The portion of scripture by reading that very chapter, the fifty third of isaiah, many jews, yea, and atheists, have been converted. The lord told him to enter the city, and he would be told what he must do 9. By carefully noting the use of we and they in the book of acts, we glean that luke joined paul at troas act 16. The acts of apostles gives us a unique insight into how the church began. This book was written by the same man who wrote the gospel of luke. However, after mentioning the eleven in chapter 1, and a brief mention of james the brother of john, plus some mention of james, the brother of jesus, the apostles luke focuses on are peter and paul. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons.
Anyhoo acts starts with jesus already back in black. Watch our overview video on the book of romans, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of. Acts of the apostles 16, new living translation nlt the. Acts of the apostles 16, new living translation nlt. To make the picture abundantly clear, god has given us a hand picked record of the activities of the early church.
In fact, the work is given in detail of only two of the apostles, peter and paul. Now, lets look at some outlines that will help us read acts. This is what christ wants to do through christians. Second, in acts chapter 27 verses 21 through 26, luke described pauls. Watch our overview video on the book of romans, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Before jesus was taken into heaven where he was enthroned to share gods rule over the world, he instructed his followers to be a witness for him. Acts 8 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Luke, the author of the gospel of luke, was a doctor and gentile. 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 book of acts contains important information for all today. We hope this outline of acts will help you as you seek to find gods truth in the pages of his letter to you. In deference to the jews of the area, he arranged for timothy to be circumcised. Each paragraph in the esv translation of acts has been evaluated and a factual statement about its content was recorded in one sentence.
As i said, the book revolves around the apostles, peter and paul. Although the author does not identify himself by name, scholars have ascribed the authorship of gospel of luke and the book of acts to luke, the companion of paul. In the 17th chapter of the book of acts, the title polytarch is used to describe the rulers of a particular city. One may divide the book as acts 112 peter and acts 28 paul. The preparation of the leaders of the jerusalem church for the gentile mission 11.
Paul wanted to take timothy with him when preaching, so he circumcised him. In that chapter we have the central teaching, in the upper room discourse, that he is the true vine and we have this image, or. The book of acts tells how the multiethnic, international. In acts 16 19 we find four scenes that feature accusations against christians, and these accusations are parts of similar sequences of events.
In virtually every chapter, apostles such as peter and paul powerfully present the gospel to individuals and groups of people. For the first time, the author of acts places himself in the narrative by means of the first person plural personal pronouns, we and us. Luke records many examples of conversion in the book of acts e. Copeland hundreds of free sermon outlines and bible study materials available for online browsing and downloading. The life of the early church is recorded and preserved for us in the book of acts and the epistles. Name from the time of the septuagint, this book has been called the acts of the apostles. At that time there was great persecution against the church their adversaries having tasted blood, were the more eager.
Internal evidence is found largely in the we sections of the book. This study guide was developed in preparation for teaching adult bible classes. A study outline of revelation church of christ in zion. The book of acts is the first history of the christian church. 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.
Jul 14, 2011 now, lets look at some outlines that will help us read acts. The traditional title of acts is the acts of the apostles. Acts 16 niv timothy joins paul and silas paul bible gateway. Note that the authors return to the use of they indicates that luke stayed behind in philippi 16 40. It was in antioch that the disciples were first called christians. We read of the evangelistic methods and message of the early apostles and preachers 3. The book is called acts or the acts of the apostles because it contains an account of some of the apostles.
The apostles portrayed in acts shine with evangelistic zeal, showing a striking transition from the often misguided disciples of the gospels. This is a geographical outline of the book based largely on what appears to be the organizing verse in acts. In acts 1619 we find four scenes that feature accusations against christians, and these accusations are parts of similar sequences of events. Paul preaches to the ephesians 3 months in a synagogue, 2 years in a rental hall after 3 months the jews who refused to believe persecuted paul. Acts of the apostles chapter sixteen objectives in studying this chapter 1 to trace the route of paul and silas on their missionary journey 2 to consider whether the spirit led paul through impressions or some other less subjective way 3 to study carefully the conversions of lydia and the philippian jailer summary with this chapter we find. The life and travels of the apostle paul are followed. In this case, the reader looks at acts for how the word expands from jerusalem and judea to samaria and to the ends of the earth. It is titled acts to emphasize that this book records the acts of the apostles through the work of the holy spirit. Acts 16 background information with maps and images picture. Outline studies in the book of the acts of the apostles.
Pdf file, suitable for printing click here if you want the student edition, with the. The acts of peter and philip the evangelist are recorded here as well. Acts of the apostles chapter twentyfive objectives in studying this chapter 1 to consider the. The title of the book of acts comes from the greek word praxis, a word often used in. It is titled acts to emphasize that this book records the acts of. Book of acts overview insight for living ministries. An understandable version of acts translation by william e. We are up to john chapter 16 and as we continue, we really have to go back to the end of john 15 just for a moment to see the experience that jesus has been talking about. Choice of israel in the sovereign purpose of god, vv.
If the purpose of the book is to show the spread of christianity, it fails in a great part. After paul and silas preached and instructed young converts in acts chapter 16 verse 5. The rest of the apostles drop out of sight and are only mentioned in a corporate way. All the awesome things he said and did and the super cool way he died and came back to life again. Acts of the apostles, a study guide from the executable outlines series by mark a. The importance of the book of acts the importance of this second of lukes twovolume work can.
Jesus sends the holy spirit to empower his disciples as they carry the good news of his kingdom to the nations of the world. After the disciples had been driven from jerusalem by. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. There is no single chapter that does not exhibit gods power and wisdom in operation. The transition is best illustrated by peters vision in which he heard a voice. Scared, the magistrates came and pleaded with paul and silas to leave the city, which they did after a short visit to lydias house to encourage the brethren.
Whats new sermon illustrations faqs daily bible reading. Choice of gentiles in the scriptural prophecies of god, vv. It also may be divided around the expansion of the gospel in acts 1. 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. A study outline of revelation the church of christ in. Portions of chapter 17 and all of chapters 1828 were written by kevin scott, who kindly offered his material to help complete this study guide until i have completed it myself, lord willing. Chapter 4 proclaiming the risen lord acts after the four gospels comes a fifth book in the new testament which is called acts or the acts of the apostles. This question should ring through your mind as you page through the book of acts.
Carefully, paragraph by paragraph, the book of acts has been evaluated in the following pages. Paul had a vision of a man praying and asking him to go to macedonia. He took this to mean that he should head towards macedonia with his companions, which he did. And a certain man lame from his mothers womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the temple. Acts, chapter 16 king james version christian answers. The genre of the book of acts is narrative history with several sermons. From time to time when people lose faith in government, it can trigger a rapid devaluation of their. For assurance of our own salvation, we can compare our own conversion experience with those in acts.
And when the jews laid wait for him, as he was about to sail into syria, he purposed to return through macedonia. The book of revelation is the only book in the new testament that begins by specifically stating its source, the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave to himand signified it by his angel to his servant john rev. The book of acts is a vital link between the gospels and the epistles. Acts chapter 16 commentary northwest college of the bible. Now peter and john went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. Respecting this remarkable prophesy, we refer to the notes on joel 2. The first volume, the gospel of luke, shows as luke says, all that jesus began to do and teach. The initial question regards the identity of theophilus, the one for whom the book is written. His mother was a jewish believer, but his father was a greek. The following outline is intended to be used while studying the book.
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. Now the second volume, acts, will detail jesus continuing work through his apostles that he had chosen and the work of the holy spirit who would be. Note that the authors return to the use of they indicates that luke stayed behind in philippi 1640. Saul received a vision of the resurrected christ while en route to damascus. It traces christianity from its beginnings in jerusalem. Acts 16 background information with maps and images. He decides to hang around with all his favorite disciples for forty days. Next chapter of acts the book of acts, chapter 16 we hope that you find the content of the book of acts, chapter 16 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. Acts of the apostles a study guide executable outlines. Luke seems to join the missionary team at troas, then at the end of chapter 16 remains at philippi when the others leave. This is blasphemy of the holy spirit, as spoken by jesus matthew 12. To illustrate the nature and function of these summary statements, well look. The gospel is preached from jerusalem to all judea chapters 17 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 determinations of the jerusalem council see notes on.
When we come to the book of acts, the first question we may ask is why was it written. In acts, jesus sends the holy spirit to empower his disciples as they carry. The main issues revolve around whether he is a man perhaps a greek official for whom lukeacts is an apologetic for the gospel or a kind of generic. This is in verse 6, and takes place in thessalonica. The book ends with luke accompanying paul to his imprisonment in rome. There has been much debate as to the purpose of acts. It will help to keep the whole of the book before you as you work your way through each section. And when they could not find them, they dragged jason and some of the brethren before the city officials. This book, like the four gospels, is a history book.
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. Acts chapter 16 introduces timothy, the son of a greek man and a jewish mother. Saul was consenting unto his deaththe word expresses hearty approval. Lenski, the interpretation of the acts of the apostles, p. The name jesus in ancient hebrew text yeshua in first century hebrew text. The book ends with confirmations of authenticity by god, christ and john. Spirit is central to the book beginning on pentecost acts 2. Acts records the beginnings of the church and reveals the steps one must obey to become a christian. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Author internal and external evidence point to luke as the spiritinspired author of acts. The new testament reveals that women played an important role in the advancement of the early christ. Watch our overview video on the book of acts, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. One reason for concluding both books came from the.
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