Expository study of the book of acts

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. In many ways acts is the most exciting book in the new testament because it is full of movement and interest. A better title would be the acts or the workings of the holy spirit, because he is the real main character of the book. A eunuch was on his way home from jerusalem when philip taught and baptized him.

At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one book with two volumes. Please take all courses in order as listed on our home page the computer will ask. We wouldnt know what had happened if it werent for this book. Gospel glimpses, wholebible connections, theology, practice, and more. Remember the basic content and message of the book of acts. This is the first of 3 videos in the bible study series in the book of acts. I will be preaching at new prospect baptist church in horton, al, july 2327, 2018. Acts of the apostles a study of new testament history overview introduction.

See longenecker, p252, for an explanation of the parallel structures of luke 12 and acts 12. I have all of the books in this series john, romans and 12 peter and i am hoping that dr. The basis of true expository bible study is a thorough exegesis of the passage. It will help to keep the whole of the book before you as you work your way through each section. The book of acts gives a unique glimpse into the life and practice of the early church. Acts is the book that reveals the power of the church. Luke is the writer, as he states in his introduction v. Imagine what it would be like if the book of acts were missing. As he did in the early church, the holy spirit teaches us in acts to expect great things. Therefore, when a church begins to dwindle, lose its power, and turn dull and drab in its witness, it needs desperately to get back into the spirit, expectation, knowledge and teaching of the book of acts. Purpose of the book as indicated previously, the original purpose of both the gospel and acts may have been to assist.

Study basics about bible books, people, dates, places, and content, and take webbased selftests. Bible study quiz questions set 2 acts facts book of acts. The purpose of this commentary set is to go verse by verse through the book and pull out theological and historical points for the reader. Each study is designed to first teach the leaders the passage and then provide them with questions they can use to lead their group through a process of selfdiscovered learning. Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand. The former treatise have i made meaning the gospel written by him the evangelist luke, for from that he makes a transition to this, beginning here where he there left off. Acts must be seen as a hinge book, a transition work bridging the work of christ on earth with his work through the church on earth. A list of sermons in the book of acts leadership resources. Beginning with the outpouring of the holy spirit on pentecost when the church was born, he shows how christ empowered. We read of the evangelistic methods and message of the early apostles and preachers 3. James montgomery boice 19382000 was senior pastor of tenth presbyterian church in philadelphia, pennsylvania. Book of acts bible study lessons course a free online bible study lessons about the history of the early church with examples of conversion. Course objectives after completing this course the student will.

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. In the former book luke had recorded what jesus had begun to do and to teach during his earthly ministry. In what city does the book of acts begin, and in what city does it end. To record the establishment and early growth of the church based on content, what else does the book appear designed to reveal. Nevertheless, acts clearly demonstrates that no obstacle can withstand the power of the holy spirit. Vines expository dictionary of new testament words, by w. Exposition of the book of acts syllabus course description this course is an expositional study of the book of acts. For assurance of our own salvation, we can compare our own conversion experience with those in acts.

It does not impose a meaning on a passage, but seeks a meaning from the passage. He has written the book of acts for the reformed expository commentary series. Acts is a bridge between the gospels and the epistles. Study 1 going through the book of acts words of life ministries. The book of acts, sometimes called the fifth gospel, is a continuation of the gospel of luke. Here is a summary and overview of the book of acts. Visit the web site to browse or download additional material for. Content includes book studies on luke, ephesians, thessalonians, james, 1 samuel, john, and acts. Acts 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available.

The following outline is intended to be used while studying the book. Introduction to the book of acts study resources blue letter bible. The personalized psalms, which is a separate part of this study, will enable you to use each psalm as a personal prayer, praise, or. Read acts commentary using john gills exposition of the bible. 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. It describes the coming of the holy spirit at pentecost in acts 2, the spread of the gospel outside of jerusalem in acts 8 and to the gentiles in acts 10, how the church made decisions in regards. This 12week practical study series from crossway orients the student to the near and far context, key questions, gospel glimpses, wholebible connections, and theological and practical implications for every section of the book of acts. He was also president and cofounder of the alliance of confessing evangelicals, the parent organization of the bible study hour on which boice was a speaker for more than thirty years. The presence and working of the holy spirit is the dominating mark of the book of acts. Full text sermons, including series on mark, leviticus, habakkuk, marriage, and money. Acts furnishes a ladder on which to place the epistles. The book is most commonly called the acts of the apostles, although it is quite probable that, in its original form, it had no title at all. Read acts 2 commentary using john gills exposition of the bible.

Today we are going to begin a study of the book of acts and focus on the mission of the church for today. General resources for the book of acts check the scripture index for links and study resources pertaining to specific pericopes. Study the bible online using commentary on acts and more. This 71 part expository study of acts was preached at flagstaff christian. He explains in these books details that i often miss. The expository method of bible study seeks to present truths, concepts and principles that are taught by a scripture passage. Acts of the apostles chapter five objectives in studying this chapter 1 to examine the sin of ananias and sapphira in lying to the holy spirit 2 to note the amazing signs and wonders that were done by the apostles, in which all were healed 3 to consider the apostles response when government seeks to stifle the preaching of the gospel. Contents viii a note to readers ixx introduction to the new living translation xvv why the life application study biblee is unique xviii what is application. Acts of the apostles executable outline study resources. If the book was just before or after pauls release, then it was likely written around 63 a. Sproul was the founding pastor of saint andrews chapel in sanford, fla.

You would pick up your bible and see the ministry of jesus ending in the gospel of john. Several questions can be answered from the first 2 verses. Both books are addressed to theophilus, and the latter acts refers. Study 1 going through the book of acts words of life. Sir william ramsay, after making a critical study of lukes writings, declared that luke was the greatest historian, ancient or modern. Acts 2 commentary john gills exposition of the bible. This 71 part expository study of acts was preached at flagstaff christian fellowship in 20002002. Acts commentary john gills exposition of the bible. Preaching through acts of the apostles rightly called by many the most important book in the bible, the acts of the apostles will make enjoyable and profitable read ing for you this month. In this video, we will be discussing each verse in detail in acts chapter 21. Acts of the apostles 4 imprisonment in rome are 6062 a. The importance of the book of acts the importance of this second of lukes twovolume work can.

Constable, provide commentary on all 66 books of the bible and contain over 12,000 pages of material in pdf format. The book of acts course a, lesson 1 free bible study. Acts 2 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary provides notes on all 66 books of the bible, and contain more than 7,000 pages of material. The new testament without acts leaves a great, yawning gap. The most significant help in discovering the author of acts is simply recognizing this books relationship to the gospel of luke. Today i have turned to the experts to find what they say about acts, one of my favorite books of the bible. Exposition of the book of acts syllabus center point bible. Acts and historical narrative, at luther seminarys bible tutor. The author of the acts of the apostles is the same author of the gospel of luke. This book is an excellent expository preaching book on the book of acts. Copeland hundreds of free sermon outlines and bible study materials available for online browsing and downloading. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 6 acts 1 50 days 1.

If the book of acts were gone, there would be nothing to replace it howson. Acts 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary provides notes on all 66 books of the bible, and contain more than 7,000 pages of material. Sproul will publish more of this type of book on other books of the bible. Sproul offers an indepth study on the spirits work through these christians and in the growth and spread of the early church.

Here is a sample excerpt to give a taste of what you can glean from this well done commentary. Acts of the apostles bible study notes, commentary, and comments. Luke records many examples of conversion in the book of acts e. Luke wrote these introductory statements to connect the book of acts with his gospel.

Here ends our study of all the places mentioned in the book of acts. The offering sent by barnabas and saul to the jerusalem elders. Carson points out that until a few years ago we were underserved by commentaries on acts, but that this has been remedied in recent years. Study guide for acts 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. Acts is a transitional book in the sense that it gives us the record of the way god moved in the minds and hearts of men to found and establish the church and begin its great work in the world today.

Acts, expository sermons from the executable outlines series by mark a. Study the bible online using commentary on acts 2 and more. Audio and manuscripts are available for each lesson. Barrett acts 114, acts 1528 international critical commentary. The book of psalms was written to israelbut the book has been used for devotion, prayer, and praise by believers down through the centuries. Best acts commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. You will also find options for commentaries on acts that help pastors, teachers, and readers with application of the bible, commentaries that approach the scripture versebyverse, classic christian commentaries, and much more. Press the show answer button the answer will appear in its place. Studies in acts chapters 1 3 by francis dixon study verses. Expository preaching helps, including talks by ray stedman. For permission to reproducedistribute these resources from steve cole including the word document and audio files found on the individual lesson pages below please see bible. It is a powerful book for personal praise and worship.

Jun 12, 2015 5 expository sermons from the book of acts seedbed bible study and small group resources for pastors and weselyan churches. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. As are all the books in the reformed expository commentary series, this exposition of acts is accessible to both pastors and lay readers. The book of acts also describes the work of the two apostles peter and paul.