Volume 7 of the mercer commentary on the bible is comprised of the book of acts and thirteen pauline writings, plus several appropriate articles from the mercer dictionary of the bible. Matthew henry bible commentary complete matthew henrys bible commentary concise wesleys explanatory notes. Acts 7 niv stephens speech to the sanhedrin bible gateway. While there are some areas of great detail of the acts. When our lord jesus called his apostles out to be employed in services and sufferings for him, he told them that yet the last should be first, and the first last, which was remarkably fulfilled in st. It really should be called the acts of the holy spirit. The high priest mentioned here was probably still caiaphas, the same one who presided over the trial of jesus. Acts 6, new international version niv the bible app. He speaks of this as their being baptized with the holy spirit, an expression used seven times in scripture. Acts chapter 7 coffmans commentary of the new testament.
Instead, they rejected him and in their hearts turned back to egypt. Catholic press association book award winner acts has all the marks of pelikans scholarship. Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives. All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in jesus christ. The rebellion and idolatry of the israelites in the. This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. They are filled with indignation, and proceed to violence, acts 7. Therefore, when a church begins to dwindle, lose its power, and turn dull and drab in its witness, it needs desperately to get back into the. Stephen abruptly, yet most appropriately, turns his audiences attention to the tabernacle of the testimony. Acts 7 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. When his last sermon, delivered in prison, was published, a friend commented to samuel johnson that the effort was far better than he had thought the man capable of.
Acts concerns the very vital period in christian history between the resurrection of jesus and the death of the apostle paul, the time when christian ideas and beliefs were. The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations. Bock provides a substantive yet highly accessible commentary on acts in this latest addition to the acclaimed becnt series. 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 7 new international version niv stephens speech to the sanhedrin. Book of acts overview insight for living ministries. Matthews gospel is the bridge that leads us out of the old testament and into the new testament. 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. Actus apostolorum, often referred to simply as acts, or formally the book of acts, is the fifth book of the new testament. Study the bible online using commentary on acts 7 and more. Matthew henry audio bible commentary on the book of matthew.
Paul, who were both of them late converts, in comparison of the apostles, and yet got the start of them both in services and sufferings. In the days of ancient israel, the seven golden candlesticks were in the holy place of the sanctuary. When his last sermon, delivered in prison, was published, a friend commented to samuel. Listen to chuck swindolls overview of acts in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. Acts 7 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. Acts baker exegetical commentary on the new testament. Therefore, when a church begins to dwindle, lose its power, and turn dull and drab in its witness, it needs desperately to get back into the spirit, expectation, knowledge and teaching of the book of acts. The traditional title of this book is, in some respects, a misnomer. Book of acts chapter 2, part 2 christogenea internet radio 051020. Acts is the book that reveals the power of the church.
Ephesus theater acts 19 bible study questions handout. Chronicles of the apostles takes you on a yearlong study of the book of acts with messianic commentary and jewish insights into the epistles and the whole new testament. Follow the lives and adventures of the apostles beyond the book of acts and into the lost chapter of church history. You can find the best commentary on acts for you using the tools on. The fifth book of the new testament has been known from ancient times as the acts of the apostles. Secondly luke at the end of acts luke mentions pauls twoyear imprisonment in rome. 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. Verse by verse audio library by chuck smith blue letter bible. Paul continues there 2 years all in asia heard the word of the lord c. Some were hardened and did not believe spoke evil of the way 3. The forward progress of the church is the second turning point study on the book of acts.
This convenient text is for the classroom and for anyone who wishes to focus on the study of acts and the pauline writings. Paul departed from them, withdrew the disciples and taught in the school of tyrannus 4. The acts is an historical book, but it is not mere history. A reservoir of means god spoke, and his words created his works in the natural world.
Everyone was filled with the holy spirit and began to speak in other tongues. They rush upon him, drag him out of the city, and stone him, acts 7. William fincks christogenea internet radio commentary on the book of acts, broadcast over 35 programs in 20 and early 2014 is now available as a twodisc cd set containing all of the podcasts and notes presented here. David jeremiahs teaching on chapters five through nine separates the transitional from the permanent and highlights every theological and practical principle upon which the church was established. Leave your country and your people, god said, and go to the land i will show you. Acts brazos theological commentary on the bible kindle. Handkerchiefs and aprons brought from paul drove out diseases and. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. An overview of the book of acts, which provides an introduction to the apostles and gives a brief summary of the leaders, peter and paul, as well as the other apostles.
The book will therefore have been written only after the end of this time. Gods creation is but a reservoir of means made ready for him to employ instantly to do his pleasure letter 1, 1897. The god of glory appeared unto our father abraham, when he was in mesopotamia. Acts 6 commentary appointment of the seven bible gateway. The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt. Actus apostolorum, often referred to simply as acts, or formally the book of acts, is the fifth book of. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. In 1777, william dodd, a wellknown london clergyman, was condemned to be hanged for forgery. But stephen reminded the jews that god was bigger than any temple.
Pauls first recorded sermon in the book of acts part 1. Read acts 7 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Watch our overview video on the book of acts, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The god of glory appeared to our father abraham while he was still in mesopotamia, before he lived in harran. Acts 7 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. 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. Stephen was headed for persecution for the death of jesus. Stephen said some words from the book by the prophet isaiah isaiah 66.
Acts 7, new international version niv the bible app. The book of acts shows how god fulfilled his ancient promises to restore his blessing to all the nations through the offspring of abraham. He sees the glory of god, and christ at the right hand of the father. A free bible version and commentary on the book of acts in easyenglish. The acts of the apostles the acts of the apostles presents the amazing story of the early christian church through the rest of new testament times. All the awesome things he said and did and the super cool way he died and came back to life again. Stephens speech to the sanhedrin then the high priest asked stephen, are these charges true.
One of the earliest manuscripts, the codex sinaiticus, gives as the title the simple word acts, with no mention of the apostles. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. An immense amount of apostolic service is left unrecorded, and mention is made of just a few incidents which serve to. Acts 7 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible.
Its subject and intention is nicely summarised by the words of the lord in chapter 1. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Book of acts audio bible reading new testament the author of the. In the last segment of our presentation on the book of acts, we left off our discussion with peters quote from joel. The clothing jesus is wearing here is the attire of a high priest. If a bible reader were to jump from malachi into mark, or acts, or romans, he would be bewildered. Jan 11, 2019 matthew henry audio bible commentary on the book of matthew ch 7 not everyone who says to me, lord, lord, will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my father who. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english.
The temple in this book called acts was the third temple. Luke volume ii, often called the acts of the apostles, completes the pentateuch of the new testament. Bible commentary seventhday adventistegw vol 18 pdf. Thetheme of the old testament is given in genesis 5. As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1. David guzik commentary on acts 7 describes the martyr death of stephen who has a glorious vision of jesus before he is executed by stoning. Verse 7 jesus did not answer yes or no to the disciples question. T he book of acts in the bible, written around 6263 a. Johnson replied, depend upon it, when a man knows he is to be hanged in a. The book of acts, which continues the narrative that luke began in his gospel, is especially important because it was the first written history of the christian church. Book of acts audio bible reading new testament youtube. The inspired historian begins his narrative of the acts of the apostles, i. The god of glory appeared unto our father abraham, when he.
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