Acts 1 in the first book, o theophilus, i have dealt with. Now there were in the church that was at antioch certain prophets and teachers. Acts 16 new international version niv dramatized audio bible. He then brought them out and asked, sirs, what must i do to be saved. Next chapter of acts the book of acts, chapter 16 we hope that you find the content of the book of acts, chapter 16 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. The book of acts sunday school lesson series january 2, 2011 by kelly henderson take your students on a journey through the book of acts where they will learn lessons from the early church after jesus ascended to heaven and believers received the gift of the holy spirit.
Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The most popular bible verses from the chapter acts 16. The holy spirit, through which jesus continued his works after leaving the earth, is mentioned in this chapter. If the book was just before or after pauls release, then it was likely written around 63 a. Acts 16 english standard version esv timothy joins paul and silas. 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. Its narrative supplies a bridge connecting the life and ministry of jesus to the life of the church and the witness of the earliest believers. First of all luke mentions the fact that acts is the sequel to the gospel of luke written around 5560 ad, and therefore must have been written later.
The book of acts gives the history of the christian church and the spread of the gospel of jesus christ, as well as the mounting opposition to it. Its subject and intention is nicely summarised by the words of the lord in chapter 1. Discover the most popular bible verses from acts 16. You couldnt wait to get where you were going or do what you needed. Acts 1, new international version niv the bible app. When the day of pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 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. The storm from 3 perspectives luke, paul, the crew of the ship lukes perspective. Purpose of the book as indicated previously, the original purpose of both the gospel and acts may have been to assist. Lydia was both financially prosperous and socially independent. Times of refreshing and the restoration of all things. And behold, a certain disciple was there, named timothy, the son of a certain jewish woman who believed, but his father was greek.
Secondly luke at the end of acts luke mentions pauls twoyear imprisonment in rome. More probably, however, the explanation lies in the fact that by apostles luke thinks primarily of the twelve appointed by jesus during his earthly life. A disciple was there, named timothy, the son of a jewish woman who was a believer, but his father was a greek. He talked about his teachings, his miracles, and the fact that. Acts 3 niv peter heals a lame beggar bible gateway. A in reply on acts 16 you just read it here in verse 31 and 32, it doesnt say anything about trying to live right or going to church or being baptized. About midnight paul and silas were praying and singing hymns to god, and the other prisoners were listening to them. Acts 3 new international version niv peter heals a lame beggar. 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. Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1. The apostles were doing the command that our lord gave them to preach and. The book of acts provides a detailed, orderly, eyewitness account of the birth and growth of the early church and the spread of the gospel immediately after the resurrection of jesus christ. The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt. 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. Acts of the apostles 4 imprisonment in rome are 6062 a.
Acts 1 niv bible in my former book, theophilus, i wrote. Acts 1 niv jesus taken up into heaven in my bible gateway. Have you ever had an experience where you knew god was calling you to do something, but it didnt come out the way you thought it would. Acts new international version niv dramatized audio. Once when we were going to the place of prayer, we were met by a female slave who had a spirit by which she predicted the future. Acts 16, new international version niv the bible app. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Jan 02, 2011 the book of acts sunday school lesson series january 2, 2011 by kelly henderson take your students on a journey through the book of acts where they will learn lessons from the early church after jesus ascended to heaven and believers received the gift of the holy spirit. Acts 16 niv timothy joins paul and silas paul bible.
Because luke is the author of the book of acts, many scholars have concluded that luke has joined paul and his companions silas and timothy at this point. T he book of acts in the bible, written around 6263 a. Here ends our study of all the places mentioned in the book of acts. This chapter has the continuation of the second missionary tour, relating the revisiting of lystra and derbe acts 16. When you answered the call of god, you were excited and energized about the possibility of service.
But ye will receive power, the holy spirit having come upon you, and ye shall be my witnesses both in jerusalem and in all judaea and samaria and to the end of the earth. Acts 1 1 in my former book, theophilus, i wrote about all that jesus began to do and to teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the holy spirit to the apostles he had chosen. Acts bible book with full chapters king james version. She earned a great deal of money for her owners by fortunetelling. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. Although many faithful servants were used to preach and teach the gospel of jesus christ. Acts 2 niv bible when the day of pentecost came, they. Bible study quiz questions set 2 acts facts book of acts.
Barnabas, simeon called niger, lucius of cyrene, manaen who had been brought up with herod the tetrarch and saul. A eunuch was on his way home from jerusalem when philip taught and baptized him. Acts chapter 17 continues to describe the difficult circumstances that the apostles and disciples of christ had to face for preaching the gospel. 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. It says believe on the lord jesus christ to be saved. He was well spoken of by the brethren who were at lystra. A holy angel told him to ask you to come to his house so that he could hear what you have to say. So they said, believe on the lord jesus christ, and you will be saved. This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. Paul encounters 12 men who only know jesus via johnthebaptist. David guzik commentary on acts 16 introduces pauls second missionary journey, on which the holy spirit forbids him to go into asia.
Paul came to derbe and then to lystra, where a disciple named timothy lived, whose mother was jewish and a believer but whose father was a greek. Acts 16 esv timothy joins paul and silas paul bible gateway. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of acts in the bible king james version. Acts 1 new international version niv jesus taken up into heaven. As was stated, acts is the second part of what was originally a twopart, single volume i. Acts 1 jesus taken up into heaven 1 in my former book, theophilus, i wrote about all that jesus began to do and to teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the holy spirit to the apostles he had chosen. Acts 1620 niv timothy joins paul and silas paul bible gateway. In this chapter, paul and silas are in thessalonica. Acts 16 niv timothy joins paul and silas paul bible gateway. These proofs include his resurrection, his conference with the disciples, and the instructions that he left for them before he ascended into heaven. Acts 16 niv timothy joins paul and silas bible gateway. This is one of several we passages in the book of acts see also 16.
The whole chapter takes place in the city of ephesus. Aug 28, 2014 16 standing up, paul motioned with his hand and said. Acts 2 niv the holy spirit comes at pentecost bible. There was a synagogue where paul spent three days preaching about jesus. Acts concerns the very vital period in christian history between the resurrection of jesus and the death of the apostle paul, the time when christian ideas and beliefs were. Acts 16 1 he came to derbe and then to lystra, where a disciple named timothy lived, whose mother was a jewess and a believer, but whose father was a greek. Acts chapter 1 begins with a summary of proofs of the life of jesus christ. Timothy joins paul and silas 16 paul came to derbe and then to lystra, where a disciple named timothy lived, whose mother was jewish and. Impact of the christian church a summary of chapter 19. Acts, chapter 16 king james version christian answers. The apostles were doing the command that our lord gave them to preach and baptize in the name of the father, the son and the holy ghost. Fellow israelites and you gentiles who worship god, listen to me. Therefore, it is reasonable to include lukes purpose for acts as falling under his purpose for the book of luke.
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