The macarthur new testament commentary 9780802407603 by john macarthur. 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 that. Acts chapter coffmans commentary of the new testament. 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. 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. Full text of book of acts commentary, russian version. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. Lives of alchemy st 00 barr free ebook download as pdf file. Barnabas and saul are called and sent by the holy spirit.
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. It traces the first decades in the history of the church after the resurrection of christ, focusing in particular on the work of peter and paul. Acts chapters 14 notes grace notes lissa eggleston. Read acts commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Of the prophets and teachers in the church of antioch, 1. Study acts using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Acts commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Acts commentary william barclays daily study bible. The key to really understanding this book is the realization that acts is not a. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations.
Study 1 going through the book of acts words of life. One to the region of galatia acts and 14, one to europe acts 1618 and one to asia minor ephesus acts 19. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of acts. Perga was the metropolis of pamphylia, on the river cestrus, and about seven miles inland from attalia. By command of the holy spirit the church appoints saul and barnabas to a particular work, 2,3. Why do many preachers say the holy spirit raised jesus from the dead. Now there were in the church that was at antioch certain prophets and teachers. Book of acts is the gospel, they walked in the light as jesus walked. 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. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one.
Up to acts 12, the church has been on a hot streak, experiencing one exciting conversion after another. All of chapter 21 is about jerusalem, as are chapters 22, 23, and 24. Barnabas, simeon who was called niger, lucius of cyrene. Barnabas, simeon called niger, lucius of cyrene, manaen who had been brought up with herod the tetrarch and saul. We wouldnt know what had happened if it werent for this book.
Chapter 5 thus ends with the statement that, in spite of the persecution and threats the apostles received at the hands of the sanhedrin, they were not intimidated, and they were not silenced, nor did the preaching of the word cease. This is the example that the apostles did wherever they went to preach. They depart, and travel to seleucia, cyprus, and salamis, preaching in the jewish synagogues, 4,5. Acts 112 macarthur new testament commentary macarthur.
This commentary has been through advanced checking. There are a number of good commentaries on the book of acts. 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. 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. God took a special interest in our ancestors, pulled our people who were beaten down in egyptian exile to their feet, and led them out of there in grand style. Acts commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this versebyverse commentary contain gems of information found nowhere outside the ancient jewish writings. Acts chapter discusses the ministry in antioch, which started with teachers who had journeyed together, including barnabas, simeon, and paul. With extensive research and thoughtful chapter by chapter exegesis, bock leads readers through all aspects of the book of acts sociological, historical, and theological. He preaches to the gentiles, and is persecuted by the jews.
Full text of the lives of alchemystical philosophers. Read acts 12 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Barnabas and saul, divinely called to labor among the gentiles, are set apart and sent forth by the church at antioch. Read acts commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible concise. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading acts 112 macarthur new testament commentary macarthur new testament commentary series book. The apostles were doing the command that our lord gave them to preach and. Then god turned, and gave them up to worship the host of heaven. Acts commentary john gills exposition on the whole bible. 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 also describes the work of the two apostles peter and paul. Acts 12 commentary commentary critical and explanatory.
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. Acts chapter 14 opens up in much the same way that the previous chapter ends. Three factors demonstrate the shift that takes place in chapter. Here is the launch point for formally taking the gospel of christ to the rest of the world. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Studies in acts chapters 1 3 by francis dixon study verses. This study begins with the witness to the remotest parts of the earth in acts.
The book of acts records three missionary forays by paul. 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. While they were worshiping the lord and fasting, the holy spirit sai. Bock provides a substantive yet highly accessible commentary on acts in this latest addition to the acclaimed becnt series.
Book of acts matthew henrys bible commentary concise. Study the bible online using commentary on acts 12 and more. Survey of the book of acts part ii chapters through 28. From chapter to the end of the book, we have a somewhat detailed account of pauls missionary journeys and his experiences with different churches. The reader is now prepared for the grand opening of the kingdom in acts, chapter 2. Acts 17, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. In many ways acts is the most exciting book in the new testament because it is full of movement and interest. The people are astonished, and the apostles inform them that it was not by their own power they had healed the man, but through the power of jesus of nazareth, whom they had crucified, acts 3. Now in the church at antioch there were prophets and teachers. 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. Saul is in antioch of syria, the church there is composed partly of. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. In acts chapter , saul to be named paul in verse 9 and barnabas begin what will become know as the first missionary journey.
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. A good study bible we recommend the following features. Study guide for acts 12 by david guzik blue letter bible. 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 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on. Books by language additional collections journal of materials engineering. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. The following are the five that i have found to be the most helpful. Acts commentary commentary critical and explanatory on.
Peter both excuses and reproves them, and exhorts them to. Acts 1 jesus ascends to heaven, a new apostle chosen a. 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. Preparation for the coming of the spirit, chapter 1 1. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. An understandable version of acts translation by william e. The disciples of christ prayed and fasted about their ministry. Acts commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. Enjoy watching nccgs wednesday evening bible study online. Acts chapter commentary northwest college of the bible. Paul and barnabas are in a synagogue in iconium preaching about jesus christ. My understanding of the word fasting as the reason i was inclined to think this revelation came to the church at some time of special seeking. God was pleased to confirm the teaching of these holy men of old, that if their hearers believed them not, they might believe the works.
Survey of the book of actspart ii chapters through 28. 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. Acts bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Pauls sermon in pisidian antioch the realization of long awaited davidic hope. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
In chapter 15, we have a report concerning the jerusalem council in which the issue concerning circumcision was discussed. Acts cliffsnotes study guides book summaries, test. You can find the best commentary on acts for you using the tools on the right side. Aug 28, 2009 41 videos play all book of acts full movie the visual bible biblemovies. A better title would be the acts or the workings of the holy spirit, because he is the real main character of the book. Lives of alchemy st 00 barr alchemy hermes trismegistus. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Luke mentions the city name five times in acts chapter 1. Acts commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Featured movies all video latest this just in prelinger archives democracy now. The former account i made, o theophilus, of all that jesus began both to do and teach. Peter and john go to the temple at the hour of prayer, and heal a man who had been lame from his mothers womb, acts 3. 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. In acts paul preaches the gospel to a jewish audience, while in acts 14 he does the same for a gentile audience.
Barnabas, simeon called niger, lucius of cyrene, manaen who had been brought up with. Read acts commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Some think it refers to pauls physical size, others to his own personal evaluation of himself as the least of the apostles because he persecuted the church. Acts commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Peter is the human main character in the first 12 chapters.
Matthew henrys bible commentary concise acts acts 14 acts 15 read all of acts 14 complete concise chapter contents. Acts chapter kjv king james version steve now unto abraham and his seed natural israel were the promises made but he said not unto seeds plural but unto 1 seed which is christ. But in acts 12, the ugly opposition inspired by satan again raises its head. Chapter opens with the first sending out of paul, beginning a. Acts 112 macarthur new testament commentary macarthur new testament commentary series book kindle edition by macarthur, john. 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 indepth commentary and versebyverse bible study of acts chapter in plain english for everyone to understand. Acts commentary acts chapter commentary bible study. The lord jesus christ at work by the holy spirit through the apostles in jerusalem, chapters 17 a. This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. David guzik commentary on acts describes the start of pauls first missionary journey as barnabas and saul are called by the holy spirit. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. This is a selftest on chapters 15 of the book of acts.
Top 5 commentaries on the book of acts ligonier ministries. Rather, the church in an act of solidarity with the missionaries both commissions them as its representatives in this evangelistic mission note the use of apostle to. Study the bible online using commentary on acts and more. The presence and working of the holy spirit is the dominating mark of the book of acts. Pastor neyland mcclellan will be continuing in the book of acts with chapter. Chapterbychapter bible studies acts kathleendalton. First there was saul of tarsus, then the gentile centurion cornelius, then the mixed crowd of jews and gentiles in antioch. The unity of the spirit felt by the first christians when the.
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