In only three decades, a small group of frightened believers in jerusalem transformed. Course description study of the book of acts as the account of the development of the early christian church. Acts in the picture study bible the book of acts with. Over the centuries it has been called simply acts, or the acts eusebius. If the book of acts were gone, there would be nothing to replace it the last recorded fact about jesus in the gospel of matthew is the resurrection. Acts 1 commentary, this commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, takes one through the new testament verse by verse. Its the story of the early church, early missionary work, and the initial move of the holy spirit. A good study bible we recommend the following features. Acts is the only biblical book that chronicles the history of the church immediately after jesuss ascension.
In his quest to point out inconsistencies in the bible through archaeology, ramsay discovered archaeological evidence to support the bible as historically accurate. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. The book of acts clearly focuses on the beginnings of the church, and two people. With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library, including complete notes from the niv cultural backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary. Contents viii a note to readers ixx introduction to the new living translation xvv why the life application study biblee is unique xviii what is application. This 12week practical study series from crossway orients the student to the near and far context, key questions, gospel glimpses, wholebible connections, and theological and practical implications for every section of the book of acts. Workbook on the book of acts the church of christ in. In addition, there are topical studies on issues such as spiritual leadership, gods redemptive plan, and old testament character studies. Bobdeffinbaugh graduated from dallas theological seminary with his th.
A guide that puts the bible book into its historical setting. Visit the web site to browse or download additional material for church or personal use. Church gospel holy spirit chapters 28 next 20 years major emphasis. The about a hundred and twenty disciples, including the apostles, among whom peter stood up acts 1. Acts of the apostles free sermon outlines and bible studies. Over and over again in the book of acts, and throughout the history of the church, this promise is lived out.
Acts in the picture study bible the book of acts with maps. This book of acts bible study pamphlet shows that god is active. Peters leadership and the churchs mission in jerusalem acts 2. Since the text and audio content provided by blb represent a range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed in the resource materials are not. Actus apostolorum, often referred to simply as acts, or formally the book of acts, is the fifth book of the new testament. 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. Outline of the book with questions for each section.
It is a bridge between the gospels and the epistles. According to the book of acts, after his shipwreck on the island of malta acts 28 he came to italy and was put on house arrest for two years acts 28. It includes historical insights, word definitions, discussion questions, assignments and leaders guide. 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. Also, this study focuses on the challenge of fulfilling gods mission. Bible believers archaeology historical evidence that proves the bible is filled with the best bible proof available. 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. Acts of the apostles bible study notes, commentary, and comments.
Illumination of the spirit does not replace bible study but is essential to it. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. A study of the book of acts doc a study of the book of acts pdf for more articles by. The book of acts describes the true history of the early church and the spread of the gospel. The dating of acts is largely determined by the author. 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. Tom constables expository notes on acts this is also available in the net. Bible study tips for the book of acts unlocking the bible. This fantastic bible study pamphlet provides loads of information at a glance. Pdf versions of past issue contents, and encourage them to request.
Bible study of acts lesson 1 bible study blueprint. The consensus of scholars puts the date of acts between 6580 ad. The book of acts records three of pauls missionary journeys by which the church was established, the people of god, the christians who would change the world. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. Bible, and we have sought to translate terms shrouded in history and culture in. Acts is a history of the early church and of the spread of the gospel. The preparation for the mission of the church acts 1. Content includes book studies on luke, ephesians, thessalonians, james, 1 samuel, john, and acts. Some argue that this prologue extends through the two volume set lukeacts. 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. Davidistre abstract% thistrainingcoursestudiesthebook ofacts toprovideinsightintotheway theearlychurchworkedand. A history of the criticism of the acts of the apostles. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. It covers the lives of peter, paul, barnabas, silas and the other christians who took the gospel far beyond jerusalem.
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. As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1. As such, it provides us with a valuable account of how the church was able to grow and spread out from jerusalem into the rest of the roman empire. Gods word and spreading the gospel, the life application study bible took many years to complete.
The new testament without the book of acts leaves a great yawning gap. The book of acts records the history of the early church and the spread of the gospel. The blue letter bible ministry and the blb institute hold to the historical, conservative christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of scripture. The background, text, and theology will be studied to understand the history of the early church and current application of those teachings. If luke, pauls companion wrote the book, then we are looking at a fairly early date around 65 ad. It is useful to make some preliminary points on acts in order to highlight the importance of this book in the new testament. 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. The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt. A series of daily bible readings and drills from the new testament book of john to be used in youth classes, as a daily devotional or as an aid in home schools for including bible reading in the curriculum pdf file size. A eunuch was on his way home from jerusalem when philip taught and baptized him. The book is most commonly called the acts of the apostles, although it is quite probable that, in its original form, it had no title at all. One is simply to strengthen believers as witnesses to the work and life of jesus, both in history and in their lives. In what acts did the early church continue steadfastly in.
As an analysis of the book and its historical data, we suggest five lines of historical reference. A bible study lesson series about the beginning of christianity as revealed in the book of the acts of the apostles. The beginning of the churchs mission to the gentiles acts 10. 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. In the history of art, the most thorough set of paintings from acts are. Visit the web site to browse or download additional material for. The book of acts tells how the multiethnic, international. It is our story, the story that informs who christians are. In order to ascertain the purpose of the book of acts, we must start with the realization that acts is the second part of a two part work. Post navigation a study of the book of acts by pastor j. The book of acts provides a dramatic narrative of the continuing work and witness of the risen lord. Intro to acts biblica the international bible society. Color map map of the new testament world this map reveals the nations within the ancient world during the first century a.
But for the purposes of this study, let us concern ourselves with the roles of the holy spirit that present themselves in the book of acts. Luke and the book of acts together describe the historical and doctrinal foundation of. Acts of the apostles a study of new testament history overview introduction. He was active in the book of acts, and he is active in our lives today. The god of the bible study of the father, son, and holy spirit. In the book of acts, we discover how gods multiethnic, international church grew through persecution and missionary journeys throughout the world.
What originally appeared as one work was separated in our bible by the church fathers in order to. Welcome to this bible study series on exploring the bible, which provides an overview of the major sections of the bible. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of the church. Bible study guide on the book of acts david padfield. Here ends our study of all the places mentioned in the book of acts. Timeline of the book of acts dates reference events books written historical events roman emperors c. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. Gods word and spreading the gospel, the life application study bible took.
The implications of this are that the people and places mentioned in the book are historically true and present a factual picture of the events that turned the world upside down, as acts 17. For a comprehensive study of the history of criticism of the book of acts see w. His studies in asia minor caused him to study the book of acts, which he accepted as a document of the second half of the second century, but later changed his belief. Bible study quiz questions set 2 acts facts book of acts. A chapterbychapter 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. Participants will be encouraged to apply gods word to their life.