So, the student must compare all spiritual teaching to the truth of gods word acts 17. By its opening words the acts of the apostles is linked in the clearest way with the gospel of luke. Acts 17 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available. Acts 17 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Read acts 17 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The continuation of the second missionary tour is the theme of acts 17, in which luke relates the success of pauls mission in thessalonica acts 17. He was not like a candle upon a table, that gives light only to one room, but like the sun that goes its circuit to give. Sep 29, 2019 in this video, pastor jeff preaches on the book of acts 17.
Acts 17 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The new international commentary on the new testament. Whether they were jews or christians by religion, the romans were too stately to regard. Other scholars add the wisdom of jesus the son of sirach or wisdom of ben son of sirach. This was the fifth city paul was run out of by an angry mob, stirred up by envious jewish leaders. Acts 7, new international version niv the bible app. Some commentaries refer to it as sira, which is the hebrew family name of the author. From iconium, acts chapter 14 tells of the healing of a man in lystra. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Paul and barnabas spoke the word of god to them first acts. Acts 27 acts 28 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. Book of joel bible study chapter 2 the day of the lord.
Acts 17 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. 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. The conversions of nonjews in acts 811 seem to have been allowed as exceptions they were not full, practicing pagans, not as a new policy to be vigorously pursued cf 11. Bock provides a substantive yet highly accessible commentary on acts in this latest addition to the acclaimed becnt series.
But the jews which believed not, moved with envy, took unto them certain lewd fellows of the baser sort, and gathered a company, and set all the city on an uproar, and assaulted the house of jason, and sought to bring them out to the people. Paul departing from athens he did not stay there long. As was his custom, paul went into the synagogue, and on three sabbath days he reasoned with them from the scri. F9 where a knowledge of the scriptures permitted it, paul always founded his preaching upon the prophetic utterances of the old testament, as he did here. Jun 26, 20 study of the book of acts chapter 18 duration. For them, the bible was not just a pretty book of poetry or mystery or nice. David guzik commentary on acts 17 continues describing the second missionary.
Acts 2 new international version niv the holy spirit comes at pentecost. The gentiles responded to the word of the lord acts. Acts 17 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. The following are five of the most helpful commentaries on this neglected book of scripture. Disputing at athens, the famous university of greece acts 17. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of god. This work, originally out in 1857, has proved helpful to many, though it is now far out of date as to literature commenting on acts. Acts 1 niv jesus taken up into heaven in my bible gateway. This chapters relationship to galatians 2 is disputed.
Feb 25, 20 join the bible study team as they study the 17th chapter of the book of acts. The first verse of this chapter is an extraordinary example of economy of writing. Acts chapter 17 online bible study tools and resources. It is some rebuke to barnabas that after he left paul we hear no more of him, of what he did or suffered for christ. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. Acts 12 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. The book of acts is the link between the gospels and the epistles.
Claudius, the roman emperor, had commanded all the jews to depart from rome all who were jews by birth. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of acts. A good question to ask, when beginning the study of a book in the bible, is what the content of the book adds to the understanding of gods revelation of himself. He was not like a candle upon a table, that gives light only to one room, but like the sun that goes its circuit to give light to many. All of chapter 21 is about jerusalem, as are chapters 22, 23, and 24.
Saul was the young man who looked after the clothes of. Acts 1 new international version niv jesus taken up into heaven. It does not appear that they felt any particular interest in the subject. Acts chapter 17 barnes notes on the new testament on. In these postmodern times people have learned to live without absolutes so long that they find it difficult to exercise simple faith or make longterm commitments. Luke portrays paul as traveling the via egnatia acts 17.
The two cities were both on the great roman roads known as the via egnatia. Acts chapter 17 david guziks commentaries on the bible. Acts 17 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. This chapter has the continuation of the second missionary tour, relating the revisiting of lystra and derbe acts 16. Acts chapter 17 explained discover the 66 books of the bible. The whole city came together to hear the word of god acts. 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. The pattern of pauls preaching that luke offers acts 17. It describes a period of transition from the exodus generation to the generation that would enter the promised land.
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. 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. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. Acts 17 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. The crowds cheered and began comparing paul and barnabas to zeus and hermes. This was the capital of the eastern province of macedonia. Acts 1, new international version niv the bible app. After rising from the dead, jesus met with his disciples and followers, giving convincing proofs that he was alive. Acts chapter 17 coffmans commentary of the new testament. Paul reaches out in witness not only in the synagogue 17. It follows that the student must read any commentary with discernment, realizing that any fallible teacher may err, whether he is teaching orally or in writing. Go to previous section go to next section return to book of acts menu return. Acts 17, new king james version nkjv the bible app.
The genre of the book of acts is narrative history with several sermons. We have here a further account of the travels of paul, and his services and sufferings for christ. Paul is sent away by the brethren to athens, where he preaches to the jews, acts 17. Acts 17 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Paul and his company, passing through amphipolis and apollonia, come to thessalonica, were they preach the gospel to the jews, several of whom believe, acts 17.
At that time a great persecution arose against the church which was at jerusalem. The last book of the apocrypha is known by many names. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. Luke mentions the city name five times in acts chapter 1. Amphipolis, formerly known as ennea hodoi, or the nine ways, was famous in the peloponnesian war as the scene of the death of brasidas, and had been made, under the romans, the capital of macedonia prima. The unity of the spirit felt by the first christians when the. Gods sovereignty means that he not only has the power to achieve his will, but that he has great freedom in the way he works all things together for the good he has purposed.
Acts 14 now at iconium they entered together into the. Considering the fact that acts is such a strategic chapter in regard to world. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. After telling the man to rise to his feet, he did so and began walking.
She must also have been distinguished for faith and courage to allow such a meeting in the face of persecution. May he bless you as you witness the truth, the grace and the power with which he launched and continues to love his church. Acts 17 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on. Joseph a alexander acts commentary 1857, 1866 over pages. This is the same picture given in rev 19 where the heavens are opened and the rider on the white horse the lord jesus descends to make war against the antichrist and the armies of this world. You can find the best commentary on acts for you using the tools on the right side. Acts 17 esv paul and silas in thessalonica bible gateway. With extensive research and thoughtful chapterbychapter exegesis, bock leads readers through all aspects of the book of actssociological, historical, and theological. And on the sabbath we went out of the city by a river side, where prayer was wont to be made. The word of the lord spread through the region acts.
Acts chapter 16 coffmans commentary of the new testament. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Acts 8, new international version niv the bible app. Luke, the author of the gospel of luke, was a doctor and gentile. It is titled acts to emphasize that this book records the acts of.
But paul, as he was recommended by the brethren to the grace of god, so his services for christ after this are largely recorded. Instead, they rejected him and in their hearts turned back to egypt. Acts of the apostles chapter 17 bible study youtube. Acts of the apostles chapter 17 bible study duration. Wherever paul came, he inquired what disciples were.
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. The philosophers there were too easy, too indolent, and too wise in their own eyes to receive the gospel. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. 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 17 versebyverse bible study at faithful word baptist church duration. Acts 17 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. Acts 16 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. And following him is pictured the church, his bride, riding on white horses also. Pauls sermon at the areopagus is the best example in the new. The jews who were not persuaded, becoming envious, took some of the evil men from the marketplace, and gathering a mob, set all the city in an uproar. These men are servants of the most high god and show to us the way of salvation. The book of numbers narrates a key chapter in the story of israel. He is encountered by the epicureans and stoics, who bring him to the areopagus, and desire him to give a full explanation of his doctrine, acts 17. As paul looked at him, he could tell that he had the faith he needed to get healed.
Acts 16 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 16 in plain english. Amphipolis was about 30 miles from philippi, and apollonia another 30 miles beyond. Paul writes about the gift called tongues in 1 corinthians chapters 12 and 14. Who was saul and to whose death was he consenting acts 8.
While paul waited for them, what did he observe about the people of athens. Acts 17 commentary ironsides notes on selected books. A free bible version and commentary on the book of acts in easyenglish. Its subject and intention is nicely summarised by the words of the lord in chapter 1. Aug 10, 2012 then paul stood in the midst of mars hill, and said, ye men of athens, i perceive that in all things ye are too superstitious. The argument he used belonged to a type known in christian apologetics as theistic. Acts 17 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on.
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