Acts 2 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 2 in plain english. Between the promise of the messiah even the latest of those promises and his coming many ages intervened. Acts 2 niv bible when the day of pentecost came, they. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Remember this is a jewish feast day that is being celebrated. This chapter records the events on the day of pentecost, about 10 days after the ascension of jesus christ. For the first time the terms of pardon under the new covenant and the great commission are given. To cite one more example, when peter preached the gospel to the gentile house of cornelius in acts chapter 10. Peter replied, repent and be baptized, every one of you. In peters message, a great deal was said before verse 38 came out of his mouth. The gospel of luke, as well as the book of acts, is. Acts 2 the holy spirit is poured out on the church a. Acts saint jerome, bible foundation and online book initiative, ed. Study acts 2 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning.
One can hear it several times on sunday morning radio programs, as well as from the pulpits of numerous groups, and it can be found in much religious literature. Then peter said unto them being the mouth of the apostles, and being ready to give advice, and speak a word of comfort to their distressed minds. Acts 2 nkjv coming of the holy spirit when the bible. We all need to answer biblically, in light of the context, what is the meaning of pentecost.
It literally reads to the one who is overcoming, the same shall be clothed in white raiment. As with any single verse or passage, we discern what it teaches by first filtering it through what we know the. Jesse in reply on acts 2 he that overcomes is a present participle. Jews from the thenknown world have come to celebrate the feast of pentecost. That peter connects both closely in his thinking is clear from other passages such as acts 10. Verse 17 and 18, in the previous lesson, has two fulfillments, one on the day of pentecost, and the other at the end of the age. Read this bible chapter online, click here to read. 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. Then peter said unto them, repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of jesus christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the holy. Peter replied, repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of jesus christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Again, the normal use of baptized in acts is water baptism, and water baptism is a response to the gospel just as peter was calling for in acts 2.
Please take all courses in order as listed on our home page the computer will ask. And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith god, i will pour out of my spirit upon all flesh. This great chapter in the bible is one of the most studied, most taught, and often times the most wrongly taught. The initial experience of the filling of the holy spirit. In his ignorance, the apostle paul was guilty of hailing of men and women into prison, and very likely, people were persecuted and maybe even some were put to death. Then peter said, repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of the lord jesus.
Acts chapter 2 verse 38 the new john gill exposition. First, please notice that verse 38 isnt the only verse in acts 2. The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. Acts 2, new international version niv the bible app.
Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of. The righteous judgment of god daily portion 10304 paul arrives at rome daily portion 10204 shipwreck on the way to rome daily portion 10121 aramaic in the new testament. Then they that gladly received his word were baptized. When the jews killed jesus, they did not believe they were sinning. Through the bible with les feldick lesson 2 part 4 book 17 explanation of acts 2.
The book containing this chapter is anonymous but early christian tradition affirmed that luke composed this book as well as the gospel of luke. Now viewing scripture range from the book of acts chapter 2. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Acts chapter 2 is the beginning of many great things. Verse click for chapter new international version peter replied, repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of jesus christ for the forgiveness of. Acts 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. When the day of pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. If such a view is correct, it would seem that a reasonable approach to the passage suggests that all who were baptized that day cf. Some have suggested the book should be called the acts of the spirit, and truly every book of scripture could bear that title. As with any single verse or passage, we discern what it teaches by first filtering it through what we know the bible teaches on the subject at hand. Acts 2 is the second chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible. Book of acts bible study lessons course a free online bible study lessons about the history of the early church with examples of conversion. You can read more about this time in matthew chapter 24.
By dreams he discovered his will in numerous instances. 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. 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. Some contend that the gift of the holy spirit in acts 2. In fact, he even told his listeners how to be saved before verse 38. Stewart october 2014 updated november 2014 then peter said unto them, repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of jesus christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the holy ghost acts 2. Acts 2 new king james version nkjv coming of the holy spirit.
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