Thats why this was the first act the jailer was told to do. The book of acts gives a unique glimpse into the life and practice of the early church. Luke is the writer, as he states in his introduction v. Jesus commanded the apostles that repentance and remission of sins must be preached in his name luke 24. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. This 71 part expository study of acts was preached at flagstaff christian fellowship in 20002002. The great commission is christs final charge to his followers to make disciples of all nations peoples, teaching them to. Acts 2 niv the holy spirit comes at pentecost bible. And beholde a certayne disciple was there named timotheus a womans sonne which was a jewas and beleved. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. Acts 16 niv bible paul came to derbe and then to lystra. The arguments went on and on, back and forth, getting more and more heated. Acts 3 new international version niv peter heals a lame beggar.
In this manner, the lords message continued to increase in power and it. Acts teaches us about the worldwide mission of the christian church. Book of acts acts chapter 1 acts chapter 2 acts chapter 3 acts chapter 4 acts chapter 5 acts chapter 6 acts chapter 7 acts chapter 8 acts chapter 9 acts chapter 10 acts chapter 11 acts chapter 12 acts chapter acts chapter 14 acts chapter 15 acts chapter 16 acts chapter 17 acts chapter 18 acts chapter 19 acts. At the beginning of acts 12, we have james dead, peter in prison, and the tyrant herod basking in his popularity and power. Pastor neyland mcclellan will be continuing in the book of acts in chapter 16. Acts 16 msg a dream gave paul his map bible gateway. Third missionary journey part 2 strengthening the pastors chapter 20 68 22. All demonstration of baptisms were done in the name of jesus christ or lord jesus no one was simply baptized in jesus name or. Paul came to derbe and then to lystra, where a disciple named timothy lived. Now, this may sound confusing because in the prior chapter, acts 15, at the. Luke wrote the book of acts and the gospel of luke and he dedicated his work to a man named theophilus as mentioned in the summary of the book of luke. Acts 16 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 16 in plain english. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. Friends in lystra and iconium all said what a fine young man he was.
The book of acts was penned by luke, the physician. It describes the coming of the holy spirit at pentecost in acts 2, the spread of the gospel outside of jerusalem in acts 8 and to the gentiles in acts 10, how the church made decisions in regards to doctrine acts 15, and more. It contains the acts jesus carried out after his ascension, through the holy spirit, in establishing the church. The book focuses primarily on the acts of two apostles, peter and paul. Dec 08, 2019 the book of acts is an exciting one, detailing the spread of the gospel after jesus returned to heaven. Key verses and themes in acts bible commentary theology. In the first 7 chapters, he describes how the good news spread in jerusalem. Pauls sermon in pisidian antioch the realization of long awaited davidic hope. At the end of the chapter, we have peter free, herod eaten by worms and dead, and the word of god growing and multiplying. This section of the catholic bible contains the complete content of the book of acts, chapter 16 with numbers and text of individual verses from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible.
Jesus knew from the begging that he was going to be betray by judas jesus said it was better for him judas not to be born. The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt. The promise of the holy spirit in the first book, theophilus, i wrote about all that jesus did and taught from the beginning until the day when he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the holy spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. Previous book previous chapter read the full chapter next chapter next book. Sir william ramsay, after making a critical study of lukes writings, declared that luke was the greatest historian, ancient or modern. She started following paul around, calling everyones attention to us by yelling out, these men are working for the most high god. Acts 2 niv bible when the day of pentecost came, they. After his death, he presented himself alive to them in many different settings over a period of forty days.
But paul, being grieved, turned and said to the spirit, i command thee in the name of jesus christ to come out of her. Acts 3 niv peter heals a lame beggar one day bible. A list of sermons in the book of acts leadership resources. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 3 scripture passage page 20. Welcome to ivy baptist churchs bible study on demand before beginning this study, please take an opportunity to download the worksheet for this bible study. This is the story of christianitys beginnings and how evangelism played. The daily study of the bible will help one to see how god has shown the way to live naturally healthy lives. The main lesson acts 16 presents, which also permeates philippians, is. Friends, you well know that from early on god made it quite plain that he wanted the pagans to hear the message of this good news and embrace itand not in any secondhand or roundabout way, but firsthand. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. David jeremiahs teaching on chapters five through nine separates the transitional from the permanent and highlights every theological and practical principle upon which the church was established. But paul, as he was recommended by the brethren to the grace of god, so his services for christ after this are largely recorded.
In acts 16, the apostle paul began his second missionary journey by visiting. This title accurately reflects the contents of the book, which is a series of vignettes chronicling the lives of key apostles especially peter and paul in. There he met a jew named aquila, a native of pontus, who had recently come from italy with his wife priscilla, because claudius had ordered all jews to leave rome. Luke, the author of the gospel of luke, was a doctor and gentile. David guzik commentary on acts 16 introduces pauls second missionary journey. Acts 9, new international version niv the bible app. The message of acts bible speaks today, by john stott, is an excellent commentary on the book of acts. His mother was a jewish believer, but his father was a greek. Acts 16 niv bible paul came to derbe and then to lystra, where a. David spoke about judas concerning his betrayal in the book of psalms. Acts chapter 16 commentary northwest college of the bible. Acts 16 king james bible kjv book of acts bible history.
Free, online access to study passages and verses contained the book of acts, chapter 16 and its verses for catholic bible study, sunday school lessons. Acts 16, new international version niv the bible app. They called in, asking if there was a simon, also called peter, staying there. Audio and manuscripts are available for each lesson. Luke was a companion of paul on his missionary journeys, and in many parts of the book of acts it says we did this or that acts 16. But because of their faithfulness, we now have access to the word of god and the knowledge of jesus.
Acts 1 msg to the ends of the world dear bible gateway. Many of you already know that the theme verse of acts is found in the first chapter, but you will receive power when the holy spirit comes on you. This is a selftest on chapters 16 18 of the book of acts. Find top church sermons, illustrations, and powerpoints for preaching on acts 16. It is written in laymans language and is very readable as well as giving an accurate biblical account of this time in the history of the christian church. She was a psychic and, with her fortunetelling, made a lot of money for the people who owned her. Acts, chapter 16 king james version christian answers. The holy bible book 44 acts kjv dramatized audio youtube. Third missionary journey first, back to ephesus chapter 18. Acts chapter 16 coffmans commentary of the new testament. While she followed paul and us, she would cry out, these men are slaves of the most high god, who proclaim to you a way of salvation.
In deference to the jews of the area, he arranged for timothy to be circumcised before they. This was done to aid his acceptance by the jews and provide full access to the synagogues see note on 6. The lord opened her heart to respond to pauls message. Acts 2 new international version niv the holy spirit comes at pentecost. This chapter has the continuation of the second missionary tour, relating the revisiting of lystra and derbe acts 16.
Really, very little is written about the apostles in acts. They said, it wouldnt be right for us to abandon our. Peter, lost in thought, didnt hear them, so the spirit whispered to him, three men are knocking at the door looking for you. Acts 18 niv bible after this, paul left athens and. Acts chapter 16 explained discover the 66 books of the bible. Acts 16 new international version niv timothy joins paul and silas. Because god said no to paul these two times, we have a gospel and a book of acts. 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. The title of the book of acts comes from the greek word praxis, a word often used in early christian literature to describe the great deeds of the apostles or other significant believers. Bible discussion group study questions in preparation for sunday, july 8, 2007 passage. He was well spoken of by the brethren who were at lystra and iconium. An understandable version of acts translation by william e. Many people call acts the acts of the apostles, but really, if you want to add to the name acts, perhaps, a better name would be the acts of the early church. Rich jones church, rich jones christian, rich jones christian church, rich jones bible study, rich jones prayer.
The forward progress of the church is the second turning point study on the book of acts. It is titled acts to emphasize that this book records the acts of the apostles through the work of the holy spirit. Teresa noles on acts 16 i do believe in jesus, so does just believing and trying to live right mean that i will go to heaven. And behold, a certain disciple was there, named timothy, the son of a certain jewish woman who believed, but his father was greek. A dream gave paul his map3paul came first to derbe, then lystra. Acts, chapter 16 united states conference of catholic bishops. When you hear the gospel of christ, what must you do. As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1. Acts chapter 16 king james version 1 then came he to derbe and lystra. When the day of pentecost came, they were all together in one place.
Of whom reported well the brethren of lystra and of iconium. From your study this past week, what is one thing that impressed you that can be of help in your life. He found a disciple there by the name of timothy, son of a devout jewish mother and greek father. I believed judas was predestined to betray jesus as in acts 1. New living translation 1 paul went first to derbe and then to lystra, where there was a young disciple named timothy. Study guide for acts 16 by david guzik blue letter bible. The name of the father, and of the son and of the holy ghost is jesus christ matthew 28. Chapter 27 ends with paul, under house arrest, just writing epistles of the new testament. Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the bible and answer the questions at the end of each chapter found at the website answer the questions below and then click ok to send your answers. The path to joy is the path of obedience to the great commission. One way or another, paul and his company got the message. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and.
Verses 16 17 jesus had chosen 12 disciples to work with him. Day 1 ask for insight read the passage a read acts 16. Acts 16 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. After paul had seen the vision, we got ready at once to leave for macedonia, concluding that god had called us to preach the gospel to them.
Acts chapter 1 1611 kjv king james version 1 the former treatise haue i made, o theophilus, of al that iesus began both to doe and teach. To the ends of the world dear theophilus, in the first volume of this book i wrote on everything that jesus began to do and teach until the day he said goodbye to the apostles, the ones he had chosen through the holy spirit, and was taken up to heaven. The book of acts is an important book for understanding the actions of the apostles, mostly paul and peter, after jesuss ascension into heaven. And it proposes to show the continuation of all that jesus began both to do and teach 1. A chapter by chapter and verse by verse study of acts taught by pastor paul.
As we said above, he had received pauls message that jesus christ was the messiah on pauls earlier visit. Tom constables expository notes on acts this is also available in the net. There are many references in scripture to centurions. This is the holy book of acts, known as the acts of the apostles. Miracles, healings, imprisonment, torture the early christians experienced all the highs and lows. Book of acts overview insight for living ministries. Chapter 10 of the book of acts covers a kaleidoscope of christian teaching in the story of the conve.
For permission to reproducedistribute these resources from steve cole including the word document and audio files found on the individual lesson pages below please see bible. It is some rebuke to barnabas that after he left paul we hear no more of him, of what he did or suffered for christ. Acts 16 niv timothy joins paul and silas paul bible. He found a disciple there by the name of timothy, son of. He went to the high priest 2 and asked him for letters to the synagogues in damascus, so that if he found any there who belonged to the way, whether men or women, he might take them as prisoners to jerusalem.
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