Stephane commentary on the book of acts chapter 8

Speaking in tongue in chapter 2 is not a language people cannot understand. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. David guzik commentary on acts 8 describes the persecution of the church. Verses 14 though persecution must not drive us from our work, yet it may send us to work elsewhere. 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 8, new international version niv the bible app. 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.

Acts 8 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is from the most widely read and often quoted preacher in history, charles haddon spurgeon. Study the bible online using commentary on acts 8 and more. This is the great truth which this experience reveals in acts. Luke mentions the city name five times in acts chapter 1. Wherever the established believer is driven, he carries the.

One day when jesus was with them on the mount of olives he told them, you will receive power when the holy spirit comes on you. And simon believed that is, was convinced of the truth. 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 chapter 6 as the number of disciples increased, a conflict began between the hellenistic jews and the hebraic jews. Saul was consenting unto his deaththe word expresses hearty approval. In acts chapter 6, stephens brought before the religious leaders of israel. Acts chapter 6 coffmans commentary of the new testament. With extensive research and thoughtful chapter by chapter exegesis, bock leads readers through all aspects of the book of acts sociological, historical, and theological. It has challenged our theology and the depth of our relationship with christ and the holy spirit. The high priest mentioned here was probably still caiaphas, the same one who presided over the trial of jesus. Work and christian identity acts 812 bible commentary. A good study bible we recommend the following features. Acts 8 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on.

All of chapter 21 is about jerusalem, as are chapters 22, 23, and 24. Wherever the established believer is driven, he carries the knowledge of the gospel, and makes known the preciousness of christ in every. Luke distinguishes between evil spirits and paralysis. Herod is struck dead by an angel of the lord and eaten by worms acts 12. This clause, in the vulgate latin, syriac, arabic and ethiopic versions, stands at the close of the preceding chapter, and. The holy spirit in this passage refers to a confirmation, like. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout judea and samaria. Sauls supervision of the execution of stephen was just one example of this persecution. Acts chapter 8 matthew henry concise commentary on. God has a determined will that cannot be stopped it is to build the kingdom of god. After rising from the dead, jesus met with his disciples and followers, giving convincing proofs that he was alive. Study of acts discussion notes chapter 8 introduction our study of the book of acts has been informative and challenging. Saul is confronted by the risen jesus, who identifies himself with the very community paul is persecuting acts 9.

Saul greatly oppresses the followers of christ, acts 8. Saul persecutes the church, the gospel preached in samaria. Acts chapter 8 revised standard version acts 8 1 and saul was consenting to his death. Stephen has already been introduced in the first seven verses of chapter 6. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real. Philip the deacon goes to samaria, preaches, works many miracles, converts many persons, and baptizes simon the sorcerer, acts 8. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Acts of the apostles 1 commentary new testament matthew. The first volume, the gospel of luke, shows as luke says, all that jesus began to do and teach. Top 5 commentaries on the book of acts ligonier ministries. The setting for stephens arrest if one could dignify his being dragged off by calling it an arrest, trial, and execution, is given to us in the remaining verses of chapter 6 6. Though persecution must not drive us from our work, yet it may send us to work elsewhere. Sssh the book of acts how can we learn to keep the reality, and promise, of the second coming always before us. We find them clearly evident in every chapter of acts.

Aug 01, 2018 in acts chapter 6, stephens brought before the religious leaders of israel. At that time a great persecution arose against the church which was at jerusalem. The language is jewish, everything is there in jerusalem. We will after the first of the year actually begin a verse by verse study of the book of acts. 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. Acts 8 voice stephens sermon weaves together the bible gateway. Acts 8 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Someday we will stand before the lord and be judged on this book, and nothing else. The lord jesus christ at work by the holy spirit through the apostles in jerusalem, chapters 1 7 chapter 1 gives the postresurrection ministry and ascensionof jesus, and the 10day intervalbefore the coming of the holy spirit at. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. And on that day a great persecution arose against the church in jerusalem. Acts 8 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. This very short chapter narrates the preliminaries of stephens martyrdom, noting that it occurred following a period of great growth and prosperity for the new faith, that stephens rise to prominence was a result of his appointment as one of the seven chosen to administer the distribution of food to the needy, an appointment brought about by complaints of neglecting the grecian. I believe that the city of jerusalem and the land of israel to a lesser extent are also included.

In this chapter we have an account of the persecutions of the christians, and the. I would like to give him the benefit of the doubt based on acts 8. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of god. 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 would be. Paul goes to rome via storm and shipwreck, chapter 27 o. A certain man using magic so there was such a thing as witchcraft once. By its opening words the acts of the apostles is linked in the clearest way with the gospel of luke. I trust you will see what the book says, but also what it doesnt say. Mar, 20 study of the book of acts chapter 8 ivy baptist church. I have stressed, contrary to tradition, that the early chapters of acts are still to the nation of israel no mention of gentiles. Our text for this week takes up where we left off in chapter 6. A general persecution is raised against the church, acts 8.

With extensive research and thoughtful chapterbychapter exegesis, bock leads readers through all aspects of the book of actssociological, historical, and theological. 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. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at jerusalem and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of judaea and samaria, except the apostles. Grotius thinks the eunuch read it in the hebrew, but that luke takes the septuagint. But when they believed what philip preached, then they saw and felt the real power of god, and submitted thereto.

The church expands into judea, galilee and samaria acts 8. Acts 8 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of acts chapter 8 in. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at jerusalem. Act chapter 1 points to preparation of the establishment of the church promised by jesus christ himself in the book of matthew 16. Im not sure exactly which sunday marching into january, but we will do that. Acts chapter from this time our attention is drawn particularly to the work of saul, whose name is in this chapter changed to paul, meaning little, for one who is the most greatly used of god is, in his own estimation less than the least of all saints eph. Bock provides a substantive yet highly accessible commentary on acts in this latest addition to the acclaimed becnt series. Paul arrives in rome, chapter 28 last seen preaching to gentiles comment. Philip answered, if you believe with all your heart, you can. This is so important because when cornelius has the same experience i. The former group thought that their widows were being treated unfairly because they were not receiving the same amount of food as other widows. And devout men carried stephen to his burial, and made great lamentation over him.

The unity of the spirit felt by the first christians when the. Acts baker exegetical commentary on the new testament. In chapter 2 those that came to observe pentecost day hear them speaking in their language. The reader is now prepared for the grand opening of the kingdom in acts, chapter 2. Chapter 10 of the book of acts covers a kaleidoscope of christian teaching in the story of the conve.

You may begin at the first chapter of genesis, or at the last chapter of malachi, at the first of matthew or the last of revelation, and still preach jesus, for he. Study of the book of acts chapter 8 ivy baptist church. Sauls supervision of the execution of stephen was just one example of this. The official said, i believe that jesus christ is the son of god. Ammanuel montreal evangelical church amec recommended for.

And the angel of the lord spake unto philip, saying, arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from jerusalem unto gaza, which is desert. Peter and john are sent by the apostles to samaria. The chapter he was reading was the fiftythird of isaiah, two verses of which are here quoted v. 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 free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. The point of the message is that god pursues his children despite their. His story is wholly contained in two chapters in the book of acts, but it provides a glimpse into life in the early church and serves as an example of how our faith in christ can lead to great things.