The book of acts gives a unique glimpse into the life and practice of the early church. Therefore, when a church begins to dwindle, lose its power, and turn dull and drab in its witness, it needs desperately to get back into the spirit, expectation, knowledge and teaching of the book of acts. It describes the coming of the holy spirit at pentecost in acts 2, the spread of the gospel outside of jerusalem in acts 8 and to the gentiles in acts 10, how the church made decisions in regards to doctrine acts 15, and more. They started to go out to the uttermost parts of the earth cf, acts 1. Ray stedman s passion for biblical exposition will nourish your spiritual health, encourage your join this beloved preacher and teacher as he takes you through the exciting book of acts, the pivotal. The book of acts niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 44 duration. The book of acts is unfinished, says stedman, in the sense that the church continues to write new chapters as it moves into the 21st century.
Second, pauls alleged ministry in northern galatia was brief, even if. This is a very wellknown passage spoken by our lord, in which he said of himself, the son of man came to seek and to save the lost luke 19. King james version kjv and they said, believe on the lord jesus christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house. Ray stedman, kay arthur, josh mcdowell, and others words of christ in red study helps such as time lines, glossaries, maps, and topical cross 781634 0910919 references. Indeed, similar to the gospel, acts begins with an infancy narrative of sorts. The old church which was h of h ie holy of holy was which was in the authority of the priest was demolised when jesus died on.
The one to whom this book is written is a young man named theophilus. Finally, stedmans commentary turns to the ending of the book of acts, or more appropriately the lack thereof. Paul, like peter, is presented as a miracle worker acts 14. As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1. And after three months the three winter months, which time paul doubtless improved, as a true labourer in the lords vineyard.
Ray stedman gives us a panoramic view of the book of acts. A comprehensive guide to the entire bible, and more on. He was a longtime pastor of peninsula bible church in palo alto, california, and author of several books. When the church acts as what it really is then it is not like these distorted views at all. This fullcolor resource features more than 900 pages filled with outlines, themes, and applications to help the reader grasp the message of each book of. Ray stedman sermon series expository studies in acts. Almost all of ray stedmans messages are now available in remastered, redigitized audio format as well as in html or formats. In our present study of the book of acts, we are privileged to become. By sending his own son in the likeness of sinful flesh and for sin, he condemned sin in the flesh, 4 in order that the righteous requirement of. The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt. This part of the apostles message was the most objectionable to the jewish leaders.
However, the revised and expanded edition of adventuring through the bible is designed to give readers a thorough overview of the entire bible in an easy and exciting way. Ray stedman guides you on a versebyverse exploration of the book of revelation, bringing to life the mysteries of this highly symbolic book of the bible. Aug 31, 2011 finally, stedmans commentary turns to the ending of the book of acts, or more appropriately the lack thereof. It consisted of the great acts of god in history the coming of the lord jesus, his ministry among men, his crucifixion because of the sins of men, and his resurrection as the scriptures had promised. This is especially true of the books of moses genesis through. The final verses of acts 28 read like much of the rest of the book, as luke tells us about what paul is doing in rome, chained to a guard day and night under house arrest. Trusted author ray stedman presents an easytounderstand and comprehensive look at the last 27 books of the bible in adventuring through the bible. With that background sketch, let me draw a few lessons from the account in acts 16 of the founding of the church in philippi and relate these lessons to the letter of philippians. The book of acts is a tremendously fascinating and interesting book. Addressing issues such as faith, prayer and spiritual warfare youre sure to find insight and guidance to apply to your life. His study reveals liberating, transforming truth available to you. Apr 21, 2016 acts the book of acts of the apostles it is really part 2 of the gospel of luke, since it has the same author. The book of acts records the events that made the gospel burst out of its confines in judaism and the city of jerusalem to reach out to the limits of the thenknown world all in just one generations time. Read this bible chapter online, click here to read.
Am always happy whenever i reed this chapter one of acts to vrs 26. A graduate of dallas theological seminary, ray served 40 years as pastor of the peninsula bible church in palo alto, california, before retiring in 1990. A bible handbook on the gospels and acts adventuring through the bible ray c. Our unchangeable god who never falters, never fails in his promise is the very foundation of our faith and the ground of our security.
Stedman explores the christians spiritual inheritance by looking at pauls letter to the ephesians. Adventuring through the bible, the complete onevolume guide to the entire bible, has been a popular bible study tool since it was first published in 1997. We know from stephens great speech recorded in the seventh chapter of acts that this. The book of acts bridges the gap between the gospels and pauls letter to the romans, showing how a small band of jewish believers in jerusalem became a multiethnic force for global transformation. This fullcolor resource features more than 900 pages filled with outlines, themes, and applications to help the reader grasp the message of each book. Now this popular commentary and bible study tool has been divided into individual handbooks, by theme and category, and is available in a new, easytocarry, handytouse design. Almost all of ray stedman s messages are now available in remastered, redigitized audio format as well as in html or formats. This book is to the gospels what the fruit is to the tree that bears it. Acts is the book that reveals the power of the church. Trusted author ray stedman presents an easytounderstand and comprehensive look at the last 27 books. A study guide for the greatest chapter in the bible. Ray stedmans passion for biblical exposition will nourish your spiritual health, encourage your growth in knowledge of scripture, and help you grow into the.
Though the apostles and early christians faced bitter persecution. Clicking on the highlighted link with the message title loads the sermon html file on your web browser. First, paul did have an extensive ministry during the first journey in southern galatia chapters and 14. Acts bible book with full chapters king james version. Join ray as he brings the history, adventure, and profound but practical meaning of this book to life. Stedman ray stedman s commentary on the bible raymond charles stedman october 5, 1917 october 7, 1992 was an evangelical christian pastor, and author. Book of acts, 41 messages, book in print 04110451 romans, series i, 1962, 27 messages00050031. He gave them their request, but sent leanness into their souls psalm 106.
The book of acts is the action book of the new testament, and it constitutes. Partner with the blb disclaimer multiverse retrieval. Ray c stedman archives joy of living bible studies. By alan danielson on may 2, 2020 preacher to preacher. Stedman ray stedmans commentary on the bible raymond charles stedman october 5, 1917 october 7, 1992 was an evangelical christian pastor, and author. So this constitutes a separate section of this book. This letter is of unique and peculiar significance to us because it comes from the one who knew more about the lord jesus than any other human being at least as far as the record that is passed on to us is concerned. Stedman preached this series of 41 messages from the book of acts in 197071 at peninsula bible church in palo alto, california. He was pauls companion through danger, hardship, trial, and endless difficulty, up and down the length and breadth of the roman empire.
In this book, the principles of the exchanged life. Lifechanging truths from the book of job, and adventuring through the bible. Acts introduction commentary commentary critical and. The path to joy is the path of obedience to the great commission. We departed in a ship of alexandria, whose sign was castor and pollux two fabulous semideities of the greeks and romans, who were said to be the sons of jupiter and leda, and, being translated to the heavens, formed the constellation called. They began the last phase of our lords great commission. James is the second book, then, in this section that deals with faith. We greatly appreciate the teaching ministry and legacy of ray stedman, and for the many years of colaboring that has helped to expand rays reach through. To access ray stedman s content please follow the links below to the new. Acts the book of acts of the apostles it is really part 2 of the gospel of luke, since it has the same author.
The new testament book of acts tells of thrilling escapes, people in peril, conflict and intrigue, travel through the ancient world, storms and shipwrecks, and steadfast faith amidst overwhelming obstacles. Stedman 19171992 was a pastor, teacher, wellknown bible expositor, and author of numerous books, including many joy of living studies. Packed with charts, maps, timelines, and images, this handy paperback is a great tool for digging into and really understanding the history and message of the new testament. They had executed christ as a blasphemer and now peter and john were proclaiming his resurrection. They were separate and distinct from the jews and the pagans, and yet there was never a time when there was such blessing in the gospel. Reason been the whole totality and foundation of the new testament church of jesus christ our lord and saviour. Now, you can join pastor ray stedman as he brings the history, adventure, and profound but practical meaning of this book to life in readable, everyday language.
To access ray stedmans content please follow the links below to the new. In acts, luke has provided a broad survey of the churchs development from the resurrection of jesus to pauls first roman imprisonment, the point at which the book ends. Understanding the bible can be somewhat intimidating for laypersons. Ray stedmans passion for biblical exposition will nourish your spiritual health, encourage your join this beloved preacher and teacher as he takes you through the exciting book of acts, the pivotal. The book of the acts presents the early days of the church, and there we find the intense separation of the early believers. A list of sermons in the book of acts leadership resources. In the gospels we see the corn of wheat falling into the ground and dying. Ray stedman s passion for biblical exposition will nourish your spiritual health, encourage your growth in knowledge of scripture, and help you grow into the mature saint god intended you to be. Well study the life of paul as he makes many missionary journeys. Ray stedman resources taken down blue letter bible. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of acts in the bible king james version.
The believers in the acts were not monks or ascetics. The main lesson acts 16 presents, which also permeates philippians, is. Expository studies in acts firefighters for christ. Stedman at the close of the book of malachi in the old testament, the nation of israel is back again in the land of palestine after the babylonian captivity, but they are under the domination of the great world power of that day, persia and the mediopersian empire. He was a longtime pastor of peninsula bible church in. That is what gives stability and strength to our faith. They replied, believe in the lord jesus, and you will be savedyou and your household. And they were all with one accord in solomons porch. Gods final wordencompasses and brings into brilliant focus the entire scope of human historyof eternity itself. We greatly appreciate the teaching ministry and legacy of ray stedman, and for the many years of colaboring that has helped to expand rays reach through blue letter bible. When paul and barnabas left antioch to go out on their first missionary journey, they started a new movement in the book of acts. In this book we see what jesus brought about through the apostles preaching and the beginning of the church. Stedman has 1 books on goodreads with 2616 ratings. He wrote two books of the new testament, the gospel according to luke, and the book of acts.
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