Casual commentary on the book of acts chapter 8

In the last part, he describes how the gospel spread through the gentile world. At that time a great persecution arose against the church which was at jerusalem. By its opening words the acts of the apostles is linked in the clearest way with the gospel of luke. Witherington provides some exegetical commentary, although the general reader will have no problem reading the commentary since this is not the main thrust of the book.

Acts chapter 8 questions for discussion the living word. Saul was in hearty agreement with putting him to death. Acts chapter 8 verse by verse bible commentary matthew. This part of the verse should have been connected with the previous chapter.

The unity of the spirit felt by the first christians when the. Verses 14 though persecution must not drive us from our work, yet it may send us to work elsewhere. The same theophilus is addressed, and in the first chapter the story is resumed just at the point where the gospel left off, save that a few extra details are given of the lords words after his resurrection, and the account of his ascension is repeated in a somewhat different setting. Study of the book of acts chapter 8 ivy baptist church. That is, immediately following the death of stephen. Was pleased with his being put to death, and approved it. Acts baker exegetical commentary on the new testament. The same theophilus is addressed, and in the first chapter the story is resumed just at the point where the gospel left off, save that a few extra details are given of the lords words after his resurrection, and the account of his ascension is repeated in a somewhat. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 8 o. The chapter he was reading was the fiftythird of isaiah, two verses of which are here quoted v. The tarot cards of psychic readers, the crystals of new age devotees and the amulets of a witch doctor are common in many societies today. Cried with loud voice and came out of them that were possessed.

Now the second volume, acts, will detail jesus continuing work through his apostles that he had chosen and the work of the holy spirit who. The resurrected christ tells the apostles, but you shall receive power when the holy spirit has come upon you. After rising from the dead, jesus met with his disciples and followers, giving convincing proofs that he was alive. Remember, philip and stephen had been chosen to serve tables acts 6. David guzik commentary on acts 8 describes the persecution of the church through saul, but people like the ethiopian official, get saved everywhere. That power arrived like the sound of wind, a mighty, rushing wind, a great gust of air. The holy spirit in this passage refers to a confirmation, like. Acts 8 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. We find them clearly evident in every chapter of acts. Thus god, by hints of providence which seem casual, sometimes puts his people in. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations.

In this chapter we have an account of the persecutions of the christians, and the. Acts chapter 8 barnes notes on the new testament on. With extensive research and thoughtful chapterbychapter exegesis, bock leads readers through all aspects of the book of actssociological, historical, and theological. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout judea and samaria. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of god. 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 8 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. This is the great truth which this experience reveals in acts. It was not that gift of the holy ghost by which the soul is converted, or renewed, for they had this when they believed, acts 8. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at jerusalem. And on that day a great persecution began against the church in jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the regions of judea and samaria, except the apostles. Acts 8 is the eighth chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible. What opportunities do we have to share the gospel today.

God has a determined will that cannot be stopped it is to build the kingdom of god. Saul was present at stephens death, and consenting to it. Acts of the apostles chapter eight objectives in studying this chapter 1 to note the spread of the gospel into judea and samaria, as foretold by jesus cf. Wherever the established believer is driven, he carries the knowledge of the gospel, and makes known the preciousness of christ in every. Sometimes god opens a door of opportunity to his ministers in very unlikely places. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. The veil indeed was rent by the death of christ, but the grace of god was still acting towards the jews, as such, and proposed to them the return of jesus to the earth. A good study bible we recommend the following features. Mar, 20 study of the book of acts chapter 8 ivy baptist church. Next chapter of acts the book of acts, chapter 4 we hope that you find the content of the book of acts, chapter 4 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. Acts 8, new international version niv the bible app. In both narratives an act of deceit interrupts the victorious progress of the people of god. Top 5 commentaries on the book of acts ligonier ministries. 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.

We may remark here, that the sanctuary, so to speak, is open to all believers. Study guide for acts 8 by david guzik blue letter bible. We should study to do good to those we come into company with by travelling. The reason for four stars is that there are many outstanding commentaries on acts, and this is by no means the best. The conversion of the samaritans by philip is given acts 8. And there arose on that day a great persecution against the church which was in jerusalem.

Acts of the apostles 1 commentary new testament matthew. Clearly, both husband and wife were partners in the deception. A second major division of acts begins with acts 8. Wherever the established believer is driven, he carries the.

Verses 2640 we have here the story of the conversion of an ethiopian eunuch to the faith of christ, by whom, we have reason to think, the knowledge of christ was sent into that country where he lived, and that scripture fulfilled, ethiopia shall soon stretch out her hands one of the first of the nations unto god, ps. And as they spake unto the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple, and the sadducees, came upon them, 2. The language is jewish, everything is there in jerusalem. Wherever the established believer is driven, he carries the knowledge of the gospel, and makes known the preciousness of christ in every place. The phrase with one accord is used a lot, in the book of acts. Heres some other passages which tell us about things which happened in those 40 days. Lenski, the interpretation of the acts of the apostles, p.

This is so important because when cornelius has the same experience i. This verse provides the underlying reason for the visible manifestations of power shown in acts 2. 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. Everywhere the conversion of the sinner is traced to his influence. Study guide for acts 5 by david guzik blue letter bible. In verse 8, luke tells us what the whole book is about. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. Luke distinguishes between evil spirits and paralysis.

The story of ananias is to the book of acts what the story of achan is to the book of joshua. The high priest mentioned here was probably still caiaphas, the same one who presided over the trial of jesus. The book containing this chapter is anonymous, but early christian tradition uniformly affirmed that luke composed this book as. Acts 8 bible commentary matthew henry complete christianity. This sentence actually belongs to the narrative in the preceding chapter. One is almost shocked at the casual way in which so important a person as saul of. We should not be so shy of all strangers as some affect to be. It records the burial of stephen, the beginnings of christian persecution, and the spread of the gospel of jesus christ to the people of samaria and ethiopia. Acts chapter 8 matthew henry concise commentary on. Thus god, by hints of providence which seem casual, sometimes puts his people in mind of. Study the bible online using commentary on acts 8 and more.

Study acts 8 using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better. When jesus commissioned the apostles in acts chapter 1 verse 8, he. This is the end of the first phase of the assembly of godits history in immediate connection with jerusalem and the jews, as the centre to which the work of the apostles related, beginning at jerusalem. Bock provides a substantive yet highly accessible commentary on acts in this latest addition to the acclaimed becnt series. This commentary may be downloaded for any usage except sales. This commentary is one of the best for cultural background material for reading acts and has been the first off the shelf for me for several years.

Aug 01, 2018 in acts chapter 6, stephens brought before the religious leaders of israel. Study of acts discussion notes chapter 8 introduction our study of the book of acts has been informative and challenging. On that day, there broke out a severe persecution of the church in jerusalem, and all were scattered throughout the countryside of judea and samaria, except the apostles. Acts chapter 8 questions for discussion the living. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Acts 8 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. Wherever the established believer is driven, he carries the knowledge of the gospel, and makes known the preciousness. Being grieved that they taught the people, and preached through jesus the resurrection from the dead. I have stressed, contrary to tradition, that the early chapters of acts are still to the nation of israel no mention of gentiles. In acts chapter 6, stephens brought before the religious leaders of israel. The gospel brought to samaria, preached there acts 8.

After peters pentecost sermon and the baptism of three thousand converts in acts chapter 2. Though persecution must not drive us from our work, yet it may send us to work elsewhere. Acts 8 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. Acts, chapter 8 king james version christian answers webbible. Toussaint, acts, in the bible knowledge commentary. We are fascinated by missionary tales of chance encounters.

However, for the casual reader who wishes to learn more about the linguistic, historical, cultural, literary, and theological aspects of acts, this would be a really good choice. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. Acts of the apostles 8, new living translation nlt the. The first volume, the gospel of luke, shows as luke says, all that jesus began to do and teach.