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. We can think of at least three reasons why luke found it important to share the story of this miracle. Bock provides a substantive yet highly accessible commentary on acts in this latest addition to the acclaimed becnt series. Now peter and john went up together to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. Because peter was under the control of the spirit, he was able to face persecution and preach the gospel with power luke 12. Jesus sends the holy spirit to empower his disciples as they carry the good news of his kingdom to the nations of the world. Peter, filled with the holy ghost, answers, and proclaims jesus, acts 4. Pauls defense before the mob at jerusalem, chapter 22. 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. Page 1 16 john macarthur commentary acts 04 how to handle. The lord jesus christ at work by the holy spirit through the apostles in jerusalem, chapters 17 a. The book of acts tells how the multiethnic, international. Bruces revised study on the book of acts is a contribution to the new international commentary on the new testament. Resources matthew henrys commentary acts chapter 4 verses 3237 verses 3237 we have a general idea given us in these verses, and it is a very beautiful one, of the spirit and state of this truly primitive church.
Acts 4 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Acts 4 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. The priests and sadducees are incensed at the apostles teaching, and put them in prison. Verse 4 4 howbeit many of them which heard the word believed. Acts 3 tells us of a specific example, one of the many. The inherent hatred of truth and righteousness on the. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. Acts 4, new international version niv the bible app. The book of acts tells how the multiethnic, international church grew.
They return to their own company, who all join in praise and prayer to god, acts 4. In the book of acts, we discover how gods multiethnic, international church. Acts 4 and as they spake unto the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple, and the sadducees, came upon them,being grieved that they taught the people, and preached through jesus the resurrection from the dead. 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. Acts 3, new international version niv the bible app. These men, peter and john, were not rabbis nor teachers so they could not teach. Known for his meticulous and comprehensive research, new testament scholar craig keener presents his magnum opus in this fourvolume magisterial set, acts.
David guzik commentary on acts 4, where peter and john face the sanhedrin, and peter boldly preaches to the jewish leaders. Be sure to check out the additional learning activities and teaching. Luke is the writer, as he states in his introduction v. He said to abraham, through your offspring all peoples on earth will be blessed. Acts of the apostles chapter 4 bible study youtube. The healing of the paralytic at the gate beautiful.
However, so many people were convinced jesus had risen from the dead that the number of believers grew to over 5,000. The blessed state of the primitive disciples, acts 4. And a certain man lame from his mothers womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called beautiful, to ask alms from those who entered the. Seasons of opportunity videos in every time and season, there is an opportunity to share hope in christ.
The rulers, elders, and scribes call the apostles before them, and question them concerning their authority to teach, 57. Paul goes to jerusalem and is arrested, chapter 21. 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. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. The priests and sadducees are incensed at the apostles teaching, and put them in prison, acts 4. Study guide for acts 4 by david guzik blue letter bible. Verses 3237 verses 3237 we have a general idea given us in these verses, and it is a very beautiful one, of the spirit and state of this truly primitive church.
Verses 3237 matthew henrys commentary bible gateway. The book of genesis records the origin of the spiritual body which we designate as the church. Includes a cdrom with searchable indexes and bibliography. This is a summary of the fourth chapter of acts, the most important verse, and what i think god is wanting us to do in. Drawing on an unparalleled range of ancient extrabiblical sources, keeners extensively documented and insightful exegesis paves the way for fully understanding acts in its firstcentury context. 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.
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. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Chapter 10 of the book of acts covers a kaleidoscope of christian teaching in the story of the conve. A good study bible we recommend the following features. Peter and john before the sanhedrin acts 4 lesson for kids.
The first volume, the gospel of luke, shows as luke says, all that jesus began to do and teach. 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. The great liberality continues, meeting the needs of the saints. And they laid hands on them, and put them in hold unto the next day. 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. With extensive research and thoughtful chapter by chapter exegesis, bock leads readers through all aspects of the book of acts sociological, historical, and theological. The rulers, elders, and scribes call the apostles before them, and question them concerning their authority to teach, acts 4.
We can see that god was here in acts too, because of the fire. Sir william ramsay, after making a critical study of lukes writings, declared that luke was the greatest historian, ancient or modern. Watch our overview video on the book of acts, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. This lesson is based on acts chapter 4 and teaches children about the spirits role in empowering their christian witness for christ.
In acts, jesus sends the holy spirit to empower his disciples as they carry. With extensive research and thoughtful chapterbychapter exegesis, bock leads readers through all aspects of the book of actssociological, historical, and theological. The inherent hatred of truth and righteousness on the part. In his youth he was a student of the great rabbi gamaliel acts 22. Preparation for the coming of the spirit, chapter 1 1. First, to give an example of what he mentioned in acts 2. God answers, and fills them with the holy spirit, acts 4.
The theme or key to the book of acts is found in 1. The book of acts, sometimes called the fifth gospel, is a continuation of the gospel of luke. Page 1 16 john macarthur commentary acts 04 how to. 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 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. The mighty dragon who had attempted to devour the christ, who had been caught up unto god, and unto his throne revelation 12.
By its opening words the acts of the apostles is linked in the clearest way with the gospel of luke. Acts 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Acts 4 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Gods rule over the world, he instructed his followers to be a witness for him. Top 5 commentaries on the book of acts ligonier ministries. Jones christian, rich jones christian church, rich jones bible study, rich jones prayer, pastor rich jones faith. We know it because the bush was burning all the time exodus 3. The unity of the spirit felt by the first christians when the. Acts of the apostles 4 commentary new testament matthew. Bob utley, retired professor of hermeneutics bible interpretation. Before jesus was taken into heaven where he was enthroned to share gods rule over the world, he instructed his followers to be a witness for him. One example in particular is noted, that of barnabas, whose work is featured later in the book cf.
Acts 3 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 3 in plain english. Acts 4 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Devotions with scripture from acts today daily devotional. Pastor paul leboutillier of calvary chapel ontario oregon teaches through the bible from the book of acts. Prepared by some of the worlds leading scholars, the series provides an exposition of the new testament books that is thorough and fully abreast of modern scholarship yet faithful to the scriptures as the infallible word of god.
Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. We would love to hear your comments and please like and share this video. The fourvolume set is an invaluable resource for new testament professors and students, pastors, acts scholars, and libraries. Welcome to ivy baptist churchs bible study on demand before beginning this study, please take an opportunity to download the worksheet for. But ye shall receive power, after that the holy ghost is come upon you. Verse 4 the words different languages here can also be other tongues. 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 baker exegetical commentary on the new testament. It was originally prepared for an upper elementary sunday school lesson, but you can modify it for childrens church or younger kids. The glorious success of the gospel at pentecost and for some time afterward could not last. In the book called exodus, we read that moses saw a very special bush. 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. The book of acts records the beginning of the church, the birth of the church.
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