The book of acts verse by very study whitcomb and zeller. Acts 6 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 6 in plain english. Acts of the apostles bible study notes, commentary, and comments. We look at the places mentioned in acts, taking them in alphabetical order. Whitcomb at the independent fundamental bible conference hosted by the middletown bible church. The gospel of luke and the book of acts form a single, twovolume work. I have spent hundreds of hours putting together a complete verse by verse study of acts. The book of acts a verse by verse commentary youtube. In our study, we look back at the early church in hopes of applying it to our lives as believers in the world today. The beautiful, amazing, powerful, weak, dysfunctional church a chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 6 acts 1 50 days 1. Read and study acts 1 with the versebyverse bible commentary. Do you want to research and apply what you learn to your life today. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of the church. In many ways acts is the most exciting book in the new testament because it is full of movement and interest.
Lukes gospel ends with that event, and luke picks up right where he left off in acts chapter 1. Introduction and overview of the verse by verse exposition of acts of the apostles. This page contains links to verse by verse studies through the bible. It is a bridge between the gospels and the epistles. 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. A good study bible we recommend the following features.
Acts niv jesus taken up into heaven in my bible gateway. Some have suggested the book should be called the acts of the spirit, and truly. The book was written by luke who was an associate of paul. Luke is the writer, as he states in his introduction v. It is an historical account of the first 30 years of church history. 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. This is the third in a series of three smallgroup bible study discussion guides luke 19, luke 1024 and selected portions of acts which explore the meaning of witness. In the versemapping bible study series, kristy cambron shares how this method of studying the bible revolutionized her time with god and how it can do the same for you. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Audio and manuscripts are available for each lesson. This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. Study guide for acts 6 by david guzik blue letter bible. The acts of the apostles is the only narrative found in the new testament apart from the gospels, and it tells the compelling story of how the lord grew and guided the early church. Acts facts people, places, and verse by verse study.
The traditional title of this book is in some respects, a misnomer. 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. Versereference referenceverse separate line verse only reference only. Some have suggested the book should be called the acts of the spirit, and truly every book of scripture could bear that title. Generation word bible teaching ministry enjoy fast paced verse by verse teaching of scripture with exegetical insight, historical information and relevant application for your spiritual growth. In verse 4, luke quotes jesus as saying something that seems counter. The author quite certainly was luke for the following reason. We chronicle the days following the ascension of jesus. Acts 2 commentary acts 3 commentary acts 4 commentary acts 5 commentary acts 6 commentary. Each book page may contain relevant audio, video, or verse by.
These studies will be expository, devotional, practical and varied, and this is an introduction to the whole book. The acts of the 12 apostles acts 112 this is a followup study to our recent series on the acts of the apostles. Acts 1 new international version niv jesus taken up into heaven. In the book of acts, satans attacks on the church have come on many different fronts. Bobdeffinbaugh graduated from dallas theological seminary with his th. Study guide for acts 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. Verse by verse commentaries by book precept austin. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. We look at the places, people and events mentioned in the book of acts. The book of the revelation a verse by verse study of this exciting book msword 485 kb the book of proverbs in html format the book of psalms html part 1 the minor prophets a general and practical overview of each book msword. Can there be a more important study for any christian desiring to follow in the. Acts 1 in the first book, o theophilus, i have dealt.
Please take all courses in order as listed on our home page the computer. This 71 part expository study of acts was preached at flagstaff christian fellowship in 20002002. Book of acts bible study for childrens sunday school. This summary of the book of acts provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of acts. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible. The most popular bible verses from acts found 1,007 verses acts 1. It is an appropriate starting point for the book of acts, since the book records the work of preaching which the apostles did in. This is a verse by verse study of the book of acts. These studies are based on a series of 35 messages on the book of acts delivered by dr. Sir william ramsay, after making a critical study of lukes writings, declared that luke was the greatest historian, ancient or modern. In this one verse we have a bird seye view of the whole book.
Visit the web site to browse or download additional material for. If the book of acts were gone, there would be nothing to replace it the last recorded fact about jesus in the gospel of matthew is the resurrection. Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand. Several questions can be answered from the first 2 verses.
In this sixsession video bible study study guide sold separately, kristy cambron invites you on a journey through the book of acts using a technique. Each place is located on a map and then we note the people and events associated with that place. Study 1 going through the book of acts words of life. He has attempted many forms of direct opposition and intimidation, and he has tried to. Feasting on the abundance of gods word, she provides practical. But you shall receive power ability, efficiency, and might when the holy spirit has come. This study looks at the first twelve chapters of acts, so as to follow the. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. It is extremely important that we understand this book. In this sixsession video bible study dvddigital video sold separately, kristy cambron invites you on a journey through the book of acts using a technique that revolutionized her time with godverse mapping. Read the lesson and study in your bible the passages indicated scripture executable outlines.
Study guide for acts 12 a new version of this page can be found here. These verses contains lukes introduction to the book of acts, and his account of christs parting words to his. The book of acts, sometimes called the fifth gospel, is a continuation of the gospel of luke. Our group has grown, though, and will be using rooms at the church now and would like to have the children study the same topic. Galyn wiemers teaches verse by verse through the book of matthew. Verse 1 demonstrates clearly that the unnamed author of acts is the same person as the unnamed author of the third gospel luke 1. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations.
In the first verse of the book of acts the author mentions the fact that he has already written an earlier report concerning all things which jesus began both to do and to teach, until that day in which he was taken up. The new testament without the book of acts leaves a great yawning gap. Studies include maps, references, quizzes, and versebyverse exposition. Whitcomb and george zeller these studies are based on a series of 35 messages on the book of acts delivered by dr.
The book of joshua a very practical verse by verse studyhtml format msword 391 kb adobe pdf format. Genesis 3 commentary genesis 12 commentary genesis 15 commentary. Read and study acts, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary. The kids ages 7 have been entertaining themselves in various ways. Passages like this display the completely historical character of the book of acts. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. One is simply to strengthen believers as witnesses to the work and life of jesus, both in history and in their lives.
Book of acts read, study bible verses online bible study tools. Acts facts people, places, and verse by verse study simply bible. 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. Study guide for acts 6 a new version of this page can be found here. My life group started studying the book of acts at homes. Versebyverse bible commentary author and time of writing in the first verse of the book of acts the author mentions the fact that he has already written an earlier report concerning all things which jesus began both to do and to teach, until that day in which he was taken up. 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. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one book. In this preface i explain some of the aims and attitudes behind this work, and how you might make the best use of it. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew.
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