Co commentary on the book of acts chapter 13

The first disciples experienced considerable opposition at the hands of jewish leaders. Verses 15 peter used the words the god of abraham, isaac and jacob. In it we see the great beginnings of the church, the spread of the gospel throughout the world, and examples of faithful men and women of the first. Acts chapter john karmelich receive bible study notes. 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. Dec 24, 2019 the relationship between chapter and chapter 17. He had given power to his disciples to act in his name.

This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the jews. It might appropriately be called some of the acts of some of the apostles since it does not try to describe all of the acts of all the apostles. By carefully noting the use of we and they in the book of acts, we glean that luke joined paul at troas 16. The priests, the captain of the temple, and the sadducees arrested peter and john and tried them before the council 4. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. During the church age christian era, gospel era, this beast is allowed to make war against the church and to overcome them through persecution and death rev. Acts records the beginning of what is usually called pauls first missionary journey. Who separated barnabus and saul for the work of gods ministry. Acts chapter explained discover books of the bible. My understanding of the word fasting as the reason i was inclined to think. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of the church. Perga was the metropolis of pamphylia, on the river cestrus, and about seven miles inland from attalia. Paul preacheth christ, and the necessity of faith in him unto justification.

Now it was heard again in connection with the witness borne by the apostles that he himself had. Setting sail from paphos, they arrive in perga of pamphylia 2. In the summer of 2014 we began a study looking through the entire book of acts. Is an academic qualification essential for ministry. The miracle here in acts had happened because god had glorified jesus. Bible scriptures 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. Then paul stood up, and motioning with his hand said, men of israel, and you who fear god, listen. Acts , william barclays daily study bible, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, as set of 17 volumes on the new testament. Peter is the human main character in the first 12 chapters, paul in the second part from chapter. This is a selftest on chapters 15 of the book of acts. There john mark left them and returned to jerusalem.

This chapter also marks the beginning of part 2 of the book of acts, which is pauls ministry to the gentiles. That name had been uttered in the precincts of the temple, not improbably in the selfsame portico, as part of our lords constructive proof of the resurrection of the dead matthew 22. Join john macarthur as he searches the pages of the book of acts to uncover the. Saul and barnabas and others are called to the ministry. 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. Presented here is a verse by verse exposition of the new testament. These had a significant role in the apostolic church see notes on 1 cor. Commonly those who begin with contradicting, end with blaspheming.

A good study bible we recommend the following features. Acts recounts the calling of paul and barnabas to missions beyond syrian antioch and their travels to the island of cyprus and up into the heart of modernday. David guzik commentary on acts describes the start of pauls first missionary journey as barnabas and saul are called by the holy spirit. The whole city came together to hear the word of god acts. The separation of john mark from saul and barnabas v. The jews opposed the doctrine the apostles preached. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. Acts commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. They began to contradict what paul was saying and heaped abuse on him. Commentaries for acts chapter the mission of paul and barnabas. The priests, the captain of the temple, and the sadducees arrested peter and john and tried them before. Acts marks the beginning of the gospel being preached to a purely gentile world. Commentary on acts by matthew henry blue letter bible. Acts 14 1 now there were in the church that was at antioch certain prophets and teachers.

Acts chapter discusses the ministry in antioch, which started with teachers who had. Indeed, paul is the subject of chapters 28 of acts. Welcome to ivy baptist churchs bible study on demandbefore beginning this study, please take an opportunity to download the worksheet for this bible study f. Acts niv now in the church at antioch there were bible gateway. Click chart to enlarge chart from jensens survey of the nt used by permission. Study guide for acts by david guzik blue letter bible. The god of this people israel chose our fathers, and exalted the people when they dwelt as strangers in the land of egypt, and with an uplifted arm he brought them out of it. Therefore, sailing from troas, we ran a straight course to samothrace, and. A chapter by chapter bible study of the book of acts 3 scripture passage page 20.

Study of acts discussion notes chapter introduction illus. One to the region of galatia acts and 14, one to europe acts 1618 and one to asia minor ephesus acts 19. The gentiles responded to the word of the lord acts. Would you say pauls judgement on the sorcerer was harsh. Acts , coffman commentaries on the bible, one of over 110 bible. Acts 14 contains events and teachings from sauls first missionary journey, during which time he began to be known as paul.

See detailed description of antioch in acts 11 commentary. A better title would be the acts or the workings of the holy spirit, because he is the real main character of the book. Yet most people today have never heard of john gill. The thirteenth chapter is a turning point in the book of acts. Now when paul and his company loosed from paphos, they came to perga in pamphylia. The book of acts also describes the work of the two apostles peter and paul. The god of this people israel chose out our fathers and he exalted the people when they lived as strangers in the land of egypt, and with a lofty arm he brought them forth from it. The discourse begins far back with the god of abraham, etc. Considering the fact that acts is such a strategic chapter in regard to world evangelism, take a moment and study irving jensens chart at top of the page click it to enlarge it which is what i have to do at age 72. Book of acts acts chapter 1 acts chapter 2 acts chapter 3 acts chapter 4. Acts commentary bible study chapter summary questions. Watch our overview video on the book of acts, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought.

Acts william barclays daily study bible bible commentaries. But here in this chapter that work, that great good work, is revived in the midst of the. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Chapters available acts spurgeons verse expositions. These are the same words that god used in exodus 3. This versebyverse bible study and commentary of the acts of the apostles the book of acts or simply acts is indepth but uses plain language that everyone can understand, as well as a format that will engage you. Third missionary journey first, back to ephesus chapter 18. We have here a divine warrant and commission to barnabas and saul. Acts bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Acts bible study his grace bishop youssef the diocese.

Acts commentary john gills exposition of the bible. Acts commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Saul and barnabas were among the teachers and prophets there, as were simeon, lucius, and manaen. Read acts 28 macarthur new testament commentary by john macarthur with. More than half of the book of acts chapters 28 chronicles pauls missionary activity. This commentary on acts treats pauls first missionary journey. Paul and barnabas spoke the word of god to them first acts. The geographical centre of the first part is jerusalem, of the second antioch, where the first great. 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. If available, show the class a picture of someone being ordained or set apart, such as ordination to the priesthood gospel art book 2009, no.

Third missionary journey part 2 strengthening the pastors chapter 20 68 22. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. Christ at work through his church previous page next page. Those that went were paul and his company, which, it is probable, was. There he would hope to preach the gospel to the jews and the godfearing gentiles who. 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. Pauls first missionary journey, paul and barnabas in cyprus. At perga, john mark leaves them and returns to jerusalem 3. Then agrippa said unto paul, thou art permitted to speak for thyself.

But when adversaries of christs cause are daring, its advocates should be the bolder. Understanding the book of acts is so important for anyone seeking to know god and follow his plan for our lives today. In these names we see that the lord raises up instruments for his work, from various places and stations in life. This was the response william carey received when he first suggested foreign missions at a meeting of southern baptists. Acts commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. Acts chapter acts chapter 14 acts chapter 15 acts chapter 16 acts chapter 17. The last great advance in winning souls had been the addition of many gentiles to the church in antioch. The signs and preaching at samaria which resulted in the conversion of the samaritans.

With peter, the emphasis is the jewish church in jerusalem and judea. If god wants to save the heathen, hell do it without your help. Part 3 paul and the church in gentile territories chap 20 this section forms a major thrust of acts, which is the gospel going into gentile territories. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. Barnabas, simeon who was called niger, lucius of cyrene, manaen who had been brought up with herod the tetrarch, and saul. Somewhat surprisingly, a sociohistorical approach to acts still needs to be defended and its value demonstrated. Now antioch became the springboard for the next great advance. Book of acts acts chapter 1 acts chapter 2 acts chapter 3 acts chapter 4 acts chapter 5 acts chapter 6 acts chapter 7 acts chapter 8 acts chapter 9 acts chapter 10 acts chapter 11 acts chapter 12 acts chapter acts chapter 14 acts chapter 15 acts chapter 16 acts chapter 17 acts chapter 18 acts chapter 19 acts chapter 20 acts chapter 21 acts. In verse, for example, the traveling group is described as paul and his company.

In chapter we meet the beginning of the last phase, the going unto the uttermost parts of the earth. Acts chapter questions for discussion the living word. The book of acts records three missionary forays by paul. This event changed the trajectory of pauls life, the history of the early church as well as the book of acts. Acts commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Read acts 28 macarthur new testament commentary online by. Chapters available acts spurgeons verse expositions of. Now there were in the church that was at antioch certain prophets and teachers. In the first volume of this fourvolume commentary, craig keener introduces the book of acts and provides detailed exegesis of its opening chapters, including more than 10,000 references from extrabiblical ancient sources. The presence and working of the holy spirit is the dominating mark of the book of acts. The book of acts, chapter offers free online access to study passages and verses contained in the holy scriptures of the douay rheims. The book of acts, chapter offers free online access to study passages and verses contained in the holy scriptures of the douay rheims version of the catholic bible. The word of the lord spread through the region acts.