You searched for the book of acts in the kjv bible. The gospel of luke and the book of acts form a single, twovolume work. Some very important facts for the study of the book of acts and its relation to the other books of the bible by pastor j. This is the only place in the king james bible where the greek word pascha was translated easter in its 28 other occurrences, it is rendered. The main theological emphasis of the book of acts is the holy spirit.
Actus apostolorum, often referred to simply as acts, or formally the book of acts, is the fifth book of the new testament. American heritage dictionary of the english language, fifth edition. The early part of acts records some of the major missionary activities of the twelve apostles under the direction. Alpha, the first letter of the greek alphabet, as omega is the last. Book of acts definition of book of acts by the free dictionary. Acts of the apostles definition and meaning bible dictionary. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. Luke began his gospel with stories about individuals upon whom the spirit descended.
Fifth book of the new testament tracing growth of early church. Copyright 2016 by houghton mifflin harcourt publishing company. Everything you need to kick start your study of the book of acts. Some very important facts for the study of the book of. Dictionaries smiths bible dictionary acts of the apostles acts of the apostles, e the fifth book in the new testament and the second treatise by the author of the third gospel, traditionally known as luke. Bible glossary on word of god, the bible starting at the as to the zs. The background of acts 2009 by third millennium ministries. The most significant help in discovering the author of acts is simply recognizing this books. And the rest of the acts of zachariah, behold, they are written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of israel. Entry for miracles, signs, wonders holman bible dictionary one of 28 bible dictionaries freely available, this readable and easy to use dictionary takes advantage of.
The book begins with jesus promise of the holy spirit, which is later fulfilled in reference to the jews, and then for the gentiles. This would indicate it was matthew, mark, luke, or john. And the rest of the acts of pekahiah, and all that he did, behold, they are written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of israel. Reference to the holy spirit comes in a variety of ways. The oxford dictionary of the bibles broad coverage includes the books of the bible, people and places. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of acts. The acts of the apostles often referred to simply as acts, or formally the book of acts, is the fifth.
As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1. The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt. Miracles, signs, wonders holman bible dictionary bible. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Acts 1 niv jesus taken up into heaven in my bible gateway.