The book of acts is a key part of gods plan to reach the whole world. This is a continuing series of lessons on the survey of the book of acts. Many scholars believe luke wrote it while he was in rome with paul around 63 a. The message of acts is the church of jesus christ is divinely established and spiritually empowered to proclaim the gospel and plant believing communities locally, regionally, and globally. Luke records many examples of conversion in the book of acts e. The book of acts is the second of a twopart work, both traditionally attributed to luke. Standing between the gospels and the epistles, the book of acts is a bridge between the life of jesus and the ministry of the apostle paul. Please take all courses in order as listed on our home page the computer will ask. A book of history, sometimes grouped with the gospels, sometimes treated as a unique work. 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. Survey of the acts of the apostles author and title. Stephen said some words from the book by the prophet isaiah isaiah 66.
Peter is not mentioned in acts after the account of the council. Questions in the lessons contain minimal human commentary, but instead guide students to study to understand scripture. The beheading of james and the imprisonment of peter. Also available, the video bible books of john and matthew, and the story of jesus.
We look at the places mentioned in acts, taking them in alphabetical order. The initial question regards the identity of theophilus, the one for whom the book is written. The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt. The book of acts, and the acts of the apostles were written by an eye witness. The book of acts bible study christianity oasis ministry has provided you with the book of acts bible study on the book of acts bible study events. In my former book, theophilus, i wrote about all that jesus began to do and to teach until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the holy spirit to the apostles he had chosen. 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. It opens with a greeting to theophilus, who was also the intended recipient of lukes gospel. Luke addressed both his gospel and acts to an individual named theophilus, about whom nothing else is recorded in scripture. On this blog i have shared charts and studies on the books of. For the following reasons, luke is generally considered to be the inspired author of acts. The class book material is suitable for teens and adults. Acts facts people, places, and verse by verse study. The book of acts is a continuation of lukes earlier account acts 1.
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. 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. Study guide on the book of acts amazon web services. Careseries is held at crossings community church okc campus, and adult courses are held on the second floor, in the adult education wing, unless otherwise noted. The gospel spreads to the uttermost parts of the known world. Jenna griffin, grove senior acts 18 and acts 1520 nathaniel cantwell, grove sophomore acts 914 and acts 2128. Thus, to read acts for all its worth, it is necessary to attend to the connections not only with lukes gospel, but also with those other narratives that recount the story of jesus echoed in acts. The acts of the apostles a book report religion essay. People from many nations were beside themselves with wonder at hearing gods amazing acts in their own languages. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. The book of acts, also called acts of the apostles, does not specifically identify its author. These messages were given by pastor ron knight as pastor of twin cities grace fellowship in vadnais heights mn. When the holy spirit overpowered the upper room with the sound like a roaring windstorm, history changed forever. Authorship it is generally held that luke, the physician and traveling companion of paul wrote both the gospel of luke and the book of acts.
This the book of acts bible study on the book of acts bible study verses looks at the book of acts bible study stories and asks what is the book of acts bible study about, who is in the book of acts bible study stories, why is the book of acts. If you have not done all the lessons of previous courses, please click here to. In this passage, luke is restating the great commission challenge jesus gave in luke 24. Sep 17, 2016 buy this book, audiobook, or kindle ebook. The books of acts is often called the book of the holy spirit or the book of the apostles. The book of acts was intended to be a sequel to a plurality of gospels, which luke refers to as many. T he book of acts in the bible, written around 6263 a. A history of the early church gene taylor2an outline of the book i. We can trace the timeline of the book of acts which highlights the five major sections of the book. The book of acts niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 44 duration. As was stated, acts is the second part of what was originally a twopart, single volume i. God took a christianhating murderer and transformed him into historys greatest christian evangelist, the author of almost half the books of the new testament. Actus apostolorum, often referred to simply as acts, or formally the book of acts, is the fifth book of the new testament. The books of acts and luke are both addressed to whom.
Luke had written to him before and had told him about the things that jesus did and taught. In my former book, theophilus, i wrote about all that jesus began to do and to teach until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions. Careseries classes and groups include dinner pizza and salad bar from 5. A synoptic study of the book of acts christopher l. Marshall, mentions in his book, that lukes mention of individuals, their positions in society, their tittles and surrounding have been proved to. That is what the people in the world is desperately needing these days.
This is a very detailed commentary for the book of acts. Therefore, it is reasonable to include lukes purpose for acts as falling under his purpose for the book of luke. Survey of the book of acts sermon by scott chambers, acts. The author of acts had written a former account of jesus life. Acts continues from there on starting with christs resurrection. It really helps to understand why the church of the book of acts it is actually what the church today needs to be. The author is not named, but continuation and the style makes it clear that luke and acts are by the same author.
For information regarding wayne jacksons book, the acts of the apostlesfrom jerusalem to rome, phone the office of courier publications toll free 18888182463. Jesus had shown himself alive by many proofs for 40 days. Questions in the lessons contain minimal human commentary, but instead guide. Acts 8 described the preaching of the gospel in samaria. Since the book of acts is the continuation of the gospel account of all jesus began to do and teach, it catalogs what jesus continued to do and teach through the holy spirit. But stephen reminded the jews that god was bigger than any temple. For assurance of our own salvation, we can compare our own conversion experience with those in acts. Each place is located on a map and then we note the people and events associated with that place. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. Acts is a new testament book of history, covering a period of about 30 years. This workbook on the acts of the apostles was designed for use in bible classes, family study, or personal study. Details in this sacred document are checkable, and they pass the test of historicity with flying colors. Although the author is unnamed in acts, the evidence leads to the conclusion that the author was luke. Questions are broken down by chapter and verse and asked in a multiplechoice format.
As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1. The book of acts begins about 50 days after his resurrection. The following outline is intended to be used while studying the book. It is a bridge between the gospels and the epistles. Survey of the book of acts sermon by scott chambers, acts 1.
A brief new testament survey of the book of acts a. Specific questions about the readings in the book of acts can be found in the attached study new testament acts study. The offering sent by barnabas and saul to the jerusalem elders. Marshall, mentions in his book, that lukes mention of individuals, their positions in society, their tittles and surrounding have been proved to be true archaeologically. This is audio that i think the whole world should hear. Book of acts bible study book of acts bible study stories. Acts chapters 27 has the disciples filled with the holy spirit boldly proclaiming the gospel message. Luke described to theophilus in his first letter about jesus life up to the resurrection. There has been much debate as to the purpose of acts. The importance of the book of acts the importance of this second of lukes twovolume work can. 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. A brief new testament survey of the book of acts a chronology of the development of the early church jesus was born around 4 b. Oct 26, 2014 this is a continuing series of lessons on the survey of the book of acts.
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. It is titled acts to emphasize that this book records the acts of the apostles through the work of the holy spirit. Acts 1 niv bible in my former book, theophilus, i wrote. All early manuscripts use the title acts or acts of the apostles b. It will help to keep the whole of the book before you as you work your way through each section. We read of the evangelistic methods and message of the early apostles and preachers 3. Important without proper rendering support, you may see question marks, boxes, or other symbols instead of characters. 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. The new testament without the book of acts leaves a great yawning gap. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.