Orthodox commentary on the book of acts chapter 2

The account records their sudden deaths after lying to the holy spirit about money their story is rarely shown in art, but is the subject of one of the raphael cartoons, and a panel on the brescia casket. Pentecost is one of the great feasts of the eastern orthodox church. The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of the document. Home orthodoxy the orthodox faith volume i doctrine and scripture new testament.

The unity of the spirit felt by the first christians when the. What sets orthodoxy apart from the protestant understanding of. In chapter 47, he tells of a stream of water issuing from the altar in the new temple. In the orthodox church, acts is the first part of the apostolos, a liturgical book containing the various apostolic readings. Different bible translations of the letter of james and other bible study resources are available. Basil the great says that the name jesus christ is the summary of the whole faith. He now, in the name of all, directed the multitude what to do.

Workbook on the book of acts the church of christ in. A good study bible we recommend the following features. Bible study on the acts of the apostles orthodox bible study. The events of acts chapter 2 are set against the backdrop of the celebration of.

Acts 2 commentary longnecker the spirits coming signals the essential difference between the jewish faith and commitment to jesus, for whereas the former is torah centered and torah directed, the latter is christ centered and spirit directed. Acts brazos theological commentary on the bible kindle. They met together in the temple courts praising god. Acts 2 commentary william barclays daily study bible. The holy spirit and his varieties of gifts introduction to orthodoxy. Sunday of holy pentecost greek orthodox archdiocese of america. We will after the first of the year actually begin a verse by verse study of the book of acts. Activities for the book of acts three sets of activities based on the book of acts, created by the department of christian education of the orthodox church in america to the teacher. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 2 acts the beautiful, amazing, powerful, weak, dysfunctional church table of contents scripture passage page 1. Each day more people became christians and joined them.

The story of pentecost is found in the book of the acts of the apostles. Acts 2 new international version niv the holy spirit comes at pentecost. Acts 2 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Catholic, orthodox, and evangelical readings brings together leading catholic, orthodox, and evangelical theologians to read and interpret the book of acts from within their ecclesial tradition, while simultaneously engaging one another in critical dialogue. Acts of the apostles, a study guide from the executable outlines series by mark a. Theophylacts commentaries on matthew, mark, luke, john, ephesians, galatians are available on amazon. This changing power transformed them into great heralders and preachers. Acts 2 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. The instruments whom the lord first employed in spreading the christian religion, could have made no progress without this gift, which proved that their authority was from god. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. Verses 8 and how hear we, every man in our own language wherein we were born. Then peter said unto them peter had been the chief speaker, though others had also addressed them. 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.

In the orthodox church, acts is the first part of the apostolos, a liturgical book. Bible commentary books this page contains bible commentaries available from the fathers of the coptic orthodox church in both english and arabic. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Selections of acts are also read at other feasts of the church, st. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Pentecost means fiftieth and refers to the feast of weeks exodus 34.

Pentecost and the promise of god fulfilled orthodox reformed. Bible study on the acts of the apostles st lukes orthodox church. Resources for bible study orthodox christian fellowship. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of acts. Exploratory bible study on the acts of the apostles. Next chapter of acts the book of acts, chapter 2 we hope that you find the content of the book of acts, chapter 2 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. Both the medieval catholic church and the russian orthodox church were at times so intolerant of the jews that they sanctioned their persecution, including terrible pogroms that slaughtered many. Enter for a chance to win this niv cultural backgrounds study bible. The acts of the apostles is a unique and therefore crucial book of the new testament. Acts of the apostles a study guide executable outlines. Acts is read liturgically from pascha through pentecost. Im not sure exactly which sunday marching into january, but we will do that.

Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. Acts of the apostles commentary on the holy scriptures of. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 2. Acts chapter 2 is the beginning of many great things. Acts 2 nkjv coming of the holy spirit bible gateway. Parthians and medes and elamites, and the dwellers in mesopotamia, in judaea and cappadocia, in pontus and asia, in phrygia and pamphylia, in egypt and parts of libya about cyrene, and sojourners from rome, both jews and proselytes, cretans and arabians, we hear them speaking in our own. Acts 2 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary. In the twentieth century pentecost has become a source of confusion, embarrassment or division for christians, even as it has become a. So, the student must compare all spiritual teaching to the truth of.

Wiersbe the calendar of jewish feasts in leviticus 23 is an outline of the work of jesus. It follows that the student must read any commentary with discernment, realizing that any fallible teacher may err, whether he is teaching orally or in writing. Acts 2 new king james version nkjv coming of the holy spirit. Philip asked, do you understand the meaning of this scripture. Stephen said some words from the book by the prophet isaiah isaiah 66. The day of pentecost being arrived, and the disciples assembled, the holy spirit descended as a mighty rushing wind, and in the likeness of fiery tongues sat upon them. Acts 2 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Similar to ancient christian commentaries in that it gives brief patristic passages, but compiled by an orthodox author to be used with an orthodox daily lectionary. Between the promise of the messiah even the latest of those promises and his coming many ages intervened. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. Repentance implies sorrow for sin as committed against god, along with a purpose to forsake it. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Now viewing scripture range from the book of acts chapter 2. Read acts 2 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.

Stephens day, and the beheading of the forerunner, and baptist john. Acts brazos theological commentary on the bible kindle edition by pelikan, jaroslav. Acts of the apostles 2, new living translation nlt the. An account of persons from various countries who there present, and were. This page contains bible commentaries available from the fathers of the coptic orthodox church in both english and arabic. Acts is a transitional book in the sense that it gives us the record of the way god moved in the minds and hearts of men to found and establish the. Volume i doctrine and scripture new testament acts of the apostles.

Personal repentance and new life through baptism must lead to a committed group of believers who share their property and wealth, and take care of each other. In your bible read about the dreams of cornelius and the apostle peter acts, chapter 10. Copeland hundreds of free sermon outlines and bible study materials. The book of the acts of the apostles was written by saint luke toward the end of the first century, as the second part of his history for theophilus about christ and his church.

Acts 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Combining both theological exegesis and ecumenical dialogue, each chapter is uniquely structured to facilitate. The temple in this book called acts was the third temple. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. Acts of the apostles commentary on the holy scriptures of the book 2 kindle edition by taushev, averky, permiakov, vitaly, kotar, nicholas. To the orthodox jew the cross made it completely impossible that jesus. What qualifications were given for his replacement. 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. For christians, pentecost celebrates the new law of the spirit rom 8. Activities for the book of acts orthodox church in america.

Did the river of god that began on pentecost in acts 2 run dry. The spirit comes from above, in his own power, to possess and fill the dwellingplace prepared for him. The orthodox faith volume i doctrine and scripture. It alone presents an extensive picture of early church life and history. We do, however, believe the bible to be gods inspired word, a part of the. This great chapter in the bible is one of the most studied, most taught, and often times the most wrongly taught.

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. The acts of the apostles is a book of the holy bible that is usually placed as the. Well, the orthodox church is catholic in the fullest meaning of the word. The holy spirit is the author of the bible and the source of inspiration for its. Actus apostolorum, often referred to simply as acts, or formally the book of acts, is the fifth book of the new testament.

A youth sermon focused on the importance of pentecost. This commentary on acts 3 treats peters sermon at the temple after he healed the beggar by the gate. But stephen reminded the jews that god was bigger than any temple. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore.

Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading. David guzik commentary on revelation 2, which includes jesus letters to the churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira. The book of acts was penned by luke, the physician. They were all filled with the holy spirit and began to speak in other languages as directed by the spirit acts 2.

Chapter 2 relates the fulfilment of this promise, in answer to the spirit of dependence manifested in their united prayers. The christian holy day of pentecost, which is celebrated fifty days after easter sunday. A free bible version and commentary on the book of acts in easyenglish. Acts chapter 2 kjv king james version george, we do get glimpses of the early church. The acts of the apostles a history of gods work with the new israel through his.

When the day of pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. We wouldnt know what had happened if it werent for this book. The book of james is a website dedicated to the study of the epistle letter of james in the new testament.