Brief outline of the book of acts chapter 16

There has been much debate as to the purpose of acts. The significance of acts as a historical account of christian origins cannot be overestimated. The beginning verses of acts make it clear that acts is a sequel of the story started in luke and written to the same man named theophilus, generally a title ascribed to highranking roman officials. An overview of the book of acts the life of the early church is recorded and preserved for us in the book of acts and the epistles.

It should leave you in no doubt of gods intention for his body. The book of acts was penned by luke, the physician. Brief summary of acts the kjv bible scriptures the content of acts according to the kjv bible scriptures contains a short overview of the main subjects, people, events and ancient topics in the following summary. By carefully noting the use of we and they in the book of acts, we glean that luke joined paul at troas act 16.

The great missionary david livingstone summarized the spirit of paul when he said, i am prepared. Of particular prominence in these chapters is pauls sermon on mars hill in. Luke, the author of the gospel of luke, was a doctor and gentile. A brief synopsis the famous bible stories found in the scriptural text of the book of acts contained in this short summary of acts. The events of this chapter begin as the 12 apostles 1. Introduction to the book of acts acts study guide medium. Third missionary journey part 2 strengthening the pastors chapter 20 68 22. It is titled acts to emphasize that this book records the acts of. Chapter 2 records the fulfillment of pentecost, peters sermon, and the primary church.

The following outline is intended to be used while studying the book. Acts 16 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. From there we see jesus ministry move from galilee 49, through samaria and judea 1019. Acts 16 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. The book of acts clearly focuses on the beginnings of the church, and two people the apostle peter, and the one who actually possessed the courage to go to the farthest parts of the known world with the gospel of jesus christ, his name was paul the apostle. Besides linking the gospel narratives on the one hand and the apostolic letters on the. An understandable version of acts translation by william e. The book of acts ends abruptly with pauls imprisonment in rome. As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1. Study acts 16 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. This summary of the book of acts provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of acts.

In virtually every chapter, apostles such as peter and paul powerfully present the gospel to individuals and groups of people. But ye will receive power, the holy spirit having come upon you, and ye shall be my witnesses both in jerusalem and in all judaea and samaria and to the end of the earth. Its subject and intention is nicely summarised by the words of the lord in chapter 1. Acts of the apostles chapter sixteen objectives in studying this. This question should ring through your mind as you page through the book of acts. Acts 16 new king james version nkjv timothy joins paul and silas. The gospel is preached from jerusalem to all judea chapters 17 the gospel is preached in samaria chapter 8 the gospel is preached to the gentiles chapters 912 the gospel is preached to the ends of the earth chapters 28.

Acts 1 jesus promises the holy spirit verse 8 to the disciples and ascends to heaven before their eyes. The main issues revolve around whether he is a man perhaps a greek official for whom luke acts is an apologetic for the gospel or a kind of generic. 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. This great chapter in the bible is one of the most studied, most taught, and often times the most wrongly taught. Apr 09, 2011 the structure of the books of luke and acts are closely tied. Book of acts overview insight for living ministries.

Acts 16 niv timothy joins paul and silas paul bible gateway. The new testament without acts leaves a great, yawning gap. Acts 16 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 16 in plain english. Luke was a companion of paul on his missionary journeys, and in many parts of the book of acts it says we did this or that acts 16.

In acts 16, after the beginning of the first we section 16. The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt. Iscariot was saul of tarsus, chosen personally by the lord jesus christ galatians 1. If the book of acts were gone, there would be nothing to replace it howson. Acts furnishes a ladder on which to place the epistles. It is hoped the student will gain a feeling for apocalyptic writings which are found in revelation.

From the empowering by the holy spirit in chapter 2, the early church made a great impact on all it encountered, the apostles peter and john playing a. This is, in effect, an outline of the book of acts see plan and outline below. Acts of the apostles 16, new living translation nlt. We know that paul and his associates arrived in rome in a. 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. He decides to hang around with all his favorite disciples for forty days. The structure of the books of luke and acts are closely tied. Anyhoo acts starts with jesus already back in black. 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.

Luke wrote the book of acts and the gospel of luke and he dedicated his work to a man named theophilus as mentioned in the summary of the book of luke. Because we are in christ jesus, the law cannot condemn us and the law of the spirit of life in christ jesus frees us from the law of sin and of death 8. Both books are most easily tied to the geography of the book. The acts of apostles gives us a unique insight into how the church began. The book of acts is the link between the gospels and the epistles. The name jesus in ancient hebrew text yeshua in first century hebrew text. Paul and silas travel to derbe and lystra, where they meet timothy 2. The book of acts gives us a history of the work of the early church and the holy spirit, within the theatre of the known world. Apocalyptic literature is a type of writing containing symbols and visions. Preparation for the coming of the spirit, kjv nkjv nlt niv esv csb nasb. I want to go through this chapter and make seven suggestions for how to respond in times like this. Acts is a bridge between the gospels and the epistles.

Author although the author does not name himself, evidence outside the scriptures and inferences from the book itself lead to the conclusion that the. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Luke begins with a global perspective, dating the birth of jesus to the reign of the roman emperors in luke 2. The apostles portrayed in acts shine with evangelistic zeal, showing a striking transition from the often misguided disciples of the gospels. The initial question regards the identity of theophilus, the one for whom the book is written. Acts chapter 16 summary and what god wants from us. Acts chapter 16 commentary northwest college of the bible. Name from the time of the septuagint, this book has been called the acts of the apostles. The book of acts, which continues the narrative that luke began in his gospel, is especially important because it was the first written history of the christian church. The importance of the book of acts the importance of this second of lukes twovolume work can hardly be overestimated, for without it we would have no record of the beginnings and development of the early church. Luke was from antioch but traveled with paul all over southern europe and the middle east.

Bible book outlines here you can find outlines for every book of the bible, including pdf versions of each outline and a pdf booklet of all the outlines. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 3 scripture passage page 20. Scared, the magistrates came and pleaded with paul and silas to leave the city, which they did after a short visit to lydias house to encourage the brethren. All the awesome things he said and did and the super cool way he died and came back to life again. The genre of the book of acts is narrative history with several sermons. Study guide for acts 16 by david guzik blue letter bible. The determinations of the jerusalem council see notes on. Acts of the apostles executable outline study resources.

The importance of the book of acts the importance of this second of lukes twovolume work can. From the empowering by the holy spirit in chapter 2, the early church made a great impact on all it encountered, the apostles peter and john playing a major role in this early work. Note that the authors return to the use of they indicates that luke stayed behind in philippi 16 40. The life of the early church is recorded and preserved for us in the book of acts and the epistles. The most probable explanation for leaving the reader in suspense is that the outcome of pauls appeal had not yet been decided when the book was being written. Acts 16 nkjv timothy joins paul and silas bible gateway. Acts chapter 16 introduces timothy, the son of a greek man and a jewish mother. It will help to keep the whole of the book before you as you work your way through each section.

His mother was a jewish believer, but his father was a greek. Really, very little is written about the apostles in acts. Acts 16 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Author internal and external evidence point to luke as the spiritinspired author of acts.

To make the picture abundantly clear, god has given us a hand picked record of the activities of the early church. Internal evidence is found largely in the we sections of the book. Acts of the apostles chapter fourteen objectives in studying this chapter 1 to continue tracing the route of paul and barnabas on their missionary journey 2 to note the increasing persecution endured by the apostle paul cf. In acts 16 19 we find four scenes that feature accusations against christians, and these accusations are parts of similar sequences of events. Paul preaches to the ephesians 3 months in a synagogue, 2 years in a rental hall after 3 months the jews who refused to believe persecuted paul.

In deference to the jews of the area, he arranged for timothy to be circumcised. Paul wanted to take timothy with him when preaching, so he circumcised him. Acts of the apostles chapter sixteen objectives in studying this chapter 1 to trace the route of paul. Acts concerns the very vital period in christian history between the resurrection of jesus and the death of the apostle paul, the time when christian ideas and beliefs were. And behold, a certain disciple was there, named timothy, the son of a certain jewish woman who believed, but his father was greek. This relatively brief study outline with questions and comments is designed to be an introduction to the book of revelation. This is a summary of the sixteenth chapter of acts, the most important verse, and what i think god is wanting us to do in response to it. The book ends with luke accompanying paul to his imprisonment in rome 28. Acts chapter 2 is the beginning of many great things. Acts 16 background information with maps and images picture. It is titled acts to emphasize that this book records the acts of the apostles through the work of the holy spirit. In philippi, lydia and her household accepted the gospel and were baptized. Aug 31, 2015 two dates are possible for the writing of the book of acts. A disciple, whose mother was a jewish christian and father was greek 3.

The book ends with luke accompanying paul to his imprisonment in rome. Preparation for the coming of the spirit, chapter 1 1. In acts 1619 we find four scenes that feature accusations against christians, and these accusations are parts of similar sequences of events. Acts chapter 16 summary and what god wants from us youtube. Acts, chapter 16 king james version christian answers. There is no single chapter that does not exhibit gods power and wisdom in operation. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text.

Intro to acts biblica the international bible society. This is blasphemy of the holy spirit, as spoken by jesus matthew 12. The lord jesus christ at work by the holy spirit through the apostles in jerusalem, chapters 17 a. Acts 16 background information with maps and images. It is evident luke was very careful to provide a historically accurate account in the both the gospel and acts cf. Third missionary journey first, back to ephesus chapter 18.