Acts 17 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Take notes, highlights, and favorites to share or document personal thoughts. The context for this story begins with gods call of abram, when god promised, all of the families of the earth will be blessed in you genesis 12. If the book of acts were gone, there would be nothing to replace it howson. 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 of the apostles a study guide executable outlines. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. Learn greek, aramaic, biblical or modern hebrew online distinguish yourself. In addition, there are topical studies on issues such as spiritual leadership, gods redemptive plan, and old testament character studies. Without this historical record, little would be known about the expansion of the church. 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.
When the official said someone must have gotten the key and released him, they searched for the key and found it on the officials own belt. Study acts 2 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. His ethnicity was greek, and he was a friend and companion with paul acts 16. 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. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. Read acts 17 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Acts 17 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. David guzik commentary on acts 17 continues describing the second missionary journey which takes paul into thessalonica, berea, and athens. Our sponsors one of the best colleges in the west to earn your christian degree online. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. The former account i made, o theophilus, of all that jesus began both to do and teach. The following outline is intended to be used while studying the book. Study john 17 using john darbys synopsis to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning.
Commonly called the acts of the apostles, it is simply titled acts in some of the oldest manuscripts. Acts of the apostles chapter seventeen objectives in studying. The acts of the holy spirit the bible teaching commentary. Detailed outline of the book of acts of the apostles. Acts 17, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Acts of the apostles, a study guide from the executable outlines series by mark a. Luke is the writer, as he states in his introduction v. The life of the early church is recorded and preserved for us in the book of acts and the epistles. First, acts combined with the gospel of luke makes up over onefourth of the entire new testament.
Sir william ramsay, after making a critical study of lukes writings, declared that luke was the greatest historian, ancient or modern. The book of acts is the only historical record of the birth and early days following christs establishing his church. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one. While the old testament relates the story of israel as gods. At the end of the chapter, we have peter free, herod eaten by worms and dead, and the word of god growing and multiplying. If the book of acts were a work of fiction designed to portray paul as a saint, no such story would appear. 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. The book has been called the acts of the apostles, really a misnomer because acts has very little to say concerning most of the original twelve apostles. These bible study notes were initially compiled and presented to the sunday school teachers of the willetton bible. Acts is a bridge between the gospels and the epistles. Acts of the apostles outline studies in primitive christianity. Preparation for the coming of the spirit, kjv nkjv nlt niv esv csb nasb. Paul goes to jerusalem and is arrested, chapter 21.
Outline studies in the book of the acts of the apostles by. We wouldnt know what had happened if it werent for this book. Acts 17 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of acts chapter 17 in plain english. In those two years, luke had plenty of time to research and write his gospel and the book of acts. The lord jesus christ at work by the holy spirit through the apostles in jerusalem, chapters 17 a. The book of acts also describes the work of the two apostles peter and paul.
The presence and working of the holy spirit is the dominating mark of the book of acts. When the christian gospel invades such an environment. Acts 7 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 7 in plain english. Because he preached to them jesus and the resurrection a god and a goddess. Get started with a degree from san diego christian. Paul said, if i fought wild beasts in ephesus for merely human reasons, what have i gained.
A better title would be the acts or the workings of the holy spirit, because he is the real main character of the book. This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Davidistre abstract% thistrainingcoursestudiesthe book ofacts toprovideinsightintotheway theearlychurchworkedand. Study acts 16 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Rather, the focus is clearly on some of the acts or deeds of mostly peter the key figure in. Study of the book of acts chapter 17 ivy baptist church. Suffering times often are growing times with the church. At the beginning of acts 12, we have james dead, peter in prison, and the tyrant herod basking in his popularity and power. 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.
When paul arrived at athens in the province of achaia, he came to an anomaly. Acts 1 jesus ascends to heaven, a new apostle chosen a. We have here a further account of the travels of paul, and his services and sufferings for christ. It will help to keep the whole of the book before you as you work your way through each section. In the book of acts itself we find two important hints which are important to ascertain the time of writing.
Acts 17 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. True christianity settles what is of common concern to all mankind, and is not built upon narrow opinions and private interests. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. God is preparing for his peoples deliverance, when their day is darkest, and their distress deepest. Acts 17 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available. Content includes book studies on luke, ephesians, thessalonians, james, 1 samuel, john, and acts. Study the bible online using commentary on acts 17 and more. Outline studies in the book of the acts of the apostles. Acts 17 bible study acts chapter 17 commentary bible study.
Acts chapter 17 barnes notes on the new testament on. The first verse of this chapter is an extraordinary example of economy of writing. In his appeal he sought not to accuse his nation, but only to clear himself. Considering the fact that acts is such a strategic chapter in regard to world. Ancient books were generally written on papyrus scrolls. It was practical to have a scroll about thirtyfive feet in length. David guzik commentary on john 17, where jesus prays to the father concerning the disciples followed by a prayer for all believers. The events of this chapter begin as the 12 apostles 1. Acts 17 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Study acts 19 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Acts furnishes a ladder on which to place the epistles. Copeland hundreds of free sermon outlines and bible study materials available for. Study acts 17 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. 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.
Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand. The importance of the book of acts one can hardly overstate the importance of the book of acts or its contribution to the canon of scripture. The new testament without acts leaves a great, yawning gap. Bible blender november 10, 2010 detailed outline of the book of acts of the apostles 20171014t10. Though absolute monarchies hold sway over very few peoples today, many still live under totalitarian rule. The response to pauls sermon, especially his mention of the resurrection of the. He seemeth to be a proclaimer this he returns upon them at the 23d verse. Acts 17 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. And as stupid as this mistake was, it is the less to be wondered at, since the athenians might as well count the resurrection a deity, as shame, famine, and many others. A good study bible we recommend the following features. Acts of the apostles chapter seventeen objectives in studying this chapter kevin scott 1 to explore how paul preached in thessalonica and berea, and how his preaching was received in each 2 to recognize how the enemies of the gospel can be relentless in their efforts to stop the spread of the truth 3 to examine how paul preached in. 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.
The book of acts, sometimes called the fifth gospel, is a continuation of the gospel of luke. Acts of the apostles executable outline study resources. To upset the world for jesus christ, we need to be men and women who are committed to christ and the gospel. Provides an overview of acts and two outlines for the book of acts as well as an index for bff acts articles, powerpoints and audiovideo podcasts.