Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The book of acts also describes the work of the two apostles peter and paul. Acts, chapter 3 king james version christian answers webbible. Acts 3 new international version niv peter heals a lame beggar. A journey through the book of acts overview lesson. The sonnini manuscript, better known as the long lost chapter of the acts of the apostles contains the account of pauls journey in spain and britain.
And in acts chapter 23 verse 6, paul appealed to the jewish belief in the resurrection of the dead that derived from old testament scriptures. Greece is mentioned 5 times in the bible in the book of daniel chapter 8 verse 21, chapter 10 verse 20, chapter 11 verse 2 in the book of zechariah chapter 9 verse in the book of acts chapter. Study acts 1 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. For instance, in acts chapter 3 verse 22, peter appealed to the words of moses to prove to the jews that jesus was the longawaited messiah. The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt. 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. The book containing this chapter is anonymous but early. Stephen said some words from the book by the prophet isaiah isaiah 66. This is, in my opinion, the best and most beautiful recording of the. Third, to show why these earliest christians were persecuted, because that is what this beautiful story leads to.
Acts bible book with full chapters king james version. Pauls defense before the mob at jerusalem, chapter 22. David guzik commentary on acts 3 describes the encounter of peter and john. There are three distinct times marked in the book of the acts. Peter heals a lame beggar one day peter and john were going up to the temple at the time of prayerat three in the afternoon. History outside the book of acts offers no information about him beyond a few words in josephus, telling that he put down an insurrection during his brief time in office before his death. The apostles portrayed in acts shine with evangelistic zeal, showing a striking transition from the often misguided disciples of the gospels. Online shopping from a great selection at books store.
This is the holy book of acts, known as the acts of the apostles. Acts 3 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. The holy bible book 44 acts kjv dramatized audio youtube. Nov 08, 2012 this is the holy book of acts, known as the acts of the apostles. Now peter and john went up together to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. In virtually every chapter, apostles such as peter and paul powerfully present the gospel to individuals and groups of people. Acts of the apostles chapter 29 rejected scriptures.
Acts chapter 2 kjv king james version i received the baptism of the holy spirit a number of years ago. The healing of the paralytic at the gate beautiful. I post biblical information for the education of christians and to pla. 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 church today still has the same power and the power of the holy spirit is still very much real and alive. 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. Book of acts overview insight for living ministries. Third missionary journey part 2 strengthening the pastors chapter 20 68 22. The acts of the apostles is a unique and therefore crucial book of the new testament. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of acts in the bible king james version. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. Chapter 27 ends with paul, under house arrest, just writing epistles of the new testament.
Acts 1 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of acts chapter 1 in plain english. Festus, the governor who succeeded felix, is a shadowy player on the roman stage. This page is the index to our series of lesson plans that follow the book of acts. In the first volume, luke informs us all that jesus began to do and teach. A better title would be the acts or the workings of the holy spirit, because he is the real main character of the book. 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. The 2nd chapter of acts was a jesus music and early contemporary christian music group composed of sisters annie herring and nelly greisen and brother matthew ward.
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. We were told many signs and wonders were done through the apostles in acts 2. This question should ring through your mind as you page through the book of acts. As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1. Which two disciples were really friendly after jesus went back to heaven. Acts 3 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 3 in plain english. This page will be updated as the posts are published. The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of the document.
The gospel of luke and the book of acts form a single, twovolume work. Study guide for acts 3 by david guzik blue letter bible. Acts 3 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. 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. Acts 3 niv bible one day peter and john were going up to. One may raise the hypothetical question, if the jews of that day would have received the gospel on a national level, then would jesus have returned way back. It alone presents an extensive picture of early church life and history. These lessons were designed for older elementary children, but you could modify them for a broader range of kids. 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. Paul goes to jerusalem and is arrested, chapter 21. What is the last verse in the book of acts answers. This commentary on acts 24 treats the adjudication of pauls case by the roman governor felix. Third missionary journey first, back to ephesus chapter 18.
But stephen reminded the jews that god was bigger than any temple. Luke had written to him before and had told him about the things that jesus did and taught. The recipient of the book, theophilus, is the same person addressed in the first volume, the gospel of luke see introduction to luke. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. 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. Acts 3 kjv now peter and john went up together bible gateway. And a certain man lame from his mothers womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the tem. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 3 scripture passage page 20. Verse 1 demonstrates clearly that the unnamed author of acts is the same person as the unnamed author of the third gospel luke 1. The presence and working of the holy spirit is the dominating mark of the book of acts. Acts chapter 3 kjv king james version there is power in the name of jesus,the holy spirit is the promise of conforter from a caring god,once we accept christ his spirit is poured in us and his power is made evidence for all to see.
Acts 3 peter heals a lame beggar one day bible gateway. Acts 8 is the eighth chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible. However acts chapter 27 is not the end but the beginning of the church, in fact acts is still going on, for we are now the church acting, we are now the bringers of the gospel, instrument of righteousness to be used by god for his glory. 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 author quite certainly was luke for the following reason. 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.
The offering sent by barnabas and saul to the jerusalem elders. When did peter and john go to the temple in verse 1. The document, purporting to be the concluding portion of the acts of the apostles, covers a portion of the period after pauls two years enforced residence in rome, in his own hired house. This chapter develops the story of the healing of a congenital cripple by the apostles peter and john. Now a man who was lame from birth was being carried to the temple gate called beautiful, where he was put every day to beg from those going into th. Here is a summary and overview of the book of acts. We will after the first of the year actually begin a verse by verse study of the book of acts. They began performing in 1973 and enjoyed their period of greatest success during the 1970s. Im not sure exactly which sunday marching into january, but we will do that. Now peter and john went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. One day peter and john were going up to the temple at the time of prayerat three in the afternoon.
Acts chapter 3 is where we find peter and john healing a crippled man as they continue to tell people with boldness about jesus christ. Acts 3 niv peter heals a lame beggar one day bible gateway. Acts 3 niv bible one day peter and john were going up. Acts 3, new international version niv the bible app. Others around me told me later that i had spoken another language. The temple in this book called acts was the third temple. Acts 3 is the third chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible. It records the burial of stephen, the beginnings of christian persecution, and the spread of the gospel of jesus christ to the people of samaria and ethiopia. The two apostles set out for a temple called beautiful because it was the ninth hour, a time for prayer. It is interesting to note that thirty minutes after pentecost the apostles knew more about christ than they.