Nthe book of acts chapter 2 verse 41

Acts, chapter 2 king james version christian answers webbible. That address is full of interest when viewed aright, freed from all the haze which the long familiarity of ages has brought with it. Being grieved that they taught the people, and preached through jesus the resurrection from the dead. It is likely that the narrative telescopes events that took place over a period of. Men of judea and all who dwell in jerusalem, let this be known to you, and give ear to my words. Chapter 2 the book of acts the book of acts is our most detailed primary source for the missionary career of the apostle paul. Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day. Those who believed what peter said were baptized and added to the church that dayabout 3,000 in all.

This very short chapter narrates the preliminaries of stephens martyrdom, noting that it occurred following a period of great growth and prosperity for the new faith, that stephens rise to prominence was a result of his appointment as one of the seven chosen to administer the distribution of food to the needy, an appointment brought about by complaints of neglecting the grecian. The book of acts is a book of first things, and the baptism of the holy spirit which occurred inaugurating the church came on a day of first things, and now today we shall observe that the sermon that peter preached on the day of pentecost was another first thing, the first sermon preached by the church. Verse 33 speaks of jesus being exalted by the right hand of god and being the one who has poured out this, which you now see and hear meaning the miraculous events that the crowd observed at pentecost. This alone provides a solid foundation for healthy spiritual growth. The righteous judgment of god daily portion 10304 paul arrives at rome daily portion 10204 shipwreck on the way to rome daily portion 10121 aramaic in the new testament. And they said, cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that feareth god, and of good report among all the nation of the jews, was warned from god by an holy. Third, peter declares that the holy spirit is promised to all whom god calls. Christians who fail to lay this foundation are vulnerable to spiritual deception. Acts chapter 2 is the beginning of many great things. Jesus said that he would descend on them in acts 1. And as they spake unto the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple, and the sadducees, came upon them, 2. Then peter stood up with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd.

Peters address to the multitude who were roused to wonder arid inquiry by the miraculous manifestations of pentecost. Lessons learned from acts 2 find more sermon outlines at. Then they that gladly received his word were baptized. These were three thousand that received the word of god as the text states. Read full chapter download the bible app now bible app. This filling is different than the inward presence of the holy spirit received by every believer at. As we move further into chapter 2 of acts we will note that 3000 people believed. This great chapter in the bible is one of the most studied, most taught, and often times the most wrongly taught. Peter replied, repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of jesus christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Jul 01, 20 the lord gave tongues as a sign to unbelievers. Acts 2 niv bible when the day of pentecost came, they. The book of acts is a record not only of might conversions, but also of fierce opposition to the preaching of the gospel. God has made this jesus, whom you crucified, both lord and messiah. This was the receptacle into which the offerings of the people were east, for the uses of the temple and for the benefit of the priests and of the poor.

And they continued steadfastly in the apostles doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. Bible gateway plus advance your knowledge of scripture with this resource library of over 40 reference books, including commentaries and study bible notes. 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. Let the holy spirit fill and change your life today. Acts 2, new international version niv the bible app. Acts chapter 2 commentary northwest college of the bible. The events of this chapter begin as the 12 apostles 1. Read and study acts 2 with the versebyverse bible commentary. The book of acts is the narrated story of gods mighty acts among early communities of believers in judea and in the diaspora. When the day of pentecost came, they were all together in one place.

Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. The most popular bible verses from acts 2 found 47 verses acts 2. And they laid hands on them, and put them in hold unto the next day. The book of acts is a book of first things, and the baptism of the holy spirit which occurred inaugurating the church came on a day of first things, and now today we shall observe that the sermon that peter preached on the day of pentecost was another first. The question is how do we know that they were immersed.

Therefore let all the house of israel know for certain that god has made him both lord and christthis jesus whom you crucified. The speaking of tongues was a strong sign of the work of god in the room because people needed something tangible to enable what peter had to say have the impact that it did. This was called the baptism of the holy spirit by peter in acts 11. This is another one of those passages that is very rich in giving us insight into how we as christians should be living, but which is also often abused because it is taken out of its context and therefore applied incorrectly. Study of acts 2 bible baptist church ballincollig, cork. This is the same spirit of power that jesus said god promised luke 24. Day of pentecost bethlehem of the holy spirit, chapter 2 1. Fellow jews and all of you who live in jerusalem, let me explain this to you. In order to appreciate the importance of acts as a historical source, we must first confirm the fact that the book is the. Acts chapter 6 coffmans commentary of the new testament.

Read and study acts 2 with the verse by verse bible commentary. 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. Click to go to verse 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47. 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.

Verse 39 continues this thought, where he adds that the promise a reference to the spirit. Bringing to life the ancient world of scriptureour price. The lectionary has four readings on acts 2 which cover the entire chapter with the exception curiously of verses 3335. The author says the book of acts is the key to understanding the new testament. Jesus name designates him as the source of salvation, according to peters sermon see acts 2. That believers will be filled andor refilled with the holy spirit. 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. The new testament christians have now been mobilized, and primed by the command of their captain, are only waiting for the signal that they have can commence the battle for souls as his ambassadors eph 6. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.