The thirteenth chapter is a turning point in the book. Acts chapter new international version 1 now in the church at antioch there were prophets and teachers. The book of acts is a record not only of might conversions, but also of fierce opposition to the preaching of the gospel. The church leaders in antioch prayed and fasted as they ministered to the lord and the holy spirit told them to separate out saul and barnabas for work. In the beginning of the chapter, the contrast is between barjesus and sergius paulus. With peter, the emphasis is the jewish church in jerusalem and judea. 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 william barclays daily study bible. At paphos they meet with barjesus or elymas, a jewish sorcerer, who endeavoured to prevent the deputy of the island from receiving the. Acts commentary commentary critical and explanatory. By command of the holy spirit the church appoints saul and barnabas to a particular work, 2,3.
What todays church needs to learn from the book of acts. This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. Acts 14 now at iconium they entered together into the. Book of acts synonyms, book of acts pronunciation, book of acts translation, english dictionary definition of book of acts. The gentiles responded to the word of the lord acts. May he bless you as you witness the truth, the grace and the power with which he launched and continues to love his church. An appeal to the people with a warning against rejecting christ acts. The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of the document. It contains the acts jesus carried out after his ascension, through the holy spirit, in establishing the church. Acts commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. 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. Book of acts definition of book of acts by the free.
Acts niv bible now in the church at antioch there were. Acts 1 new international version niv jesus taken up into heaven. In the judges and kings which he had given for their governors, acts. Acts niv bible now in the church at antioch there.
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. From chapter to the end of the book, we have a somewhat detailed account of pauls missionary journeys and his experiences with different churches. After peter was released from jail, saul and barnabas returned to antioch with john mark, who was a cousin of barnabas. Acts commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. The acts of the apostles is a unique and therefore crucial book of the new testament. Here is the launch point for formally taking the gospel of christ to the rest of the world. A literary and theological commentary on the book of acts new york. When that came true, herod the great became close with the elder manaen, and their sons the younger manaen and herod the tetrarch, also known as herod antipas were brought up acts. The missionary call of barnabas and saul, recorded in the thirteenth chapter of the book of acts is replete with practical helps in a problem that bothers many christians. It describes the founding of the church, and it continues to put an emphasis on evangelism as we see the churchs teachings grow around the world. When herod the great, the father of herod the tetrarch acts.
The change in leadership is indicated by a new ordering when his name appears with others. Book of acts definition of book of acts by the free dictionary. Saul is in antioch of syria, the church there is composed partly of. The book of acts is the link between the gospels and the epistles. Chapter 6 informs us of his arrest, and the next chapter features his. Acts of the apostles, new living translation nlt the. The first time paul knew the man was a sorcerer and he called him out. The book of acts is an important book for understanding the actions of the apostles, mostly paul and peter, after jesuss ascension into heaven. All 1,189 summaries now available in paperback and on. Barnabas, simeon called niger, lucius of cyrene, manaen who had been brought up with herod the tetrarch and saul. Its subject and intention is nicely summarised by the words of the lord in chapter 1.
The book focuses primarily on the acts of two apostles, peter and paul. Frequently before verse 9, barnabas is put first acts 11. This chapter also marks the beginning of part 2 of the book of acts, which is pauls ministry to the gentiles. Like the gospels, it presents a historical account of the churchs beginnings. Acts niv now in the church at antioch there were bible. 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. Acts commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. The whole city came together to hear the word of god acts. David guzik commentary on acts describes the start of pauls first missionary journey as barnabas and saul are called by the holy spirit. His proposition, that jesus was the christ, the saviour of the world, acts. The illustration of this proposition, proving its truth. The separation of john mark from saul and barnabas v.
Two times paul and barnabas were preaching the gospel and people tried to stop them. Of the prophets and teachers in the church of antioch, 1. Paul and barnabas spoke the word of god to them first acts. Acts indepth commentary and versebyverse bible study of acts chapter in plain english for everyone to understand. Cheryl k on acts the reason is because this name canaan was transliterated. They fasted and were occupied with the service of the lord. In chapter 15, we have a report concerning the jerusalem council in which the issue concerning circumcision was discussed.
Study the bible online using commentary on acts and more. In chapter we find ourselves again in the assembly at antioch, and in action of the spirit of god. They depart, and travel to seleucia, cyprus, and salamis, preaching in the jewish synagogues, 4,5. Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand. 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. Acts chapter acts chapter 14 acts chapter 15 acts chapter 16 acts chapter 17. Chapter 6 informs us of his arrest, and the next chapter features his lengthy speech and his stoning. I can only offer several here, taken from my daily reading, which now obviously is in acts. This means when you try to translate a word from one language, in this case greek or hebrew, to another language, that doesnt have a word for it. Saul is here for the first time called paul, and never after saul. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text.
Now there were in the church that was at antioch certain prophets and teachers. The word of the lord spread through the region acts. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. What stuck out in the early chapters were several things. The proof that jesus was indeed the promised deliverer acts. Of such the lord had said, wickedness has come to babylon through the elders and judges posing as guides to the people. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Acts is a study in contrasts in how different people prepare themselves to hear the gospel lazar, election for baptists, 6. An understandable version of acts translation by william e. How to recognize the guidance of god, how to know the directions of life, and to find the will of the holy spirit in these matters. 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.
It alone presents an extensive picture of early church life and history. Saul is in antioch of syria, the church there is composed partly of gentiles. The acts of the apostles may be a misnomer since what is recorded are the acts of the holy spirit through his human vessels, including the apostles, for the glory of god. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 2 acts the beautiful, amazing, powerful, weak, dysfunctional church table of contents scripture passage page 1. Acts chapter coffmans commentary of the new testament. Acts now there were in the church at antioch prophets.
In the final analysis, we must see this act of paul as that which was. Acts 1, new international version niv the bible app. It is an important book in understanding how we can be directed by the holy spirit and the role of jesus lessons in our lives. But after saul showed unusual faith and courage in opposing the sorcerer, he became the team leader. And it proposes to show the continuation of all that jesus began both to do and teach 1. This is the story of christianitys beginnings and how evangelism played. 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 chapter 22 acts chapter 23 acts chapter 24 acts chapter 25 acts chapter 26 acts chapter 27 acts chapter 28. They sort of approximate what it would be if you changed the letters to what it would equal in english. Acts 1 niv jesus taken up into heaven in my bible gateway. Acts bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. First is context of acts which contains numerous contrasts about how people respond to the gospel.
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