Commentary on the book of acts chapter 17 kjv

Hitchcocks bible name dictionary mentions that the name berea represents something that is heavy or weighty. Welcome to ivy baptist churchs bible study on demandbefore beginning this study, please take an opportunity to download the worksheet for this bible study f. And in the last days it shall be, god declares, that i will pour out my spirit on all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall. From a single person he made every race of people17. Acts 17 bible study commentary chapter summary questions. Third missionary journey part 2 strengthening the pastors chapter 20 68 22. In those two years, luke had plenty of time to research and write his gospel and the book of acts. We read of the evangelistic methods and message of the early apostles and preachers. First, acts combined with the gospel of luke makes up over onefourth of the entire new testament. And paul, as his manner was, went in unto them, and three sabbath days reasoned with them out of the scriptures, 3. Now when they had passed through amphipolis and apollonia, they came to thessalonica, where there was a synagogue of the jews. The spirit had arrived in power, providing that which we.

This verse by verse commentary page is part of an ongoing project to add notes to each verse of the bible. Commentaries, history books, and more are linked to this page. New king james version nkjv, 1982, 1988 by thomas nelson. Let me mention just a few of the reasons why acts and thus our study of this book is so important. Third missionary journey first, back to ephesus chapter 18. Peter is recounting the story of judas iscariot to the group of 120 jesusfollowers who are in jerusalem, waiting. Aug 12, 2004 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. Click chart to enlarge charts from jensens survey of the nt used by permission another chart from charles swindoll another chart on acts. Amphipolis was about 30 miles from philippi, and apollonia another 30 miles beyond. Of the religious proselytes, indeed, a great multitude were converted, among whom were many women of the first. When jesus commissioned, go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature mark 16. I generally quote the new king james version, unless otherwise indicated. In one sense you would not want to be in paul and silas shoes. 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.

Joseph a alexander acts commentary 1857, 1866 over pages. Study guide for acts 17 by david guzik blue letter bible. The fear of verse 5 was also spreading to the community. Acts 16 is the sixteenth chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible. The book will therefore have been written only after the end of this time. Jan 18, 2019 a good multivolume commentary will generally provide an indepth outline of each book of the bible. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of the church. Acts 10 kjv there was a certain man in caesarea bible. Now when they had passed through amphipolis and apollonia, they came to thessalonica, where. Acts 17 is the seventeenth chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible.

It seems significant that god would choose this topic to deal with in the earliest books of both testaments. And as they spake unto the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple, and the sadducees. It was right in gallio that he left the jews to themselves in matters relating to their religion, but yet would not let them, under pretence of that, persecute another. This commentary draws on the text of the new international version and generally follows the major divisions made by the niv translators.

Therefore many verses do not yet have notes, but if the lord tarries and gives me breath, additions will follow. And some of them believed notwithstanding pauls arguments were all taken out of the scriptures, his discourse did not make such an impression on the jews as might have been expected. This work, originally out in 1857, has proved helpful to many, though it is now far out of date as to literature commenting on acts. Paul was the chosen instrument to carry christs name to the gentiles acts 9. Study of acts discussion notes chapter 16 introduction chapter 16 makes for interesting reading. It reads almost like a story of tom sawyer and huckleberry finn. David guzik commentary on acts 17 continues describing the second missionary journey which takes paul into thessalonica, berea, and athens. This is a summary of the seventeenth chapter of acts, the most important verse, and what i think god is wanting us to do in response to it. It was practical to have a scroll about thirtyfive feet in length. The structure of acts 17 outlining the chapter bible.

Secondly luke at the end of acts luke mentions pauls twoyear imprisonment in rome. There was a certain man in caesarea called cornelius, a centurion of the band called the italian band, a devout man, and one that feared god with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to god alway. The book containing this chapter is anonymous but early christian tradition uniformly affirmed that luke composed this book as well as the gospel of luke. He must needs suffer for us, because he could not otherwise purchase our redemption for us. Kjv, open bible, red letter edition, comfort print. If the book of acts were a work of fiction designed to portray paul as a saint, no such story would appear. Word studies in the new testament whereas the wind speaks of the power of god, fire speaks of the presence of god.

It was said of the prince of preachers c h spurgeon that the bible was. The argument he used belonged to a type known in christian apologetics as theistic. Both are considered the earliest book of each testament. Acts 17 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on.

This is now the fifth city paul has been run out of by an angry mob, stirred up by. 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. So did a great many of the devout greeks and quite a. Even the citys name hints at a vastly different nature than that described in matthew 23. This was tentmaking or as some have suggested working with leather. These troublemakers stirred up the crowds against paul, just as had been done before in pisidian antioch acts. In the last days, god says, i will pour out my spirit on all people. Acts 10 kjv there was a certain man in caesarea bible gateway. Ancient books were generally written on papyrus scrolls. Both deal with the question of suffering in the lives of believers. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams. Luke records many examples of conversion in the book of acts e. The kindred noun optasia wherever it occurs in the new testament, means a vision.

And all the disciples were united together in solomons portico see 3. Acts of the apostles chapter seventeen objectives in studying this chapter kevin scott 1 to explore how paul preached in thessalonica and berea, and how his preaching was received in each 2 to recognize how the enemies of the gospel can be relentless in their efforts to stop the spread of the truth 3 to examine how paul preached in. For jesusfollowers, the holy spirit will reveal to them the truth and the things that are to come john 16. It records the second missionary journey of paul, together with silas and timothy. Now when they had passed through amphipolis and apollonia, they came to thessalonica, where was a synagogue of the jews. Acts, chapter 17 king james version christian answers.

Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. The book of james is particularly related to the book of job in the old testament. The very morning described earlier in the book of acts, the holy spirit came down to dwell in the jesusfollowers, just as jesus promised he would john 14. He saw in a vision evidently about the ninth hour of the day an angel of god coming in to him, and saying unto him, cornelius. The bereans example was a balanced one in that they separated themselves from the world. I decided to take a look at how the expositors bible commentary breaks down the chapter structure. And it came to pass, that, while apollos was at corinth, paul having passed through the upper. Sermon on mars hill 22 so paul stood in the midst of the areopagus and. Now while paul waited for them at athens, his spirit was provoked within him when he saw that the city was given over to idols. This commentary on acts 17 treats pauls visit to athens and his sermon to the areopagus. A chapter by chapter bible study of the book of acts 3 scripture passage page 20. Therefore he reasoned in the synagogue with the jews and with the gentile worshipers, and in the marketplace daily with those who happened to be there.