Study through the book of acts chapter 1 verse 8

Luke is the writer, as he states in his introduction v. The gospel will be preached in jerusalem and judea acts chapters 17, in samaria chapter 8, and eventually all the way to rome chapters 28. Whereas jesus is the chief character in the gospels, the holy spirit, working through the apostles, is the dominant character in the book of acts. Acts 12 jesus taken up into heaven in my bible gateway. A chapter by chapter bible study of the book of acts 4 acts a short introduction heres what well be reading as we study through the book of acts. It has challenged our theology and the depth of our relationship with christ and the holy spirit. This verse provides the underlying reason for the visible manifestations of power shown in acts 2. Indeed, a more complete title for the book of acts could appropriately be something like the acts of the resurrected christ working through the holy spirit in the lives and ministries of his ordained apostles. Acts 1 in the first book, o theophilus, i have dealt. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Throughout acts, we have seen certain principals that have remained consistent. If the book of acts were gone, there would be nothing to replace it howson.

The author quite certainly was luke for the following reason. The gospel will be preached in jerusalem and judea acts chapters 1 7, in samaria chapter 8, and eventually all the way to rome chapters 28. Therefore one would conclude that the book of acts also originates from the pen of luke. Join us this morning as merrily hagerman continues our verse by verse study through the book of acts our prayer team is on hand during all services to pray with you in this time. And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode both peter, and james, and john, and andrew, philip, and thomas, bartholomew, and matthew, james the son of alphaeus, and simon zelotes, and judas the brother of james. Acts 1 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Please take all courses in order as listed on our home page the computer will ask. The acts of the apostles is a continuation of jesus mission on earth, and at the same time, the book has no real conclusion. The use of the same english noun for two different greek words is misleading, but if authority be used in acts 1. The verse that sets the tone and theme for the entire book is 1. Acts of the apostles 8, new living translation nlt the. The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt. The book of acts sunday school lesson series january 2, 2011 by kelly henderson take your students on a journey through the book of acts where they will learn lessons from the early church after jesus ascended to heaven and believers received the gift of the holy spirit.

It covers primarily the activities of peter and paul, not those of all the. This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. But you shall receive power, after that the holy ghost is come on you. 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. Several questions can be answered from the first 2 verses.

Acts 8 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of acts chapter 8 in plain english. Judea was the southern division of the holy land, and included jerusalem as the capital. Some have suggested the book should be called the acts of the spirit, and truly every book of scripture could bear that title. Content includes book studies on luke, ephesians, thessalonians, james, 1 samuel, john, and acts. These verses contains lukes introduction to the book of acts, and his account of christs parting words to his disciples before his ascension into heaven. Acts 1, new international version niv the bible app. Verse 1 demonstrates clearly that the unnamed author of acts is the same person as the unnamed author of the third gospel luke 1. The book of acts course a, lesson 1 free bible study. If you have not done all the lessons of previous courses, please click here to go to the beginning. So they do not wait to study up something to say, but are always ready to. The gospel of luke, as well as the book of acts, is addressed to a certain theophilus cf luke 1. Church gospel holy spirit chapters 28 next 20 years major emphasis. Acts 1 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. Until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the holy ghost had given commandments unto the apostles whom he had chosen.

Jul 23, 2015 through the bible with les feldick lesson 1 part 1 book 18 acts 1. Study 1 going through the book of acts words of life. What is the signature verse of acts, the one that defines the book. Invite students to look for a truth as they study acts 1. The gospel of luke and the book of acts form a single, twovolume work. It is more a story of the expansion of the church from jerusalem to rome. Acts furnishes a ladder on which to place the epistles. Book of acts bible study lessons course a free online bible study lessons about the history of the early church with examples of conversion.

Acts is a bridge between the gospels and the epistles. A timid peter is transformed into a bold evangelist whose first preach sees about three thousand souls added to the church acts 2. In jerusalem covers the first seven chapters, in all judaea and samaria covers 8. Gods spirit would empower the disciples as they executed their purpose of witnessing. As we shall see in the second chapter of acts, jesus christ sat on the throne of david in a way the apostles. Berean study bible in my first book, o theophilus, i wrote about all that jesus began to do and to teach. Second, the author gives some evidence of being a physician by the attention he gives to medical detail luke 8. The bible study new testament ellicotts commentary treasury of knowledge. The resurrected christ tells the apostles, but you shall receive power when the holy spirit has come upon you. Acts chapter 1 verse 8 the new john gill exposition of.

Acts chapter 1 verse 8 robertsons word pictures of the. But ye shall receive power from on high, with which they were to be endured, luke 24. We started studying through the bible on sundays, and we began home bible studies almost every night of the week in various books of the bible. To whom also he shewed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty. The book of acts is unique because it is the only book of church history in the new testament. Sir william ramsay, after making a critical study of lukes writings, declared that luke was the greatest historian, ancient or modern. Study of the book of acts chapter 8 ivy baptist church. Acts study noteschapter 1 watchtower online library. The geographical terms of verse 8 provide a sort of index of contents for acts. To whom he had shown himself alive, being seen during forty days b. Their very question was ample proof of their need of this new power dunamin, to enable them from dunamai, to be able, to grapple with the spread of the gospel in the world. These studies will be expository, devotional, practical and varied, and this is an introduction to the whole book 1 title. It will help to keep the whole of the book before you as you work your way through each section.

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. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of. Study 1 going through the book of acts words of life ministries. From the first verse of the book of acts, the declaration is that the church will continue to be divinely led, not mortally led.

Acts 8 indepth verse by verse bible study and commentary of acts chapter 8 in plain english. The conversion of the samaritans by philip is given acts 8. Acts 1 indepth verse by verse bible study and commentary of acts chapter 1 in plain english. 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. Jan 26, 20 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. Study of acts discussion notes chapter 8 introduction our study of the book of acts has been informative and challenging. Acts of the apostles executable outline study resources. To serve as an apostle, what kind of man was needed and what work would he do. Acts of the apostles verse by verse ministry international. But youll receive power when the holy spirit comes on you, and youll be my witnesses in jerusalem. The following outline is intended to be used while studying the book. But you will receive power when the holy spirit comes on you. A great wave of persecution began that day, sweeping over the church in jerusalem.

These words were no doubt often heard by luke from the paul of later days, for we find them repeated by the missionary apostle himself years after acts 22. Acts chapter 1 questions for discussion the living. Acts chapter 1 questions for discussion the living word. Give book chapter verse for the old testament location. Im not sure exactly which sunday marching into january, but we will do that. This verse serves as a synopsis of the book of acts. As the book of acts closes, the author places himself beside paul at the roman imprisonment. As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at jerusalem. The book contains only a few of the acts of some of the apostles, primarily peter and paul. The other objective of this study is to get gods word in you.

A second major division of acts begins with acts 8. Many of you already know that the theme verse of acts is found in the first chapter, but you will receive power when the holy spirit comes on you. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of god. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Book of acts verse by verse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand. During this time, however, paul was called to the apostleship, and peter had preached the gospel to cornelius, philip to the eunuch, etc. Not the power about which they were concerned political organization and equipments for empire on the order of rome. Acts 1 new international version niv jesus taken up into heaven. The beautiful, amazing, powerful, weak, dysfunctional church a chapter by chapter bible study of the book of acts 6 acts 1 50 days 1. Write the five key words in acts on the board overhead or powerpoint. The book of acts, sometimes called the fifth gospel, is a continuation of the gospel of luke. Paul in his epistle states that luke, not titus, was with him at that time philemon 24.

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. In many ways acts is the most exciting book in the new testament because it is full of movement and interest. The birth of the church happens in acts 2 with the outpouring of the holy spirit. The statement of the theme of the book is followed by a brief summary of the. 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. But ye shall receive power from on high, with which they were to be endured, meaning the power of the holy ghost, strength from him to preach the gospel, and work miracles in confirmation of it, and courage and greatness of mind, amidst all reproaches and persecutions, to face and oppose their enemies, profess the name of christ, abide by his truths and ordinances, make their way. Acts teaches us about the worldwide mission of the christian church. Acts chapter 1 questions for discussion the birth of the church happens in acts 2 with the outpouring of the holy spirit. The book is a continuation of the gospel written by luke. Chapter 8 can best be summarized as various works of the holy spirit. Luke gives us the key to the book of acts at the front door of this book, in acts 1. Acts 1 in the first book, o theophilus, i have dealt with. The waiting period introduction the gospel story has a sequel. Acts chapter 1 online bible study tools and resources.