The book of acts begins with a postresurrection interaction between jesus and his disciples. In the modern church, christians often turn to the book of acts to explore questions related to the charismatic. Exploring acts john phillips commentary series the john. The power of the holy spirit to perform signs and wonders to confirm the preaching of the word c. In other words, they say the kingdom was temporarily set aside and the church age began. To better understand the growth and practices of the new testament church.
Kingdom power spiritfilled life study guide series kindle. Transitions and new beginnings mark the book of acts. By the end of the book we see paul living in rome proclaiming the kingdom of god and teaching about the lord jesus christ with all boldness. The kingdom translated by john lambert is his attempt to get under the skin of luke, the author of the acts of the apostles, and to imagine his way back into that world. The preaching of the gospel of jesus and his kingdom b. The book of acts tells how the multiethnic, international church grew. When you are on a road trip and start getting hungry what signs do you look for. Some christians say that after the lord jesus was crucified and resurrected, he suspended the kingdom and that another dispensation, the dispensation of the church, began on the day of pentecost. The book of acts is the account of the working of a sovereign god through his spirit, by means of men, and in spite of them, to accomplish that of which men would never have conceived and in ways. Jesus followers received the holy spirit on pentecost and became filled and equipped to spread the good news that would restore gods kingdom over the world.
The book of acts self study guide kingdom in bible. Kingdom power is much more than simply being vessels through which the power of god flows in manifestations of the miraculous. Book of acts acts of the apostles kingdom of heaven. Pauls first missionary journey begins, and he strikes elymas the sorcerer blind. Gods kingdom ministries acts the study of the book. Barry henning introduction just the title for this lecture series is a source of excitement and encouragement for me, and hopefully for all of us, as we seek to more faithfully understand and participate in gods glorious work of redemption in this world. But as we read through the book of acts, we can see what a great impact the gospel had on many jews and even more gentiles, because of the empowering work of the holy spirit in and through the apostles. But you will receive power when the holy spirit comes on you. Kingdom power spiritfilled life study guide series. Studies in the book of acts previous page next page.
Content includes book studies on luke, ephesians, thessalonians, james, 1. The book of acts records the spread of gods kingdom in human lives from jerusalem to rome, citing the outpouring and witness of the holy spirit. Especially their worship, leadership, sharing, perseverance, and involvement in the great commission. Despite large numbers of jews accepting jesus as messiah and savior, israel as a nation continues to resist the holy spirit in the chapters which follow. John ritenbaugh explores the possibility that the book of acts, in addition to its role in continuing and advancing the gospel or good news, could well have been assembled as an exculpatory trial document. These verses describe events after peters escape from prison. Book of acts acts of the apostles may 7, 2017 may 5, 2017 by holyone the book of acts also know as acts of the apostles, frequently alluded to just as acts, is the fifth book of the new testament. Jesus teaches his disciples about the kingdom of god acts 1. As we study the book of acts, many theological questions come to mind.
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. As we journey through the book of acts, words from this. Acts records the founding of the early church and the spreading of the gospel of christ to jews and then gentiles throughout the known world. The background of acts third millennium ministries.
It records the establishment of the early church under the leadership of the apostles, and the activity and growth of the church during the middle of the first century. The book of acts, also called the acts of the apostles, is the companion volume to the gospel of luke. However, a careful examination of acts chapter 3 will reveal that god graciously reoffered his kingdom to israel, even after this nation had publically and. They respond with a question about establishing a sociopolitical kingdom, lord, is this the time. Acts 48 will describe the response to this offer from the majority of the men of israel. An orienting vocation for the kingdom of god acts 1. Acts facts people, places, and verse by verse study. For those who think they have read acts think again. I originally wrote this study guide for use by source of light ministries international, inc. With the ascension of christ into heaven and the subsequent baptism of the holy spirit, the church age began. The book of acts study guide the book of acts class goals. Like all scripture, the book of acts was inspired by the holy spirit.
Book of acts bible study for childrens sunday school. Peter and andrew were followers of john the baptist and had their first contact with jesus through john john 1. The reoffer of the kingdom middletown bible church. Beginning in acts 3, the book establishes types and shadows that help us to understand the second coming of christ and the greater works that we will do john 14. Prior to the ascension, jesus disciples asked him if he was going to restore the kingdom to israel 1. Rapid evangelism resulting in the establishment of local churches. Main teachings of the evangelistic sermons in acts. Introduction to the book of acts study resources blue letter bible. The coming of the kingdom of god in the book of acts.