Bible blender november 10, 2010 detailed outline of the book of acts of the apostles 20171014t10. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. If the book of acts were gone, there would be nothing to replace it howson. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament.
Both the miracle and the message of acts chapter 3 are quite different from those described in acts chapter 2. What are the main divisions of the book as suggested by the key verse and the outline in the introduction. Now peter and john went up together the word together has been transferred to the previous verse. The book of acts bible study guide acts 3 sermon lame man healed. Anyhoo acts starts with jesus already back in black. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of the church. Acts furnishes a ladder on which to place the epistles. Acts of the apostles a study guide executable outlines. Acts 3 now peter and john were going up to the temple at. All the awesome things he said and did and the super cool way he died and came back to life again. Read acts 8 commentary using wesleys explanatory notes. The verb is in the imperfect tense, and would be more correctly rendered were going up. A better title would be the acts or the workings of the holy spirit, because he is the real main character of the book. In the first volume, luke informs us all that jesus began to do and teach.
Acts is a bridge between the gospels and the epistles. Peter and his mission to the jews is the main focus in this first part of the book of acts. At that time there was great persecution against the church their adversaries having tasted blood, were the more eager. The book of acts also describes the work of the two apostles peter and paul. The following outline is intended to be used while studying the book. This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. In fact, the work is given in detail of only two of the apostles, peter and paul. The book is called acts or the acts of the apostles because it contains an account of some of the apostles. 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. Study the bible online using commentary on acts 8 and more. Peter and john go to the temple at the hour of prayer, and heal a man who had been lame from his mothers womb, acts 3. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Acts of the apostles, a study guide from the executable outlines series by mark a.
Witness is a key word in the book of acts and is used twentynine times as either a verb or a noun. Acts concerns the very vital period in christian history between the resurrection of jesus and the death of the apostle paul, the time when christian ideas and beliefs. A witness is somebody who tells what he has seen and heard acts 4. Peters second sermon also focuses on the person of jesus. Third missionary journey part 2 strengthening the pastors chapter 20 68 22. Healing of the lame man at the beautiful gate of the temple 1.
A good study bible we recommend the following features. The acts of the apostles authorized and revised versions. Here is a bible study, commentary, and summary of acts chapter five. As we study this book we find sound principles of church growth and see the way in which temptation and trials are overcome by the grace of god. Luke told us how the church was formed by the gift of the holy spirit and baptism and gathered around the apostles teaching and now moves on to narrate examples of the apostles ministry in jerusalem. To make the picture abundantly clear, god has given us a hand picked record of the activities of the early church. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. The people are astonished, and the apostles inform them that it was not by their own power they had healed the man, but through the power of jesus of nazareth, whom they had crucified, acts 3. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. The presence and working of the holy spirit is the dominating mark of the book of acts. It is interesting to note that thirty minutes after pentecost the apostles knew more about christ than they. Here is a summary and overview of the book of acts. There has been much debate as to the purpose of acts. Here is a bible study with commentary and a summary of acts chapter three.
Read and study acts, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary. The former account i made, o theophilus, of all that jesus began both to do and teach. Acts is the second book in the history that luke wrote. The new testament without acts leaves a great, yawning gap. But it is more likely that theophilus was a real person. 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. 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. It will help to keep the whole of the book before you as you work your way through each section. The book of acts bible study guide acts 3 sermon lame. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. The proper title for this historical book is the supreme problem. 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.
The focus on the sermon is not on peter or anything he has done, but all about jesus. Study acts 3 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. 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. Blue letter bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the bible easy and rewarding. Acts of the apostles executable outline study resources.
Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand. God, however, raised him from the dead, and to that fact we are witnesses. David guzik commentary on acts 3 describes the encounter of peter and john with a lame man begging for alms, and healing him instead. He decides to hang around with all his favorite disciples for forty days. The apostles and the first believers attended the temple worship at the hours of prayer. The people are astonished, and the apostles inform them that it was not by their own power they had healed the man, but through the power of jesus of nazareth, whom they had crucified, act 3. Study of acts discussion notes chapter 3 introduction we previously discussed the fact that the holy spirit is in fact christ dwelling in us and among us. Acts 1 jesus ascends to heaven, a new apostle chosen a. The acts of apostles gives us a unique insight into how the church began. The lord jesus christ at work by the holy spirit through the apostles in jerusalem, chapters 17 a. It begins in jerusalem just after jesus resurrection, recounts how the gospel. Detailed outline of the book of acts of the apostles.
Peter and john go to the temple at the hour of prayer, and heal a man who had been lame from his mothers womb, act 3. Preparation for the coming of the spirit, chapter 1 1. The initial question regards the identity of theophilus, the one for whom the book is written. A chapter bychapter bible study of the book of acts 3 scripture passage page 20. Study guide for acts 3 by david guzik blue letter bible. Third missionary journey first, back to ephesus chapter 18. Acts of the apostles chapter three objectives in studying this chapter 1 to study the healing of the lame man, noting various aspects of the miracle 2 to examine peters second gospel sermon, his call to repent and the blessings to follow summary the chapter opens with peter and john going to the temple where they encounter a man lame from. Copeland hundreds of free sermon outlines and bible study materials available for. There is no single chapter that does not exhibit gods power and wisdom in operation. There will be a number of people saved we see this from acts 4. Perhaps luke was using it to mean any christian reader. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one. What is proposed as the primary purpose of the book of acts. The beginning verses of acts make it clear that acts is a sequel of the story started in luke and written to the same man named theophilus, generally a title ascribed to highranking roman officials.