Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Watch our overview video on the book of acts, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. In the top box type the book of the bible and the chapter e. Saul is here for the first time called paul, and never after saul. Acts niv now in the church at antioch there were bible gateway. Also, select the version and then click the search the bible button. One of the rules of christian bible study is that the new is revealed in the old meaning that quotes from the old testament are often interpreted.
The word of the lord spread through the region acts. Chrysostom writes that in his day fourth century antioch had a population of 200,000, over half of whom were christians, and that they supported 3,000 helpless poor people out of the church. The gentiles responded to the word of the lord acts. Acts chapter online bible study tools and resources. Acts indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter in plain english. When the proconsul saw what had happened, he believed, for he was amazed at the teaching about the lord. With peter, the emphasis is the jewish church in jerusalem and judea.
Saul is in antioch of syria, the church there is composed partly of. The book of acts records three missionary forays by paul. One to the region of galatia acts and 14, one to europe acts 1618 and one to asia minor ephesus acts 19. The book of acts, sometimes called the fifth gospel, is a continuation of the gospel of luke. Of the prophets and teachers in the church of antioch, 1. Acts of the apostles chapter thirteen objectives in studying this chapter 1. Acts chapter commentary northwest college of the bible. The whole city came together to hear the word of god acts. 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 of the apostles summary shmoop test prep, study. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of the church. Please take all courses in order as listed on our home page the computer will ask. They depart, and travel to seleucia, cyprus, and salamis, preaching in the jewish synagogues, 4,5. Study the bible online using commentary on acts and more.
It has been pointed out that this very list of prophets is symbolic of the universal appeal of the gospel. On the sabbath they entered the synagogue and sat down. The book of acts is the link between the gospels and the epistles. At paphos they meet with barjesus or elymas, a jewish sorcerer, who endeavoured to prevent the deputy of the island from receiving the. Him, including prayer, oversight of the flock, plus preaching and teaching the word. A bible study lesson series about the beginning of christianity as revealed in the book of the acts of the apostles.
Luke wrote the book of acts and the gospel of luke and he dedicated his work to a man named theophilus as mentioned in the summary of the book of luke. 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. Luke was a companion of paul on his missionary journeys, and in many parts of the book of acts it says we did this or that acts 16. Antioch was the third most important city in the world at that time. I felt a great sense of urgency to publish them rather than waiting until i had the time to pretty them up.
Barnabas, simeon called niger, and lucius of cyrene, manaen, who had been brought up with herod the tetrarch, and saul. Acts bible study detailed questions, answers and guide for an indepth, versebyverse bible study of acts chapter in plain english that everyone can understand. Free, online access to study passages and verses contained the book of acts, chapter and its verses for catholic bible study, sunday school lessons. 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. In acts paul preaches the gospel to a jewish audience, while in. Barnabas, simeon called niger, lucius of cyrene, manaen who had been brought up with herod the tetrarch and saul. The book of acts course a, lesson 1 free bible study. This chapter also marks the beginning of part 2 of the book of acts, which is pauls ministry to the gentiles. Welcome to ivy baptist churchs bible study on demand before beginning this study, please take an opportunity to download the worksheet for. Study guide for acts by david guzik blue letter bible.
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 commentary acts chapter commentary bible study. Paul takes the gospel to cyprus and asia minor acts 12. Pauls sermon to the men of israel and those who fear god a. Acts commentary commentary critical and explanatory on the. Acts, chapter king james version christian answers. The acts of the holy spirit a study of the book of acts chapter please forgive this rough draft format, as these are my raw study notes on the book of acts.
An understandable version of acts translation by william e. By command of the holy spirit the church appoints saul and barnabas to a particular work, 2,3. Barnabas, simeon who was called niger, lucius of cyrene, manaen who had been brought up with herod the tetrarch, and saul. At perga, john mark leaves them and returns to jerusalem 3. Acts of the apostles chapter thirteen objectives in studying this. Barnabas, symeon who was called niger, lucius of cyrene, manaen who was a close friend of herod the tetrarch, and saul. In these names we see that the lord raises up instruments for his work, from various places and stations in life. Here is the launch point for formally taking the gospel of christ to the rest of the world. An alternative outline of acts makes just two divisions in it, the first twelve chapters, and the rest of acts beginning here, with the first section containing material related to the apostle peter, and the last division having material especially related to the apostle paul. Its subject and intention is nicely summarised by the words of the lord in chapter 1.
Barnabas and saul are called and sent by the holy spirit. The practice of laying on of hands was a biblical act of identification and. Setting sail from paphos, they arrive in perga of pamphylia 2. Perga was a major city in the roman province of pamphylia, in asia minor, some 200 miles north across the mediterranean from cyprus. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. Luke is the writer, as he states in his introduction v. Includes lessons about the kingdom of christ, church organization and worship, examples of conversion, the nature and purpose of miracles, and the work of. What a commentary on the mystery and sovereignty of divine grace that. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. Sir william ramsay, after making a critical study of lukes writings, declared that luke was the greatest historian, ancient or modern. The setting apart of the gospel from the teaching of elymas. Acts indepth commentary and versebyverse bible study of acts chapter in plain english for everyone to understand.
Paul and barnabas spoke the word of god to them first acts. Acts commentary william barclays daily study bible. He preaches to the gentiles, and is persecuted by the jews. 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.
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