As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1. Acts 17 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on. Perhaps luke was using it to mean any christian reader. Acts 17, new international version niv the bible app. We have here a further account of the travels of paul, and his services and sufferings for christ. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. It is an important book in understanding how we can be directed by the holy spirit and the role of jesus lessons in our lives. Acts is the second book in the history that luke wrote. The book of acts was penned by luke, the physician. In acts, jesus sends the holy spirit to empower his disciples as they carry. The bible is an enormous book covering much information and.
Acts 17 niv in thessalonica when paul and his bible gateway. This is, in my opinion, the best and most beautiful recording of the. Others remarked, he seems to be advocating foreign gods. A guide to reading and enjoying scripture plummer, robert on. Mar 04, 20 the esv study bible includes maps on many of the pages in the book of acts that help illustrate the various places mentioned in acts and routes taken by the apostles as they proclaim the gospel.
This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. Like the early christians, they use scriptural references to help others discern what the bible really teaches. Of course, the jews are twisting the meaning of the confession that declared jesus to. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons.
Acts 17 new international version niv in thessalonica. The bible encourages us to accept help from others who understand the bible. This is the example that the apostles did wherever they went to preach. God despised or neglected these times of ignorance, and did not send them his gospel, as now he does. But it is more likely that theophilus was a real person. In doing gods work, our own wills and those of our friends must often be crossed. Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand.
The holy bible book 49 ephesians kjv dramatized audio duration. The author quite certainly was luke for the following reason. For them, the bible was not just a pretty book of poetry or mystery or nice spiritual. Acts 17 new international version niv in thessalonica 17 when paul and his companions had passed through amphipolis and apollonia, they came to thessalonica, where there was a jewish synagogue. Study acts 17 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning.
They all act in opposition to the decrees of caesar and claim instead that there is another king, jesus. The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt. Acts chapter 16 explained discover the 66 books of the bible. Let me mention just a few of the reasons why actsand thus our study of this bookis so important. The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of the document. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. Paul preaches at thessalonica, berea and athens acts chapter 17. When jesus commissioned, go into all the world and preach the gospel to. The book of acts is an important book for understanding the actions of the apostles, mostly paul and peter, after jesuss ascension into heaven. Changes in catholic attitudes toward bible readings a spiritual feast for your home.
Acts 17 niv in thessalonica when paul and his bible. Acts 7 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 7 in plain english. 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. English standard version now these jews were more noble than those in thessalonica.
He was not like a candle upon a table, that gives light only to one room, but like the sun that goes its circuit to give light to many. After being commissioned by the elders of the local church 1 tim. They believed they could understand and find out truth from the bible. Acts 17 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. Oct 04, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of acts, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought.
Some of them asked, what is this babbler trying to say. 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. Now when they had passed through amphipolis and apollonia, they came to thessalonica, where there was a synagogue of the jews. 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. These men and their followers all act contrary to the decrees of caesar. Book of acts is the gospel, they walked in the light as jesus walked. This will help you place yourself in the shoes or sandals of the apostles and understand the kindness of god in the gospel being for all people. Acts chapter 17 coffmans commentary of the new testament. Acts chapter 1 explained discover the 66 books of the bible. It alone presents an extensive picture of early church life and history. Acts 17 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary.
What is peculiar about their claim that paul is acting contrary to the decrees of. They not only heard paul preach on the sabbath, but daily searched the scriptures, and compared what they read with the facts related to them. The preaching of paul in the book of acts generally and at thessalonica. Acts 17 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. 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.
Acts 11 commentary peters defense of his gentile mission. Amphipolis was about 30 miles from philippi, and apollonia another 30 miles beyond. Paul uses a simple strategy in spreading the gospel of god. Chapterbychapter bible studies acts kathleendalton.
How catholics can use the old testament in the family old testament speaks to young people. Nov 08, 2012 this is the holy book of acts, known as the acts of the apostles. What is peculiar about their claim that paul is acting contrary to the decrees. 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. Acts chapter 20 kjv king james version little children, it is the last time. Of course, the jews are twisting the meaning of the confession that declared jesus to be the. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy.
The continuation of the second missionary tour is the theme of acts 17, in which luke relates the success of pauls mission in thessalonica acts 17. The recipient of the book, theophilus, is the same person addressed in the first volume, the gospel of luke see introduction to luke. These jews from thessalonica arent satisfied to run them out of their town. Acts 17 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of acts chapter 17. First, acts combined with the gospel of luke makes up over onefourth of the entire new testament. Really, very little is written about the apostles in acts. The acts of the apostles is a unique and therefore crucial book of the new testament.
The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. Acts 17, new king james version nkjv the bible app. This is the story of christianitys beginnings and how evangelism played. Acts chapter 17 explained discover the 66 books of the bible. Even though the gospel has definite political implications, it makes christians better. Bible study tips for the book of acts unlocking the bible. David guzik commentary on acts 17 continues describing the second missionary. Many people call acts the acts of the apostles, but really, if you want to add to the name acts, perhaps, a better name would be the acts of the early church. Verse 1 luke referred to his gospel here as my first book.