Book Of Acts Essay

The book of Acts is undoubtedly a continuation of Luke’s account about what happened next when Jesus ascended to heaven before his disciples. Luke was both a careful and reliable investigator of the facts highlighted within the composition and also an eye-whiteness of some events which he could account himself in giving precise details about. The descent of the Holy Spirit on the Pentecost Day marked a pivotal point throughout the book. The second chapter of Acts gives us more details of how this event occurred in Jerusalem. The disciples received the promise of the Holy Spirit on the Pentecost Day, but this promise was also for the children of Israel- for all whom the Lord himself will call (Acts 2: 39) .

Peter interpreted this event as the fulfillment of what God had already spoken through the prophet Joel (Joel 2:16-21) . In addition, Peter, who Jesus had already given the task to nurture his sheep, added some other Old Testament references linking David’s word to Jesus as a prophetic message. (Psalms 110:1) . Not all the people responded to the apostle’s proclamation, but it seemed evident many of them, approximately three thousand, were cut in their heart upon hearing the message by asking to the apostles what shall they do? (Acts 2:37, 41). Peter’s response to their question could be interpreted as the core message of his proclamation when he boldly responded to them: God has raised Jesus to life, exalted him to his right hand, and made him both Lord and Christ. And, he further added to those who believed: Repent and be baptized every one of you, in the name of Jesus for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holt Spirit (Acts 2:36, 38)

Although some other forms of worship such as fasting and prayer were not implicitly mentioned within the second chapter of Luke, however, we can infer the fact that they used to meet together in one place (verse 2) was a proof that they had performed these forms of worship as well.

4) Praising God and having favor with all people Author, David Guzik, discussed this in his commentary on Acts 2. The first Christian experienced was daily, joyful and simple. A good example for us to follow today. The Feast of the Pentecost was festival that God commended solely to the Jews to observe, but not for today’s Christians since the Law of Moses is no longer in effect for those who have submitted their lives to Christ (Galatians 3) . Selling possession could be also regarded as historical data for understanding and should not, at any rate, be applied for modern church. It was a special response that the disciples had given as they felt the financial need of the community of the believers and was also instigated by the Holy