Acts of the apostles verse by verse ministry international. Chronicles of the apostles takes students on a yearlong study of the book of acts with messianic commentary and jewish insights into the epistles and the whole new testament. Oct 01, 2007 respected new testament scholar darrell l. At the end of the chapter, we have peter free, herod eaten by worms and dead, and the word of god growing and multiplying.
We have been in the book of acts looking at the life of the early church. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. In this episode we do a quick overview of the entire book, working through each of the sections, observing how they all fit together. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. Chapter 12 opens with the second recorded martyrdom in the book of acts. We have enlisted hundreds of friends biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians and pastors dedicated to the craft of biblical preaching to provide you timely, compelling and trustworthy content. Acts of the apostles 17, new living translation nlt. The book of acts, new international commentary on the new testament by f.
The innocent had to suffer severely for the first time. The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of. It is titled acts to emphasize that this book records the acts of. Acts 112, macarthur new testament commentary by john macarthur. Paley has remarked the accuracy of the historian here. Acts chapter 12 coffmans commentary of the new testament.
Lukes devoting so much space to the narrative of a single conversion indicates the importance of it. Acts of the apostles 12, new living translation nlt the. The miraculous deliverance of peter out of prison by the ministry of an angel, in answer to the prayers of the church for him, acts 12. Let me mention just a few of the reasons why actsand thus our study of this bookis so important. The lord jesus christ at work by the holy spirit through the apostles in jud. They attacked the home of jason, searching for paul and silas so they could drag them out to the crowd. The importance of the book of acts the importance of this second of lukes twovolume work can. The herodian dynasty was filled with proud, dysfunctional, evil kings.
The genre of the book of acts is narrative history with several sermons. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Oct 04, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of acts, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Acts of the apostles 3 commentary new testament matthew. Acts of the apostles 17, new living translation nlt the. Acts 12 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on.
Wright on the book of acts p2 israel and gods purpose. He went up out of their sites slowly until they could see him no longer when he was taken out of their sight in the cloud. Jun 24, 2014 first reading video for sunday june 29th, 2014 acts 12. A good study bible we recommend the following features. Watch our overview video on the book of acts, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Acts 12 comme tary edited by gle pease peters miraculous escape from prison 1 it was about this time that king herod arrested some who belonged to the church, intending to persecute them. This study is not intended to be started without that first week of reading beforehand. Acts commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. In the 12th chapter of acts we see the deliverance of peter from the hand of herod. This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. He is not to be confused with the james halfbrother of jesus, who wrote the book of james.
Acts 12 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 12 in plain english. But james son of alphaeus is mentioned for the last time in acts 1. Among the causes of these, we may well reckon the conversion of the friend and companion of his youth see note on acts 4. The acts of the apostles is a unique and therefore crucial book of the new testament. But in acts 12, the ugly opposition inspired by satan again raised its head. The book of acts tells how the multiethnic, international. Luke, the author of the gospel of luke, was a doctor and gentile. Acts 5 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of acts.
Stephens address and martyrdom 1st martyr, chapter 7. Bob utley, retired professor of hermeneutics bible interpretation. Acts 12 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Acts 15 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. In acts, jesus sends the holy spirit to empower his disciples as they carry. Study the bible online using commentary on acts and more. Riverview baptist church the book of revelation, chapter. Some have suggested the book should be called the acts of the spirit, and truly every book of scripture could bear that title. In acts chapter one jesus had told his his followers that he was gonna leave them, but he would return in acts chapter one was the actual ascension and there we read that jesus went up out of their site.
Others again want to see james the apostle, brother of john and son of zebedee who was killed as a martyr by the sword acts 12. Enduring word bible commentary 2 corinthians chapter 12. Probably among the new christians a kind of holy rivalry had sprung up, every one eager to place his means at the disposal of the apostles olshausen. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. This chapter is concerned exclusively with the conversion of cornelius, the same event also being under consideration in acts 11. Designed to strengthen the global church with a widely accessible, theologically sound, and pastorally wise resource for understanding and applying the overarching storyline of the bible, this commentary series features the full text of the esv bible passage by passage, with crisp and theologically rich exposition and application. Acts baker exegetical commentary on the new testament. While the church is praying for god to deliver peter for prison, god is already answering their prayers. 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 title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of the document. Lee 1886 1974 read payday, someday or watch the video version. Follow the lives and adventures of the apostles beyond the book of acts and into the lost chapter of church history. Barnabas and saul are called and sent by the holy spirit. And when he had considered when he had weighed every thing, and was fully satisfied of the divine interposition, he went to the house of mary, the mother of john mark, the author of the gospel, where it appears many were gathered together making prayer and supplication, and probably for peters release. He at this time ruled over all his fathers dominions. To expound scripture is to bring out of the text what is there and expose it to view.
It was now a time of trouble and danger with the disciples of christ. Acts 1 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of acts chapter 1 in plain english. With extensive research and thoughtful chapter by chapter exegesis, bock leads readers through all aspects of the book of acts sociological, historical, and theological. Commentary on the book of acts bible study notes and comments by david e. First, acts combined with the gospel of luke makes up over onefourth of the entire new testament. Acts chapter 12 commentary northwest college of the bible. The martyrdom of james, and the imprisonment of peter. Welcome to ivy baptist churchs bible study on demand before beginning this study, please take an opportunity to download the worksheet for. Herod agrippa i persecuted the early church, killing james and.
And he killed james the brother of john with the sword. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. You can find the best commentary on acts for you using the tools on the right side. Of the martyrdom of james the apostle, and the imprisonment of peter by herod agrippa, who now reigned as king in judea, acts 12.
Conversion of ethiopian eunuch son of ham, chapter 8. The first trace of a shade upon the bright form of the young church. Herod the kinggrandson of herod the great, and son of aristobulus. Only some ten years after jesus resurrectionexaltation, one of the twelve apostles has been. At the beginning of acts 12, we have james dead, peter in prison, and the tyrant herod basking in his popularity and power. Ote, here is the first serious persecution of the infant church. James with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Lee 18861974 read payday, someday or watch the video version. First there was saul of tarsus, then the gentile centurion cornelius, then the highly successful work among gentiles and jews in antioch. It alone presents an extensive picture of early church life and history. Herod agrippa i executes james, the son of zebedee and brother of john, in the year a. Acts 12 now about that time herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the church.
Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand. First reading video for sunday june 29th, 2014 acts 12. This commentary has been through advanced checking. After the uproar had ceased, paul called the disciples to himself, embraced them, and departed to go to macedonia a. 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. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations. And when he had considered when he had weighed every thing, and was fully satisfied of the divine interposition, he went to the house of mary, the mother of john mark, the author of the gospel, where it appears many were gathered together making prayer and supplication. It will help to keep the whole of the book before you as you work your way through each section. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english.
Tim and i are working on a series of videos that will tell the story of jesus as recorded by luke in his gospel. Verses 2, 3 and he killed james the brother of john with the sword. Acts 28, macarthur new testament commentary by john macarthur. David guzik commentary on 2 corinthians 12, where paul has a vision and where he describes the presence of a thorn in his flesh. And because he saw it pleased the jews, he proceeded further to take peter also.
Up to acts 12, the church had been on a streak of success, experiencing one exciting conversion after another. Acts 12 commentary acts chapter 12 commentary bible study. Find top church sermons, illustrations, and powerpoints for preaching on acts 12. Acts 12 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on. Acts 12 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. And when he saw that it pleased the jews, he proceeded to seize peter also. Acts 12 about that time herod the king laid violent hands. Acts chapter 10 coffmans commentary of the new testament. New testament scholar and historian nt wright delivered a series of sermons on acts. 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. 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. Of the martyrdom of james the apostle, and the imprisonment of peter by herod agrippa, who now reigned as. Phillips has an outstanding and memorable translation of romans 12.
With eyes wide open to the mercies of god, i beg you, my brothers, as an act of intelligent worship, to give him your bodies, as a living sacrifice, consecrated to him and acceptable by him. This study requires the group to read the first twelve chapters of acts the week prior. The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly. The acts 12, international childrens bible icb the. The following outline is intended to be used while studying the book. Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. Bock provides a substantive yet highly accessible commentary on acts in this latest addition to the acclaimed becnt series.
The unity of the spirit felt by the first christians when the. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. The acts of the apostles is the only narrative found in the new testament apart from the gospels, and it tells the compelling story of how the lord grew and guided the early church. Read acts commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible.