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It was here that john mark left the party of evangelists and attendants and returned to his home in jerusalem. David guzik commentary on acts describes the start of pauls first missionary journey as barnabas and saul are called by the holy spirit. Luke repentance, false religion and the true way a. From chapter to the end of the book, we have a somewhat detailed account of pauls missionary journeys and his experiences with different churches. Acts niv now in the church at antioch there were bible. Saul is here for the first time called paul, and never after saul. Saul is in antioch of syria, the church there is composed partly of. The resurrection of christ was the great proof of his being the son of god. Acts commentary acts chapter commentary bible study. An understandable version of acts translation by william e. 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. Paul and barnabas acts bible study questions handout acts.

What were paul and barnabas invited to do at antioch. 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. We all know that initially, the gospel message was for israel. Also, christianitys base of operation shifts from jerusalem to antioch. Pauls sermon in pisidian antioch the realization of long awaited davidic hope. The lord jesus christ at work by the holy spirit through the apostles in jerusalem, chapters 17 a. Its subject and intention is nicely summarised by the words of the lord in chapter 1. This commentary on acts treats pauls first missionary journey after he and barnabas were sent out by the church in antioch. Barnabas and saul are called and sent by the holy spirit.

Acts indepth commentary and versebyverse bible study of acts chapter in plain english for everyone to understand. There were present at that season some who told him about the galileans whose blood pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. Acts chapters 14 notes grace notes lissa eggleston. We saw earlier in chapter 12 how that the first gentile church was started in the city of antioch, called in that day the jewel of the east, the city which was the third largest city in the world at that time, and, now throughout the rest of the book of acts we see that the church in antioch is now seen as the mother church and the hub of. The sure mercies of david are that everlasting life, of which the resurrection was a sure. Acts chapter questions for discussion the living word. Survey of the book of actspart ii chapters through 28. Study the bible online using commentary on acts and more.

First, there was the formal commission which sent barnabas and saul on their way acts. 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. 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. Chapterbychapter bible studies acts kathleendalton. There is no single chapter that does not exhibit gods power and wisdom in operation. Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand. The acts of apostles gives us a unique insight into how the church began. The book of acts is the link between the gospels and the epistles. At paphos they meet with barjesus or elymas, a jewish sorcerer, who endeavoured to prevent the deputy of the island from receiving the. Preparation for the coming of the spirit, chapter 1 1. Read acts commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or personal bible study. Describe the difference between sergius paulus and elymas. By command of the holy spirit the church appoints saul and barnabas to a particular work, 2,3.

Acts commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on. Here is the launch point for formally taking the gospel of christ to the rest of the world. In acts chapter, saul to be named paul in verse 9 and barnabas begin what will become know as the first missionary journey. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one.

Acts commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. In the great providence of god, the gospel was to the elect of god. In these names we see that the lord raises up instruments for his work, from various places and stations in life. With peter, the emphasis is the jewish church in jerusalem and judea. Acts commentary commentary critical and explanatory.

In chapter 15, we have a report concerning the jerusalem council in which the issue concerning circumcision was discussed. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. 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. On the sabbath they entered the synagogue and sat down. Acts 10 chapter 10 of the book of acts is a pivotal point in the great commission. Study acts using john darbys synopsis to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Would you say pauls judgement on the sorcerer was harsh. Where did saul and barnabas go first when they arrived in cyprus. Acts 1 jesus ascends to heaven, a new apostle chosen a. Now in the church at antioch there were prophets and.

To make the picture abundantly clear, god has given us a hand picked record of the activities of the early church. But ye will receive power, the holy spirit having come upon you, and ye shall be my witnesses both in jerusalem and in all judaea and samaria and to the end of the earth. This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. Acts commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. One to the region of galatia acts and 14, one to europe acts 1618 and one to asia minor ephesus acts 19. 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. This is not to imply that the outreach to the gentiles was an afterthought. Opening prayers were offered, and then there was a reading from the law the first five books of the old testament. The book of acts records three missionary forays by paul. Peter has disappeared and paul is the main character from now on.

In acts paul preaches the gospel to a jewish audience, while in acts 14 he does the same for a gentile audience. 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. 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. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. The former account i made, o theophilus, of all that jesus began both to do and teach. Of the prophets and teachers in the church of antioch, 1.

Acts chapter coffmans commentary of the new testament. He preaches to the gentiles, and is persecuted by the jews. 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. Barnabas, simeon called niger, lucius of cyrene, manaen who had been brought up with herod the tetrarch and saul. Acts niv bible now in the church at antioch there were. Content includes book studies on luke, ephesians, thessalonians, james, 1 samuel, john, and acts.

Aug 28, 2009 41 videos play all book of acts full movie the visual bible biblemovies. Read acts commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible concise. 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. This is a selftest on chapters 15 of the book of acts. 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. And they said, cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that feareth god, and of good report among all the nation of the jews, was warned from god by an holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words of thee. This chapter also marks the beginning of part 2 of the book of acts, which is pauls ministry to the gentiles.

A key idea in the book of acts is that believers should be witnesses for the lord, everywhere they go. They depart, and travel to seleucia, cyprus, and salamis, preaching in the jewish synagogues, 4,5. Acts commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. The book of acts chapter 19 bible study calvary chapel of arlington. Acts chapter 14 1 now there were in the church that was at antioch certain prophets and teachers. Acts 14 now at iconium they entered together into the.

Bob is a pastorteacher and elder at community bible chapel in richardson, texas, and has contributed many of his bible study series for use by the foundation. Today, we hope to discuss the first missionary journey in some galatian cities. Acts 112 macarthur new testament commentary macarthur new testament commentary series book kindle edition by macarthur, john. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Acts of the apostles, new living translation nlt the. Who separated barnabus and saul for the work of gods ministry. List some of the things the prophecy said would happen. Ive got a back up a little bit ive got a back up a little bit here weve were in 22, but i here weve were in 22, but i need to back up to verse 37 of need to back up to verse 37 of chapter 21 because this is chapter 21 because this is where. Summary of acts chapter 10 and the salvation of cornelius. Is an academic qualification essential for ministry. Acts cliffsnotes study guides book summaries, test. 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.