Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. The former account i made, o theophilus, of all that jesus began both to do and teach. 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. In his youth he was a student of the great rabbi gamaliel acts 22. Feb, 20 study of the book of acts chapter 6 duration. Acts 4 commentary acts chapter 4 commentary bible study. Acts 4 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. We learn from this part how the good news about jesus reached europe. 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. David guzik commentary on acts 4, where peter and john face the sanhedrin, and peter boldly preaches to the jewish leaders. Its subject and intention is nicely summarised by the words of the lord in chapter 1. 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. Lessons on acts 114 appear not only on this website, but also in ed rickards in perils abounding. Why did the religious leaders, throughout the book of acts, find it impossible to believe that jesus was the messiah.
Acts 4 niv peter and john before the sanhedrin bible. Acts chapter 4 coffmans commentary of the new testament. The tradition from the earliest days of the church has been that luke, a companion of the apostle paul, wrote the books of luke and acts colossians 4. As peter and john spoke unto the people, what 3 groups came upon them. Acts 4 and as they were speaking to the people, the. It is in strict and natural sequence to these indications in the gospel that, on opening the first chapters of the acts, we find peter and john constantly acting together in the very van of the christian army see acts 3. Ellicotts commentary for english readers 4 and they were all filled with the holy ghost. The system of numbering notes was designed for the printed. Acts 4 new international version niv peter and john before the sanhedrin. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. In the twentyfirst chapter of the book of revelation we read these words. Study guide for acts 4 by david guzik blue letter bible. They became the human intermediaries between holy god and sinful humanity.
He was originally a slave, probably in the service of antonia, who was the mother of emperor claudius. We wouldnt know what had happened if it werent for this book. 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. Acts 4 commentary albert barnes notes on the whole bible. Acts 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Acts 4 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on. The glorious success of the gospel at pentecost and for some time afterward could not last. Acts 1, new international version niv the bible app. 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. As yet, though they had been taught to pray for the gift of the holy spirit.
The book of acts is the link between the gospels and the epistles. In virtually every chapter, apostles such as peter and paul powerfully present the gospel to individuals and groups of people. You can find the best commentary on acts for you using the tools on the right side. Read acts 4 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of god. They are confounded at his discourse and the miracle wrought on. The man without the spirit does not accept the things that come from the spirit of god, for they are foolishness to him, and he cannot. Acts chapter 4 explained discover the 66 books of the bible. This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. And this is where our story takes upin chapter 4 of the book of acts. Book of acts overview insight for living ministries. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. 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.
The wall of the city had twelve foundations, and on them were the names of the twelve apostles of the lamb revelation 21. Acts 4 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 4 in plain english. Acts of the apostles 4, new living translation nlt the. The uninterrupted progress of the church in acts is quite unlike the situation in our world, but. Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand. But many of the peoplepeter and john spoke to had the word and believed.
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. The inherent hatred of truth and righteousness on the part. Or if he did not come personally to the session reported in acts 4, perhaps he heard about its deliberations from either of the following sources. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one. 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. 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. 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. The church today still has the same power and the power of the holy spirit is still very much real and alive. The outward portent was but the sign of a greater spiritual wonder.
Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. God has given no other name under heaven by which we must be saved. Tom constables expository notes on acts this is also available in the net. This question should ring through your mind as you page through the book of acts. Read acts 4 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. Peter preached to this crowd, giving the gospel but not fully concluding, when a party of temple guards came up and arrested them. These men, peter and john, were not rabbis nor teachers so they could not teach. The apostles portrayed in acts shine with evangelistic zeal, showing a striking transition from the often misguided disciples of the gospels.
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. The structure of our text, in its context, can be outlined as follows. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. The priests and sadducees are incensed at the apostles teaching, and put them in prison.
The rulers, elders, and scribes call the apostles before them, and question them concerning their authority to teach, 57. Acts 4 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. Acts 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary by albert barnes, a dedicated student of the bible, continues to be. The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of the document. 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. The unity of the spirit felt by the first christians when the. The mighty dragon who had attempted to devour the christ, who had been caught up unto god, and unto his throne revelation 12. This chapter opens with a solemn incident which throws up in striking relief one last feature which characterized the early church. Here is a bible study, commentary, and summary of acts chapter two. Acts 4 niv peter and john before the sanhedrin bible gateway. Study the bible online using commentary on acts 4 and more. A good study bible we recommend the following features.
Peter, filled with the holy ghost, answers, and proclaims jesus, 812. The book of acts, also called acts of the apostles, does not specifically identify its author. Acts chapter 3 kjv king james version there is power in the name of jesus,the holy spirit is the promise of conforter from a caring god,once we accept christ his spirit is poured in us and his power is made evidence for all to see. Acts 4 and as they were speaking to the people, the priests. Acts 1 jesus ascends to heaven, a new apostle chosen a.
So, the christians became stronger in the faith and more people joined the churches daily. The life for today commentary notes on this web site are taken from the printed life for today study bible series. The case of ananias and sapphira was exceptional without a doubt. A key idea in the book of acts is that we should be witnesses for the lord everywhere we go. Today, we hope to discuss the beginning of persecution. Acts 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. Here is a bible study, commentary, and summary of acts chapter four.
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