This is the third in a series of three smallgroup bible study discussion guides luke 19, luke 1024 and selected portions of acts which explore the meaning of witness. The presence and working of the holy spirit is the dominating mark of the book of acts. In this passage, luke is restating the great commission challenge jesus gave in luke 24. In acts, christ had just risen from the dead, ascended into heaven, and given the apostles the great commission. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Whitcomb at the independent fundamental bible conference hosted by the middletown bible church.
These studies are based on a series of 35 messages on the book of acts delivered by dr. The book of acts is a fascinating account of the early disciples as they formed. Acts put your faith where the action is by warren w. In this lesson well look at the book of acts also known as the acts of the apostles, a short history of the founding and spread of the new testament church from the time of christs resurrection to pauls imprisonment in rome. While you are at amazon, you may want to try amazon prime 30day free trial and get free 2. You have been experiencing the bible personally by reading through the book of luke this week, and now your group has gathered to experience the bible in community with each other. The book of acts chronicles the birth and growth of the early church. Gospel glimpses, wholebible connections, theology, practice, and more. Please leave your questions or comments and join us in our study. Also, this study focuses on the challenge of fulfilling gods mission. The book of acts comes at a special time in the bible story and there are some unique things to.
Author though he does not mention himself by name, the author is undoubtedly luke, physician and frequent traveling companion of the apostle paul. The acts of the apostles is a unique and therefore crucial book of the new testament. The book of acts covers the transitional time between the ascension of christ and the completion of the new testament canon, and the apostolic miracles were gods means of authenticating his message through the men who penned the bible. Think of your discussion as more of a book club than a bible study. The esv study bible includes maps on many of the pages in the book of acts that help illustrate the various places mentioned in acts and routes taken by the apostles as they proclaim the gospel. In the first lesson of acts, mike explains the difference between the empowering and the indwelling of the holy spirit. Study 1 going through the book of acts words of life. The book of acts comes at a special time in the bible story and there are some unique things to watch out for as you read. Both books are addressed to theophilus, and the latter acts refers. Sir william ramsay, after making a critical study of lukes writings, declared. Acts chronicles the events that took place after jesus resurrection, starting with his ascension into heaven and the outpouring of the holy spirit on his disciples, resulting in the beginning of a mighty work of god in building the church.
Bought this bible study booklet for use in a mens bible study group. Other results for book of acts bible study questions and answers. Agape bible study, in depth catholic scripture study of both the old and new testaments, catecism of the catholic church, bible study,commentaries, ancient catholic scholars, contemporay catholic scholars, biblical history, salvation history, fathers of the church. The author of the acts of the apostles is the same author of the gospel of luke. It might also be called the acts of the holy spirit, as that person of the godhead is very much an active participant throughout the book. One is simply to strengthen believers as witnesses to the work and life of jesus, both in history and in their lives. Since luke is the author of acts, any date between ad 60 and 100 is reasonable as conzelmann points out. Participants will be encouraged to apply gods word to their life. Welcome to session 2 of the community bible experience. Acts bible study the book of acts bible study lifeway. The bible book of acts comes at a special time in the gospel story of jesus christ.
It covers what happens in the first couple of decades in the early church after the ascension of jesus. This study will be conducted through the comment section below. This study requires the group to read the first twelve chapters of acts the week prior. Bible study of acts join us for an inspiring study on. Robert lee called it the acts of the ascended and glorified lord. The book of acts also describes the work of the two apostles peter and paul.
The bible which i use is the authorized version and there it is called the acts of the apostles. Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand. Bobdeffinbaugh graduated from dallas theological seminary with his th. In many ways acts is the most exciting book in the new testament because it is full of movement and interest. The book of acts, sometimes called the fifth gospel, is a continuation of the.
Welcome to this bible study series on exploring the bible, which provides an overview of the major sections of the bible. The lesson author is wilson paroschi, and he also wrote a companion book by the same title, the book of acts in the bible bookshelf series, which is available in kindle format. This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. In all the bible at most two events are described as holy spirit baptism.
A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 10 acts 2 the day of pentecost in the old testament, our day of pentecost was called the feast of weeks, or the feast of harvest, or the day of first fruits. The book of acts is an important book for understanding the actions of the apostles, mostly paul and peter, after jesuss ascension into heaven. The book of acts bible study and discipleship join us as we journey through the book of acts. This study is not intended to be started without that first week of reading beforehand. The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of the document. In addition, there are topical studies on issues such as spiritual leadership, gods redemptive plan, and old testament character studies. Acts, lifechange bible study christian book distributors. It is generally ok as a guide to the study of the book of acts, though some of the questions are very subjective. How did the residents of jerusalem react to the church. The book focuses primarily on the acts of two apostles, peter and paul. Lets dive into 4 ways you can dig deeper into acts through specific study tips. Two scenes from the life of christ set the stage for the book of acts. Acts was written by luke after writing the gospel of luke as a second part to that book.
Book of acts read, study bible verses online bible study tools. This is the third in a series of three smallgroup bible study discussion guides. Bible study of acts be inspired as we take a journey through the book of acts and the thrilling growth of the new testament church multiple lessons to choose from. It opens with a greeting to theophilus, who was also the intended recipient of lukes gospel. The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt. Content includes book studies on luke, ephesians, thessalonians, james, 1 samuel, john, and acts. As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1. The following outline is intended to be used while studying the book. The life of the early church is recorded and preserved for us in the book of acts and the epistles. As mentioned in the origin of the bible, the book of acts is actually a letter written to theophilus by luke, the doctor who accompanied paul on his latter missionary journeys and used his medical training to carefully record what paul and the other apostles said and did as inspired by god. It alone presents an extensive picture of early church life and history. It will help to keep the whole of the book before you as you work your way through each section. In this bible study on the book of acts, hinckley explores the church born among jesus disciples, which grew into a world wide force in just a few years. God placed the study of this book upon my heart in hopes that we might learn of and mimic the early church.
The book of acts ends with paul in house arrest waiting to. It contains the acts jesus carried out after his ascension, through the holy spirit, in establishing the church. The ending of acts plays an important role in route of determining the book s date. A study of the book of acts tweet to comply with the decisions made by the state of wisconsin, our offices are temporarily closed until further notice. Davidistre abstract% thistrainingcoursestudiesthe book ofacts toprovideinsightintotheway theearlychurchworkedand. A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or personal bible study. And it proposes to show the continuation of all that jesus began both to do and teach 1. It tells the story of ordinary people who were pio. In what acts did the early church continue steadfastly in. This will help you place yourself in the shoes or sandals of the apostles and understand the kindness of god in the gospel being for all people. Chapterbychapter bible studies acts kathleendalton. The book of acts verse by very study whitcomb and zeller. The codex vaticanus and the revised versions also call it the acts of the apostles.
A bible study lesson series about the beginning of christianity as revealed in the book of the acts of the apostles. Includes lessons about the kingdom of christ, church organization and worship, examples of conversion, the nature and purpose of miracles, and the work of the holy spirit. Acts is the fifth book of the new testament and the fortyfourth book of bible. In 30 ad, all of israel was gathered in jerusalem to celebrate this feast of. Bible study tips for the book of acts unlocking the bible. Bob is a pastorteacher and elder at community bible chapel in richardson, texas, and has contributed many of his bible study series for use by the foundation. A better title would be the acts or the workings of the holy spirit, because he is the real main character of the book. Bible study quiz questions set 2 acts facts book of acts. Studies in acts chapters 1 3 by francis dixon study verses. The book of acts course a, lesson 7 free bible study.