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. 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. Preparation for the coming of the spirit, chapter 1 1. 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. Jones christian, rich jones christian church, rich jones bible study, rich jones prayer, pastor rich jones faith. Acts 4 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on.
The book of genesis records the origin of the spiritual body which we designate as the church. The priests and sadducees are incensed at the apostles teaching, and put them in prison. 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. 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 oppose them, as they had used to treat christ himself. The book of acts records the beginning of the church, the birth of the church. The rulers, elders, and scribes call the apostles before them, and question them concerning their authority to teach, 57. An exegetical commentary, 4 volumes 9780801039898 by craig s. This lesson is based on acts chapter 4 and teaches children about the spirits role in empowering their christian witness for christ. We can think of at least three reasons why luke found it important to share the story of this miracle. Bruces revised study on the book of acts is a contribution to the new international commentary on the new testament. But ye shall receive power, after that the holy ghost is come upon you. Acts of the apostles chapter 4 bible study youtube.
The blessed state of the primitive disciples, acts 4. 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. Paul goes to jerusalem and is arrested, chapter 21. Peter, filled with the holy ghost, answers, and proclaims jesus, 812. First, to give an example of what he mentioned in acts 2. The first volume, the gospel of luke, shows as luke says, all that jesus began to do and teach. Acts 3, new international version niv the bible app. 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. They return to their own company, who all join in praise and prayer to god, acts 4.
The lord jesus christ at work by the holy spirit through the apostles in jerusalem, chapters 17 a. Luke is the writer, as he states in his introduction v. Be sure to check out the additional learning activities and teaching. The priests and sadducees are incensed at the apostles teaching, and put them in prison, acts 4. Verse 4 the words different languages here can also be other tongues. Acts chapter 4 summary and what god wants from us youtube. 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. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. David guzik commentary on acts 4, where peter and john face the sanhedrin, and peter boldly preaches to the jewish leaders. Gods rule over the world, he instructed his followers to be a witness for him.
The book of acts tells how the multiethnic, international. 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. In the book of acts, we discover how gods multiethnic, international church. Peter and john before the sanhedrin acts 4 lesson for kids. With extensive research and thoughtful chapter by chapter exegesis, bock leads readers through all aspects of the book of acts sociological, historical, and theological. Because peter was under the control of the spirit, he was able to face persecution and preach the gospel with power luke 12. 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. 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. 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. 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. The book of acts, sometimes called the fifth gospel, is a continuation of the gospel of luke. We know it because the bush was burning all the time exodus 3. Verses 3237 matthew henrys commentary bible gateway.
In his youth he was a student of the great rabbi gamaliel acts 22. Chapter 10 of the book of acts covers a kaleidoscope of christian teaching in the story of the conve. 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 commentary critical and explanatory on. 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. We would love to hear your comments and please like and share this video. Sir william ramsay, after making a critical study of lukes writings, declared that luke was the greatest historian, ancient or modern. Pastor paul leboutillier of calvary chapel ontario oregon teaches through the bible from the book of acts.
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. The great liberality continues, meeting the needs of the saints. However, so many people were convinced jesus had risen from the dead that the number of believers grew to over 5,000. Now peter and john went up together to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. Study guide for acts 4 by david guzik blue letter bible.
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. We can see that god was here in acts too, because of the fire. Top 5 commentaries on the book of acts ligonier ministries. He said to abraham, through your offspring all peoples on earth will be blessed. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. Bob utley, retired professor of hermeneutics bible interpretation. Seasons of opportunity videos in every time and season, there is an opportunity to share hope in christ. Acts 4 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. The book of acts tells how the multiethnic, international church grew. Page 1 16 john macarthur commentary acts 04 how to handle. Verse 4 4 howbeit many of them which heard the word believed. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english.
Welcome to ivy baptist churchs bible study on demand before beginning this study, please take an opportunity to download the worksheet for. In acts, jesus sends the holy spirit to empower his disciples as they carry. 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. 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. The healing of the paralytic at the gate beautiful. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. A good study bible we recommend the following features. In the book called exodus, we read that moses saw a very special bush. Acts of the apostles 4 commentary new testament matthew.
Acts 3 tells us of a specific example, one of the many. By its opening words the acts of the apostles is linked in the clearest way with the gospel of luke. God answers, and fills them with the holy spirit, acts 4. Acts 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Jesus sends the holy spirit to empower his disciples as they carry the good news of his kingdom to the nations of the world. And they laid hands on them, and put them in hold unto the next day.
With extensive research and thoughtful chapterbychapter exegesis, bock leads readers through all aspects of the book of actssociological, historical, and theological. Bock provides a substantive yet highly accessible commentary on acts in this latest addition to the acclaimed becnt series. 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. Pauls defense before the mob at jerusalem, chapter 22. The inherent hatred of truth and righteousness on the. It was originally prepared for an upper elementary sunday school lesson, but you can modify it for childrens church or younger kids. Acts 4, new international version niv the bible app. 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. Known for his meticulous and comprehensive research, new testament scholar craig keener presents his magnum opus in this fourvolume magisterial set, acts.
Peter, filled with the holy ghost, answers, and proclaims jesus, acts 4. Acts 3 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 3 in plain english. 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. The unity of the spirit felt by the first christians when the. These men, peter and john, were not rabbis nor teachers so they could not teach. The number of the men beside women and children, were about five thousand so many did our lord now feed at once with the bread from heaven. The fourvolume set is an invaluable resource for new testament professors and students, pastors, acts scholars, and libraries. The mighty dragon who had attempted to devour the christ, who had been caught up unto god, and unto his throne revelation 12. 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 rulers, elders, and scribes call the apostles before them, and question them concerning their authority to teach, acts 4. Page 1 16 john macarthur commentary acts 04 how to. The inherent hatred of truth and righteousness on the part. Devotions with scripture from acts today daily devotional.
Includes a cdrom with searchable indexes and bibliography. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. Watch our overview video on the book of acts, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Acts 4 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Acts baker exegetical commentary on the new testament. One example in particular is noted, that of barnabas, whose work is featured later in the book cf. The glorious success of the gospel at pentecost and for some time afterward could not last.
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