They were greatly disturbed because the apostles were teaching the people, proclaiming in jesus the resurrection of the dead. So, the christians became stronger in the faith and more people joined the churches daily. Peter preached to this crowd, giving the gospel but not fully concluding, when a party of temple guards came up and arrested them. We trust we are reaching hearts that probably would never otherwise be reached. Sir william ramsay, archaeologist who started his career to prove luke to be in error, offered this testimony as a result of. There are tremendous advantages to this step, which will only become more apparent as you make your way through the book. I appeal to you, brothers, by the name of our lord jesus christ, that all of you agree, and that there be no divisions schisma among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment. Its so nice to hear from so many of you who tell us not to change a thing in our teaching. While there are some areas of great detail of the acts of the apostles, many times you must use cross references to the gospels of matthew, mark, luke and john as well as some other epistles in the new testament to get the full picture of what. As peter and john spoke unto the people, what 3 groups came upon them. Work and christian identity acts 812 bible commentary. Acts 4 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. And this is where our story takes upin chapter 4 of the book of acts.
Though he was introduced prior to this section, barnabaswho we know from acts 4. Paul and luke sail from philippi, and in five days reach troas, where they meet their brethren from asia, and abide there seven days, 6. Lesson 1 will cover authorship, date, purpose and main themes. Study the bible online using commentary on acts 4 and more. 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. Bruce, the book of acts,the new international commentary on the new. The great liberality continues, meeting the needs of the saints. 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. Jan 30, 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. We see here, a quick response to the sermon peter had preached.
Second, in acts chapter 27 verses 21 through 26, luke described pauls. They bravely avow what they have done, and preach christ to their persecutors, acts 4. The division of sections two and three may seem somewhat arbitrary because of the chapter divisions in our english bibles. All 1,189 summaries now available in paperback and on. Paul introduces the concept of division, using the same greek word as he does in i corinthians 11. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. In the twentieth century pentecost has become a source of confusion, embarrassment or division for christians, even as it has become a curiosity, if not an object of ridicule, for nonchristians. He immediately gives a summary statement on church growth. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. Sir william ramsay, archaeologist who started his career to prove luke to be in error, offered this testimony as a result of his research. In his youth he was a student of the great rabbi gamaliel acts 22. No numbers are given, but we may fairly assume that the converts were in a minority, and that they belonged, as a rule, to the lower classes 1corinthians 1. The spread of the gospel throughout the earth chapters 28.
At that time a great persecution arose against the church which was at jerusalem. Acts 4 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. He goes into greece, where he tarries three months and, purposing to sail to syria, he returns through macedonia, 2,3. Preachers and teachers will want to supplement pelikans volume with a more exegetical acts commentary that addresses the text of the book in its entirety. Study guide for acts 6 by david guzik blue letter bible. Even though chapter 6 is brief, there is much to be learned and much applicable directly to the local church today. A chapter by chapter bible study of the book of acts 9 4. In going over the last two chapters, where we met with so many good things that the apostles did, i wondered what was become of the scribes and pharisees, and chief priests, that they did not appear to contradict and oppose them, as they had used to treat christ himself. The life application bible commentary series provides versebyverse explanation, background, and application for every verse in the new testament. Pauls sermon in pisidian antioch the realization of long awaited davidic hope. David guzik commentary on acts 4, where peter and john face the.
In this part, luke describes how the gospel spread through more countries. As chapter 4 begins, a group of priests and sadducees enter the scene and. Just keep it simple so we can understand it, and that is what we intend to do. A good study bible we recommend the following features. It opens with a greeting to theophilus, who was also the intended recipient of lukes gospel. Since water baptism is essential for salvation, it must be the one baptism that continues today. The structure of our text, in its context, can be outlined as follows. The glorious success of the gospel at pentecost and for some time afterward could not last. Our exploration of the structure and content of acts will divide into three parts. They seized peter and john and, because it was evening, they put them in jail until the next day.
A free bible version and commentary on the book of acts in easyenglish. Acts brazos theological commentary on the bible kindle. 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. 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. One example in particular is noted, that of barnabas, whose work is featured later in the book cf. It alone presents an extensive picture of early church life and history.
They are examined by a committee of the great sanhedrim, acts 4. Acts chapter 1 king james version kjv alexander scourby free audio video bible duration. T he book of acts in the bible, written around 6263 a. Pentecost sermon and the baptism of three thousand converts in acts chapter 2. The unity of the spirit felt by the first christians when the. Listen once more to the words of luke chapter 1 verses 3 and 4. Holy spirit baptism, though practiced in acts, had ceased by the time ephesians was written.
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. Annas the high priest, caiaphas, john, and alexander acts 4. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. The mighty dragon who had attempted to devour the christ, who had been caught up unto god, and unto his throne revelation 12. Acts of the apostles bible study notes, commentary, and comments. 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. The book of acts, also called acts of the apostles, does not specifically identify its author.
Acts chapter 4 verse by verse bible commentary matthew. Bibles, commentaries, sermons, and more are linked to this page. Peter and john before the sanhedrin the priests and the captain of the temple guard and the sadducees came up to peter and john while they were speaking to the people. Acts 4 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. The acts of the apostles is a unique and therefore crucial book of the new testament. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. Audio video bible alexander scourby kjv 4,053 views. Peter and john are taken up, upon a warrant from the priests, and committed to jail, acts 4. Several persons accompany him into asia, and then go before and tarry for him at troas, 4,5. Pelikans thematic approach 3 themes per chapter makes this commentary more suitable for topical preaching than for full, versebyverse exposition of the book of acts. The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of the document. Acts 4 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. We learn from this part how the good news about jesus reached europe.
These men, peter and john, were not rabbis nor teachers so they could not teach. Acts 4 niv peter and john before the sanhedrin bible. Whether as gamaliels current or former student, paul might have heard the man speak about the incident. In this passage, luke is restating the great commission challenge jesus gave in luke 24. 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 priests, and the captain who guarded the temple, and the sadducee aristocrats, who did. Study of acts discussion notes chapter 6 introduction acts 6 is a brief chapter preceding a very lengthy chapter 7. But many of the peoplepeter and john spoke to had the word and believed.
Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Previously, persecution against the apostles had been limited because popular opinion was with them acts 2. In addition, it gives personal help, teaching notes, and sermon ideas that will address needs, answer questions, and provide insight for applying gods word to life today. In this lesson, our aim is to get a birds eye view of the book of acts.