Acts in the picture study bible the book of acts with. And peter said unto them, repent ye, and be baptized every one of you in the name of jesus christ unto the remission of your sins. Jesus relation to women and their roles in the book of acts. It is, however, essentially the same thingjesus, the father and the holy spirit are one john 10. Repentance, forgiveness, and the gift of the spirit. The secret name of jesus biblicalhebrewtextandaccents. On a literary level, paul is the main human character for the rest of the book. And so today, during baptism ceremonies, those words are spoken in order to follow biblical principles. Topical sermon outlines power of the name of jesus.
The phrase in jesus name is associated with the authority of jesus imparted to a person where that person performs an action as if it were jesus actually doing it. Although many faithful servants were used to preach and teach the gospel of jesus christ, saul, also called paul, was the most influential. I think it is because of the numerous times that he says that. The formula of baptism, as commanded by the lord jesus himself, was, in or, into the name of the father, and of the son, and of the holy ghost. And when we read the epistles to the churches, we will find out that they too were baptized in jesus name.
Aug 01, 2018 throughout the book of acts, the spiritempowered church bears witness to jesus as both the rejectedcrucified christ and the risenexalted lord. Topical sermon outlines power of the name of jesus hotsermons. When a decision needed to be made there does not appear to be any reason that women were excluded from being involved a decision acts 1. Traditionally called, the acts of the apostles, all evidence points to luke as being the author of the book of acts a fascinating account of life for those at the epicenter of one of the most pivotal times in history. Since the nation refused to repent, god set it aside and. Aug 24, 2015 in the book of acts, it appears that women might have participated in decision making with men. In the book of acts, new believers were baptized in the name of jesus acts 2. Twice in this single verse, there is a reference to the name of jesus.
Baptism in jesus name, the biblical way everyday apostolic. Today we will learn that there is power in the name of jesus. The book of acts provides a detailed, orderly, eyewitness account of the birth and growth of the early church and the spread of the gospel immediately after the resurrection of jesus christ. For example, a person might heal someone in jesus name, or cast out a demon in jesus name, or pronounce forgiveness of sins in jesus name, etc. Just prior to acts, his gospel can be considered as a prequel. There are several places in the book of acts that the bible says people were baptized in the name of jesus. Continuing my biblical study of women and leadership i am examining jesus relationships with women as well as womens roles in the book of acts. Throughout the book of acts, the spiritempowered church bears witness to jesus as both the rejectedcrucified christ and the risenexalted lord. From this record the oneness adherents conclude that this was. 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. The secret hebrew name of jesus in reading the bible, in the book of acts, chapters 3 and 4. Then peter said, silver and gold i do not have but what i do have.
In the book of acts, jesus remains active on earththrough the work of the holy spirit. As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1. Through faith in the name of jesus, this man was healedand you know how crippled he was before. Before we examine the usages in acts, let us note that there is an explicit or implicit use of the name of jesus in the synoptic gospels, in the pauline letters, and in other new testament texts as well as in the book of acts.
It is jesus name and the faith that comes through him that has completely healed him, as you can all see. Whereas the mortal jesus led the israelites to physical rest, the divine jesus led man to spiritual rest. Researching the term name in the book of acts a study for. Now is this really what luke wants us to understand. Saul received a vision of the resurrected christ while en route to damascus. The name of jesus in the book of acts page 1 of 3 the name of jesus in the book of acts in acts we see the word and holy spirit replace the physical presence of jesus on earth. The name of jesus in the book of acts grace and peace.
So if they were not baptized in the name of the father, son, and holy ghost how were people baptized. That would mean that the name of jesus and faith in that name is the essential means of receiving forgiveness, and baptism is the external expression of faith in the name of jesus. Luke and acts both focus on jesus s ministry to the gentiles. Acts is the only biblical book that chronicles the history of the church immediately after jesuss ascension. These titles, and the redemptivehistorical events to which they refer, are helpful for organizing and thinking through the primary ways jesus is portrayed in acts. Luke, an educated man, by profession a physician, meticulous and orderly, sets out in acts, under the inspiration of the holy spirit, to prove the truth of the apostles teaching and show how rapidly it spread. The church begins on pentecost sunday in the early chapters and ends with the apostle pauls ministry in rome. For to you is the promise, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the lord our god shall call unto him. These titles, and the redemptivehistorical events to which they refer, are helpful for organizing and thinking through the. Well, even the mention of his name is enough to get stuff done. Per jesus own instructions, believers should be baptized in the name of the father, son, and holy spirit, but as. Throughout the book of acts as we will see they routinely baptized people in jesus name.
Therefore, his people those who had a personal relationship with him never addressed him as jesus, but as master or lord. Book of acts overview insight for living ministries. By faith in the name of jesus, this man whom you see and know was made strong. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. I will just let the bible speak for itself on this and post the verses below. The book of acts is the story of the apostles after jesus ascension.
Other detailed records of baptisms in the book of acts show the first apostles baptising in the name of jesus. The action is accomplished by someone, but the power. That same power is available to every true believer in christ. In only three decades, a small group of frightened believers in jerusalem transformed. Jesus said, if you have seen me you have seen the father jesus is the son, as he is god robed in flesh 100 god 100 man. On another note, jesus the son of nun of the old testament was a type of jesus the son of god of the new testament. And he ordered them to be baptized in the name of jesus christ. So it is obvious that jesus disciples understood the name of the father, son and holy ghost to be jesus. Acts 1 new international version niv jesus taken up into heaven. The primary purpose of the book of acts is not to record the birth of the church, the body of christ. The author of acts speaks about himself in the first person acts 27. The formula of baptism, as commanded by the lord jesus himself, was, in or, into the name of the father, and of the son, and of the holy ghost matthew 28. Let me tell you the story and the context of this verse. As such, it provides us with a valuable account of how the church was able to grow and spread out from jerusalem into the rest of the roman empire.
Faith in jesus name has healed him before your very eyes. Jesus gave to the church the power of attorney to use his name. Where, the apostles peter and john raised up the man that had not been able to walk for 40 years. The name of jesus in the book of acts page 2 of 3 his humanity jesus and mission christmessiah led to his throne lord. God may have purposely given the same name to both men in order that we see that one is the type of the other. Its narrative supplies a bridge connecting the life and ministry of jesus to the life of the church and the witness of the earliest believers.
The lord told him to enter the city, and he would be told what he must do 9. Acts 1 niv jesus taken up into heaven in my bible gateway. How many times did the name of jesus appear in the book of. The answer is it could not come until the nation repented and believed jesus was the messiah. The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt.
As darrell bock says, elymas is where paul was years earlier acts, 446. Believers need to be baptized in the name of jesus. Why do people get baptized in the name of jesus only. The spoken word is the launchpad to the will of god being done. The book of acts gives the history of the christian church and the spread of the gospel of jesus christ, as well as the mounting opposition to it.
Yet in chapter 28 of matthew in the great commission the bible says people were to be baptized in the name of the father, son and holy spirit. Actus apostolorum, often referred to simply as acts, or formally the book of acts, is the fifth book of the new testament. But the power of the name of jesus will be evident to all of creation. Acts 3 new international version niv peter heals a lame beggar. Critics claim that the kjv, by merely transliterating the name, misleads readers into thinking that these verses about joshua the son of nun are about jesus christ.
The name of jesus christian assemblies international. Every time a name is mentioned with baptism it is the wonderful name of jesus. Lukes primary purpose was to record the downfall of israel. Therefore, his people those who had a personal relationship with him never addressed him as jesus, but as master or lord john. But you will receive power when the holy spirit comes on you. Acts 3 niv peter heals a lame beggar bible gateway. Acts 2 records the apostle peter, on the day of pentecost, preaching to the crowds to repent and be baptised in the name of jesus christ for the remission or forgiveness of sins.
In the gospel of john we have record of this legal act. Researching the term name in the book of acts a study. Acts 3 niv peter heals a lame beggar one day bible gateway. He would have had access to the disciples and eyewitness accounts he used to compile the book of luke luke 1.