Bible study tips for the book of acts unlocking the bible. Stephen said some words from the book by the prophet isaiah isaiah 66. This implies that the worldwide proclamation of the good news in acts was simply a continuation of what jesus began to do in lukes account of christs earthly life. First, we will compare acts with the gospel of luke. Acts is the only book that contains a narrative description of actual christian conversion accounts. Published in conjunction with the proclamation trust. Acts 1, new international version niv the bible app. Hell and its absence in the book of acts diligent soul. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of god. Jesus had said that, after being preached in jerusalem, the gospel would go to judea and samaria acts 1.
Acts is one of the larger books of the bible that contains many special insights and faith inspirations. The book of acts provides a detailed, orderly, eyewitness account of the birth and growth of the early church and the spread of the gospel immediately after the resurrection of jesus christ. As we approach the book of acts, we must always keep in mind that luke wrote out of his background in the old testament and first century beliefs about the kingdom of god in christ. The gospel spreads among the jews ac 19 the church spreads to gentiles ac 1012 paul spreads the gospel and plants churches in asia and greece ac 21. What practical way will you apply this truth to your life. The gospels and acts resources american bible society. First and second thessalonians comprise some of the earliest new testament writings.
Sir william ramsay, after making a critical study of lukes writings, declared that luke was the greatest historian, ancient or modern. Gospel proclamations and responses in the apostolic church. The first epistle was penned at corinth by the apostle paul in response to timothys report on the progress of the church they had recently established there 3. Acts of the apostles 4 imprisonment in rome are 6062 a.
The book of acts the book of acts, also called the acts. Acts 8 described the preaching of the gospel in samaria. Lessons for evangelists today by john span on april 22, 2015 0 comments with a soft voice, with soft gestures, with a soft heart and maybe soft hands and soft feet, the modern evangelist is following the new rule book to a t. Please watch this film to find out how the holy spirit worked amazing and incredible signs and wonders through the apostles in the name of the lord jesus christ. But stephen reminded the jews that god was bigger than any temple. The temple in this book called acts was the third temple. Peters pentecost proclamation acts 2 the calling of saul and the turn to the gentiles. Gospel proclamation is proclaiming the gospel clearly. The derivation of the word is generally said to be from the greek kuriakon belonging to the lord. Its narrative supplies a bridge connecting the life and ministry of jesus to the life of the church and the witness of the earliest believers.
Acts 2 niv the holy spirit comes at pentecost bible. We continue to experience the fulfillment of jesus words as we prayerfully support gospel proclamation where we are and around the world. The focus of this session is that the lord remains with his church to bless the proclamation of the gospel when. The acts of the apostles in the proclamation of the gospel of jesus. The book of acts ends just as it begins, emphasizing the apostles role as those who expanded gods kingdom on earth, through their proclamation. Luke is the writer, as he states in his introduction v. 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. The background of acts third millennium ministries.
Acts of the apostles free sermon outlines and bible studies. The acts of the apostles is the fifth book in the new testament. Acts gives a detailed report of what happened to some of jesus early followers as they carried the message about jesus from jerusalem to the other areas of the roman empire. As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1. The acts of the apostles in the proclamation of the gospel of jesus christ book. The bible book of acts comes at a special time in the gospel story of jesus christ. The book of acts marks a monumental shift from the anticipation of the messiahs coming to the proclamation of the messiahs coming. If the book was just before or after pauls release, then it was likely written around 63 a. This is the holy book of acts, known as the acts of the apostles. The background of acts lesson 1 investigates the author, historical setting, and the theological background of the book of acts. There is no nation on the face of the earth where the gospel has not reached.
Intro to acts biblica the international bible society. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends. The book of acts, sometimes called the fifth gospel, is a continuation of the gospel of luke. In his letters paul affirms the role of the evangelist and mandates public proclamation to his disciples such as timothy 2 tim 4. The word church, according to smiths bible dictionary at blue letter bible, says this.
Acts 1 new international version niv jesus taken up into heaven. The book of acts tells how the multiethnic, international. The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt. It is the progress of the proclamation of the gospel which is foremost in lukes mind, and the book of acts makes this progress very clear. Purpose of the book as indicated previously, the original purpose of both the gospel and acts may have been to assist. The four gospels matthew, mark, luke, and john present various accounts of the life and teachings of jesus christ. So the word of the lord was growing mightily and prevailing. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. Luke summarized the progress of the gospel in acts 6. The acts of apostles in proclamation gospel jesus christ. Hell and its absence in the book of acts of making many books there is no end ecclesiastes 12. What luke does tell us, however, is that the gospel was proclaimed to the remotest part of the earth just as jesus had said see matthew 28. Book of acts acts chapter 1 acts chapter 2 acts chapter 3 acts chapter 4 acts chapter 5 acts chapter 6. The author of the gospel according to luke offers a second book, in which the apostles and other believers, beginning in jerusalem and extending to rome, begin.
It comes directly after the four gospels and before the letters of paul. The acts of the apostles in the proclamation of the gospel of jesus christ kindle edition by ellen gould harmon white. Acts 2 new international version niv the holy spirit comes at pentecost. Lukes twovolume work of the gospel of luke and the book of acts explains how jesus brought and began to build gods earthly kingdom through the proclamation of the gospel. 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. 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. This 12week practical study series from crossway orients the student to the near and far context, key questions, gospel glimpses, whole bible connections, and theological and practical implications for every section of the book of acts. Crupress is the publishing division of campus crusade for christs campus ministry. Kjv the book of acts is the historical link between the biographical records of matthew. This led them to quote scripture frequently in their proclamation of the gospel. The repeated refrain in the book of acts is, and the word of god kept on spreading and the number of the disciples continued to increase 6. There are commentaries, and there are books on preaching but very few books that are specifically geared to the preacher or bible teacher tackling a series on a bible book or doctrinal theme. Making note of the use of the old testament in the book of acts will give you insights into the amazing prophecies fulfilled by jesus christ and what the jewish world was expecting in their messiah this will deepen your appreciation for christ and your. The bible features ten introductory essays on theology, doctrine and the application and interpretation of scripture, as well as detailed overviews of each biblical genre from the historical narratives to the apocalyptic literature and introductions to every book.
The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. In the book of acts the apostle paul publicly proclaimed the gospel time after time as his primary strategy for connecting with those who had never heard eg acts 17 in athens. The proclamation of the gospel brings great joy to every city where it is received. This is true even when the intent is to introduce them to jesus christ and proclaim the lifechanging message of the gospel.
Acts was written by the same author who produced the gospel according to luke, yet there is no hard evidence about exactly who this person was. Miracles, healings, imprisonment, torture the early christians experienced all the highs and lows. What acts teaches us about the advancement of the gospel. The wise teachers statement above not only applies to books but also to criticisms of mark driscolls tweets and the bible s teaching on hell and punishment. The book of acts is an exciting one, detailing the spread of the gospel after jesus returned to heaven. The acts of the apostles in the proclamation of the gospel. Besides linking the gospel narratives on the one hand and the apostolic letters on the. This week at unlocking the bible features new articles, radio programs, devotionals, and ministry updates. In the book of acts, we discover how gods multiethnic, international church grew through persecution and missionary journeys throughout the world. After the proclamation of the gospel people began to gather together. But because of their faithfulness, we now have access to the word of god and the knowledge of jesus. Sixtyfive expert bible teachers have contributed to the niv proclamation bible. Scriptures taken from the holy bible, new international.