Modern commentary on the book of acts chapter 13

To read more about james, the brother of jesus, see the commentary for acts 15. Believe in the lord jesus christ, and you will be saved v. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. In chapter we find ourselves again in the assembly at antioch, and in action of the spirit of god. A theme throughout the book of acts is that the work of god will progress despite persecution. A free bible version and commentary on the book of acts in easyenglish. 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 chapter coffmans commentary of the new testament. 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. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. It is similar to peters salvation formula at pentecost, repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of jesus. Jews who lived in the first century did not expect their messiah to suffer.

Bock provides a substantive yet highly accessible commentary on acts in this latest addition to the acclaimed becnt series. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. 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. We all need to answer biblically, in light of the context, what is the meaning of pentecost. This verse probably summarizes a longer proclamation. Jews who lived in the first century did not expect their messiah.

This commentary has been through advanced checking. It is similar to peters salvation formula at pentecost, repent, and be. Top 5 commentaries on the book of acts ligonier ministries. At paphos they meet with barjesus or elymas, a jewish sorcerer, who endeavoured to prevent the deputy of the island from receiving the. You can find the best commentary on acts for you using the tools on the right side. The inspired historian begins his narrative of the acts of the apostles, i. Whitby, and several other critics, have produced many passages from iren. A commentary like this will not be as technical as some, that really dive into the original languages, but that is not its intent. An understandable version of acts translation by william e. 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.

The stoics believed that history simply kept on repeating itself. With this couple paul abode, and began his work in the synagogue. Study acts using john darbys synopsis to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. A good study bible we recommend the following features. Acts commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Here is the launch point for formally taking the gospel of christ to the rest of the world. Acts of the apostles 1, new living translation nlt the. 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. 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.

I usually like to give you the name of a commentary that you could read if you. 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. A passion for the supremacy of god for the joy of all peoples. Ludlow whereas the gospel of luke focuses on the life and ministry of jesus christ, the acts of the apostles builds upon what jesus did and taught see acts 1. He outlines the national history of the jews to show that it culminates in christ.

Despite sometimes facing intense opposition, including enemies. Read acts commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Barnabas, simeon called niger, lucius of cyrene, manaen who had been brought up with herod the tetrarch and saul. At the end of chapter 12, luke reports that barnabas and saul returned. More than half of the book of acts chapters 28 chronicles pauls. Read acts commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. The modern church seems to have forgotten that there is actually only. This is the first job of any servant of god, to minister unto the lord. After hearing them, the jews leave the synagogue, but the gentiles beseech them to return the following sabbath so they could hear more. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Acts 112 deals primarily with the ministry of the apostles, focused on peter. During the 10year period between sauls conversion and his first recorded missionary journey, saul later known as paul taught the gospel in damascus, arabia. This mission led to the establishment of branches of the church in areas far removed from jerusalem and opened the door of faith unto the gentiles. With peter, the emphasis is the jewish church in jerusalem and judea.

This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. Study the bible online using commentary on acts and more. Acts commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. The resurrection of christ was the great proof of his being the son of god. In these names we see that the lord raises up instruments for his work, from various places and stations in life. The sure mercies of david are that everlasting life, of which the resurrection was a sure. It is a flyby look at the heart and meaning of a chapter or passage that reads more like a book than a commentary. Acts commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. John piper, a minneapolis pastor, says, the book of acts is a constant. 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.

Paul and silas use the jailers question as an opportunity to proclaim the gospel to him. With extensive research and thoughtful chapterbychapter exegesis, bock leads readers through all aspects of the book of actssociological, historical, and theological. Howard marshall, the acts of the apostles grand rapids. Perga was the metropolis of pamphylia, on the river cestrus, and about seven miles inland from attalia. Acts indepth commentary and versebyverse bible study of acts chapter in plain english for everyone to understand. These men are called vagabond jews, and exorcists, because. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. This man called for barnabas and saul and sought to hear the word of god. We have not yet met with any things concerning the spreading of the gospel to the gentiles which bears any proportion to the largeness of. To mention jesus burial is to affirm the reality of his physical death, a truth on which many ancient and modern heresies stumble. I would also like to have a hard copy of this book to keep for years to come. They fasted and were occupied with the service of the lord. Acts niv now in the church at antioch there were bible.

Philip used the passage so that he could begin to talk about the good news. This commentary on acts treats pauls first missionary journey after he. This chapter also marks the beginning of part 2 of the book of acts, which is pauls ministry to the gentiles. 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. I ordered the kindle version because i could not kind the regular book, and it is a little more difficult to read. David guzik commentary on acts describes the start of pauls first missionary journey as barnabas and saul are called by the holy spirit. Study acts using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Acts 14 contains events and teachings from sauls first missionary journey, during which time he began to be known as paul. Even years of studying the bible can leave us without understanding of the liberation christ desires to bring. Peter and john were not educated in the rabbinical schools and had no formal training in old testament theology. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. Were going to pick up the story in the book of acts, chapter, where paul is getting.

Acts of the apostles 1 commentary new testament matthew. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of acts. When saul and barnabas arrived at a location where there were no members of the church, they would typically go first to the local synagogue and announce the gospel message to fellow jews and to gentiles who believed jewish teachings see acts. Verse the disciples had eaten the passover meal with jesus in a room upstairs luke 22. Ministering to the lord means doing what pleases him and honors him worship, praise, prayer, listening to, honoring god. He has written the book of acts for the reformed expository commentary series. Then saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the lord, went to the high priest and asked letters from him to the synagogues of damascus, so that if he found any who were of the way, whether men or women, he might bring them bound to jerusalem. 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. By command of the holy spirit the church appoints saul and barnabas to a particular work, 2,3. In doing this, they did the service of priests under the new covenant, offering their bodies as living sacrifices romans 12. Acts commentary matthew henrys complete commentary. Acts commentary commentary critical and explanatory. They began to contradict what paul was saying and heaped abuse on him. Fasting is somewhat neglected in the modern church, but it should not be.

Acts niv now in the church at antioch there were bible gateway. The purpose of this commentary set is to go verse by verse through the book and pull out theological and historical points for the reader. Jews have come from the middle east and the roman empire to jerusalem to celebrate pentecost, but one crowd is getting more than they expecteda group of galileans speaking in the crowds individual native dialects acts 2. I told you, theophilus, about everything jesus began to do and teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven after giving his chosen apostles further instructions through the holy spirit. The book of acts is a record not only of might conversions, but also of fierce opposition to the preaching of the gospel. Ministering to the lord means doing what pleases him and honors him. 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 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Acts commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on. Acts chapter commentary northwest college of the bible. They depart, and travel to seleucia, cyprus, and salamis, preaching in the jewish synagogues, 4,5. 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.

It has excellent lessons, references and modern day application. 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. Relevant and easy to read this book is exactly what i expect out of a commentary. A commentary on the acts of the apostles by pastor galen l. Paul and barnabas are in antioch preaching the gospel to an audience of both jews and gentiles. Acts commentary william barclays daily study bible studylight. In the first 7 chapters, he describes how the good news spread in jerusalem. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Saul is in antioch of syria, the church there is composed partly of. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of acts.

The commentary section includes running commentary on the bible text with reference to several modern versions, especially the new international version and the new revised standard. But we know that our god will triumph, that every knee will someday bow to jesus christ as lord, to the glory of god the father phil. Of the prophets and teachers in the church of antioch, 1. Doughty southside christian church january 2014 introduction. Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. Barnabas, simeon who was called niger, lucius of cyrene, manaen who had been brought up with herod the tetrarch, and saul. John piper, a minneapolis pastor, says, the book of acts is a. Verses 3235 the passage from the old testament is isaiah 53.