As we look at acts 17 we will learn how to answer objections and how to make a case for the truth of christianity. The genre of the book of acts is narrative history with several sermons. The reality to which we bear witness is the invisible kingdom of god, and in witnessing we strive to make the lords reign visibly manifest. Want to learn more about evangelism and witnessing. Some theological terms appear reconciliation, redemption, justification and are defined in very traditional. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The supremacy of the work of christ part 3, the propagation of christs work col. It is titled acts to emphasize that this book records the acts of. A bible study lesson series about the beginning of christianity as revealed in the book of the acts of the apostles. The leaders guide includes all that is printed in the workbook and also the leaders background notes on the biblical texts and suggested answers to all the biblical study questions. This web page contains lesson plans for a multiweek study of your choice. The title of this study suggests a very healthy combination. Home bible studies new testament acts special study.
While many wellmeaning christians begin their evangelistic efforts with the good news of gods love for mankind, that message is lost on unbelievers who must first come to grips with the extent of the bad news. An evangelist has a particular gift in telling others the good news about jesus christ. This is implied in the first verse of acts when luke again addresses. As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1. To cover the subject of evangelism in the book of acts is a tall order for a brief article. This verse by verse bible study and commentary of the acts of the apostles the book of acts or simply acts is indepth but uses plain language that everyone can understand, as well as a format that will engage you. These guides integrate bible study, prayer, and worship to. The methods of the first century are basic to effective evangelism. The community is the campus ministrys core bible study content. 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. Book of acts read, study bible verses online bible study tools. Principles of evangelism from the book of acts truthonlybible. This is the story of christianitys beginnings and how evangelism played. The word evangelism comes from a greek word meaning to proclaim the good news.
The reality to which we bear witness is the invisible kingdom of god, and in witnessing. Acts 18 commentary, this commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, takes one through the new testament verse by verse. Acts 2 indepth verse by verse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 2 in plain english. Below are links to the lessons in this part series. Study guide for acts 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of the church. Timothy must have joined him at athens, and been immediately sent back to thessalonica 1 thessalonians 3.
He would now be returning from there to be with paul. 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. Other christian friends also shared their testimonies and the gospel with her. In the book of acts, we read, then they returned to jerusalem from the hill called. I have made he said to them, go into all the world and preach the however, i consider my life worth nothing to me. Christians who specialize in evangelism are often known as evangelists, whether they are in their home communities or living as missionaries in the field. Content includes book studies on luke, ephesians, thessalonians, james, 1 samuel, john, and acts. Imagine what it would be like if the book of acts were missing.
These bible studies will help you discover creative ways to share the gospel in your everyday situations and surroundings. In a discussion of earlychristian evangelism, david lim gives the following definition. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. The book of acts is an important book for understanding the actions of the apostles, mostly paul and peter, after jesuss ascension into heaven. Whitcomb and george zeller these studies are based on a series of 35 messages on the book of acts delivered by dr. The evangelism study bible provides all the tools needed for sharing the gospel in a clear, simple, and guiltfree way. This content ensures continuity and transferability of our teaching from campus to campus and student to student.
The acts of the 12 apostles acts 112 this is a followup study to our recent series on the acts of the apostles. Were finding that as more of gods people are equipped with our bibleaffirming website and other creation materials, theyre reaching out to others with the gospeland the results follow. Scripture quotations in this manual are from the new king. Oct 24, 2014 the evangelism study bible provides all the tools needed for sharing the gospel in a clear, simple, and guiltfree way.
A full chapter by chapter study would take more than six months, so feel free to select from our available lessons below. Using the highly regarded new king james version, the evangelism study bible brings together a wide variety of resources, some never before paired with the text of scripture. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. The stewardship of gods truth through evangelism part 3 j. It furnishes a challenging example for southern baptists and for all contemporary christians. And remember, i am with you always, to the end of the age.
First, in verses 15 we learn that paul and luke met some women at the. Evangelism is one way in which we can fulfill christs call to be his witnesses acts 1. Use these bible studies for personal devotion, group bible studies, or teaching a church class. Both are highly recommended for your personal reading. A good study bible we recommend the following features. Biblical evangelism the good news and the bad news the word gospel means good news. In the book of acts, we read, then they returned to jerusalem from the hill called the mount of olives, a sabbath days walk from the city. We chronicle the days following the ascension of jesus. You would pick up your bible and see the ministry of jesus ending in the gospel of john. Comm is the campus ministrys core bible study content. Through the power of the holy spirit, they lived out a triumphant faith in the face of opposition and persecution, established order for the growing movement, and took the gospel to the ends of the earth. But it can also be a natural and exciting way of life. William barclay, the acts of the apostles, revised edition, the daily study bible series.
The book of acts, above all else, is a story about the churchand what a story it is. This study looks at the first twelve chapters of acts, so as to follow the. Acts begins with jesus teaching the apostles about the kingdom of god outside jerusalem, and ends, about thirty years later, with paul teaching. 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.
But you will receive power when the holy spirit has come upon you. Jan 02, 2020 biblical evangelism the good news and the bad news the word gospel means good news. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt.
May 02, 2020 the book of acts shows how god essentially took a group of fisherman and commoners and used them to turn the world upside down acts 17. In this twelvesession lifeguide bible study features questions for starting group discussions and for meeting god in personal. Bible verses about evangelism for this is what the lord has commanded us. The gospel of luke, as well as the book of acts, is addressed to a certain theophilus cf luke 1. The evangelism we find in the book of acts, at its mature level, ruled no one out. Don stewart bible search and study tools blue letter bible. The evangelism study bible uses the new king james translation, dual column with crossreferences in the center, a concordance and mapset. Sep 01, 2005 the leaders guide includes all that is printed in the workbook and also the leaders background notes on the biblical texts and suggested answers to all the biblical study questions. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining. The evangelism study bible is a great resource that will build confidence in the student to share their faith through more than 250 informative articles that are paired with passages of scripture from almost every book of the bible. This is a collection of bible verses relating to the theme of evangelism, spreading the.
Pauls imprisonment, his prayers, and his praise ephesians 3. Its not a hopeless cause to evangelize englandor anywhere the christian basis has been lost. Acts 17 athenians extra biblical reasoning and familiar literature. This study is a study on evangelism we will focus on the what, why, and how of evangelism. 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 self. The book of acts, also called acts of the apostles, does not specifically identify its author. Jan 06, 2015 the evangelism study bible includes a short glossary of evangelism terms, although many of the terms are general christianbiblical words which may come up while sharing ones faith evangelism, witness, followup, testimony. Thus, he could write an orderly account of what he knew about the christian. While studying chinese in the early 1990s, i studied the bible with a friend. In addition, there are topical studies on issues such as spiritual leadership, gods redemptive plan, and old testament character studies. Link to kregel this study bible is a project developed by evantell, a dallasbased evangelistic ministry founded by evangelist larry moyer. Acts begins with jesus teaching the apostles about the kingdom of god outside jerusalem, and ends, about thirty years later, with paul teaching gentile christians about the kingdom of god in rome.
How did the christian faith that began with a few followers of jesus in israel. The bible speaks of evangelism as a spiritual gift. They stirred up persecution against paul and barnabas, and expelled them from their region. Paul, by michael morrison a theological look at evangelism. Each chapter focuses on a passage in acts, identifies the evangelistic. Luke, the author of the gospel of luke, was a doctor and gentile. If youre looking for inspiration, tape up this verse all around your home.
Verse concepts chosen disciples the gospel to jew and gentile work, divine and human gentiles, in nt names and titles for the christian gentile rulers chosen instruments bearing ministry, qualifications for preaching gospel to foreigners election, description of mission, of the church speaking in christs name election, characteristics of. In biblical categories, witnessing involves making visible what is otherwise invisible. Acts 17 athenians extrabiblical reasoning and familiar literature. The book of acts verse by very study whitcomb and zeller. In the first verse of the book of acts the author mentions the fact that he has already written an earlier report concerning all things which jesus began both to do and to teach, until that day in which he was taken up. God took a christianhating murderer and transformed him into historys greatest christian evangelist, the author of almost half the books of the new testament. While many wellmeaning christians begin their evangelistic efforts with the good news of gods love for mankind, that message is lost on unbelievers who. But reading the book of acts, one finds that paul used many methods to. Evangelism is the commitment to or act of publicly preaching the gospel with the intention of spreading the message and teachings of jesus christ.
In verses 67, luke interrupts the logical flow of the passage to show how the disciples focus was off. Evangelism is the commitment to or act of publicly preaching the. Oct 24, 2014 the evangelism study bible is a great resource that will build confidence in the student to share their faith through more than 250 informative articles that are paired with passages of scripture from almost every book of the bible. Putting the evangelism of acts into practice derek prime on. It is that wonderful combination of biblical exposition alongside real. Over 110 bible studies, written to ensure that everyone involved in our ministry is grounded in our classic, biblical teaching and training. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one book with two volumes. The life and teachings of jesus christ are established in the four gospel narratives, and the book of acts provides a coordinated account of the beginning and spread of the church as the result of the work of the risen lord and the holy spirit through the apostles. This summary of the book of acts provides information about the title. As we study acts 812 we will learn how people come to christ and are changed through conversion.
The book of acts is a thrilling account of the early church discovering what it means to be christian. Private meetings paul met lydia at a place common for prayer 16. Many of the ideas come from out of the salt shaker and into the world by pippet and becoming a contagious christian by bill hybels. When they arrived, they went upstairs to the room where. Finally, in acts 1819 we will learn about different strategies and means for sharing our faith with others. Evangelism in the book of acts new testament church growth is fascinating and all too foreign to our modern church experience. I understand the spirit of this quote, which has been attributed to many. All proceeds go to support the ministry of redeemer presbyterian church. The first verse of acts links it with the introduction of lukes gospel luke 1. 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.
We were given the holy spirit as a gift at the moment of salvation. This is a collection of bible verses relating to the theme of evangelism. Whitcomb at the independent fundamental bible conference hosted by the middletown bible church. Acts 1 new international version niv jesus taken up into heaven. Lukes gospel ends with that event, and luke picks up right where he left off in acts chapter 1. Jesus responds to their question about the kingdom of. It drew the circle of compassion large enough to include every person and every kind of person.