Commentary on the book of acts chapter 16-18

We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. God is accepting gentiles without the requirement that. Galatians was written to answer these questions once and for all. An understandable version of acts translation by william e. The miraculous conversion of the jailer to the faith of christ, acts 16. The book of the book of the acts of the apostles 12 lessons prepared by. Acts 16 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on.

Acts 16 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Thus, the meaning of the term galatia in the new testament is much debated. Acts 16 bible commentary matthew henry complete christianity. The book of acts is the link between the gospels and the epistles. According to several interpreters, there is an apparent redundancy in this passage. Though this is true, it greatly distresses paul because the jews might conclude that he consorted with soothsayers, unlawful according to leviticus 19. Acts chapter 9 coffmans commentary of the new testament. There is some overlap between the end of the gospel and the beginning of acts. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Mcconkie 191585 of the quorum of the twelve apostles taught, saul and barnabas were called by prophecy and were either ordained or set apart or both by the laying on of hands doctrinal new testament commentary, 3 vols. Luke does not concern himself with the structure or statistics of the communities but aims to show the general progress of the gospel in the gentile world as well as its continued failure to take. The cornelius episode and its effects have been the focus since the beginning of chapter 10. After his resurrection, jesus christ commanded his apostles to teach and baptize people in every nation see matthew 28.

Acts 14 contains events and teachings from sauls first missionary journey, during which time he began to be known as paul. Because luke is the author of the book of acts, many scholars have. This chapter reveals the conversion of saul of tarsus, the mighty persecutor acts 9. It records the second missionary journey of paul, together with silas and timothy. This video explains the transitional book that is the book of acts, and how it starts with jews to jews, and slowly changes to gentiles, as the jewish nation as a.

I command thee, in the name of jesus jesus is the savior. And so just as paul and silas shared the gospel in song with their fellow. T its use in lxx in two passages only does not help us much, see acts 4. In one sense you would not want to be in paul and silas shoes. 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 16 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary. Acts of the apostles chapter sixteen objectives in studying this chapter 1 to trace the route of paul and silas on their missionary journey 2 to consider whether the spirit led paul through impressions or some other less subjective way 3 to study carefully the conversions of lydia and the philippian jailer summary with this chapter we find. This is a selftest on chapters 16 18 of the book of acts. This chapter records pauls encounter with lydia, the successful. Commentaries, history books, and more are linked to this page. Verse by verse commentaries by book precept austin. 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.

A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. 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. Mar 23, 2015 this video explains the transitional book that is the book of acts, and how it starts with jews to jews, and slowly changes to gentiles, as the jewish nation as a whole rejects jesus christ, and. 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 16, new international version niv the bible app. Acts 16 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. 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. Acts 16 is the sixteenth chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible. Luke was the author of two booksthe gospel of luke which tells the story of the life of jesus and the acts of the apostles which tells the story of the early church. They attacked the home of jason, searching for paul and silas so they could drag them out to the crowd. The accusing and abusing of paul and silas for it, their imprisonment, and the indignities done them, acts 16. A woman possessed by a demon begins to follow paul and his party, calling them servants of the most high god verses 1617.

It is my assumption that our text in acts 15 must be read in conjunction with the book of galatians, and especially these verses in chapter 2. Imagine what it would be like if the book of acts wasnt in the bible. The new international commentary on the new testament. Acts, chapter 16 king james version christian answers. From their point of view, the gentiles might consider the religion. But paul was greatly annoyed, and turned and said to the spirit. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. The book of galatians was written following this jerusalem council. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of. The acts of the apostles camp hill church of christ. From athens he proceeded to corinth and, after a stay of a year and a half, returned to antioch by way of ephesus and jerusalem acts 17.

But paul, being grieved, turned and said to the spirit, i command thee. He also foretold that the apostles ministry would begin in jerusalem, spread throughout judea and samaria, and finally go unto the uttermost part of the earth. Acts of the apostles 17, new living translation nlt the. But paul, as he was recommended by the brethren to the grace of god, so his services for christ after this are largely recorded. A woman possessed by a demon begins to follow paul and his party, calling them servants of the most high god verses 16 17. The book containing this chapter is anonymous but early christian tradition uniformly affirmed that luke composed this book as well as the gospel of luke. Study of acts discussion notes chapter 16 introduction chapter 16 makes for interesting reading. Acts of the apostles 17, new living translation nlt. Paul, despite his zeal, did not know the true god even though he was sincerely religious. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one book with two volumes. The sovereign savior says to the destroyer, come out of her. She earned a great deal of money for her owners by fortunetelling.

A good study bible we recommend the following features. It reads almost like a story of tom sawyer and huckleberry finn. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Acts 18 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Paul, despite his zeal, did not know the true god even though. The casing of an evil spirit out of a damsel, acts 16.

Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. The former account i made, o theophilus, of all that jesus began both to do and teach. 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. Insights on acts swindolls living insights new testament. She didnt do this only once, but for many days acts 16. Given the story of peters rescue from prison in chapter 12, we might expect paul and. Despite sometimes facing intense opposition, including enemies. Acts 6 commentary acts 7 commentary acts 8 commentary acts 9 commentary acts 10 commentary acts 11 commentary acts 12 commentary acts commentary acts 14 commentary acts 15 commentary acts 16 commentary acts 17 commentary acts 18 commentary acts 19 commentary acts 20 commentary acts 20. Insights on acts explores the expansion of the early church throughout the roman world in the continuing 15volume swindolls living insights new testament commentary series. This passage provides us with an example of how misled a sincerely wrong person can be. A disciple was there, named z timothy, a the son of a jewish woman who was a believer, but his father was a greek. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of acts. But paul, being grieved, turned and said to the spirit, i command thee in the name of jesus christ to come out of her. This neverbeforereleased volume draws on gold medallion awardwinner chuck swindolls 50 years of experience with studying and preaching gods word.