What can we learn and apply from the book of acts today. The book of acts, sometimes called the fifth gospel, is a continuation of the gospel of luke. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Instead, it repeatedly calls us to reflect upon the work of god, fulfilled in jesus christ, establishing the church by the power of the holy spirit. The book of acts tells the story of both the glorious and tumultuous early years of the church. Lets dive into 4 ways you can dig deeper into acts through specific study tips. The importance of the book of acts liberty university. Gospel glimpses, wholebible connections, theology, practice, and more. It is filled with all the drama, thrills, adventure and suspense. Study 1 going through the book of acts words of life. The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt.
The book of acts is the link between the gospels and the epistles. Bought this bible study booklet for use in a mens bible study group. The author of the acts of the apostles is the same author of the gospel of luke. The beautiful, amazing, powerful, weak, dysfunctional church a chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 6 acts 1 50 days 1. Book of acts read, study bible verses online bible study tools. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Both books are addressed to theophilus, and the latter acts refers. These lessons were designed for older elementary children, but you could modify them for a broader range of kids. 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. Online study the book of acts week 3 cresthill church.
In addition, there are topical studies on issues such as spiritual leadership, gods redemptive plan, and old testament character studies. The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of the document. But for those who read its words more purposefully, they will find blessing and encouragement, as they take in the powerful events that would begin to shape the church into the mighty organism that it is. The bible book of acts comes at a special time in the gospel story of jesus christ. In acts, jesus sends the holy spirit to empower his disciples as they carry. In only three decades, a small group of frightened believers in jerusalem transformed. This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. This web page contains lesson plans for a multiweek study of your choice. Its subject and intention is nicely summarised by the words of the lord in chapter 1.
In acts, christ had just risen from the dead, ascended into heaven, and given the apostles the great commission. Lifeway provides a variety of acts bible studies for your next personal or small group study. Acts is a book of history as it records the acts of jesus christ by his spirit through his church. 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. Really, very little is written about the apostles in acts. The acts of the apostles is a unique and therefore crucial book of the new testament. Watch our overview video on the book of acts, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The book of acts comes at a special time in the bible story and there are some unique things to watch out for as you read. Bobdeffinbaugh graduated from dallas theological seminary with his th. Davidistre abstract% thistrainingcoursestudiesthe book ofacts toprovideinsightintotheway theearlychurchworkedand.
While it may be tempting to skip ahead and dive right in to studying the passages in. Introduction to bsfs study of the book of acts atozmom. Acts 1 new international version niv jesus taken up into heaven. In what acts did the early church continue steadfastly in.
Each study is designed to first teach the leaders the passage and then provide them with questions they can use to lead their group through a process of selfdiscovered learning. In these next few lessons, were are going to be diving into some background material for acts. These studies will be expository, devotional, practical and varied, and this is an introduction to the whole book. Makes up over onefourth of the entire new testament. Welcome to ivy baptist churchs bible study on demand before beginning this study, please take an opportunity to download the worksheet for this bible study. Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand. Mar 04, 20 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 title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of. Many people call acts the acts of the apostles, but really, if you want to add to the name acts, perhaps, a better name would be the acts of the early church. Acts consistently grounds salvation in the ancient. You will see how theology is lived out, evidence for the inspiration of scripture, and proof that the gospel message has never changed. Post navigation a study of the book of acts by pastor j.
Luke is the writer, as he states in his introduction v. How the early church used a time of peace to prepare for even greater effectiveness. Last year, we took a look at people of the promised land, starting with joshua and ending with solomon. Acts bible study the book of acts bible study lifeway. It alone presents an extensive picture of early church life and history.
A bible study lesson series about the beginning of christianity as revealed in the book of the acts of the apostles. 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. Book of acts overview insight for living ministries. Here are a few of the reasons why actsand thus our study of this bookis so important. It is generally ok as a guide to the study of the book of acts, though some of the questions are very subjective. 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 1 niv jesus taken up into heaven in my bible gateway. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of the church. An outline study of the book of acts pneuma foundation. This page is the index to our series of lesson plans that follow the book of acts. 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. A journey through the book of acts overview lesson.
Got this for running a small group bible study on acts, for which it seems very suitable. And they were all with one accord in solomons porch. As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1. Jesus knew from the begging that he was going to be betray by judas jesus said it was better for him judas not to be born. The book of acts, above all else, is a story about the churchand what a story it is. The importance of the book of acts the importance of this second of lukes twovolume work can. Plumbing the theological depths, this guide explains the biblical text with clarity and passion helping us understand the historyshaping events that took place in the years. It will help to keep the whole of the book before you as you work your way through each section. A full chapter by chapter study would take more than six months, so feel free to select from our available lessons below.
It covers what happens in the first couple of decades in the early church after the ascension of jesus. This summary of the book of acts provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of acts. The book of acts chronicles some of the most important events in christian history. This versebyverse bible study and commentary of the acts of the apostles the book of acts or simply acts is indepth but uses plain language that everyone can understand, as well as a format that will engage you. Introduction to the book of acts study resources blue letter bible. Acts 1 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of acts chapter 1 in plain english. Content includes book studies on luke, ephesians, thessalonians, james, 1 samuel, john, and acts. Designed for individuals and small groups alike, this 12week study through the book of acts explores the history of the early church after christs ascension.
I believed judas was predestined to betray jesus as in acts 1. Understanding the book of acts in the bible thoughtco. Texas, and has contributed many of his bible study series for use by the foundation. In acts, the gospel expands not through human strength, but through weakness, opposition, and persecution. But he did not start off as a hero to the church of god, but rather a villain. Some other study notes start from the assumption acts is all about x and then pursue what can we learn about x from acts. In many ways acts is the most exciting book in the new testament because it is full of movement and interest. A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or personal bible study. Bible study of acts join us for an inspiring study on. Jul 10, 2014 the book of acts does not primarily provide us with human patterns to emulate or avoid. This year, were going to the new testament with the study of the book of acts.
Although the author does not name himself, evidence outside the scriptures and inferences from the book itself lead to the conclusion that the author. The most significant help in discovering the author of acts is simply recognizing this books relationship to the gospel of luke. 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. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible. Bible study tips for the book of acts unlocking the bible. This page will be updated as the posts are published. Keeping to tradition, bsf, or bible study international, is alternating an old testament study with a new testament study. This is the story of christianitys beginnings and how evangelism played. The book of acts suggests that one person wrote both the gospel of luke and the book of acts. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. A study of the book of acts from the ot perspective acts. These 27 episodes are a bibel study on the bible book of acts.
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 everyman since the name means lover of god. Visit the web site to browse or download additional material for church or personal use. Lesson 1 investigates the author, historical setting, and the theological background of. Preparations for a worldwide witnessing work address to theophilus jesus shows himself during 40 days and speaks about gods kingdom jesus instructs the apostles to stay in jerusalem and wait for the promised holy spirit jesus answers the apostles question about when the kingdom will be restored to israel jesus commissions the apostles to be witnesses of him to the ends of the. The gospels expansion is the culmination of what god has been doing since the beginning.
Several questions can be answered from the first 2 verses. The book of acts is an important book for understanding the actions of the apostles, mostly paul and peter, after jesuss ascension into heaven. It is an important book in understanding how we can be directed by the holy spirit and the role of jesus lessons in our lives. David spoke about judas concerning his betrayal in the book of psalms. The following outline is intended to be used while studying the book. Studies in acts chapters 1 3 by francis dixon study verses. Davidistre abstract% thistrainingcoursestudiesthebook ofacts toprovideinsightintotheway theearlychurchworkedand. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english.
It does, of course, pay for the group leader to have prepared. Study 1 going through the book of acts words of life ministries. Sir william ramsay, after making a critical study of lukes writings, declared that luke was the greatest historian, ancient or modern. Content includes book studies on luke, ephesians, thessalonians, james, 1. How did the residents of jerusalem react to the church. Acts is the only biblical book that chronicles the history of the church immediately after jesuss ascension. Jun 12, 2017 lesson 1 investigates the author, historical setting, and the theological background of the book of acts. Acts was written by luke after writing the gospel of luke as a second part to that book. Hopefully, youve had a chance to complete the suggested assignments in our bible study of acts orientation. Jan 30, 20 welcome to ivy baptist churchs bible study on demand before beginning this study, please take an opportunity to download the worksheet for this bible study. Before beginning the heart of his lesson, what did peter have to explain first. The book of acts demonstrates jesus christs promise and his commission to the church being fulfilled.
25 347 1689 931 802 1081 1087 1133 306 482 178 1241 1467 1398 9 1511 741 1377 775 465 1496 1539 1245 75 240 589 546 380 200 992 111