Summit commentary on the book of acts chapter 13

This neverbeforereleased volume draws on gold medallion awardwinner chuck swindolls 50 years of experience with studying and preaching gods word. Study acts using john darbys synopsis to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Chrysostom writes that in his day fourth century antioch had a population of 200,000, over half of whom were christians, and that they supported 3,000 helpless poor people out of the church. 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, new living translation nlt the. 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. Accounts of the council are found in acts of the apostles chapter 15 in two. 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. And in the process of seeing how the church was born, how it grew, and how it overcame fierce opposition, we receive fresh inspiration to join god on his mission today. Introduction when i come to acts chapter 27, it is like a breath of fresh air to me. Survey of the book of actspart ii chapters through 28. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. In acts, jesus sends the holy spirit to empower his disciples as they carry.

Acts 14 now at iconium they entered together into the. Acts is a bridge between the gospels and the epistles. The macarthur new testament commentary 9780802407603 by john macarthur. We are committed helping fulfill the great commission in the power of the holy spirit by winning people to faith in jesus christ, building them in their faith and sending them to win and build others. The new testament without acts leaves a great, yawning gap. Acts 1 jesus ascends to heaven, a new apostle chosen a. Now that latter phrase, so striking here, is characteristic of this book of the acts, and especially of its earlier chapters, which. 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. Saul and barnabas were called by revelation to preach the gospel.

With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library, including complete notes from the niv cultural backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary. Barnabas, simeon who was called niger, lucius of cyrene. Acts commentary matthew henry commentary on the 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. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. Acts and letters of the apostles captures the joys and sorrows in the lives of firstgeneration christians for 30 years after jesus ascended to heaven. Inductive bible study this inductive bible study is not intended for the community group. Also, christianitys base of operation shifts from jerusalem to antioch. Commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. The spread of the gospel throughout the earth chapters 28. This is a selftest on chapters 15 of the book of acts.

Acts of the apostles bible study notes, commentary, and comments. Saul is here for the first time called paul, and never after saul. Acts of the apostles chapter thirteen objectives in studying this chapter 1 to trace the route of paul and barnabas on their missionary journey 2 to give special attention to their evangelistic methods and message 3 to notice that people judge themselves unworthy of eternal life, not god. David guzik commentary on acts describes the start of pauls first missionary journey as barnabas and saul are called by the holy spirit. Acts cliffsnotes study guides book summaries, test. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one. Please take all courses in order as listed on our home page the computer will ask. Acts indepth commentary and versebyverse bible study of acts chapter in plain english for everyone to understand. From chapter to the end of the book, we have a somewhat detailed account of pauls missionary journeys and his experiences with different churches. Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the bible and answer the questions at the end of each chapter found at the website answer the questions below and then click ok to send your answers. The apostles were doing the command that our lord gave them to preach and. Acts is a study in contrasts in how different people prepare themselves to hear the gospel lazar, election for baptists, 6. By command of the holy spirit the church appoints saul and barnabas to a particular work, 2,3.

Acts commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Of the prophets and teachers in the church of antioch, 1. Antioch was the third most important city in the world at that time. Is an academic qualification essential for ministry.

In doing this, they did the service of priests under the new covenant, offering their bodies as living sacrifices romans 12. 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. Saul is in antioch of syria, the church there is composed partly of. But it is here, in our text, that i see paul as a very wise man in practical matters, a man who is a leader of men, and whose counsel is taken seriously because he knows what he. Here is the launch point for formally taking the gospel of christ to the rest of the world. Cru is a caring community passionate about connecting people to jesus christ. Insights on acts explores the expansion of the early church throughout the roman world in the continuing 15volume swindolls living insights new testament commentary series. Read acts commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible concise.

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. In these names we see that the lord raises up instruments for his work, from various places and stations in life. See detailed description of antioch in acts 11 commentary. By that time, however, the appearance of a large number of gentiles from the city had so disconcerted the jews that they became hostile toward the apostles acts. It describes the holy spirits empowering of their intrepid mission to spread the gospel of jesus christ in jerusalem, judea, samaria, and the world. Oct 10, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of acts, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought.

The book of acts gives us a picture of evangelism, persecution, community, miracles, and conversion. One is to take the theme of witness and apply it to three divisions of the book. Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand. The book of acts course a, lesson 2 free bible study. This series helps provide a better, fuller, and richer understanding of gods word while challenging all readersno matter what their expertiseto grow in a vibrant, personal spiritual walk. The council of jerusalem or apostolic council was held in jerusalem around ad 50.

First is context of acts which contains numerous contrasts about how people respond to the gospel. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Who separated barnabus and saul for the work of gods ministry. Acts is a transitional book in the sense that it gives us the record of the way god moved in the minds and hearts of men to found and establish the church and begin its great work in the world today. Acts chapter coffmans commentary of the new testament. To make the picture abundantly clear, god has given us a hand picked record of the activities of the early church. Opening prayers were offered, and then there was a reading from the law the first five books of the old testament. There they met a jewish sorcerer and false prophet named barjesus, 7 who was an attendant of the proconsul, sergius paulus. This is the example that the apostles did wherever they went to preach.

This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. Acts commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. 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 this chapter. I have always looked upon the apostle paul as a godly man, a zealous servant of jesus christ, and a powerful preacher of the gospel. Acts 112 macarthur new testament commentary macarthur. One to the region of galatia acts and 14, one to europe acts 1618 and one to asia minor ephesus acts 19. Acts commentary commentary critical and explanatory. The sure mercies of david are that everlasting life, of which the resurrection was a sure. After the ascension of jesus peter was the main leader of the church in jerusalem acts 1. John didnt have a conference on how to grow your synagogue. An understandable version of acts translation by william e. Book of acts bible study lessons course a free online bible study lessons about the history of the early church with examples of conversion. Howard marshall, the acts of the apostles grand rapids. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading acts 112 macarthur new testament commentary macarthur new testament commentary series book.

The decree may have been a major act of differentiation of the church from its. For this reason, many christians are surprised to learn that the church in the book of acts was almost entirely urban. They depart, and travel to seleucia, cyprus, and salamis, preaching in the jewish synagogues, 4,5. Would you say pauls judgement on the sorcerer was harsh. If the book of acts were gone, there would be nothing to replace it howson. An alternative outline of acts makes just two divisions in it, the first twelve chapters, and the rest of acts beginning here, with the first section containing material related to the apostle peter, and the last division having material especially related to the apostle paul. Bruce metzgers textual commentary on the greek new testament includes a. The need for replacements raises the key question, who sends the missionary. Acts chapter commentary northwest college of the bible. Acts chapter questions for discussion the living word.

Why do many preachers say the holy spirit raised jesus from the dead. Acts commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on. This study begins with the witness to the remotest parts of the earth in acts. We usually identify the preaching of the gospel with the quiet rural villages of palestine where the lord jesus ministered. Acts commentary albert barnes notes on the whole bible. There is no single chapter that does not exhibit gods power and wisdom in operation. More than half of the book of acts chapters 28 chronicles pauls missionary activity. Chapterbychapter bible studies acts kathleendalton. Study acts using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The former account i made, o theophilus, of all that jesus began both to do and teach. Acts 112 macarthur new testament commentary macarthur new testament commentary series book kindle edition by macarthur, john. A chapter by chapter bible study of the book of acts 2 acts the beautiful, amazing, powerful, weak, dysfunctional church table of contents scripture passage page 1.

In chapter 15, we have a report concerning the jerusalem council in which the issue concerning circumcision was discussed. With peter, the emphasis is the jewish church in jerusalem and judea. Perga was the metropolis of pamphylia, on the river cestrus, and about seven miles inland from attalia. Peter has disappeared and paul is the main character from now on. Ministering to the lord means doing what pleases him and honors him worship, praise, prayer, listening to, honoring god. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. At paphos they meet with barjesus or elymas, a jewish sorcerer, who endeavoured to prevent the deputy of the island from receiving the. Study the bible online using commentary on acts and more. When he attained the summit of his power he would fain have attached the. Book of acts is the gospel, they walked in the light as jesus walked. 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. Acts chapters 14 notes grace notes lissa eggleston.

Acts commentary william barclays daily study bible. In acts chapter , saul to be named paul in verse 9 and barnabas begin what will. This is the first job of any servant of god, to minister unto the lord. Book of acts matthew henrys bible commentary concise. The acts of apostles gives us a unique insight into how the church began. He preaches to the gentiles, and is persecuted by the jews. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. On the sabbath they entered the synagogue and sat down. The unity of the spirit felt by the first christians when the. Barnabas, simeon who was called niger, lucius of cyrene, manaen who had been brought up with herod the tetrarch, and saul. At perga john mark forsakes them at antioch in pisidia, paul preaches with glorious effect the jews, enraged, expel them out of their coasts. Acts furnishes a ladder on which to place the epistles. Jesus brother james became a leader in the church in jerusalem acts 12.