Acts 10 new international version niv cornelius calls for peter. A bible study lesson series about the beginning of christianity as revealed in the book of the acts of the apostles. Acts bible book with full chapters new international. Here ends our study of all the places mentioned in the book of acts. Read more of acts 2 acts 2 new international version niv biblica. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading niv, the story, ebook. The acts of the apostles, fifth book of the new testament, a valuable history of the early christian church. Acts 2, new international version niv the bible app. And the rest of the acts of solomon, and all that he did, and his wisdom, are they not written in the book of the acts of solomon. Acts 1 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.
Providing a informed interpretation and unique application of the biblical text, fernandos work is widely considered one of the most useful treatments of. So paul and barnabas were appointed, along with some other believers, to go up to jerusalem. Pentecost, peter, and stephenpauls conversion and missionary journeysjerusalem to rome, paul defending his faithfiftytwo weekly lessonsclear, straightforward questionsthink and pray about it applicationssidebars and memory versesfor late elementary and upnew international version i can study acts alone with god niv version. Acts 1 new international version niv jesus taken up into heaven. Includes lessons about the kingdom of christ, church organization and worship, examples of conversion, the nature and purpose of miracles, and the work of the holy spirit. This summary of the book of acts provides information about the title, authors, date of writing. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. 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.
Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and. Acts public domain audiobook at librivox various versions. The holy bible new international version hawes publications. 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. The book of acts 2 dvd set dvd rose r, 09162009 wao. The most popular bible verses from acts found 1,007 verses acts 1. Acts these are all of the chapters of the book of acts. Acts is so true to the biblical text, word by word, very well done with the actors and alland the best part for us is that we could watch it in spanish. Acts 1 niv jesus taken up into heaven in my bible gateway. When they heard him speak to them in aramaic, they became very quiet. The emphasis of the book is the fulfillment of the great commission. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the. The niv bible was produced by more than one hundred scholars working from the best available hebrew, aramaic, and greek texts. 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 through the.
The book of acts also describes the work of the two apostles peter and paul. This was after hed given instructions through the holy spirit to his chosen apostles. But you shall receive power ability, efficiency, and might when the holy spirit has come upon you, and you shall be my witnesses in jerusalem and all judea and samaria and to the ends the very bounds of the earth. In this book we see the first mention of the dispensation of the holy spirit and jesus command to take his gospel to all the world. The new international version niv is an english translation of the bible first published in 1978 by biblica formerly the international bible society. Jesus taken up into heaven 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 through the holy spirit to the apostles he had chosen. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole. The presence and working of the holy spirit is the dominating mark of the book of acts. Acts was written in greek, presumably by the evangelist luke, whose gospel concludes where acts begins, namely, with christs ascension into heaven. The bible as one continuing story of god and his people kindle edition by zondervan, frazee, max lucado and randy. Acts 1 niv read the new international version online. When the day of pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
You can browse the niv bible verses by using the chapters listed below, or use our free bible search feature at the top of this page. I studied under gamaliel and was thoroughly trained in the law of our ancestors. I was just as zealous for god as any of you are today. 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 1 in my former book, theophilus, i wrote about all that jesus began to do and to teach. Acts the niv application commentary book 5 kindle edition by fernando, ajith. Acts 28, new international version niv the bible app. Unless you are circumcised, according to the custom taught by moses, you cannot be saved. Book of acts read, study bible verses online bible study tools. In what city does the book of acts begin, and in what city does it end. The recipient of the book, theophilus, is the same person addressed in the first volume, the gospel of luke see introduction to luke. Acts 22 niv brothers and fathers, listen now to bible. Recommendation faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of christ.
So paul and barnabas were appointed, along with some other believers, to go up to jerusalem to. Here is a summary and overview of the book of acts. Acts free bible version acts 1 1dear theophilus a, in my previous book i wrote about all that jesus did and taught from the beginning 2until the day he was taken up to heaven. Press the show answer button the answer will appear in its place. Acts 1 in the first book, o theophilus, i have dealt. The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt. New international version niv bible pdf turnback to god. Of equal importance was that the bible be expressed in broadly understood modern.
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. It will truly help us of those who are willing to have an niv version and cannot purchase the book itself. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading acts the. The book of acts sheds light on the gift of the holy spirit, who empowers, guides, teaches, and serves as our counselor. The western text of the acts of the apostles 1923 j. Acts records the apostles being christs witnesses in jerusalem, judea, samaria, and the surrounding world. Actus apostolorum, often referred to simply as acts, or formally the book of acts, is the fifth book of the new testament. Audiobible niv 44 acts dramatized new international version high. A better title would be the acts or the workings of the holy spirit, because he is the real main character of the book. The acts of the apostles often referred to simply as acts, or formally the book of acts, is the fifth. Acts 1, new international version niv the bible app. Click on the above link to download the new international version holy bible pdf. I am a jew, born in tarsus of cilicia, but brought up in this city.
The bible as one continuing story of god and his people. Watch our overview video on the book of acts, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Bible study quiz questions set 2 acts facts book of acts. They built a fire and welcomed us all because it was raining and cold. The niv was published to meet the need for a modern translation done by bible scholars using the earliest, highest quality manuscripts available. Acts 2 niv bible when the day of pentecost came, they were all. Acts 4 the priests and the captain of the temple guard and the sadducees came up to peter and john while they were speaking to the people. The book begins with the ascension of jesus and goes on through pauls jail time in rome, which opens his ministry to the church at rome. Just click on the chapter number you want to read opposite the name of the book. 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 through the holy spirit to the apostles he had chosen. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. The niv bible was first published in 1973, with revisions published in 1978 and 1983. Acts niv jesus taken up into heaven in my bible gateway. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of acts in the bible new international version.