Informed commentary on the book of acts chapter 13

Evidently they did not believe god would answer in this miraculous way, or so soon. This commentary on acts 24 treats the adjudication of pauls case by the roman governor felix. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Acts chapter commentary northwest college of the bible. Read all of acts 18 complete concise chapter contents. James the halfbrother of jesus had some form of administrative leadership with the apostles by the midthirties gal 1. How does acts chapter 23 fit with the surrounding context. More than half of the book of acts chapters 28 chronicles pauls missionary activity. The high priest and chief men informed festus of paul. To join our mailing list to be informed of new books or special sales, contact the. Saul is in antioch of syria, the church there is composed partly of.

In the book of acts, the holy spirit is active speaking and directing the work. Now when festus had come to the province, after three days he went up from caesarea to jerusalem. He preaches to the gentiles, and is persecuted by the jews. Christ cures a woman who had been afflicted eighteen years, 10. Acts 23, new international version niv the bible app.

An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of acts. My understanding of the word fasting as the reason i was inclined to. The antichrist and the false prophet 1 and i stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns. Fifteen years in the making, this comprehensive commentary by david peterson offers thorough exegesis and exposition of the acts of the apostles, drawing on recent scholarship in the fields of narrative criticism and theological analysis, incorporating insights into historicalsocial background, and investigating why luke presents. We have already seen that barnabas and saul had labored one whole. Acts chapter 9 kjv king james version 1 and saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the lord, went unto the high priest. Study acts using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Sergius paulus this proconsul is not mentioned any where else. Provide an overview of acts 14 by pointing out that in these chapters we learn. Exploring the book of acts chapter 28 in the words of william neil.

Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. It is a pictorial way of expressing the conviction of the sovereignty of god i. Saul and barnabas were called by revelation to preach the gospel. Tom wright always has something to make me think or give a new understanding to my reading of the bible and this commentary is very good for anyone wanting something to help them read the book of acts as part of their daily bible study. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. An understandable version of acts translation by william e. Christ preaches the necessity of repentance, from the punishment of the galileans massacred by pilate, 1 3. This chapter functions as a transition from the former account that is, gospel of luke with a narrative prelude verses 15, repeated record of.

Bible a commentary on the book of revelation chapter. We would like to know who theophilus was and the specific questions in his mind. It records the end of pauls third missionary journey and his arrival and reception in jerusalem. While apollos was at corinth paul passed through and went where. When the average person hears of miracles, or god working, he scoffs or secretly to himself says, those poor, ignorant people who believe in the supernatural are at least two hundred years. We wouldnt know what had happened if it werent for this book. A new landmark in evangelical scholarship on the book of acts. Paul appeals to caesar to avoid a plot against his life.

Acts 21 is the twentyfirst chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible. This commentary on acts treats pauls first missionary journey after. Acts 10 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Acts commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. 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 of the apostles chapter twentyfive objectives in studying this chapter 1 to consider the circumstances in which paul appealed to caesar 2 to observe paul before king agrippa summary shortly after festus arrived in caesarea, he went to jerusalem. Acts commentary commentary critical and explanatory. There were in the church at antioch certain prophets and teachers. Acts chapter barnes notes on the new testament on. This passage can be quite tricky and cryptic if we fail to remember the context of the latter twothirds of the book of acts. Bruce, the book of acts, the new international commentary on the new testament rev. Of the prophets and teachers in the church of antioch, act. Three factors demonstrate the shift that takes place in chapter.

They depart, and travel to seleucia, cyprus, and salamis, preaching in the jewish synagogues, act. Read acts commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible concise. 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. List some of the things the prophecy said would happen. God was pleased to confirm the teaching of these holy men of old, that if their hearers believed them not, they might believe the works. It is a turn very new and remarkable which the story of this chapter gives to the acts of the apostles. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Then the high priest and the chief of the jews informed him against paul, and besought him,and desired favour against him, that he would send for. Acts 25 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 25 in plain english.

Paul would have shunned the opportunity to inform the governor that he was. We stand in this passage at the beginning of a great step forward. The ruler of the synagogue is incensed and is reproved by our lord, 1417. Read acts commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Acts chapter 16 commentary northwest college of the bible. Acts 24 commentary commentary critical and explanatory.

I also ordered his accusers to present to you their case against him. This commentary on acts 22 treats pauls defense before the jewish mob after his arrest in the temple. The gentiles worshiping in the synagogue are an informed audience, already. Here is the launch point for formally taking the gospel of christ to the rest of the world. Acts commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Practice book revisions superior court rules, rules of.

David guzik commentary on acts describes the start of pauls first missionary journey as barnabas and saul are called by the holy spirit. Other topics while luke tells the story of the spread of the christian gospel from jerusalem to rome, he is. Sometimes people reject the gospel so decisively that the only way to speak the good news is to inform the. The book containing this chapter is anonymous but early christian tradition affirmed that luke composed this book as well as the gospel of luke. While listening to the gospel, there were some indications that he was. Acts chapter 24 kjv king james version 1 and after five days ananias the high priest descended with the elders, and with a certain orator named tertullus, who informed the governor against paul 2 and when he was called forth, tertullus began to accuse him, saying, seeing that by thee we enjoy great quietness, and that very worthy deeds are done unto this nation by thy providence.

This would help us better understand lukes purposes for writing, and how we are to understand the book. The bible book of acts provides a comprehensive history of the establishment of the christian congregation and its subsequent expansion. Paul takes the gospel to cyprus and asia minor acts 12. The book of acts a workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or personal bible study. Acts 1 is the first chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible. Jack arnold has an interesting analysis of acts 12 focusing on supernaturalism and the church the concept of supernaturalism is rapidly disappearing in our modern, scientific and technological society.

Inform students that today they will study pauls first missionary journey, as recorded in. In particular, he had arrested a band of robbers, with eleazar at their head, whom he had sent to rome to be punished josephus, antiq. You sit there to judge me according to the law, yet you yourself violate the law by. Acts indepth commentary and versebyverse bible study of acts chapter in plain english for everyone to understand. The book containing this chapter is anonymous, but early christian tradition uniformly affirmed that luke composed this book as well as the gospel of luke.

Philip and peter had each played a part in the gradual expansion of the church beyond the limits of judaism. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter the. Acts 25 now when festus was come into the province, after three days he ascended from caesarea to jerusalem. By command of the holy spirit the church appoints saul and barnabas to a particular work, act. At paphos they meet with barjesus or elymas, a jewish sorcerer, who. Written by the physician luke, it presents a dynamic account of christian activity over a.

Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. The fear just caused the people to be more receptive to hear. Acts commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. And by the death of those on whom the tower in siloam fell, 4,5. This is not because of the fear that the word grew, but because of the teaching.