What would you say the purpose of this miracle was. Study acts 4 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Many other signs therefore did jesus in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book. Here is a summary and overview of the book of acts. They became the human intermediaries between holy god and sinful humanity. There was a time when many scholars and critics thought that acts was sort of a romance novel of the early church, 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. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of the church. Also unnamed, but obviously the same author as lukes gospel cf. 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 4 and as they were speaking to the people, the priests. First of all luke mentions the fact that acts is the sequel to the gospel of luke written around 5560 ad, and therefore must have been written later. The book of acts also describes the work of the two apostles peter and paul. Acts 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity.
What starts as a jewish based movement in jerusalem under the leadership of peter, develops into more of a gentile orientation led by paul and the members of. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. The disciples will minister to jerusalem in chapters 17and then in judea and samaria in chapters 812and finally to the ends of the earth insofar as they understood the earth in chapters 28. In the book of acts itself we find two important hints which are important to ascertain the time of writing. An overview of the book of acts the life of the early church is recorded and preserved for us in the book of acts and the epistles. Study guide for acts 6 by david guzik blue letter bible. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. All the awesome things he said and did and the super cool way he died and came back to life again.
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. Bruce, the book of acts,the new international commentary on the new testament rev. Study the bible online using commentary on acts 8 and more. Detailed outline of the book of acts of the apostles. The word deacon simply means servant, and these men were certainly servants. The beginning verses of acts make it clear that acts is a sequel of the story started in luke and written to the same man named theophilus, generally a title ascribed to highranking roman officials. Luke is the most universal of the gospels and foreshadows the gospel to the gentiles luke himself is a greek, indeed, the only gentile writer in the bible. The book begins with the ascension of jesus and goes on through pauls jail time in rome, which opens his ministry to the church at rome. In this book we see the first mention of the dispensation of the holy spirit and jesus command to take his gospel to all the world. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Acts 8 indepth verse by verse bible study and commentary of acts chapter 8 in plain english.
The following outline is intended to be used while studying the book. To make the picture abundantly clear, god has given us a hand picked record of the activities of the early church. Imagine what it would be like if the book of acts wasnt in the bible. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. The new testament without acts leaves a great, yawning gap. This summary of the book of acts provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of acts. The we sections require a companion of paul, and luke is mentioned in pauls epistles. Here is a bible study, commentary, and summary of acts chapter four. The acts of apostles gives us a unique insight into how the church began. Copeland hundreds of free sermon outlines and bible study materials available for. But in acts 12, the ugly opposition inspired by satan again raises its head. 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. Study guide for acts 12 by david guzik blue letter bible.
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. Up to acts 12, the church has been on a hot streak, experiencing one exciting conversion after another. Acts is a bridge between the gospels and the epistles. The thesis of the entire book of john may fairly be placed on john 20. The presence and working of the holy spirit is the dominating mark of the book of acts. Here is a bible study, commentary, and summary of acts chapter seven. In this part, luke describes how the gospel spread through more countries. The office of priest in the old testament began with aaron and his sons lev. The great missionary commission given in the 4 gospels is confirmed in acts. Read acts 8 commentary using wesleys explanatory notes. Nowhere in this chapter of acts are these men called deacons, but most consider they were the first to fulfill the office of deacon as described in 1 timothy 3. Acts 4 commentary william barclays daily study bible. David guzik commentary on acts 4, where peter and john face the sanhedrin, and peter boldly preaches to the jewish leaders.
The god of glory appeared to our father abraham when he was in mesopotamia. Acts 4 niv peter and john before the sanhedrin bible. And this is where our story takes upin chapter 4 of the book of acts. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. Acts furnishes a ladder on which to place the epistles. Acts of the apostles chapter four objectives in studying this chapter 1 to study the beginning of the persecution against the church, and the reason for it 2 to note the apostolic response to persecution, and continued progress of the church in jerusalem summary the first case of persecution against the church is described in this chapter.
Acts 4 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Secondly luke at the end of acts luke mentions pauls twoyear. In this video i provide a threepoint outline for the entire book of acts. We see here, a quick response to the sermon peter had preached.
If i were to tell you we are going to cancel bible study and go sharing right now, how would you feel. If the book of acts were gone, there would be nothing to replace it howson. Therefore, it is reasonable to include lukes purpose for acts as falling under his purpose for the book of luke. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore.
Im currently preachingteaching through the new testament book the acts of the apostles. 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. Work of the holy spirit stories 220255 part of the series. Anyhoo acts starts with jesus already back in black. Acts 4 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 4 in plain english. The initial question regards the identity of theophilus, the one for whom the book is written. Luke was a physician, thought to have been a gentile, possibly from antioch co 4.
Acts 4 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. So, the christians became stronger in the faith and more people joined the churches daily. In the first volume, luke informs us all that jesus began to do and teach. First there was saul of tarsus, then the gentile centurion cornelius, then the mixed crowd of jews and gentiles in antioch. Although the author does not name himself, evidence outside the scriptures and inferences from the book itself lead to the conclusion that the. Acts chapter 4 summary and what god wants from us youtube. What is the former book to which the author is referring. In verse 4, we find that the number of the believing men had grown to what number. Finally, we shall seek to determine the meaning and the application of. In fact, the work is given in detail of only two of the apostles, peter and paul. Acts 4 indepth verse by verse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 4 in plain english. The book is called acts or the acts of the apostles because it contains an account of some of the apostles. He decides to hang around with all his favorite disciples for forty days.
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. As peter and john spoke to the people, who came up. The events of this chapter begin as the 12 apostles 1. Holy spirit baptism, though practiced in acts, had ceased by.
Now as they spoke to the people, the priests, the captain of the temple, and the sadducees came upon them, being greatly disturbed that they taught the people and preached in jesus the resurrection from the dead. A good study bible we recommend the following features. This is a summary of the fourth chapter of acts, the most important verse, and what i think god is wanting us to do 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. Holy spirit baptism, though practiced in acts, had ceased by the time ephesians was written. At that time there was great persecution against the church their adversaries having tasted blood, were the more eager. Scholars have noted that this verse serves as an outline for the rest of the book of acts. The book of acts is the only historical record of the birth and early days following christs establishing his church. Study guide for acts 4 by david guzik blue letter bible. Who gathered together at jerusalem as a council against peter and john in verses 5 and 6. The lord jesus christ at work by the holy spirit through the apostles in jerusalem, chapters 17 a. You pick up your bible and see the ministry of jesus ending in the gospel of john.
May 25, 2016 here is a bible study, commentary, and summary of acts chapter seven. Study the bible online using commentary on acts 4 and more. Acts 4 new international version niv peter and john before the sanhedrin. The unity of the spirit felt by the first christians when the. Read and study acts, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary. It will help to keep the whole of the book before you as you work your way through each section. A better title would be the acts or the workings of the holy spirit, because he is the real main character of the book. Preparation for the coming of the spirit, chapter 1 1. What starts as a jewish based movement in jerusalem under the leadership of peter, develops into more of. Without this historical record, little would be known about the expansion of the church. Ppt only, background information for acts and epistles. We know that he was a devoted companion of paul from the text of acts, and colossians 4. I give the page numbers of the outlines of each book that will break down in greater detail the organization of the material, and. 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.
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. Acts of the apostles a study guide executable outlines. 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 of acts chronicles the foundation of the christian church on the day of pentecost and its spread throughout the known world in the first century. Acts 4 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. There is no single chapter that does not exhibit gods power and wisdom in operation. We learn from this part how the good news about jesus reached europe. Bible blender november 10, 2010 detailed outline of the book of acts of the apostles 20171014t10. There has been much debate as to the purpose of acts.