Chapter 8 can best be summarized as various works of the holy spirit. One may divide the book as acts 112 peter and acts 28 paul. Acts 8 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. In the book of acts, we discover how gods multiethnic, international church grew through persecution and missionary journeys throughout the world. Describe the phenomena observed on the pentecost recorded in this chapter. Study the bible online using commentary on acts 8 and more. Since luke is the author of acts, any date between ad 60 and 100 is reasonable as conzelmann points out. A history of the early church gene taylor2an outline of the book i. In this video i provide a threepoint outline for the entire book of acts. Choose from 500 different sets of chapter 8 new testament flashcards on quizlet.
Title as the second book luke addressed to theophilus see luke 1. Acts of the apostles introduction title commonly called the acts of the apostles, it is simply titled acts in some of the oldest manuscripts. He shows us how god is working and speaking in this story and our own stories. The book will therefore have been written only after the end of this time. In the earliest days, the preaching of the gospel stayed in jerusalem. Study of acts discussion notes chapter 8 introduction our study of the book of acts has been informative and challenging. The book of acts is the only historical record of the birth and early days following christs establishing his church. Acts of the apostles executable outline study resources. Gospels, acts of the apostles, epistles, and apocalypse. In this book we see the first mention of the dispensation of the holy spirit and jesus command to take his gospel to all the world. The last eight chapters of acts acts 2128 are devoted to a mere four. 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.
Learn chapter 8 new testament with free interactive flashcards. Jesus had shown himself alive by many proofs for 40 days. Introduction romans chapter 8 is, without a doubt, one of the bestknown and bestloved chapters of the entire bible. It is the greatest sequel ever written, the sequel of sequelsthe sequel to the story of christ see 1. It will begin in jerusalem and progress out into the uttermost parts of the earth. The book is called acts or the acts of the apostles because it contains an account of some of the apostles. It also may be divided around the expansion of the gospel in acts 1.
However, this study guide format follows witheringtons outline in terms of chapter breakdown. Sir william ramsay, after making a critical study of lukes writings, declared that luke was the greatest historian, ancient or modern. Acts records the beginnings of the church and reveals the steps one must obey to become a christian. While acts is a record of history, luke weaves many theological themes into these stories to teach us about god and his mission. 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. Acts intro to acts biblica the international bible society. Read acts 8 commentary using wesleys explanatory notes.
The new testament contains 27 books, written in greek, by 15 or 16 different authors between 50 c. In the first book, o theophilus, i have dealt with all that jesus began to do and teach until the day when he was taken up from us. Matthew seemed to be obsessed with the idea of the kingdom of god and its beginnings in the book that bears his name. Authorship of actsluke is the author of the book acts. The book of acts tells how the multiethnic, international. 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 presence and working of the holy spirit is the dominating mark of the book of acts. We read of the evangelistic methods and message of the early apostles and preachers 3. The key personalities of acts are peter, paul, john, james, stephen, barnabas, timothy, lydia, silas, and apollos. A better title would be the acts or the workings of the holy spirit, because he is the real main character of the book. For assurance of our own salvation, we can compare our own conversion experience with those in acts. The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt. The life and travels of the apostle paul are followed.
These we passages include the period of pauls twoyear imprisonment at rome ch. Rather, the focus is clearly on some of the acts or. The book is the best available commentary on the great commission of mark 16. The ending of acts plays an important role in route of determining the book s date. Each paragraph in the esv translation of acts has been evaluated and a factual statement about its content was recorded in one sentence. Introduction to the book the promise of the spirit act 1. Luke had written to him before and had told him about the things that jesus did and taught.
Here are some of the key themes that luke highlights for. The dispersion and the work of philip, peter and john 8. Watch our overview video on the book of acts, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. 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. Thus saul is seen not only to have a remarkable conversion experience, but also from the first to be the one who would exemplify the mandate of acts 1. The acts of apostles gives us a unique insight into how the church began. The book begins with the ascension of jesus and goes on through pauls jail time in rome, which opens his ministry to the church at rome. He decides to hang around with all his favorite disciples for forty days. Without this historical record, little would be known about the expansion of the church. Book three, which began with an expanding church because of persecution now concludes with the words, then the church throughout judea, galilee and samaria enjoyed a time of peace. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly scripture encouragement to share with family and friends. Alive an introduction to romans 8 canyon bible church of. In many ways acts chapter 8 is a significant pivot point. First of all luke mentions the fact that acts is the sequel to the gospel of luke written around 5560 ad, and therefore must have been written later.
The first part of this book is about peter, and the second part is about paul. The greek manuscripts title it acts, and many add of the apostles. Get unlimited access to the best stories on medium and support. To make the picture abundantly clear, god has given us a hand picked record of the activities of the early church. Introducing the book of acts the prophets of old had foretold of the last days when the christ would come into the world, establish the lords kingdom, and reign as king. Chapterbychapter bible studies acts kathleendalton. Philip had probably told him that this was the ordained sign and seal of discipleship, but the eunuchs question was likely the first proposal of its application in this case. What opportunities do we have to share the gospel today. The thought in philips mind is here traced to his suggestion. The waiting period introduction the gospel story has a sequel. All the awesome things he said and did and the super cool way he died and came back to life again. Many scholars assume acts was written then because it does not record pauls defense, release, and further gospel preaching.
Acts chapter 8 barnes notes on the new testament on. The title the inscription the acts of the apostles. In acts, jesus sends the holy spirit to empower his disciples as they carry. Throughout the syllabus, material appearing in blue are suggestions for instructors. Here is a summary and overview of the book of acts. 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. Peters activities are described at some length, and john and philip are mentioned, but more than half of the book is about paul and his connection with the christian movement. What are the main divisions of the book as suggested by the key verse and the outline in the introduction. The book of acts is a vital link between the gospels and the epistles. 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 book of acts, sometimes called the fifth gospel, is a continuation of the gospel of luke.
Luke is the writer, as he states in his introduction v. Aug 30, 2015 we apologize there is no audio for this teaching. Luke acts makes up 28% of the new testamentmore than that written by either paul or john. Intro to acts biblica the international bible society. This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. The book of acts ends with paul in house arrest waiting to. And, when the book of acts begins, he carefully outlines what he has written in the book of luke, as i read already. Saul persecutes the church, the gospel preached in samaria. Im currently preachingteaching through the new testament book the acts of the apostles.
Mar, 20 study of the book of acts chapter 8 ivy baptist church. Luke is uniformly identified as the author acts by the second century a. The theme or key to the book of acts is found in 1. The book has been called the acts of the apostles, really a misnomer because acts has very little to say concerning most of the original twelve apostles. Acts chapter 8 questions for discussion the living word. It has challenged our theology and the depth of our relationship with christ and the holy spirit. The authorship of acts is ascribed to luke for these reasons. Chapters 8 through 12 record the lord jesus christ at work by the holy spirit through the. In fact, the work is given in detail of only two of the apostles, peter and paul.
He was also the author of its companion work, the gospel of luke. Both were written by luke, a physician who traveled with the apostle paul. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The gospel of luke and the book of acts are written as. This is a geographical outline of the book based largely on what appears to be the organizing verse in acts. Verses 58 then philip went down to the city of samaria, and preached christ unto.
The great welsh preacher, martin lloyd jones has a wellknown preaching series through the book of romans. The acts of peter and philip the evangelist are recorded here as well. The preparation of the leaders of the jerusalem church for the gentile mission 11. Find top church sermons, illustrations, and powerpoints for preaching on acts 8. The acts of the holy spirit the bible teaching commentary. Syllabus for introduction to the bible for a 14week semester. His work contains seventyfive sermons on chapter 8 alone. 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. 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. But then in chapters 78 it is the deacons who are used by god to deliver the gospel. Drane, introducing the bible, 2nd edition fortress press, 2011, sample syllabus syllabus for introduction to the bible for a 14week semester n. These books tell the stories about jesus life, ministry, and death. Acts ends with paul under house arrest, awaiting trial before caesar, c.
There is no single chapter that does not exhibit gods power and wisdom in operation. The persecution of christians that followed stephens stoning led to the evangelizing of the larger region of judea and samaria. Anyhoo acts starts with jesus already back in black. Luke records many examples of conversion in the book of acts e. As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1. Here in this introduction we have all the elements that make up the book of acts. At that time there was great persecution against the church their adversaries having tasted blood, were the more eager.
David guzik commentary on acts 8 describes the persecution of the church through saul. Remember, philip and stephen had been chosen to serve tables acts 6. Acts is a continuation of the authors former treatise luke, and records the birth, growth, and development of christianity after the ascension of jesus. Smith, the book of acts, an element among the online course materials for the new testament and its context at. Up to now all the activity concerning the knowledge and spreading of the good news of the gospel has taken place in the city of jerusalem, has been strictly among jews, and the focus of events has revolved around the works of the 12 disciples. Secondly luke at the end of acts luke mentions pauls twoyear imprisonment in rome. Paragraphbyparagraph outline for the book of acts josh. Carefully, paragraph by paragraph, the book of acts has been evaluated in the following pages. Throughout acts, we have seen certain principals that have remained consistent.
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. 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 of acts also describes the work of the two apostles peter and paul. The book of acts contains important information for all today. Richard heard, the acts of the apostles, chapter in an introduction to the new testament new york. The book of acts is the first history of the christian church. Acts of the apostles chapter eight objectives in studying this chapter 1 to note the spread of the gospel into judea and samaria, as foretold by jesus cf. It shows how the apostles carried on the work commanded by jesus of evangelizing the world acts 1. 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. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Yet god, who intended to instruct and save him, sent the living teacher, and opened to him the sacred scriptures, and led him to the saviour. The great fact of this age is the indwelling of the holy spirit 1 corinthians 6.