Thematic Bible




Acts 2:1 (show verse)

When the day of Pentecost was being celebrated, all of them were together in one place.
Apostles » The holy ghost given to
Baptism with the holy ghost » Typified
Christian ministers » Success attending » Apostles
Days » of the Lord » Of pentecost
Feast » Of pentecost » Of pentecost, or weeks, held at the end of wheat harvest, 6th of sivan (june) to commemorate the giving of the law
Feast of pentecost » The holy ghost given to apostles at
Feast of pentecost » Called the » Day of pentecost
Feasts » Jewish » Of pentecost, or weeks, held at the end of wheat harvest, 6th of sivan (june) to commemorate the giving of the law
Feasts » Instituted by moses » Aliens (non-jews) were permitted to attend
Hebrew » Feasts » Of pentecost, or weeks, held at the end of wheat harvest, 6th of sivan (june) to commemorate the giving of the law
Jerusalem » Miraculous gift of the holy ghost first given at
Miracles » Miraculous gifts of the holy spirit » Poured out on the day of pentecost in thirty a. D
Miraculous gifts of the holy ghost » Poured out on the day of pentecost
Orator » Instances of » Apostles
Pentecost » Called » Day of pentecost
Day of pentecost » Feast of » Of pentecost, or weeks, held at the end of wheat harvest, 6th of sivan (june) to commemorate the giving of the law
Day of pentecost » Day of
Prophecy » Miscellaneous, fulfilled » The outpouring of the spirit fulfilled on the day of pentecost (thirty a. D.)
Select readings » Peter on the day of pentecost
Revivals » Instances of » At pentecost, and times after pentecost
Tongue » Gift of
Tongues » Who shall speak with new tongues
Unity » Examples of
Weeks » The feast of pentecost called the feast of weeks

Acts 2:2 (show verse)

Suddenly, a sound like the roar of a mighty windstorm came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting.

Acts 2:3 (show verse)

They saw tongues like flames of fire that separated, and one rested on each of them.
Apostles » The holy ghost given to
Baptism with the holy ghost » Typified
Christian ministers » Success attending » Apostles
Symbols of the Holy Spirit » Cloven tongues
Feast of pentecost » The holy ghost given to apostles at
Feasts » Instituted by moses » Aliens (non-jews) were permitted to attend
Fire » As a symbol of the divine presence and power
Fire » Illustrative of » The holy spirit
Fire » A symbol » Tongues of, on the apostles
God » Kingdom of » Coming with power
God » Fire, a consuming » As a symbol of the divine presence and power
Holy spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » Believers at pentecost
Holy spirit » Baptism of » Believers at pentecost
Jerusalem » Miraculous gift of the holy ghost first given at
Kingdom » Coming with power
spiritual Kingdom » Conditions of entrance into » Coming with power
Language » Power of speaking different » Given on the day of pentecost
special divine Manifestations » Tongues of fire
Miracles » Miraculous gifts of the holy spirit » Poured out on the day of pentecost in thirty a. D
Miraculous gifts of the holy ghost » Poured out on the day of pentecost
Orator » Instances of » Apostles
Power » Believers in the early church baptized with » Believers at pentecost
Select readings » Peter on the day of pentecost
Revivals » Instances of » At pentecost, and times after pentecost
Spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » Believers at pentecost
Spiritual » Conditions of entrance into » Coming with power
Symbols and similitudes » Of the holy spirit » Cloven tongues (like split, lashing, projections of fire)
Tongue » Gift of
Tongues » Who shall speak with new tongues
Vision » Of the people » Of the tongues of fire at pentecost

Acts 2:4 (show verse)

All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in foreign languages as the Spirit gave them that ability.
Apostles » Miraculous power given to
Apostles » The holy ghost given to
Baptism with the holy ghost » Typified
Charism » An inspired gift, bestowed on the apostles and early Christians
Christian ministers » Success attending » Apostles
Feasts » Instituted by moses » Aliens (non-jews) were permitted to attend
God » Kingdom of » Coming with power
Holy spirit » The holy spirit speaking through people
Holy spirit » The comforter » Filling saints
Holy spirit » Baptism of » Men filled with
Jerusalem » Miraculous gift of the holy ghost first given at
Kingdom » Coming with power
spiritual Kingdom » Conditions of entrance into » Coming with power
Language » Power of speaking different » Given on the day of pentecost
Miracles » Miraculous gifts of the holy spirit » Poured out on the day of pentecost in thirty a. D
Miraculous gifts of the holy ghost » Poured out on the day of pentecost
Orator » Instances of » Apostles
Power » Of testimony » Inspired by the "spirit"
Select readings » Peter on the day of pentecost
Revivals » Instances of » At pentecost, and times after pentecost
Speech/communication » The holy spirit speaking through people
Spirit » Filled (men)
Spiritual » Conditions of entrance into » Coming with power
Spiritual » Transformation characters transformed by conversion » Utterance
religious Testimony » Encouraged examples of » Spiritual utterance given to aid in
religious Testimony » Withheld special marks of true » Inspired by the "spirit"
Tongue » Gift of
Tongues » Gift of
Tongues » Who shall speak with new tongues

Acts 2:5 (show verse)

Now devout Jews from every nation on earth were living in Jerusalem.

Acts 2:6 (show verse)

When that sound came, a crowd quickly gathered, startled because each one heard the disciples speaking in his own language.

Acts 2:7 (show verse)

Stunned and amazed, they asked, "All of these people who are speaking are Galileans, aren't they?

Acts 2:8 (show verse)

So how is it that each one of us hears them speaking in his own native language:

Acts 2:9 (show verse)

Parthians, Medes, Elamites, residents of Mesopotamia, Judea, Cappadocia, Pontus, Asia,

Acts 2:10 (show verse)

Phrygia, Pamphylia, Egypt, the district of Libya near Cyrene, Jewish and proselyte visitors from Rome,

Acts 2:11 (show verse)

Cretans, and Arabs, listening to them talk in our own languages about the great deeds of God?"

Acts 2:12 (show verse)

All of them continued to be stunned and puzzled, and they kept asking one another, "What can this mean?"

Acts 2:13 (show verse)

But others kept saying in derision, "They're drunk on sweet wine!"

Acts 2:14 (show verse)

Then Peter stood up among the eleven apostles and raised his voice to address them:

Acts 2:15 (show verse)

"Men of Judea and everyone living in Jerusalem! You must understand something, so pay close attention to my words. These men are not drunk as you suppose, for it's only nine o'clock in the morning.

Acts 2:16 (show verse)

Rather, this is what was spoken through the prophet Joel:

Acts 2:17 (show verse)

"In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on everyone. Your sons and your daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, and your old men will dream dreams.

Acts 2:18 (show verse)

In those days I will even pour out my Spirit on my slaves, men and women alike, and they will prophesy.

Acts 2:19 (show verse)

I will display wonders in the sky above and signs on the earth below: blood, fire, and clouds of smoke.

Acts 2:20 (show verse)

The sun will become dark, and the moon turn to blood, before the coming of the great and glorious Day of the Lord.

Acts 2:21 (show verse)

Then whoever calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.'

Acts 2:22 (show verse)

"Fellow Israelis, listen to these words: Jesus from Nazareth was a man authenticated to you by God through miracles, wonders, and signs that God performed through him among you, as you yourselves know.

Acts 2:23 (show verse)

After he was arrested according to the predetermined plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified this very man and killed him using the hands of lawless men.

Acts 2:24 (show verse)

But God raised him up and put an end to suffering of death, since it was impossible for him to be held by it,

Acts 2:25 (show verse)

since David says about him, "I always keep my eyes on the Lord, for he is at my right hand so that I cannot be shaken.

Acts 2:26 (show verse)

That is why my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices, yes, even my body still rests securely in hope.

Acts 2:27 (show verse)

For you will not abandon my soul to Hades or allow your Holy One to experience decay.

Acts 2:28 (show verse)

You have made the ways of life known to me, and you will fill me with gladness in your presence.'

Acts 2:29 (show verse)

"Brothers, I can tell you confidently that the patriarch David died and was buried, and that his tomb is among us to this day.

Acts 2:30 (show verse)

Therefore, since he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him with an oath to put one of his descendants on his throne,

Acts 2:31 (show verse)

he looked ahead and spoke about the resurrection of the Messiah: "He was not abandoned to Hades, and his flesh did not experience decay.'

Acts 2:32 (show verse)

"It was this very Jesus whom God raised and we're all witnesses of that.

Acts 2:33 (show verse)

He has been exalted to the right hand of God, has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit, and has caused you to experience what you are seeing and hearing.

Acts 2:34 (show verse)

After all, David did not go up to heaven, but he said, "The Lord told my Lord, "Sit at my right hand,

Acts 2:35 (show verse)

until I make your enemies your footstool."'

Acts 2:36 (show verse)

"Therefore, let all the people of Israel understand beyond a doubt that God made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah!"

Acts 2:37 (show verse)

When the crowd that had gathered heard this, they were pierced to the heart. They asked Peter and the other apostles, "Brothers, what should we do?"

Acts 2:38 (show verse)

Peter answered them, "Every one of you must repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus the Messiah for the forgiveness of your sins. Then you will receive the Holy Spirit as a gift.

Acts 2:39 (show verse)

For this promise belongs to you and your children, as well as to all those who are distant, whom the Lord our God may call to himself."

Acts 2:40 (show verse)

Using many different expressions, Peter continued to testify and to plead: "Be saved," he urged them, "from this corrupt generation!"

Acts 2:41 (show verse)

So those who welcomed his message were baptized. That day about 3,000 people were added to their number.

Acts 2:42 (show verse)

The believers continued to devote themselves to what the apostles were teaching, to fellowship, to the breaking of bread, and to times of prayer.

Acts 2:43 (show verse)

A sense of fear came over everyone, and many wonders and signs were being done by the apostles.

Acts 2:44 (show verse)

All the believers were united and shared everything with one another.

Acts 2:45 (show verse)

They made it their practice to sell their possessions and goods and to distribute the proceeds to anyone who was in need.

Acts 2:46 (show verse)

United in purpose, they went to the Temple every day, ate at each other's homes, and shared their food with glad and humble hearts.

Acts 2:47 (show verse)

They were praising God and enjoying the good will of all the people. Every day the Lord was adding to their number those who were being saved.