THE CHURCH IN JERUSALEM Acts 1:1, Acts 7:60 All the events of the first seven Chapter s can be summed up under the heading: THE CHURCH IN JERUSALEM. In the picture of the preceding page you can observe an artist's conception of Jerusalem as it appeared in the time of the events recorded in the boo... [ Continue Reading ]
3. IN AN APARTMENT IN THE TEMPLE. a. The baptism in the Holy Spirit. Acts 2:1-4. Acts 2:1 And when the day of Pentecost was now come, they were all together in one place. Acts 2:2 And suddenly there came from heaven a sound as of the rushing of a mighty wind, and it filled all the house where... [ Continue Reading ]
b. The result of the baptism. Acts 2:5-13. Acts 2:5 Now there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, from every nation under heaven. Acts 2:6 And when this sound was heard, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speaking in his own language. A... [ Continue Reading ]
c. The sermon of Peter. Acts 2:14-36. Acts 2:14 But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and spake forth unto them, saying, Ye men THE TOMB OF DAVID The whole group of buildings is called Neby Daud, which signifies the Sanctuary of the Sepulchre of the Prophet David. Peter c... [ Continue Reading ]
d. The results of the sermon. Acts 2:37-42. Acts 2:37. Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and the rest of the apostles, Brethren, what shall we do? Acts 2:38. And Peter said unto them, Repent ye, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus... [ Continue Reading ]
e. The unity of the church. Acts 2:43-47. Acts 2:43 And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles. Acts 2:44 And all that believed were together, and had all things common; Acts 2:45 and they sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all,... [ Continue Reading ]