Others note similarities between pauls sermon here and the sermon of stephen in acts 7. It was not possible he should be held by death, because he was the son of god, and therefore had life in himself, which he could not lay down but with a design to take it again. A commentary on the acts of the apostles by pastor galen l. With peter, the emphasis is the jewish church in jerusalem and judea.
Acts commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. The book of acts is a vital link between the gospels and the epistles. Acts commentary matthew henrys complete commentary. Why do many preachers say the holy spirit raised jesus from the dead. In the first 7 chapters, he describes how the good news spread in jerusalem. While listening to the gospel, there were some indications that he was. Barnabas, and simeon who was called niger, and lucius of cyrene, and manaen who had been brought up with herod the tetrarch, and saul. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. Study the bible online using commentary on acts and more. Paul, then, may be one of the instigators of stephens murder. Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. He had given power to his disciples to act in his name.
Acts commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on. Luke mentions the city name five times in acts chapter 1. The reader is now prepared for the grand opening of the kingdom in acts, chapter 2. With a reference to, and a brief recapitulation of, his gospel, or history of the life of christ, inscribing this, as he had done that, to his friend theophilus, ver. This chapter is concerned exclusively with the conversion of cornelius, the same event also being under consideration in acts 11. Like stephen, paul describes how god dealt with the jews ancestors. Barnabas, simeon who was called niger, lucius of cyrene, manaen who had been brought up with herod the tetrarch, and saul. Acts chapter commentary northwest college of the bible. A free bible version and commentary on the book of acts in easyenglish. Acts commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Paul was ordained long before, and that not of men, neither by man. Would you say pauls judgement on the sorcerer was harsh. This seems especially to be meant by their being filled with the holy ghost, for the same expression is used of peters boldness ch.
The miracle here in acts had happened because god had glorified jesus. Acts chapter questions for discussion the living word. The books focus on crosscultural evangelism and the spread of the gospel makes studying acts a must for any believer who is serious about living out the great commission. The resurrection of christ was the great proof of his being the son of god. He preaches to the gentiles, and is persecuted by the jews. Saul is in antioch of syria, the church there is composed partly of. They depart, and travel to seleucia, cyprus, and salamis, preaching in the jewish synagogues, 4,5. Barnabas, simeon called niger, lucius of cyrene, manaen who had been brought up with herod the tetrarch and saul. Personal repentance and new life through baptism must lead to a committed group of believers who share their property and wealth, and take care of each other. The inspired historian begins his narrative of the acts of the apostles, i. Acts chapter 10 coffmans commentary of the new testament. Acts commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. The sure mercies of david are that everlasting life, of which the resurrection was a sure. This is the first job of any servant of god, to minister unto the lord.
Acts of the apostles 1 commentary new testament matthew. The first seven chapters of acts deal with mission work among jews in jerusalem. David guzik commentary on acts describes the start of pauls first. These are the same words that god used in exodus 3. By command of the holy spirit the church appoints saul and barnabas to a particular work, 2,3. Saul is here for the first time called paul, and never after saul. Verses 15 peter used the words the god of abraham, isaac and jacob. What a commentary on the mystery and sovereignty of divine grace that, of these two. Verse the disciples had eaten the passover meal with jesus in a room upstairs luke 22. All of chapter 21 is about jerusalem, as are chapters 22, 23, and 24. Outline studies in the book of the acts of the apostles. Doughty southside christian church january 2014 introduction.
At paphos they meet with barjesus or elymas, a jewish sorcerer, who endeavoured to prevent the deputy of the island. In these names we see that the lord raises up instruments for his work, from various places and stations in life. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. Of the prophets and teachers in the church of antioch, 1. Acts commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Acts niv now in the church at antioch there were bible.
There were in the church at antioch certain prophets and teachers. A good study bible we recommend the following features. Acts commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Lukes devoting so much space to the narrative of a single conversion indicates the importance of it. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. Saul and barnabas were called by revelation to preach the gospel. The unity of the spirit felt by the first christians when the. Bock provides a substantive yet highly accessible commentary on acts in this latest addition to the acclaimed becnt series. Next chapter of acts the book of acts, chapter we hope that you find the content of the book of acts, chapter from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of. 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. It is of interest at this point to turn again to 2 corinthians, and read verses 12 and of chapter 2, and then 57 of chapter 7. From these verses we gather that paul made a short stay at troas on his outward journey to macedonia, but owing to his anxiety to meet titus and hear news of the corinthian saints. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament.
It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in lukes second volume. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. Acts comme tary edited by gle pease 1 ow in the church at antioch there were prophets and teachers. Here is the launch point for formally taking the gospel of christ to the rest of the world.
Paul takes the gospel to cyprus and asia minor acts 12. Williams, acts, new international bible commentary peabody, ma. A passion for the supremacy of god for the joy of all peoples. Acts commentary commentary critical and explanatory.
Aug 28, 2009 41 videos play all book of acts full movie the visual bible biblemovies. Perga was the metropolis of pamphylia, on the river cestrus, and about seven miles inland from attalia. Acts baker exegetical commentary on the new testament. Read acts commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible.
Now there were at antioch, in the church that was there, prophets and teachers. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep. Acts 14 now at iconium they entered together into the. Who separated barnabus and saul for the work of gods ministry. Is an academic qualification essential for ministry. With extensive research and thoughtful chapter by chapter exegesis, bock leads readers through all aspects of the book of acts sociological, historical, and theological. Contents viii a note to readers ixx introduction to the new living translation xvv why the life application study biblee is unique xviii what is application. It connects the early church to the ministry of jesus, and provides the backdrop for the new testament epistles. Ministering to the lord means doing what pleases him and honors him worship, praise, prayer, listening to, honoring god. We have enlisted hundreds of friends biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians and pastors dedicated to the craft of biblical preaching to provide you timely, compelling and trustworthy content. Howard marshall, the acts of the apostles grand rapids.
Barnabas, simeon called iger, lucius of cyrene, manaen who had been brought up with herod the tetrarch and saul. See detailed description of antioch in acts 11 commentary. Study acts using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better. Read acts commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible concise. Acts bible commentary matthew henry complete christianity.
Separate me barnabas and saul for the work to which i have called them this was not ordaining them. We have already seen that barnabas and saul had labored one whole. Publication of any commentary or other bible reference work produced for commercial sale that uses the new living translation requires written permission for use of the nlt text. The book of acts is the first volume of church history. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of acts. An understandable version of acts translation by william e.
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