The book of acts ends just as it begins, emphasizing the apostles role as those who expanded gods kingdom on earth, through their proclamation. Luke continues the story of the risen jesus who will now extend his reign through the apostles and others to the furthest reaches of the roman empire. Enjoy this live recorded audio lecture in cd format or mp3 instant digital download. But do the amazing experiences of that time necessarily set a pattern for us today. This is a series of short videos i made that explain the basic message and design of every book of the bible. Critical scholars will minimize the book of acts as a historical source. This course will help you answer some difficult questions about the work of the holy spirit and the ministry of the church. Craig keeners videolectures on acts biblical studies online. This lecture steps away from the text of acts to focus on the theology of the holy spirit, specifically the nature and purpose of tongues. In the weeks to come, youll be able to access videos on your. The holman christian standard bible is one of the most accurate and readable translations of the scriptures, and the book of acts is one of the most fundamental books in the new testament scriptures. Watch thousands of video lectures on the bible and theology, with new lectures added every other week. Stream as much video as you want for one low monthly price. It is a history of the beginning of the christian congregation and its rapid growth despite opposition.
The gospel of luke records what jesus began both to do and teach in his human body, and the book of acts tells us what jesus continued to do and teach through his spiritual body, the church. Article on divorce and remarriage craig blomberg, trinity journal, 1990. Aug 27, 2009 41 videos play all book of acts full movie the visual bible biblemovies the prophet elijah part 1 of 5 1 kings 17 duration. Bird, these lectures serve as your passageway from the twentyfirst century to the era of jesus and the first christians.
And, when the book of acts begins, he carefully outlines what he has written in the book of luke, as i read already. Lectures on the acts of the apostles logos bible software. This is part one of two lectures on the distinctiveness of the book of luke. 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.
Robert yarbrough as the instructor for our course on the gospels and acts. This class studies issues of introduction for the four gospels and acts, and, using the english new testament, provides a harmonistic study of the life of christ with a focus on his essential teachings, the theology of evangelism, and the planting of the church as recorded in acts. Today begins a study of the book of acts in this daily bible study series. The speech that stephen gives before his accusers in acts shows how the author of luke acts used and edited his sources.
Recap of acts rebroadcast of a recap of the entire book of acts by shepherds chapel bible studies. Free access to audio and video lectures, sermons, blogs, and more that explore the book of revelation, the gospel of matthew, the book of acts, as well as a variety of theological topics. The book of acts tells us of an exciting period of the expansion of the church. This is the ninth lecture for section 2 of 3 in the gospel and acts course. To address this disparity, james dealt with realworld issues that still speak to us 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. How to read the bible for all its worth video lectures helps disciples of all kinds get the most out of their biblereading experience. Acts is a bridge between the gospels and the epistles. Bishop tom wright focuses in depth on the opening verses of the book of acts. American carpathorussian orthodox diocese of north. The last center primarily around pauls labors and sufferings. A companion video to lesson 3 of the same series that asks the following questions. This course is perfect for individual study or for complimenting discussions within your bible study.
Well try to put the book of acts in context to prepare us to take on the text. The book of acts the visual bible full bible movie. In this episode we do a quick overview of the entire book, working through each. Intro to luke and acts this is the first lecture for section 2 of 3 in the gospel and acts course. This introductory lecture opens up the book of acts setting the historical, literary, and theological framework for the entire book. This courseguide maps your plan of study for you and.
Bird, these video lectures provide an introduction and summary to the material covered in the comprehensive introduction. Ironside shows that in the book of acts, god has provided a pattern for christian testimony, missionary effort, world evangelism, and building christian churchesa pattern we would do well to follow. A visual interpretation of the book of acts of the apostle from the bible. With regard to the book of acts, which is our main source of a kind of a continual history, there are people who have very negative views as to the book of acts. This series looks at the background, structure and content of the book of james and explores the. Lectures on the book of acts ironside commentary series 30 kindle edition by ironside, h. In acts, jesus sends the holy spirit to empower his disciples as they carry. Bock offers an indepth study of lukes gospel and the book of acts. The theology of luke and acts course, taught by darrell bock, thoroughly explores the theology of lukes gospel and the book of acts. The gospels and acts cosmolearning religious studies.
The book of acts was written within the lifetime of most of the eyewitnesses of the life, death and resurrection of jesus christ. He turns our traditional understanding upsidedown by saying that jesus message is not that we go up there when we. The acts of the apostles as the mission of god public lecture by. This course is an indepth study of the book of acts, and is designed to demonstrate the place and importance of the book of acts in the new testament. New testament survey, acts to revelation lecture 1. Useful for traditional students, students in distance and onlinelearning courses, and armchair learners alike, these lectures provide a full overview of the history, literature, and theology of. But there is something deeply significant in the way it is laid. The book of acts tells how the multiethnic, international. Public lecture by professor steve walton professorial research fellow in new. Apr 24, 2009 bishop tom wright focuses in depth on the opening verses of the book of acts. The major themes of lukeacts are 1 the gospel going first to the jews and then to gentiles and 2 that of the prophetmartyr, with jesus as the.
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. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading lectures on the book of acts ironside commentary series 30. Book of acts 20122015 may enjoy his easyaccess series of 23 onehour videolectures on acts 2016. Read the preparation document and complete any activity mentioned there in preparation for the. Video produced, shot and edited by benjamin russell. Watch our introduction video on the book of acts, which outlines the book s main theme and how it is fulfilled in jesus. Aug 22, 2012 overview the speech that stephen gives before his accusers in acts shows how the author of luke acts used and edited his sources. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. The book of acts details the birth and spread of the church. Staggs commentary focuses on lukes purposes in writing acts. How do we draw modern application from narrative texts. The book of acts our daily bread university premium. His publications include verbal aspect in the book of revelation and a new heaven and a new earth.
This is lecture five of five lectures on this topic. The book of acts, the early struggle for an unhindered gospel, asserts the purpose is primarily the movement of the message about jesus the gospel from a strictly nationalistic judaism to a universal message for all humans. The new testament without acts leaves a great, yawning gap. Craig keener on the historicity of the book of acts duration.
Actually this book does not contain the acts of the apostles as a whole. The book of acts is the story of earlyday christianity. Lesson 1 investigates the author, historical setting, and the theological background of. This video was produced by ted hildebrandt from gordon. The new testament in its world video lectures logos bible. We have many letters in the new testament that show us how particular problems were dealt with. The fact of the matter is, very few of the apostles are even mentioned in it. It will help the student to gain an understanding of the organization of the book, to become familiar with. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. In his writing, luke records the story of god working through. The book of acts niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 44 by the two preachers.
Acts documents the infancy of the early church from jesus instruction of his apostles before his ascension to the day of pentecost and the explosion of christianity, which continues to this day. The gospel is a message of victory over the demonic. So, also, does the description of the destruction of jerusalem in. Below is a sample video along with links to watch them all on vimeo. In the book of acts, we discover how gods multiethnic, international church grew through persecution and missionary journeys throughout the world. Acts furnishes a ladder on which to place the epistles. From a literary standpoint, acts seems unfinishedthe story ends without a conclusionperhaps to illustrate the continuing work of the apostles in our own time. The book of acts shows how god fulfilled his ancient promises to. James original audience had professed faith in christ, but many were not living lives that reflected their beliefs.
In this video, well explore how jesus and the spirit renew the people of. The book is largely limited to the ministry of two of thempeter, who was one of the twelve, and paul, who was an apostle of a. To examine the importance and scope of the book of acts. Introduction to acts this is the 1st lecture in the online series of lectures on new testament survey by dr thomas schreiner.
You can chose videos from previous weeks from the menu list. This free course answers those questions by explaining the background, structure, and content of the book, including a study of the major themes and guidelines for applying the lessons of acts today. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats. Join madelon maupin and fellow bible explorers in this 86 minute online video lecture that covers an overview of the book of acts. The book is largely limited to the ministry of two of thempeter, who was one of the twelve, and paul, who was an apostle of a different order altogether and not one of the twelve. Yarbrough continues his introduction of luke and acts and he discusses distinctiveness in luke. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available.
The book of acts ends with paul in house arrest waiting to. The book of acts main page orthodox scripture study. Chris thomas, pentecostal theological seminary, lectures on the book of acts. New testament survey, acts to revelation lecture 3. Tim and i are working on a series of videos that will tell the story of jesus as recorded by luke in his gospel. You should begin with the following for each lesson. To understand better the jewish beginnings of the church. You can access everything right now on the masterlectures web app. The lessons provide a thorough exploration of the important introductory issues, major theological themes, and how each book relates to the broad picture of new testament theology. The book of acts, also called the acts of the apostles, is the companion volume to the gospel of luke. The first 16 are designed to illustrate the principal events in the history of the church, from the ascension of christ to the meeting of the council of jerusalem. Lectures on the acts of the apostles contains 29 lectures. In a theology of luke and acts, a video study, top new testament scholar darrell l. John dick, lectures on the book of acts the complete book of acts in your bible assignments.
Watch our overview video on the book of acts, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. If the book of acts were gone, there would be nothing to replace it howson. I am going to be leading a study on the book of acts and am curious if. The book acts was written by luke and contains 28 chapters. Course objectives to see the book through the eyes of a jewish christian scholar.
Lesson 1 investigates the author, historical setting, and the theological background of the book of acts. The apostolic preaching of the cross by leon morris. Bibl4371 book of acts tyndale theological seminary and. How to read the bible for all its worth video lectures. A short three lecture survey of the background and contents of the book of acts in partnership with third millennium ministries the gospel coalition exists to equip the next generation of believers, pastors, and church leaders to shape life and ministry around the gospel. So, also, does the description of the destruction of jerusalem in luke, as compared to that in mark. The book of acts is one of the most popular for bible study groups, especially those just launching. To view a list of other available videos click on the playlist tab in the top left corner of the player. Ill give you reasons why we will not do that, and look at it objectively. In his writing, luke records the story of god working through jesus to usher in a new era of promise and spiritenablement so that the people of god can be gods people even in the midst of a hostile world. The epistle of james is an intensely practical book for readers in every age. Study scripture with new testament scholar shane j.
Distinctiveness in the book of luke part 2 this is the third lecture for section 2 of 3 in the gospel and acts course. Acts of the apostles, audio book, holy bible, king james version, complete by. Lectures on the book of acts ironside commentary series. In the first book, o theophilus, i have dealt with all that jesus began to do and teach until the day when he was taken up from us. To study carefully the origin of the church, its beginnings, its structure and its purpose today. This course is based on the lecture series, the book of acts, produced by third millennium ministries and presented by dr. Engaging the culture without losing the gospel page lecture series duration.
Poythress delivered part i, preaching from job 12, as part of our 2019 chapel series, great texts about preaching. David mathewson text, audio, video these lectures are moving to our new web site. As we approach the book of acts, we must always keep in mind that luke wrote out of his background in the old testament and first century beliefs about the kingdom of god in christ. Since luke is the author of acts, any date between ad 60 and 100 is reasonable as conzelmann points out. Be sure to check out his 4 volume analysis of acts published by baker book house. Randall smith that overview each book in the bible. Why are the comments so new on this video when its been out for two years. In the modern church, christians often turn to the book of acts to explore questions related to the charismatic. A workbook is available for the acts of the apostles if you and your friends decide to undertake such a study.
The new testament in its world video lectures zondervan. A courseguide for a theology of luke and acts, when used with the accompanying book and video lectures, provides everything you need to learn on your own and go deeper in understanding topics related to the bible, theology, ministry, and more. This is the thirteenth lecture in the the gospel and acts course. A companion to the new testament in its world by n.