The lord jesus christ at work by the holy spirit through the apostles. The holy spirit in the book of acts essay 1715 words. They built a fire and welcomed us all because it was raining and cold. Acts 20, new international version niv the bible app. The greek phrase indicates that publius was the roman governor of malta which 28. The story is filled with drama, miracles, and speeches about the risen christ. Third missionary journey first, back to ephesus chapter 18. Notes for acts chapter 28 page 1 of 3 johns title for chapter 28. Acts of the apostles 28, new living translation nlt the. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
More than any other book in the new testament, the book of acts provides us with a clear picture of how the early church made disciples in obedience to the command of christ and multiplied churches in order to advance the kingdom of christ. Introduction the acts of the apostles is continuous to this day. Acts 01 bible bowl acts chapter 1 acts 02 bible bowl acts chapter 2 acts 03 bible bowl acts chapter 3 acts 04 bible bowl acts chapter 4 acts 05 bible bowl acts chapter 5 acts 06 bible bowl acts chapter 6. Lukes instinct in closing his great work as he did was completely right. Acts 9 tells the story of the dramatic conversion of the man formerly known as saul, the persecutor. Spiritual walk with christ exploring the book of acts summary. The genre of the book of acts is narrative history with several sermons. The city had elaborate sewer and water systems as well as paved streets.
Various false concepts can be traced back to misinterpretations of this book. Once safely on shore, we found out that the island was called malta. If any of you are sailors, or lovers of the sea, i know you will be particularly interested in the passage to which we have come this morning in our studies in the book of acts. The book of acts chapter 26 paul before king agrippa when paul. Its subject and intention is nicely summarised by the words of the lord in chapter 1. Be it known therefore unto you, that the salvation of god is sent unto the gentiles.
They made us all welcome by lighting a huge fire because it had started to rain and the weather was cold. In his story, paul went back a bit further than he had with others of the leaders and went back to his earliest beginnings when he. Acts chapter 27 is a great chapter to read during lifes difficult times. Seventh day is sabbath in reply on acts 28 ave noblespurchase the book sketches from the life of paul this book goes over the life of paul and his ministry, it is authored by ellen g white and after reading it, it is easier to understand reading in the bible about the life of paul and the condition of the cities and towns that he. The acts of apostles gives us a unique insight into how the church began. Oct 04, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of acts, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Luke, the author of the gospel of luke, was a doctor and gentile. Third missionary journey part 2 strengthening the pastors chapter 20 68 22.
Exploring the book of acts chapter 28 the romans killed and captured many of the egyptians followers, though he escaped. Again, there was a danger of a competing, incomplete christianity forming from these zealous, but unknowledgeable, followers. Paul parallels jesus and peters practice in some ways. Anyhoo acts starts with jesus already back in black. The book of acts is the record of that commission beingcarried out. Acts chapters 2728 notes grace notes lissa eggleston. The gospel also concludes with a sonorous participial ending but less full and solemn. Acts is the fifth book of the nt and got 28 chapters.
And it came to pass, that after three days paul called the chief of the jews together. All christians go through periods when we dont feel gods presence. The good news implies all about jesus coming to earth, his teachings and miracles, his death and resurrection up to his ascension. It is titled acts to emphasize that this book records the acts of. Acts 3 niv peter heals a lame beggar bible gateway. This book is commonly called the acts of the apostles, but it does not discuss most of the apostles it focuses only on peter, and then paul. It is the finishers that overcome obstacles and make a difference for christ. Kjv the book of acts is the historical link between the. Acts chapter 22 brothers and fathers, listen acts 22. 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. All the awesome things he said and did and the super cool way he died and came back to life again. At jerusalem, jesus promised paul he would make it to rome acts 23.
In acts chapter, saul to be named paul in verse 9 and barnabas begin what will become know as the first missionary journey. Exploring the book of acts chapter 28 in times when god manifests his glory through miracles, he does so both to vindicate the church and to judge people opposed to his will. Exploring the book of acts chapter 27 exploring the book of acts chapter 28 barnabas has occupied a central part in lukes story as a trusted representative of the jerusalem church 11. It is the great display of his holiness and of his justice. The lost chapter of the acts of the apostles, also known as the sonnini manuscript, is a short text purporting to be the translation of a manuscript containing the 29th chapter of the acts. Last week, we talked about how to read the book of acts. It alone presents an extensive picture of early church life and history. We saw that were not supposed to model our behavior after everything some biblical character does. In seeming to leave his book unfinished, he was implying that the apostolic proclamation of the gospel in the first century began a story that will. They eagerly pray for christ to return in their lifetime so he will solve their problems. The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of the document. This is a rebroadcast picking up at the book of acts chapter 28. The disciples question and jesus answer continue to be relevant today. Acts 28 commentary commentary critical and explanatory.
In a nutshell, the book of acts includes the following. Many christians want physical blessings from gods kingdom. Acts niv now in the church at antioch there were bible. Acts 3 new international version niv peter heals a lame beggar. Exploring the book of acts chapter 28 the disciples question and jesus answer continue to be relevant today. Barnabas, simeon called niger, lucius of cyrene, manaen who had been brought up with herod the tetrarch and saul. He was not part of the group of disciples who were with jesus throughout his ministry. A good book on the topic of understanding gods will during the difficult times. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout judea and samaria.
Acts 28, new king james version nkjv the bible app. A chapter by chapter bible study of the book of acts 3 scripture passage page 20. Exploring the lives and legends of the apostles by bryan liftin is a very enjoyable work. Congratulations paul has persevered to the end of his travels in acts and so have you. God heals the lame man at the temple gate through peter and he also strikes ananias dead after peter accused him. Now, at the very end of the book, the apostle comes to rome.
Exploring the book of acts promotes a biblical and proper concept of gods purpose for the church. In seeming to leave his book unfinished, he was implying that the apostolic proclamation of the gospel in the first century began a story that will continue until the consummation of the kingdom in christ acts 1. Exploring the book of acts summary spiritual walk with. In acts, jesus sends the holy spirit to empower his disciples as they carry. Though scholarly it is written in a tremendously accessible way so that the student as well as the casual reader can both get something from this. Holy spirit is the cornerstone of the acts of the apostles, attributed to the apostle luke.
In the entire book, the holy spirit is mentioned over 60 times. The events of this chapter begin as the 12 apostles 1. Acts 2 new international version niv the holy spirit comes at pentecost. The book describes the spread of christianity from its origins with jews in jerusalem, to eventually include all peoples, even in the capital city of the roman empire. Acts is the second book written by luke after the third book of the gospel. The twentyseventh chapter is a fascinating account by dr. Those standing near paul were appalled by his harsh rebuke of the highpriest. The speeches afford us an opportunity to learn something of pauls background and. However, the spiritual blessings that christ will bring are much more. 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. Persecution strikes the church, part 3 stephens speech before the sanhedrin 7. Exploring the book of acts chapter 28 festus made a second admission to the lords and ladies assembled to hear paul. He decides to hang around with all his favorite disciples for forty days.
A major figure in the book of acts and the new testament is the apostle paul. One reply to acts chapters 2728 notes temesgen tolera. Study of acts discussion notes chapter 28 introduction just as god promised paul and paul promised the crew, not one life was taken. I can only imagine how relieved they all were to get off that ship and on land. This series challenges individuals and churches to put aside traditions, comforts, preferences, and programs in order to follow the example of the early. Acts 28 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Acts 28, new international version niv the bible app. Remember that for three years i never stopped warning each of you night and. Praise god because he has brought you to the conclusion of the book and ask him to clearly show you any additional lessons from the last chapter of acts.
Exploring the book of acts chapter 28 caesarea became a great grecoroman urban center as well, with pagan temples, a theater, hippodrome or circus, and amphitheater. Pauls sermon in pisidian antioch the realization of long awaited davidic hope. But he did not start off as a hero to the church of god, but rather a villain. Acts 28 paul is bit by a poisonous snake and survives, finally they make it to rome where paul gets a house and proclaims the kingdom of god with out hinderance. According to lee, the book of acts refers to the formative history of the early church, while establishing luke as a charismatic theologian who demonstrates that baptism in the holy spirit is an experience of empowering to facilitate the mission of the church. Luke of pauls voyage to rome, and of the shipwreck which occurred on the way. Acts 1 new international version niv jesus taken up into heaven. Acts 2 niv the holy spirit comes at pentecost bible. His speech can be divided into segments that cover different aspects of israels history. Paul determined that he would go to rome as early as his third missionary journey acts 19. To make the picture abundantly clear, god has given us a hand picked record of the activities of the early church. The acts of the apostles is a unique and therefore crucial book of the new testament.
The commanders conclusion that paul was that egyptian is perhaps not too unreasonable, given the circumstances. Exploring the acts of the apostles grace communion. Acts 28 niv bible once safely on shore, we found out that. There is no single chapter that does not exhibit gods power and wisdom in operation. Exploring the book of acts chapter 28 richard longenecker feels luke ended his work precisely where he should have. Solemn close of the whole book, which is not to be regarded as incomplete see introd.
Acts chapter 28 commentary northwest college of the bible. Exploring the book of acts chapter 28 the apostle paul was a special case. The book of acts is the link between the gospels and the epistles. Survey of the book of actspart ii chapters through 28. In fact, the first chapters of acts contain more that 40 references to the holy spirit. The salvation of the gospel is the salvation of god.