And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. In only three decades, a small group of frightened believers in jerusalem transformed. 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. Acts 2 niv bible when the day of pentecost came, they. In the book of acts detailed accounts are given for the two apostles peter and paul. Survey of the book of acts striving for eternity ministries. The book of acts is a continuation of lukes earlier account acts 1. This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format.
The book of acts, also called acts of the apostles, does not specifically identify its author. Let me summarize the importance of acts in three simple statements. The initial question regards the identity of theophilus, the one for whom the book is written. 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. New testament survey, acts to revelation lecture 3. Book of acts 1 new testament surveybook of acts 2 the author. Acts mainly focuses on the ministries or acts greek word. In this passage, luke is restating the great commission challenge jesus gave in luke 24. Survey of the book of actspart ii chapters through 28 it is believed by some scholars that luke finished the books of acts shortly before a. A book of history, sometimes grouped with the gospels, sometimes treated as a unique work. According to church tradition, luke wrote the book of acts. While there are some areas of great detail of the acts of the apostles, many times you must use cross references to the gospels of matthew, mark, luke and john as well as some other epistles in the new testament to get the full picture of what.
Acts survey nt survey acts key word church key verse 1. Acts tells us how the christian movement came into beginning. The personal details shared all match what we know of paul from other new testament books. The following outline is intended to be used while studying the book. T he book of acts in the bible, written around 6263 a. Both acts and luke are written to strengthen the faith of a person by the name of theophilus. The book of acts is the record of how these two promises of jesus were fulfilled. A very detailed outline and an introductory survey are included pdf file size. Outline of the book with questions for each section. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of the church. In telling this story, luke describes the emergence of christianity from its origins in judaism to its position as a religion of worldwide status and appeal. Got questions book of acts bible survey david malick an introduction to the book of acts selected bibliography greg. 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. Lukes traces the birth and growth of the church from jerusalem to rome acts forms a bridge between the gospel and epistles luke compares the ministries of peter and paul o peter.
Kerygma in acts this is the 3rd lecture in the online series of lectures on new testament survey by dr thomas schreiner. The acts of the apostles, fifth book of the new testament, a valuable history of the early christian church. Purpose of the book as indicated previously, the original purpose of both the gospel and acts may have been to assist. List a few other possible names for the book of acts 4 the acts of the apostles the acts of peter and paul the acts of the resurrected christ. The unique contribution of the book of acts, part of a series. Apr 01, 2019 survey of the book of acts posted on april 1, 2019 march 31, 2019 by andrew rappaport podcast. It is based upon the study guide from an older chuck swindoll series. Written in a clear, nontechnical style, new testament survey begins with a survey of the social, political, economic, and religious background of the new testament, and then goes. Tenney, and prepared with his full approval, this 1985 revision by walter m. Article on divorce and remarriage craig blomberg, trinity journal, 1990.
The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt. 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. Book of acts overview insight for living ministries. Survey of the book of acts posted on april 1, 2019 march 31, 2019 by andrew rappaport podcast. Survey of acts paperback january 1, 1986 by jimmy allen author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. 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. It is the historical link that joins the life of christ with the growth of the christian church. If the book was just before or after pauls release, then it was likely written around 63 a. James begins in the first chapter by describing the overall traits of the faith walk. 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. Actus apostolorum, often referred to simply as acts, or formally the book of acts, is the fifth book of the new testament.
As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1. Survey of the book of acts sermon by scott chambers, acts 1. Acts was apparently written in rome, perhaps between ad 70 and 90, though some think a slightly earlier. A history of the criticism of the acts of the apostles. This message is a part of a series that surveys the entire bible. Survey of the book of actspart ii chapters through 28. Detailed accounts of peter are given in chapters 1 through 12. A bible study lesson series about the beginning of christianity as revealed in the book of the acts of the apostles. This is an 18 lesson study on this new testament book. Several questions can be answered from the first 2. Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand. The importance of the book of acts the importance of this second of lukes two.
May 02, 2020 the book of acts shows how god essentially took a group of fisherman and commoners and used them to turn the world upside down acts 17. The gospel draws people in, constitutes them as the church centered on the grace of jesus, and then sends them out in mission to the world. In acts, luke has provided a broad survey of the churchs development from the resurrection of jesus to pauls first roman imprisonment, the point at which the book ends. Several questions can be answered from the first 2 verses. Acts of the apostles 4 imprisonment in rome are 6062 a. God took a christianhating murderer and transformed him into historys greatest christian evangelist, the author of almost half the books of the new testament. Oct 26, 2014 this is a continuing series of lessons on the survey of the book of acts. 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 were. The book of james outlines the faith walk through genuine religion 1. And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.
The acts of the apostles, abbreviation acts, fifth book of the new testament, a valuable history of the early christian church. Lesson 1 investigates the author, historical setting, and the theological background of the book of acts. Dunnett includes an entirely new chapter on the jewish background of the new testament, plus several new short sections, including materials on the gospels and the. Before this book was named acts it was called both the gospel of the holy ghost and the gospel of the resurrection. These messages were given by pastor ron knight as pastor of twin cities grace fellowship in vadnais heights mn. The book of acts continues in the vein of the gospel of luke to answer the same problem. The beautiful, amazing, powerful, weak, dysfunctional church a chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 6 acts 1 50 days 1. Detailed accounts of paul are given in chapters through 28. The apostolic preaching of the cross by leon morris. As such it answers the question many firstcentury observers would have asked. For a comprehensive study of the history of criticism of the book of acts see w. As such it answers the question many firstcentury observers would have.
While there are some areas of great detail of the acts of the apostles, many times you must use cross references to the gospels of matthew, mark. Just as his gospel opens with a dedication to theophilus, so also does acts. There has been much debate as to the purpose of acts. In lukes gospel the question is answered, if christianity has its roots in the old testament and in judaism, how did it become a worldwide religion. These messages were given by pastor ron knight as pastor of. Therefore, it is reasonable to include lukes purpose for acts as falling under his purpose for the book of luke. First published in 1953 and revised in 1961, merrill tenneys comprehensive survey has served to introduce the general reader, student, and teacher to the world and message of the new testament.
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. 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. Acts has been called a transitional book because it serves as a bridge between the gospels and the epistles. Luke implies in the opening of the gospel that he had carefully researched his material. The book is addressed to theophilus luke acts 11, 2 former treatise. Acts has an abrupt ending because the life of jesus is still going on. 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. By the end of the book we see paul living in rome proclaiming the kingdom of god and teaching about the lord jesus christ with all boldness and without hindrance acts 28. How soon after pentecost this occurred is not clear. What follows is an an organized and curated list of content. Jun 12, 2017 lesson 1 investigates the author, historical setting, and the theological background of the book of acts. Click here for an exhaustive list of content on acts.
Author although the author does not name himself, evidence outside the scriptures and inferences from the book itself lead to the conclusion that the author was luke. Which was the target audience for christian witness in the early part of acts. The author is not named, but continuation and the style makes it. If he did, the book is a sequel to the gospel of luke. Survey of the book of acts sermon by scott chambers, acts. Free new testament study guides and bible class books.
Acts is the only biblical book that chronicles the history of the church immediately after jesuss ascension. Biography of paul both the internal and external evidence points to paul writing this epistle. It will help to keep the whole of the book before you as you work your way through each section. Luke wanted to provide a historical record of the events of. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. It opens with a greeting to theophilus, who was also the intended recipient of lukes gospel. While there are some areas of great detail of the acts of the apostles, many times you must use cross references to the gospels of matthew, mark, luke and john as well as some other epistles in the new testament to get the full picture of what was. Charles swindoll acts view a list of bible maps from the swindoll study bible. This book contains a remarkable parallel to jesus sermon on the mount in matthew 57. The book concludes with a penetrating study of the new testament canon.
The book of acts is the second of a twopart work, both traditionally attributed to luke. All early manuscripts use the title acts or acts of the apostles b. The book of acts gives the history of the christian church and the spread of the gospel of jesus christ, as well as the mounting opposition to it. As was stated, acts is the second part of what was originally a twopart, single volume i. Acts was written in greek, presumably by the evangelist luke, whose gospel concludes where acts begins, namely, with christs ascension into heaven. Although many faithful servants were used to preach and teach the gospel of jesus christ, saul, also called paul, was the most influential. The tradition from the earliest days of the church has been that luke, a companion of the apostle paul, wrote the books of luke and acts colossians 4. Peter is not mentioned in acts after the account of the council. This is a continuing series of lessons on the survey of the book of acts. The book of acts the acts of the holy spirit the bible teachers commentary an outline and map survey paul j.