Study on book of acts by robert deffinbaugh

The book of acts connects you to the people and events that shaped the church as we know it today. Bible study methods 03 the book of acts acts1 nkjv the former account i made, o theophilus, of all that jesus began both to do and teach, 2 until the day in which he was taken up, after he through the holy spirit had given commandments to the apostles whom he had chosen, 3 to whom he also presented himself alive after his suffering by. Each study is designed to first teach the leaders the passage and then provide them with questions they can use to lead their group through a process of selfdiscovered learning. Bob was born and raised in a christian home in washington state, where he was saved in his youth. Acts 9 tells the story of the dramatic conversion of the man formerly known as saul, the persecutor. Bob deffinbaugh graduated from dallas theological seminary with his th. The book of genesis records the origin of the spiritual body which we designate as the church.

Book of acts bible study questions and answers updated. The book of acts is unique because it is the only book of church history in the new testament. Our holy book contains different interpretations of the same stories from. The book of acts records the beginning of the church, the birth of the church. We read of the evangelistic methods and message of the early apostles and preachers 3. Purpose of the book as indicated previously, the original purpose of both the gospel and acts may have been to assist.

Perhaps the most forthright and concise introduction i have ever heard about is the one which readers digest tells us occurred at the mens night meeting of the philomathic club. This is the third in a series of three smallgroup bible study discussion guides luke 19, luke 1024 and selected portions of acts which explore the meaning of witness. Joseph a alexander acts commentary 1857, 1866 over pages. Purposes of the book of acts reformed bible studies. For many basic details verse by verse, it still is of good value and often will help on word meaning and.

The speaker didnt receive the usual flower phrases of introduction. Jesus, the risen lord the message of acts part of the series. This work, originally out in 1857, has proved helpful to many, though it is now far out of date as to literature commenting on acts. Content includes book studies on luke, ephesians, thessalonians, james, 1. Studies in acts chapters 1 3 by francis dixon study verses. Desiring to read acts as the historical document that it is, john williams studies in the book of acts is an expositional study of acts. Acts of the apostles 4 imprisonment in rome are 6062 a.

Elliott, the greek manuscript heritage of the book of acts. According to williams, a historical reading of acts would result in not only a better understanding of the new testament, but also a more intelligent comprehension of the origin, organization, and early development of the church. For assurance of our own salvation, we can compare our own conversion experience with those in acts. The study of acts is a challenge partly because of its length. In many ways acts is the most exciting book in the new testament because it is full of movement and interest. A third theme common to both lukes gospel and to acts is the inclusion of the gentiles in the new kingdom. The assurance of his return and the measure of his presence and power in these.

These studies will be expository, devotional, practical and varied, and this is an introduction to the whole book. The unique contribution of the book of acts, part of a series. The book for authentic christian living and fellowship the early church was filled with christians who had seen jesus, and who were committed to telling his story for the benefit of future generations of gods family. Acts of the apostles a study of new testament history overview introduction. But remember, when he, the spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth john 16. This the book of acts bible study on the book of acts bible study verses looks at the book of acts bible study stories and asks what is the book of acts bible study about, who is in the book of acts bible study stories, why is the book of acts. New testament church growth is fascinating and all too foreign to our modern church experience. As robert deffinbaugh notes, the church in ephesus was one of the most. Navigate deeper into the acts of the apostles with rose publishings 14page bible study resource, the book of acts. The book of ephesians is held in great reverence by both biblical scholars. Volume 3 covers 1 samuel through 2 kings, and gives you sectionbysection commentary on the flow and theme of each book, as well as historical and literary context for each. Bob deffinbaugh archives community bible chapel, richardson.

The word became flesh 57 it is these that bear witness of me the gospel of christ in the old testament 8. Robert deffinbaugh is the author of the way of the wise 4. This book of acts bible study pamphlet shows that god is active. Clear explanations on all passages of scripture by gifted bible teachers. Acts narrates the founding of the christian church and the spread of its message to the roman empire, providing theological insight and practical guidance for christian churches in the first generation. Luke records many examples of conversion in the book of acts e. The tradition from the earliest days of the church has been that luke, a companion of the apostle paul, wrote the books of luke and acts colossians 4. Thomas constable expository notes on the book of acts. How did the church grow so quickly and effectively in the book of acts. Tozer abraham acts amorite asaph attributes behold believe bible blessings called christian church coming commandments corinthians covenant daniel david dead death deuteronomy divine doctrine earth egypt emphasis ephesians esau eternal evil exodus eyes. If the book was just before or after pauls release, then it was likely written around 63 a. You may use your bible to answer the study questions. This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. Includes lessons about the kingdom of christ, church organization and worship, examples of conversion, the nature and purpose of miracles, and the work of.

He was active in the book of acts, and he is active in our lives today. The book of acts is the second of a twovolume work the first being the gospel according to luke traditionally attributed to luke, a physician and traveling companion of paul. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. A bible study lesson series about the beginning of christianity as revealed in the book of the acts of the apostles. Is it merely that we live in a generation of hard hearted and stiffnecked people, or are there strategies or methods that we are. Includes articles, maps, commentary, powerpoints, pdfs, podcasts, etc. Study 1 going through the book of acts words of life. The initial question regards the identity of theophilus, the one for whom the book is written. Heres an accessible reference that aids personal bible study or sunday school preparation. One is simply to strengthen believers as witnesses to the work and life of jesus, both in history and in their lives. Bobdeffinbaugh graduated from dallas theological seminary with his th. This video explains the transitional book that is the book of acts, and how it starts with jews to jews, and slowly changes to gentiles, as the jewish nation as a. I originally wrote this study guide for use by source of light ministries international, inc.

The book is most commonly called the acts of the apostles, although it is quite probable that, in its original form, it had no title at all. There has been much debate as to the purpose of acts. But he did not start off as a hero to the church of god, but rather a villain. Lukes narrative in acts demonstrated that paul did see jesus in his resurrection, spent years in personal study with christ before taking up the mantle of apostleship, and was accepted on an equal footing by the other apostles. This book is to the gospels what the fruit is to the tree that bears it. In the gospels we see the corn of wheat falling into the ground and dying. Bob is a pastorteacher and elder at community bible chapel in richardson, texas, and has contributed many of his bible study series for use by the foundation. Robert deffinbaugh author of laymans bible commentary set. The ascension, by robert deffinbaugh at the biblical studies foundation. The book of acts self study guide kingdom in bible. A major figure in the book of acts and the new testament is the apostle paul. The book of acts furnishes a ladder on which to place the epistles. International journal for the study of the christian church 2.

Sauls conversion and sauls theology in the book of romans appendix b. Study questions on the book of acts book of acts bible study questions and answers. Actively changing through the spirit is a bible exposition through the book of acts tracing the powerful kingdom plan being put into effect by the power of the holy spirit. Over the centuries it has been called simply acts, or the acts eusebius. Without acts, the actions of the early church would be unknown to us except for a few facts we could glean from the writings of paul. Before you explore what man thinks, listen to the author. Bob deffinbaugh archives page 2 of 9 community bible. That you might believe study on the gospel of john. 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.

Deffinbaugh a commentary on the gospel of john paperback, 656 pages, isbn. It would be an enriching experience to read them together, as acts gives the history of the founding of the churches to which the epistles are directed. This fantastic bible study pamphlet provides loads of information at a glance. Charles swindoll points out that when we study the journeys of paul in the book of acts, were not just reading the travel log of a man. Robert deffinbaugh, profession or possession acts 4. Nt church history apostolic period nt extrabiblical literature studies jesus and the gospels synoptic gospels and surrounding issues the book of acts in its first century setting pauline studies johannine studies petrine studies lukan studies. Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand. Bob deffinbaugh jan 5, 2020 no excuses, read your old testament this year 2 timothy 3. Davidistre abstract% thistrainingcoursestudiesthebook ofacts toprovideinsightintotheway theearlychurchworkedand. The book of acts bible study christianity oasis ministry has provided you with the book of acts bible study on the book of acts bible study events. The book of acts, also called acts of the apostles, does not specifically identify its author. The main issues revolve around whether he is a man perhaps a greek official for whom lukeacts is an apologetic for the gospel or a kind of generic.