Book of acts niv explanations

Book of acts read, study bible verses online bible study tools. As you have testified about me in jerusalem, so you must also testify in. Forwardsources summary of the old testament summary of the new testament keypoints of the old testament keypoints of the new testament old testament notes bookbybook. Acts bible book with full chapters king james version. Book of acts explained the acts of the apostles is a unique and therefore crucial book of the new testament. So paul and barnabas were appointed, along with some other believers, to go up to jerusalem to. New international version below is a list of the books of the bible. As such, it provides us with a valuable account of how the church was able to grow and spread out from jerusalem into the rest of the roman empire. Bible versions in 1967, the new york bible society now biblica generously undertook the financial sponsorship of creating a contemporary english translation of the bible. Acts records the apostles being christs witnesses in jerusalem, judea, samaria, and the surrounding world. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew henry. Content includes book studies on luke, ephesians, thessalonians, james, 1 samuel, john, and acts. Purpose of the book as indicated previously, the original purpose of both the gospel and acts may have been to assist.

The acts of the apostles often referred to simply as acts, or formally the book of acts, is the fifth. Peters activities are described at some length, and john and philip are mentioned, but more than half of the book is about paul and his connection with the christian movement. The book has been called the acts of the apostles, really a misnomer because acts has very little to say concerning most of the original twelve apostles. The offering sent by barnabas and saul to the jerusalem elders. Book of acts is the gospel, they walked in the light as jesus walked. When a chapter or section is finished, you will see at the bottom of the page over the links, go to the next section. Now refreshed with 100 additional illustrations, newly added peel and stick bible book tabs, and a highly readable typeface, the niv beautiful word bible, updated edition offers a oneofakind visual treatment of scripture for a more beautiful quiet time find even more beauty in the word of god as you discover wisdom to sustain you in every season.

Acts 15 1 some men came down from judea to antioch and were teaching the brothers. Our general aim is for you to become acquainted with the book of acts and some of its main teachings. The apostles were doing the command that our lord gave them to preach and. In this passage, luke is restating the great commission challenge jesus gave in luke 24. It gives examples of how jesus promises came to fruition and how the disciples faced persecution and hardships head on. The other events of hezekiahs reign and his acts of devotion are written in the vision of the prophet isaiah son of amoz in the book of the kings of judah and israel.

In acts nivac, experienced international church planter and nt scholar ajith fernando brings both his outstanding scholarship and church planting experience to bear on the book of acts, the historical crux of the early church. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. It was developed for both the scholar and the average bible. The niv application series in the ot contains 22 volumes and includes most of the pentateuch, the historical books, wisdompoetic writings, and the prophets. Acts 1, new international version niv the bible app. Luke was keenly aware of the way in which christianity was being attacked by enemies of the movement, and he wanted to present the story of its development in a most favorable light. Fellow jews and all of you who live in jerusalem, let me explain this to you. The gospel of luke, as well as the book of acts, is. The book of acts also goes into principles of living.

David guzik commentary on acts 1 describes the ascension of jesus into heaven and the appointing of matthias as a replacement for judas. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading acts tyndale new testament commentaries book 5. Then peter stood up with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of god. In acts, jesus sends the holy spirit to empower his disciples as they carry. In writing the book of acts, luke traces the expansion of the christian movement from its earliest beginnings to the time when it reached worldwide proportions. Watch our overview video on the book of acts, which breaks down the literary. The book of acts 3 goals this course is designed for christians who have already studied one or more bible courses. Scripture quotations marked niv are from the new international version of the holy bible, 1978 by zondervan bible publishers, grand rapids, michigan. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. Unless you are circumcised, according to the custom taught by moses, you cannot be saved.

College press niv commentary series is formatted with a versebyverse explanation of the text. They have sought to clarify understanding of, develop appreciation for, and provide insight into that word. Acts 1 new international version niv jesus taken up into heaven 1 in my former book, theophilus, i wrote about all that jesus began to do and to teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the holy spirit to the apostles he had chosen. Bibles niv, rsv, neb, cev, the good news bible, j b phillips new testament in modern. An immense amount of apostolic service is left unrecorded, and mention is made of just a few incidents which serve to show the way the spirit of god operated in bearing witness to the risen and exalted jesus, and in conducting the disciples into the fulness of christian blessing. Found as the 5th book in the new testament, the book of acts can best be split into two parts. 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. Read more of acts 2 acts 2 new international version niv biblica. Go to the bottom of that page to see the index chapters, which are hot links. The book of acts niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed. So for a whole year barnabas and saul met with the church and taught great numbers of people.

The former treatise the gospel according to luke, which is here most evidently intended. It describes persecutions and specific situations that we even face today as we evangelize and live our lives in christ. All confess the authority of the bible as gods infallible word to humanity. Acts tyndale new testament commentaries ivp numbered. In addition, there are topical studies on issues such as spiritual leadership, gods redemptive plan, and old testament character studies. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The following outline is intended to be used while studying the book. The bible book of acts with full chapters, footnotes and bible commentary to aid your bible search, reading, and study. The niv bible was produced by more than one hundred scholars working from the best available hebrew, aramaic, and greek texts. Acts tyndale new testament commentaries book 5 kindle edition by marshall, i. Listen online for free listen free to the complete new international version niv audio bible, narrated by acclaimed actor max mclean.

In my former book, theophilus, i wrote about all that. This is the example that the apostles did wherever they went to preach. A free bible version and commentary on the book of acts in easyenglish. Providing a informed interpretation and unique application of the biblical text, fernandos work is widely considered one of the most useful treatments of acts in print. Acts cliffsnotes study guides book summaries, test. This summary of the book of acts provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of acts. 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. The following night the lord stood near paul and said, take courage.

Acts tyndale new testament commentaries ivp numbered marshall, i. The acts of the apostles is a unique and therefore crucial book of the new testament. Actus apostolorum, often referred to simply as acts, or formally the book of acts, is the fifth book of the new testament. The niv study bible biblica the international bible society. But ye will receive power, the holy spirit having come upon you, and ye shall be my witnesses both in jerusalem and in all judaea and samaria and to the end of the earth. When you finish this course you will be acquainted with all the important stories in acts. Both of them stayed there with the church for a full year, teaching large crowds of people. This course is intended for international students who have a good understanding of. 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. Clicking on a book of the bible will show you a list of all the chapters of that book. And all his acts of power and might, together with a full account of the greatness of mordecai, whom the king had promoted.

The apostle pauls letters, for example, were read aloud. Click on a book listed below which will take you to its introduction page. The book of acts sheds light on the gift of the holy spirit, who empowers, guides, teaches, and serves as. Mar 23, 2015 this video explains the transitional book that is the book of acts, and how it starts with jews to jews, and slowly changes to gentiles, as the jewish nation as a whole rejects jesus christ, and. In only three decades, a small group of frightened believers in jerusalem transformed. Ajith fernando shares perspectives on the book of acts that reveal its enduring relevance for our twenty firstcentury lives. The book of acts is the link between the gospels and the epistles. Biblenotes the entire holy bible is summarized with easy. If the book was just before or after pauls release, then it was likely written around 63 a. It will help to keep the whole of the book before you as you work your way through each section. 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. Genesis 3 commentary genesis 12 commentary genesis 15 commentary genesis 49 commentary.

The book of acts sheds light on the gift of the holy spirit, who empowers, guides, teaches, and serves as our counselor. Like the niv itself, the niv study bible is the work of a transdenominational team of biblical scholars more about the niv bible. The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of the document. Acts 6, new international version niv the bible app. Results page 1 of 3 introduction the key verse to the whole chapter and the rest of the book of acts. Providing a informed interpretation and unique application of the biblical text, fernandos work is widely considered one of the most useful treatments of acts in. Verse by verse commentaries by book precept austin. The emphasis of the book is the fulfillment of the great commission. The niv study bible biblica the international bible. Biblenotes the entire holy bible is summarized with easyto. Listen free to the complete new international version niv audio bible, narrated by acclaimed actor max mclean.

It opens with a greeting to theophilus, who was also the intended recipient of lukes gospel. In the first verse of the book of acts the author mentions the fact that he has already written an earlier report concerning all things which jesus began both to do and to teach, until that day in which he was taken up. Acts niv jesus taken up into heaven in my bible gateway. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. Jan 02, 2020 the emphasis of the book is the fulfillment of the great commission. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Its subject and intention is nicely summarised by the words of the lord in chapter 1. In acts, he told how the good news about jesus christ spread. Acts tyndale new testament commentaries book 5 kindle. The life and teachings of jesus christ are established in the four gospel narratives, and the book of acts provides a coordinated account of the beginning and spread of the church as the result of the work of the risen lord and the holy spirit through the apostles. The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of. The niv application commentary christian book distributors.

The disciples were called christians first at antioch. When the books of the bible were first written, most recipients experienced them with their ears. Acts 1 niv jesus taken up into heaven in my bible gateway. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible.

As you have testified about me in jerusalem, so you must also testify in rome. The acts is an historical book, but it is not mere history. Although the author does not name himself, evidence outside the scriptures and inferences from the book itself lead to the conclusion that the author. Here is a summary and overview of the book of acts. It alone presents an extensive picture of early church life and history. This video explains the transitional book that is the book of acts, and how it starts with jews to jews, and slowly changes to gentiles, as the jewish nation as a whole rejects jesus christ, and. 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. Acts of the apostles 4 imprisonment in rome are 6062 a. Acts is the only biblical book that chronicles the history of the church immediately after jesuss ascension.