Lewis johnson jeremiah, the gift of tongues and the book of acts, bibliotheca sacra120. This noise symbolized the coming of the holy spirit in power. The apostles healed the sick in acts chapter 5 verse 16. Saul is here for the first time called paul, and never after saul. Acts, chapter 2 united states conference of catholic bishops. Last week, we talked about how to read the book of acts. The holy spirit at pentecost 2 suddenly a sound like a mighty rushing wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting.
Acts commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. This sunday was the third installment of our new sermon series on the book of acts entitled swell. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. In the many pamphlets and books i have examined opinions differ. This verse says, and they were all filled with the holy spirit and began to speak in different tongues, even as the spirit gave to them to speak forth. Chapter 2 steps through the book of acts section by section, again. When tongues are spoken in a church, someone must interpret. Men and women will be having their say until our lord returns to settle this matter once and for all time.
The tongues of fire which we have been considering appear to have differed in one important aspect from the like gift bestowed on the corinthians 1 corinthians 12. Others, however, understand the disciples to be speaking in different languages, those represented in the room that day. This was a unique event, that in consideration of the immediate context, we conclude is the fulfillment of them. Then there is the lengthy treatment that paul gives, along with reference to other spiritual gifts, in first corinthians, the 12th, th, and 14th chapters of that interesting letter. Luke was a companion of paul on his missionary journeys, and in many parts of the book of acts it says we did this or that acts 16. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to. After his resurrection the lord bade his disciples to tarry in jerusalem until he should fulfill to them the promise of the father, and until they should be clothed with power from on high. Paul and barnabas spoke the word of god to them first acts. And in much the same way, the apostles miracles in the book of acts proved that their testimony concerning christ was true.
An examination of salvation in the book of acts introduction. Acts 2 niv the holy spirit comes at pentecost bible. And there appeared to them tongues as of fire, distributed and resting on each one of them. Jews were always present when tongues took place in acts chs2, 10, and19.
The gentiles responded to the word of the lord acts. An appeal to the people with a warning against rejecting christ acts. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And they are simply overwhelmed with the greatness of god. Studies in the book of acts previous page next page. The holy spirit comes at pentecost 2 when the day of pentecost came, they were all together in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the. The cloven tongues could mean tongues as of fire dividing up one to each person, but it is also possible that the individual tongues of fire were divided and divided tongues as of fire appeared net bible notes. Does someone have to pray in tongues to be filled with the. Aug 28, 2014 the holy spirit comes at pentecost 2 when the day of pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Acts niv bible now in the church at antioch there were.
And they were all filled with the holy ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the spirit gave them utterance. Jun 19, 20 welcome to ivy baptist churchs bible study on demand before beginning this study, please take an opportunity to download the worksheet for this bible study. The disciples were sanctified by the word of jesus while he was with them john. The whole city came together to hear the word of god acts. Acts 2, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app. Taming the tongues of fire phoenix guides to the new. Luke wrote the book of acts and the gospel of luke and he dedicated his work to a man named theophilus as mentioned in the summary of the book of luke. Jul 16, 2018 now it doesnt say it was fire, but it was like as of fire. The reference in this topic is to the marvelous gift of the holy spirit on the day of pentecost acts 2. The sound like wind came from heaven, the place where jesus had gone acts 1. A book about the holy spirit is an anointed book for both believers and nonbelievers in the holy trinity god the father, god the son and god the holy spirit.
Apr 23, 2020 so in chapter 2 of acts 2 verse 1 its talking about how jesus on the day of pentecost how he was in one place with one accord and verse 2 its saying that there was a mighty rushing wind from heaven that filled jesus home and in verse 3 jesus cloven the tongues as of fire and sat upon each of them and in verse 4 and then jesus began to speak. We saw that were not supposed to model our behavior after everything some biblical character does. What are the tongues of fire over the head of those in the upper room in acts 2. Acts 2 new international version niv dramatized audio. Introduction this is not the final chapter to be written on the subject of speaking in tongues. The chapter occurs at pentecost, the second annual feast of the. Now it doesnt say it was fire, but it was like as of fire. Our story starts off where the gospel of luke left offjesus is back now that hes resurrected, jesus decides to hang out and chat with his disciples whom luke calls apostles for forty days. Pastor raymond goodlett examines seven sections of the new testament that discuss the holy spirit, and digs into 1 corinthians 12 for a deeper explanation of the gifts of the spirit. And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. At pentecost the disciples spoke in the languages of the various persons who heard them. Each year during the pentecost season, christians recall the awesome miracle that marked the beginning of the new testament church, as recorded by the evangelist luke in the second chapter of the book of acts.
Welcome to ivy baptist churchs bible study on demand before beginning this study, please take an opportunity to download the worksheet for this bible study. Speaking in tongues is mentioned in the new testament in the book of acts, acts 2. And they were all filled with the holy spirit and began to speak in other tongues, as the spirit gave them utterance. The net bible translators are right in stating that the precise meaning of this word is difficult to determine. However, we need to read those passages with a proper discernment and logical understanding. But we do have three definite experiences of the early church speaking in tongues, and these are the only three accounts of tongues in the book of acts. The word of the lord spread through the region acts. The fire on the day of pentecost appeared in the form of tongues to symbolize gods holy power through the proclamation of his word, burning into people in a way that purifies them. The presence of god in acts 2 is also accompanied by an act of god. Though some suggest that peters comment in acts 11. I list them below, giving some thoughts on each one. Acts commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the.
Tongues of fire and the fullness of god desiring god. Acts 2 new international version niv the holy spirit comes at pentecost. Down in verse 27, if anyone speaks in a language, it should be by two or at the most three, and each in. In chapter 6 stephens face was like the face of an angel. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. For the believer, this book gives personal insight on the significance of the holy spirit and importance of him the holy spirit dwelling on the inside of humankind. Jan 07, 2018 the net bible translators are right in stating that the precise meaning of this word is difficult to determine. We started into the second chapter with the story of the arrival of the holy spirit at pentecost. What are the tongues of fire over the head of those in the. These selected texts are then presented by revivalists in a very specific manner in an endeavour to seek support for their all must. Zerhusen makes a strong case that the other tongues in acts 2 were languages other than hebrew, not necessarily languages that the disciples did not already know. It seemed as if tongues of fire came and rested on the early disciples. Some say that this verse means that they all began to speak in tongues.
They afflicted the wicked in acts chapter verse 11. May, 2020 the fire begins to burn in their hearts luke 24. Does zerhusens reading remove the miraculous from acts 2. Now, also, youll notice, in 1 corinthians, that paul insists verse of chapter 14, that anytime someone speaks in a language, you must pray that he may interpret. Luke particularly stresses the importance of the spirit in the life. Acts 2, new international version niv the bible app.
By comparing scripture with scripture we can easily see the purpose and reason for speaking in tongues in all these instances. The fire over the believers does symbolize the purification of sanctification which is produced by the holy spirit in the believers. And suddenly a sound came from heaven like the rush of a mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. Some, however, made fun of them and said, they have had too much wine. Tongues of fire definition and meaning bible dictionary. Speaking in tongues was a gift bestowed by the holy spirit, but it, or any other gift, can be misused. The proof that jesus was indeed the promised deliverer acts.
Pray for gods hand upon our churchs missionaries as they boldly set out. Note that the holy spirit is not a fire and that no where else in the book of acts did fire accompany the falling of the holy spirit upon people. Others in verse mocked and leaped to a naturalistic explanation. As paul later stated, the gospel is the power of god for salvation to everyone who believes rom. It is difficult to say how, when and where the modern tongues movement began. After prayer, fasting and gods leadership, paul travels with barnabas and john mark to the island of cyprus.