glory of god the father phil. Enter for a chance to win this niv cultural backgrounds study bible. 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. Acts brazos theological commentary on the bible kindle. In the twentieth century pentecost has become a source of confusion, embarrassment or division for christians, even as it has become a. 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. Acts 2 niv the holy spirit comes at pentecost bible. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations.

The commentary section includes running commentary on the bible text with reference to several modern versions, especially the new international version and the new revised standard. If the book of acts were gone, there would be nothing to replace it howson. 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 temple in this book called acts was the third temple. Acts of the apostles online commentary america magazine. Pelikans thematic approach 3 themes per chapter makes this commentary more suitable for topical preaching than for full, versebyverse exposition of the book of acts.

Acts 2 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of the church. This versebyverse 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. Acts 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. But stephen reminded the jews that god was bigger than any temple. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. An understandable version of acts translation by william e. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 2 acts the beautiful, amazing, powerful, weak, dysfunctional church table of contents scripture passage page 1. The spirit comes from above, in his own power, to possess and fill the dwellingplace prepared for him. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy.