Providing a informed interpretation and unique application of the biblical text, fernandos work is widely considered one of the most useful treatments of acts in print today. I studied under gamaliel and was thoroughly trained in the law of our ancestors. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of god. Book of acts read, study bible verses online bible study tools. Jan 02, 2020 the emphasis of the book is the fulfillment of the great commission. When they heard him speak to them in aramaic, they became very quiet. In addition, there are topical studies on issues such as spiritual leadership, gods redemptive plan, and old testament character studies. The choosing of the seven 6 in those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the hellenistic jewsa among them complained against the.
Content includes book studies on luke, ephesians, thessalonians, james, 1 samuel, john, and acts. With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library, including complete notes from the niv cultural backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary. List of new testament verses not included in modern english. The ending of acts plays an important role in route of determining the books date. From the niv study bible, introductions to the books of the bible, acts. Acts 1 new international version niv jesus taken up into heaven. 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. Acts of the apostles niv audio bible non dramatized. Acts 1 in my former book, theophilus, i wrote about all that jesus began to do and to teach.
Acts 21, new international version niv the bible app. The niv serendipity bible study book of acts study questions with new international version text coleman, lyman, rydberg, denny, peace, richard, christopherson, gary on. The book of acts ends with paul in house arrest waiting to present his case before caesar. This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. 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. The niv bible was produced by more than one hundred scholars working from the best available hebrew, aramaic, and greek texts. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The next day we went to rhodes and from there to patara. The bible book of acts with full chapters, footnotes and bible commentary to aid your bible search, reading, and study. Just click on the chapter number you want to read opposite the name of the book. The other events of hezekiahs reign and his acts of devotion are written in the vision of the prophet isaiah son of amoz in the book of the kings of judah and israel. Acts 1 niv read the new international version online free.
Acts 1 niv jesus taken up into heaven in my bible gateway. Use highlighting, underlining, and take notes while you study the bible. I was just as zealous for god as any of you are today. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. The church persecuted and scattered on that day a great persecution broke out against the church in jerusalem, and all. Books of the bible acts american standard ver bible in basic english darbys translation english standard version king james version new american standard new international ver new king james ver new living translation new revised standard ver revised standard ver the message bible world english bible youngs literal. Actus apostolorum, often referred to simply as acts, or formally the book of acts, is the fifth book of the new testament. The holy bible new international version hawes publications. In my former book, theophilus, i wrote about all that jesus began to do and to teach. I am a jew, born in tarsus of cilicia, but brought up in this city. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible.
Special thanks to zondervan and biblica for permission to use the niv, tniv and the nirv. Tom constables expository notes on acts this is also available in the net. Holy bible new international version about the new international version the new international version was undertaken by an independent committee in after a general consensus that there was a need for a new, contemporary english translation of the bible. Acts bible book with full chapters new international. It remained in the land until the time of david, 46 who enjoyed gods favor. Since luke is the author of acts, any date between ad 60 and 100 is reasonable as conzelmann points out. Now the rest of the acts of menahem, and all that he did. Acts 1, new international version niv the bible app. An integrated digital bible study library including complete notes from the niv study bible and the nkjv macarthur study bible. You searched for the book of acts in the kjv bible. Providing a informed interpretation and unique application of the biblical text, fernandos work is widely considered one of the most useful treatments of acts in print. Although many lists of missing verses specifically name the niv as the.
The niv serendipity bible study book of acts study questions with new international version text. The niv application commentary helps you communicate and apply biblical text. The book of acts also describes the work of the two apostles peter and paul. Acts lifts us up out of the armchair and spurs us to kingdom action, trusting that god will be with us. Acts records the apostles being christs witnesses in jerusalem, judea, samaria, and the surrounding world. Acts chronicles the events that took place after jesus resurrection, starting with his ascension into heaven and the outpouring of the holy spirit on his disciples, resulting in the beginning of a mighty work of god in building the church. Acts 9, new international version niv the bible app. This summary of the book of acts provides information about the title, authors. King james bible the former treatise have i made, o theophilus, of all that. The holy bible book 44 acts kjv dramatized audio duration.
Acts is the fifth book of the new testament and the fortyfourth book of bible. Acts the niv application commentary book 5 kindle edition by fernando, ajith. He told them how saul on his journey had seen the lord and that the lord had spoken to him, and how in damascus he had preached fearlessly in the name of jesus. The presence and working of the holy spirit is the dominating mark of the book of acts. Acts 22 niv brothers and fathers, listen now to bible. It is titled acts to emphasize that this book records the acts of the apostles through the work of the holy spirit. Listen online for free listen free to the complete new international version niv audio bible, narrated by acclaimed actor max mclean. Meanwhile, saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the lords disciples.
This is the story of christianitys beginnings and how evangelism played. Acts 1 new international version niv 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. Peters activities are described at some length, and john and philip are mentioned, but more than half of the book is about paul and his connection with the christian movement. Acts bible book with full chapters new international version. Acts 28, new international version niv the bible app. The book has been called the acts of the apostles, really a misnomer because acts has very little to say concerning most of the original twelve apostles. The book of acts continues the history of jesus followers in the period after jesus ascension. Acts 8 new international version niv dramatized audio.
Niv application commentary nivac 9780310494102 by ajith fernando. The niv bible was first published in 1973, with revisions published in 1978 and 1983. As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1. Acts 6 new international version niv dramatized audio. In acts nivac experienced international church planter and nt scholar ajith fernando brings both his outstanding scholarship and church planting experience to bear on the book of acts, the historical crux of the early church. Acts 27, new international version niv the bible app. Each volume has the scripture passages written out, a sermon outline that is listed in a parallel column, commentary that provides important background information, thoughts for illustration, and others scripture references written out. Audiobible niv dramatized new international version high quality complete. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. T he book of acts in the bible, written around 6263 a. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of acts in the bible new international version. The book of acts is an important book for understanding the actions of the apostles, mostly paul and peter, after jesuss ascension into heaven. Intro to acts biblica the international bible society.
To bring the ancient messages of the bible into todays context, each passage is treated in three sections. Peter and paul soon emerged as leaders of the rapidly growing church, which flourished and spread despite, and sometimes because of, persecution by jewish leaders and roman authorities. Ajith fernando shares perspectives on the book of acts that reveal its enduring relevance for our twenty firstcentury lives. Acts 21 niv on to jerusalem after we had torn bible gateway. The ending of acts plays an important role in route of determining the book s date. The most popular bible verses from acts found 1,007 verses acts 1. Now the rest of the acts of shallum, and the conspiracy which he led, indeed they are written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of israel. The next day the south wind came up, and on the following day we reached puteoli. Now the rest of the acts of zechariah, indeed they are written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of israel.
When the day of pentecost came, they were all together in one place. It had been made as god directed moses, according to the pattern he had seen. The book of acts sheds light on the gift of the holy spirit, who empowers, guides, teaches, and serves as our counselor. Ajith fernando shares perspectives on the book of acts that reveal its. Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand. 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. Acts niv jesus taken up into heaven in my bible gateway. The holy bible new international version niv just click on the chapter number you want to read opposite the name of the book. Audiobible niv 44 acts dramatized new international. Feb 15, 2014 audiobible niv dramatized new international version high quality complete. A better title would be the acts or the workings of the holy spirit, because he is the real main character of the book.
Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. You will be directed to the bible gateway website where you may read that chapter. Unless you are circumcised, according to the custom taught by moses, you cannot be saved. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole. The new testament verses not included in modern english translations are verses of the new. 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.
1081 858 1588 1174 1182 889 1592 535 1169 460 1415 1273 20 1614 1293 1591 533 196 1 559 1211 1228 118 1490 515 1060 430 1412 919 1263 1392 498 614 619 413 922 88 517 459 831 226 1163 663 983 1122 1156 660