It is the story of how god uses weak human vessels to implement his eternal purposes. Gospel glimpses, wholebible connections, theology, practice, and more. The acts of the apostles church leadership resources. The authorship of acts is ascribed to luke for these reasons. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Importance of the book this book alone carries the whole load of inspired history. Commentary on the book of acts bible study notes and comments by david e. This book is titled the acts of the apostles, or more literally acts of apostles. This was first used as a sunday school curriculum but would also work well for a.
The acts of the apostles is a unique and therefore crucial book of the new testament. Understanding the book of acts in the bible thoughtco. 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 everyman since the name means lover of god. 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 book is called acts or the acts of the apostles because it contains an account of some of the apostles. Acts continues from there on starting with christs resurrection. Lesson outlines from the book of acts these expository outlines were developed to assist in the different areas of the teaching ministry of the church. Although many would suggest other titles, this one has merit because. The apostles leave the council rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame in the name of jesus, and continue right on teaching and preaching jesus as the christ every day in the temple and in every house 3342. These expository outlines were developed to assist in the different areas of the teaching ministry of the church. Boston mcgraw hill, 2007, chapter 14, an account of christian origins and the pauline letters, pp.
The book of acts the acts of the apostles 1 the book of acts the acts of the apostles. Luke described to theophilus in his first letter about jesus life up to the resurrection. They may be used for sermon preparation, sunday school lessons, family devotional guides, or personal daily devotion. We hope that you will come to know and love him deeply. Purpose of the book as indicated previously, the original purpose of both the gospel and acts may have been to assist. The books of acts is often called the book of the holy spirit or the book of the apostles.
Healing scriptures in the book of acts and the epistles. The lord jesus christ at work by the holy spirit through the apostles in jerusalem, chapters 17 a. This video explains the transitional book that is the book of acts, and how it starts with jews to jews, and slowly changes to gentiles, as the jewish nation as a whole rejects jesus christ, and. See what its about from the first verse to the last. The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of the document. In the gospels we have the newly established church of the lord in the epistles we.
There are commentaries, and there are books on preachingbut very few books that are specifically geared to the preacher or bible teacher tackling a series on a bible book or doctrinal theme. The book of acts, sometimes called the fifth gospel, is a continuation of the gospel of luke. Studies in acts chapters 1 3 by francis dixon study verses. Author though he does not mention himself by name, the author is undoubtedly luke, physician and. The preparation of the leaders of the jerusalem church for the gentile mission 11. If the book was just before or after pauls release, then it was likely written around 63 a. This will help you place yourself in the shoes or sandals of the apostles and understand the kindness of god in the gospel being for all people. Healing in the book of acts and the epistles exceedingfaith. The books of acts shows that healing continued after jesus through the apostles. It is an important book in understanding how we can be directed by the holy spirit and the role of jesus lessons in our lives. One may divide the book as acts 112 peter and acts 28 paul. The gospel spreads to the uttermost parts of the world.
So, the student must compare all spiritual teaching to the truth of gods word acts 17. 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. They may be used for sermon preparation, sundayschool lessons, familydevotional guides of personal daily devotion. Key features of books in this series are introductory chapters, suggestions for the bible teacher working a text into sermon or talk, suggested preaching teaching outline, and a. Published in conjunction with the proclamation trust. Study 1 going through the book of acts words of life. In acts, jesus sends the holy spirit to empower his disciples as they carry. Peter, whose ministry was to the jews and whose great word was. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible.
So often we can identify with the ethiopian eunuch who had trouble understanding the prophet isaiah acts 8. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 6 acts 1 50 days 1. The book of acts ends with paul in prison in rome, so luke. Luke is the writer, as he states in his introduction v. Each week we talked about a different gift and acted out bible stories to learn about each person used their spiritual gift. The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt. Luke was with paul when he reached rome, and there paul wrote the prison epistles. As you read the pages of scripture, ask yourself, what does this passage tell me about god. Ppt the book of actsthe acts of the apostles powerpoint. The lord jesus christ at work by the holy spirit through the apostles in jerusalem, chapters 1 7 a. Bible study tips for the book of acts unlocking the bible. It also may be divided around the expansion of the gospel in acts 1. As indicated previously, the original purpose of both the gospel and acts may have been to assist theophilus in some official capacity in learning about jesus and. Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand.
A basic overview of the structure for the book of acts by luke geraty dec 19, 2012 biblical theology, new testament, preaching once ive decided to preach through a book of the bible, i like to form some sort of a homiletic outline that helps me break a book up into sections to preach through. Denny miller at the assemblies of god school of theology in lilongwe, malawi. We spent the summer talking about the book of acts and spiritual gifts. The book of acts is an important book for understanding the actions of the apostles, mostly paul and peter, after jesuss ascension into heaven. The outlines convey the content of the book with great detail and full thoughts so that one sees clearly how the biblical text both flows and divides. It alone presents an extensive picture of early church life and history. This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. They contain the course syllabus along with complete outlines for each. Outline studies in the book of the acts of the apostles. The gospel being spread in phenice, and cyprus, and antioch, barnabas is sent to. In fact, the work is given in detail of only two of the apostles, peter and paul. Acts of the apostles executable outline study resources.
There are commentaries, and there are books on preaching but very few books that are specifically geared to the preacher or bible teacher tackling a series on a bible book. A basic overview of the structure for the book of acts. Reader can be downloaded by clicking on the icon on the left the outlines below were taught by dr. The esv study bible includes maps on many of the pages in the book of acts that help illustrate the various places mentioned in acts and routes taken by the apostles as they proclaim the gospel. Here is a summary and overview of the book of acts. Bible book as a foundation for further study, teaching, or preaching. Several questions can be answered from the first 2 verses. The book of acts is a vital link between the gospels and the epistles.
The following teaching outlines can be downloaded for free in pdf printready format. As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1. Outline of acts free bible outlines bible study start. It might also be called the acts of the holy spirit, as that person of the godhead is very much an active participant throughout the book.
Book of acts read, study bible verses online bible study tools. Preparation for the coming of the spirit, chapter 1 1. 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. 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. The acts of the apostles this is correct, though it mostly tells us of the acts of two apostles. It shows us what can be accomplished as we stand in christ. Watch our overview video on the book of acts, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. As mentioned in the origin of the bible, the book of acts is actually a letter written to theophilus by luke, the doctor who accompanied paul on his latter missionary journeys and used his medical training to carefully record what paul and the other apostles said and did as inspired by god. A history of the early church gene taylor2 an outline of the book i. These bible book outlines are intended to assist you as you study gods wor d.