It traces christianity from its beginnings in jerusalem, following jesus resurrection, to the arrest of the apostle paul in rome, the heart of the empire. The book acts has been described like a drama with two main characters, peter and paul. They tell the apostles that jesus will one day return the same way that he left. The book is called acts or the acts of the apostles because it contains an account of some of the apostles. Mar 24, 2020 this is a quiz covering acts of the apostles, chapters 1 12, and new testament introductory material. This is, in effect, an outline of the book of acts see plan and outline below. Provides an overview of acts and two outlines for the book of acts as well as an index for bff acts articles, powerpoints and audiovideo podcasts.
The name jesus in ancient hebrew text yeshua in first century hebrew text. In acts, jesus sends the holy spirit to empower his disciples as they carry. Acts is the only biblical book that chronicles the history of the church. The emphasis of the book is the fulfillment of the great commission. Acts intro to acts biblica the international bible society.
The main issues revolve around whether he is a man perhaps a greek official for whom luke acts is an apologetic for the gospel or a kind of generic. Any christian wouldve understood babylon is a symbol for rome. Study 1 going through the book of acts words of life. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans. There has been much debate as to the purpose of acts. Acts 1 jesus ascends to heaven, a new apostle chosen a. The remainder of the book of acts describes pauls visit to macedonia.
Luke, the author of the gospel of luke, was a doctor and gentile. Outline of the book of acts scriptures and topics covered. Oct 04, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of acts, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. While there are some areas of great detail of the acts of the apostles, many times you must use cross references to the gospels of matthew, mark, luke and john as well as some other epistles in the new testament to get the full picture of what was. Then he killed james the brother of john with the sword. The life of the early church is recorded and preserved for us in the book of acts and the epistles. The book of acts is also the history of the birth, the founding, and the spread of the church from jerusalem to rome. After an earthquake shook the prison, they were released and at pauls insistence were given a police guard until they were safely out of the city.
Chapterbychapter bible studies acts kathleendalton. Please take all courses in order as listed on our home page the computer will ask. The book of acts gives the history of the christian church and the spread of the gospel of jesus christ, as well as the mounting opposition to it. The book of acts, which continues the narrative that luke began in his gospel, is especially important because it was the first written history of the christian church. Really, very little is written about the apostles in acts. Acts in the picture study bible the book of acts with. The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of the document. It also records the transition of the church from being almost exclusively a jewish institution into becoming a gentile and an international institution. An overview of the book of acts the life of the early church is recorded and. In acts 10, luke notes peter preaching the gospel using precisely the same parameters also using arxamenos began with the.
As it is expected, the book of acts has a similar literary style as the gospel of luke because it is the second volume of lukes account. The book of acts was written to provide a history of the early church. This would indicate it was matthew, mark, luke, or john. Intro to acts biblica the international bible society.
Acts of the apostles executable outline study resources. Choose from 500 different sets of bible quiz chapter 1 acts flashcards on quizlet. Jesus had shown himself alive by many proofs for 40 days. An overview of the book of acts, which provides an introduction to the apostles and gives a brief summary of the leaders, peter and paul, as well as the other apostles. Luke begins with a global perspective, dating the birth of jesus to the reign of the roman emperors in luke 2. Read acts 1 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible concise. These proofs include his resurrection, his conference. There are different ways to divide the book of acts. Luke wrote the book of acts acts of the apostles to record how believers were empowered by the holy spirit, worked to spread the gospel of christ, and are a model for the future church.
The background of acts 2009 by third millennium ministries. Acts 1 niv bible in my former book, theophilus, i wrote. Timeline of the book of acts dates reference events books written historical events roman emperors c. Outline studies in the book of the acts of the apostles. The significance of acts as a historical account of christian origins cannot be. The genre of the book of acts is narrative history with several sermons. Introduction to the book of acts acts study guide medium. Two dates are possible for the writing of this book. The book of acts was likely written between ad 61 and 64. It might appropriately be called some of the acts of some of the apostles since it does not try to describe all of the acts of all the apostles.
The rest of the book deals with pauls missionary journeys and a trip to rome. Book of acts overview insight for living ministries. If you have been learning or studying these sacred texts, then you must have gained enough knowledge to answer any question asked. In many ways acts is the most exciting book in the new testament because it is full of movement and interest.
The acts of apostles gives us a unique insight into how the church began. Bible blender november 10, 2010 detailed outline of the book of acts of the apostles 20171014t10. The opening of the acts of the apostles outlines the entire book while also showing that evangelization starts within the context of. 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. Summary the book of acts, which continues the narrative that luke began in his gospel, is especially important because it was the first written history of the c. It is the greatest sequel ever written, the sequel of sequelsthe sequel to the story of christ see 1. It also may be divided around the expansion of the gospel in acts 1. This is a new development in the history of the church. Up to acts 12, the church has been on a hot streak, experiencing one exciting conversion after another. The book of acts is the only historical record of the birth and early days following christs establishing his church.
A chapter bychapter bible study of the book of acts 2 acts the beautiful, amazing, powerful, weak, dysfunctional church table of contents scripture passage page 1. Book of acts bible study lessons course a free online bible study lessons about the history of the early church with examples of conversion. It is titled acts to emphasize that this book records the acts of the apostles through the work of the holy spirit. While there are some areas of great detail of the acts of the apostles, many times you must use cross references to the gospels of matthew, mark.
Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. The book of acts was penned by luke, the physician. The importance of the book of acts the importance of this second of lukes twovolume work can hardly be overestimated, for without it we would have no record of the beginnings and development of the early church. The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt. Preparation for the coming of the spirit, chapter 1 1. One may divide the book as acts 1 12 peter and acts 28 paul. The book of acts is unique because it is the only book of church history in the new testament. Although many faithful servants were used to preach and teach the gospel of jesus christ, saul, also called paul, was the most influential. It will help to keep the whole of the book before you as you work your way through each section. The pivotal moment of acts chapter 1 is when jesus ascends to heaven. The book of acts course a, lesson 1 free bible study. Study acts 1 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it. Both books are most easily tied to the geography of the book.
I connect the commencement and the close, because i think that the juxtaposition throws great light upon the purpose of the writer, and suggests some very important lessons. In fact, the work is given in detail of only two of the apostles, peter and paul. The gospel is preached from jerusalem to all judea chapters 17. Luke gives us the key to the book of acts at the front door of this book, in acts 1. Many people call acts the acts of the apostles, but really, if you want to add to the name acts, perhaps, a better name would be the acts of the early church. Preparations for worldwide witnessing, jesus ascension, outpouring of holy spirit, persecution of disciples, sauls conversion, paul and barnabas, missionary tours. Acts 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The waiting period introduction the gospel story has a sequel. Acts 1 is the first chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible. 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. Learn bible quiz chapter 1 acts with free interactive flashcards.
It alone presents an extensive picture of early church life and history. Acts is certainly intended as a history of the early church, and it is the most complete. Acts chapter 1 begins with a summary of proofs of the life of jesus christ. The authors primary purpose was to give a detailed account of how men and women were converted to christ and how churches were planted throughout the roman world. Actus apostolorum, often referred to simply as acts, or formally the book of acts, is the fifth book of the new testament. To continue the story begun in the gospel of luke ac 1.
The lord jesus christ at work by the holy spirit through the apostles in jerusalem, chapters 17 a. The structure of the books of luke and acts are closely tied. Bradd words in boldboldbold and underlined are the answers to the blanks on the acts study guides acts 1 the book of acts was written by luke to a man named theophilus. The acts of the apostles is a unique and therefore crucial book of the new testament. Commentary for acts 1 this book unites the gospels to the epistles. The initial question regards the identity of theophilus, the one for whom the book is written. Acts records the apostles being christs witnesses in jerusalem, judea, samaria, and the surrounding world. Without this historical record, little would be known about the expansion of the church. While in the city of philippi, paul and his companion, silas, were thrown into prison. There is no single chapter that does not exhibit gods power and wisdom in operation. Some have concluded that theophilus was the magistrate who heard pauls case in rome and that acts and luke was a legal brief in pauls defense isbe, theophilus 3. The gospel is preached from jerusalem to all judea chapters 1 7 the gospel is preached in samaria chapter 8 the gospel is preached to the gentiles chapters 912 the gospel is preached to the ends of the earth chapters 28. The acts of the holy spirit the bible teaching commentary.
The former account i made, o theophilus, of all that jesus began both to do and teach. Interlinear bible bible commentaries bible lexicon topical bible bible summary bible outline bible timeline childrens bible bible hub homepage. Acts chapter 1 explained discover the 66 books of the bible. As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1. The authorship of acts is ascribed to luke for these reasons. The significance of acts as a historical account of christian origins cannot be overestimated. 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 following outline is intended to be used while studying the book. The book of acts is the first history of the christian church.
The apostles watch him as they stand around looking up into the sky, two men dressed in white ask them why they are standing around. A study of new testament history overview introduction. Present trials and future blessing chapter 1 christs trials chapter 2. James is the first of the twelve who followed jesus to be martyred. Detailed outline of the book of acts of the apostles. 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. Acts 2 when chapter 2 begins it is the day of pentecost. Studies in acts chapters 1 3 by francis dixon study verses.
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. Study guide for acts 12 by david guzik blue letter bible. It will begin in jerusalem and progress out into the uttermost parts of the earth. It contains many particulars concerning the apostles peter and paul, and of the christian church from the ascension of our saviour to the arrival of st. To make the picture abundantly clear, god has given us a hand picked record of the activities of the early church. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 2 acts the beautiful, amazing, powerful, weak, dysfunctional church table of contents scripture passage page 1. A history of the early church gene taylor2an outline of the book i. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. Well, if thats the case, then you should answer the following questions in this quiz. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one. Besides linking the gospel narratives on the one hand and the apostolic letters on the.