We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. As god will not accept of that which cost nothing, so much less of that which is the effect of rapine and. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. We are going to struggle, but in the end, the gospel wins. Peter and john are sent by the apostles to samaria. Perhaps luke was using it to mean any christian reader. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. The mount of olives was so called from its producing in abundance the olive. They continued steadfastly 42they continued steadfastly greek. On that day, there broke out a severe persecution of the church in jerusalem, and all were scattered throughout the countryside of judea and samaria, except the apostles. A study through the book of romans bible baptist church. What can you learn about being a witness and evangelist. Here are two very good reasons given for the mans authority over the woman, and her subjection to the man, v. The book of acts is the first volume of church history.
Now, in romans 9 through romans 11, paul deals with the problem associated with the condition of israel. Download a three year torah reading schedule three year torah reading cycle commentary on genesis commentary on exodus commentary on leviticus commentary on numbers commentary on deuteronomy purchase a hardcopy. Enduring word bible commentary colossians chapter 1. Remember, philip and stephen had been chosen to serve tables acts 6. Study guide for romans 9 by david guzik blue letter bible. Acts 8, new international version niv the bible app. Ephesian disciples are baptized in the holy spirit. From these sources we learn that epaphras was responsible for bringing the gospel to the colossians colossians 1. Chapter 9 brings a slight shift in focus to the book of romans. Jesus blesses peter, and tells the disciples to tell no one. The book of acts records the beginning of the church, the birth of the church. In fact, the early churchs commitment to the gospel made them so distinct that others said of them, these men and women have turned the world upside down cf. 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.
And as they spake unto the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple, and the sadducees, came upon them, 2. Christians must submit to every human authority, whether the emperor, the governor, or the slave master. The same theophilus is addressed, and in the first chapter the story is resumed just at the point where the gospel left off, save that a few extra details are given of the lords words after his resurrection, and the account of his ascension is repeated in a somewhat different setting. John 4 commentary the fourfold gospel bible study tools. A general persecution is raised against the church, acts 8. The book s 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. By its opening words the acts of the apostles is linked in the clearest way with the gospel of luke. Book of acts read, study bible verses online bible study tools. Acts 8 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Verse 1 luke referred to his gospel here as my first book. All our biblical information about the church there comes from this letter and a few allusions in the letter to philemon. Saul was present at stephens death, and consenting to it.
Preparing our hearts for gods lessons previous page next page. Kjv bible verses from acts, often referred to as the acts of the apostles, is not to be considered as a history of what was done by all the apostles, who were dispersed into different nations. Illustration at a conference in ben lippen, south carolina, a young woman was. Verses 14 though persecution must not drive us from our work, yet it may send us to work elsewhere. He is introduced in chapter six, right before his sermon in chapter seven concluding with his murder. Commentaries for acts chapter 8 samaria responds to the gospel. Acts chapter 8 questions for discussion the living. The book of acts is the second book written by luke, the first one being the book of luke, the third book of the gospel. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at jerusalem. Now the second volume, acts, will detail jesus continuing work through his apostles that he had chosen and the work of the holy spirit who would be. Then philip opened his mouth, and began at the came scripture, and preached unto him jesus. Join john macarthur in acts 112 as he explains each.
The tarot cards of psychic readers, the crystals of new age devotees and the amulets of a witch doctor are common in many societies today. A reception at the parisian suite of monseigneur, a french lord, showcases the excesses and superficiality of the french aristocracy. Study of the book of acts chapter 8 ivy baptist church. This set of commentaries on the old and new testaments is edited by renowned pastor r. The disciples will minister to jerusalem in chapters. 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. Jesus went unto the mount of olivesthis should have formed the last verse of the foregoing chapter. Next chapter of acts the book of acts, chapter 4 we hope that you find the content of the book of acts, chapter 4 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. He sees jesus standing on the right hand of the father. The city of colosse is not even mentioned in the book of acts. John 8 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on.
In romans chapters one through eight, paul thoroughly convinced us about mans need and gods glorious provision in jesus christ through the holy spirit. The kingdom of his grace, by which he rules in his church. Wherever the established believer is driven, he carries the. Acts is the second book in the history that luke wrote. At that time a great persecution arose against the church which was at jerusalem. Sometimes god opens a door of opportunity to his ministers in very unlikely places. This chapter brings the stories of the monster and victor together, as the monster explains how he killed william and what he did to frame justine for the crime. We should study to do good to those we come into company with by travelling. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible. You may begin at the first chapter of genesis, or at the last chapter of malachi, at the first of matthew or the last of revelation. Psalms 24 this psalm is concerning the kingdom of jesus christ, i. Romans 1 is the first chapter of the epistle to the romans in the new testament of the christian bible.
The first volume, the gospel of luke, shows as luke says, all that jesus began to do and teach. It connects the early church to the ministry of jesus, and provides the backdrop for the new testament epistles. Acts 8 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. Oct 04, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of acts, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Up to this point, the book of acts recounts the churchs growth among jews in jerusalem. All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in jesus christ.
It does mean accepting the consequences of obeying god, rather than men. This is the end of the first phase of the assembly of godits history in immediate connection with jerusalem and the jews, as the centre to which the work of the apostles related, beginning at jerusalem. At the church conference in jerusalem, both peter and paul addressed the assembled elders. Olivet, also known as the mount of olives, is a ridge of three summits 2600 ft.
The high priest mentioned here was probably still caiaphas, the same one who presided over the trial of jesus. Being grieved that they taught the people, and preached through jesus the resurrection from the dead. And it happened, while apollos was at corinth, that paul, having passed through the upper regions, came to ephesus. Between this and jerusalem there runs a small stream called the brook kidron, or cedron. The gospel according to john commentary by david brown chapter 8 jhn 8. Summit read about philip the evangelist in a bible dictionary or commentary. Heres some other passages which tell us about things which happened in those 40 days. Matthew chapter 21 barnes notes on the new testament on. Though persecution must not drive us from our work, yet it may send us to work elsewhere. It was from jerusalem about a sabbath days journey, acts. This commentary presents the book of acts in a format that allows those with the time to delve into some detail of the book, while those with less time can quickly see the main points and issues of the book.
Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. Summit how does this chapter exemplify ephesians 2. Wherever the established believer is driven, he carries the knowledge of the gospel, and makes known the preciousness of christ in every place. It is dry in the hot seasons of the year, but swells to a considerable size in time of heavy rains. This does not mean obeying all that human authority tells us acts 5. Like a lion roaring or a young lion over its preyand though a band of shepherds is called out against it, it is not terrified by their shouting or subdued by their clamorso the lord of hosts will come down to do battle on mount zion and its heights.
For an introduction to acts 2, see the commentary for acts 2. This murder is a counterpoint to the kind deed the monster performed earlier in the chaptersaving another girl from drowningand the unjust punishment he received. Genesis 11 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. Watch our overview video on the book of acts, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought.
The kingdom of god suits itself to external circumstances, without any violence, as air yields to all bodies, and yet pervades all. He goes, meets, and converses with the eunuch, preaches the gospel to him, and baptizes him, acts 8. This commentary may be downloaded for any usage except sales. Psalm 126, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app.
Acts chapter 8 matthew henry concise commentary on. As god will not accept of that which cost nothing, so much less of that which is the effect of rapine and oppression. Acts of the apostles chapter eight objectives in studying this chapter 1 to note the spread of the gospel into judea and samaria, as foretold by jesus cf. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 8 o. Peter and john go to preach in samaria and the holy spirit. Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives. What opportunities do we have to share the gospel today. For i the lord love judgment i will do them right, for i love justice in myself, and in them that practise it. 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.
Acts 6 stephen, full of faith and power does great wonders and signs among the people verse 8. Saul was consenting unto his deaththe word expresses hearty approval. Acts 8 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Luke distinguishes between evil spirits and paralysis. But it is more likely that theophilus was a real person. The matter of circumcision, peter noted, had already been settled by god himself acts 15. Acts chapter 5 timeline lesson 2 part 2 book 18 216. Aquila and his wife priscilla expounded unto apollos the way of god more perfectly.
Kent hughes, of college church in wheaton illinois. Frankenstein volume 2 chapter 8 summary course hero. We find them clearly evident in every chapter of acts. If this verse is to be most closely connected with romans 8. 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 this chapter we see that the spread of the gospel is not initiated by the apostles. Peter and john, having preached the gospel in the villages of samaria, return to jerusalem, acts 8. No wonder the people paid close attention prosecho may even have the sense to attend to, i.
The unity of the spirit felt by the first christians when the. Wherever the established believer is driven, he carries the knowledge of the gospel, and makes known the preciousness of christ in every. It is authored by paul the apostle, while he was in corinth in the mid 50s ad, with the help of an amanuensis secretary, tertius, who adds his own greeting in romans 16. The recipients 7 to all that be in rome it was written to everyone.
In this commentary on the book of enoch, jr church discovers a hidden secret, that proves the books of enoch are indeed older than the books of moses that moses had access to the books of enoch, and proving certain scholars and the pipers thesis, that moses wrote genesis using enoch, the book of jasher, the books of adam and eve, and. But ye shall receive power, after that the holy ghost is come. An angel of the lord commands philip to go towards gaza, to meet an ethiopian eunuch, acts 8. In acts, jesus sends the holy spirit to empower his disciples as they carry. His providential kingdom, by which he rules the world, psalms 24. You can find the best commentary on colossians for you using the tools on the right side. In the midst of uncertainty and fear, the gospel still shines as a message of hope, light, and life. Genesis 11 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on.
Adventures with philip, on to judea and samaria chapter 8 has something unexpected happened to you. Acts records the origin of the spiritual body which we designate as the church. The return of the people to the inert quiet and security of their dwellings john 7. You may begin anywhere in the bible, and preach jesus. Evremonde angrily leaves the reception after being snubbed by the other guests and treated coldly by monseigneur. Peter responds, you are the christ, the son of the living god 16. Philip the deacon goes to samaria, preaches, works many miracles, converts many persons, and baptizes simon the sorcerer, acts 8.
David guzik commentary on acts 8 describes the persecution of the church through saul, but people like the ethiopian official, get saved everywhere. I hate robbery for burnt offerings i hate all things gotten by injustice, though they be for sacrifice. A good study bible we recommend the following features. Noted for its steadfast commitment to biblical authority, its readability, and its clear exposition of scripture, the preaching the word series is an ideal resource for pastors, teachers, and those seeking to enrich their personal bible study.
The book of genesis records the origin of the physical universe. 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. We should not be so shy of all strangers as some affect to be. We only have a chapter and a half about stephen in the whole bible, yet he emerges as one of the most impressive characters in the entire scripture. It was strange, but very true, that the disciples of christ the more they were afflicted the more they multiplied. Verses 2640 we have here the story of the conversion of an ethiopian eunuch to the faith of christ, by whom, we have reason to think, the knowledge of christ was sent into that country where he lived, and that scripture fulfilled, ethiopia shall soon stretch out her hands one of the first of the nations unto god, ps. Nor does peter endorse slavery or the mistreatment of slaves and servants. As demonstrated in the old testament chapter, corruption is the proper sense of and therefore is a proper rendering. All of the commentary found here can be purchased, consolidated in hardcopy format as individual softcover books, one for each book of the torah, or. We are fascinated by missionary tales of chance encounters. In this commentary on the book of enoch, jr church discovers a hidden secret, that proves the books of enoch are indeed older than the books of moses that moses had access to the books of enoch, and proving certain scholars and the pipers thesis, that moses wrote genesis using enoch, the book of jasher, the books of adam and eve, and other more ancient books, as his guide. God has a determined will that cannot be stopped it is to build the kingdom of god. Verses 58 and he gave him none inheritance in it, no, not so much as to set his foot on.
The theme or key to the book of acts is found in 1. In this chapter we have an account of the persecutions of the christians, and the propagating of christianity thereby. Acts book of acts bible study tools video bible study lessons on the acts of the apostles, meaning sent ones. This is the first mention of a believing household. Saul greatly oppresses the followers of christ, acts 8. When jesus asks the disciples, but who do you say that i am. Philip was married and had been located for some years. Acts chapter 21 commentary northwest college of the bible. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. Acts of the apostles 8, new living translation nlt the.
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