Commentary on the book of acts chapter 15 commentary

Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. We can just imagine how satan wanted to take advantage of this situation. The certain men who had come from judea to antioch acts 15. Acts chapter 16 coffmans commentary of the new testament. This may be the greatest threat to the work of the gospel seen in the book of acts. Accepting the doctrine of salvation by grace would only be consistent with decisions some of them had reached some years back and are recorded in acts 11. Insights on acts explores the expansion of the early church throughout the roman world in the continuing 15volume swindolls living insights new testament commentary series. Goulburn, acts of the deacons, extol philips modesty in now standing in the background. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations.

The apostles and elders agree to what he proposes, and send judas and silas with paul and barnabas to the converted gentiles, acts 15. Bock provides a substantive yet highly accessible commentary on acts in this latest addition to the acclaimed becnt series. This is a chronologicallyordered bible site with commentary on each passage. Thomas aquinas citations on acts theodore of mopsuestia.

This commentary presents the book of acts in a format that allows those with the time to delve into some detail of the book, while those with less time can quickly see the main points and issues of the book. 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 15 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Acts chapter 15 coffmans commentary of the new testament. Certain teachers from judea insist on the necessity of the converted gentiles being circumcised, act 15. History outside the book of acts offers no information about him beyond a few words in josephus, telling that he put down an insurrection during his brief time in office before his death. Adam clark commentary burton coffman barnes new testament darbys synopsis gills exposition geneva study bible david guziks commentaries jamieson, fausset, brown matthew henry complete original commentary on acts peoples new testament robertsons word pictures treasury of scripture. The frequent mention of egypt may perhaps indicate that stephen meant to emphasise the fact that there, far away from the land of promise, gods presence was with the chosen race who were now all in a strange land and his worship was observed. Paul and barnabasnow the recognized heads of the church at antioch. Hitherto we have, with a great deal of pleasure, attended the apostles in their glorious travels for the propagating of the gospel in foreign parts, have seen the bounds of the church enlarged by the accession both of jews and gentiles to it.

But because the situation was handled correctly, the brethren were strengthened and the word of god continued to go forth. Acts 15 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. B note, too, that the revelation and realization of the nonapplicability of mosiac law to gentile converts arose out of conflict the debate here in acts 15 as well as the questioning of peter in chapter 11, and the church only came to the conclusion recorded in the acts 15 letter after having struggled with the issues for some time. 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. The book of acts is the link between the gospels and the epistles. Top 5 commentaries on the book of acts ligonier ministries. Acts is a transitional book in the sense that it gives us the record of the way god moved in the minds and hearts of men to found and establish the church and begin its great work in the world today. Acts chapter 15 commentary northwest college of the bible. Acts 16 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 16 in plain english.

Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. By the first, pollutions of idols, or, as it is in acts 15. Its subject and intention is nicely summarised by the words of the lord in chapter 1. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore.

Commentaries for acts chapter 15 the jerusalem council. Black underlined words match words in the bible text. Bible track is an online bible commentary and study site plus a bible reading plan. The system of numbering notes was designed for the printed. In chapter 15, we have a very short third account of how peter referred to it in the council of jerusalem. Acts 15 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Contents viii a note to readers ixx introduction to the new living translation xvv why the life application study biblee is unique xviii what is application. First, he wanted the false doctrine of works righteousness to succeed. Verse 3 they therefore, being brought on their way by the church, passed through both phoenicia and samaria, declaring the conversion of the gentiles. Study the bible online using commentary on acts 15 and more. But even if it didnt, satan wanted a costly, bitter doctrinal war to complete split and sour the church. The life for today commentary notes on this web site are taken from the printed life for today study bible series. A good study bible we recommend the following features. We wouldnt know what had happened if it werent for this book.

The book of acts also describes the work of the two apostles peter and paul. This commentary on acts 15 treats the general council in jerusalem that put its blessing on pauls gospel and laid three requirements on gentile believers. Paul and barnabas are sent to jerusalem to consult the apostles on this subject, 2. They forever affirmed that salvation is totally by grace through faith in christ alone. 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. Certain teachers from judea insist on the necessity of the converted gentiles being circumcised, 1. Peter was the most prominent apostle in the first part of the book of acts, but sauls conversion in chapter 9 signaled the beginning of a new era. Hitherto we have, with a great deal of pleasure, attended the apostles in their glorious travels for the propagating of the gospel in. In a day when the cultural diversity of worldclass cities is more stew pot than melting pot, the church needs to. In a day when the cultural diversity of worldclass cities is more stew pot than melting pot, the church needs to relearn lessons from the jerusalem council. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english.

Read acts 15 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Acts baker exegetical commentary on the new testament. Acts 15 commentary albert barnes notes on the whole bible. At an official gathering of the jerusalem church leaders, apostles and elders, there is much debate compare 15. Bible roman empire map large map of the roman empire in the early first century click around on the places. The apostles were ordained, not to wordly dignity and dominion, but to preach christ, and the power of his resurrection.

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. Acts 1 jesus ascends to heaven, a new apostle chosen a. Acts chapter 15 matthew henry concise commentary on. Acts 15 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 15 in plain english. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. Acts 15 but some men came down from judea and were teaching. Acts 15 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary by albert barnes, a dedicated student of the bible, continues to be very popular even today. First, acts combined with the gospel of luke makes up over onefourth of the entire new testament. But ye will receive power, the holy spirit having come upon you, and ye shall be my witnesses both in jerusalem and in all judaea and samaria and to the end of the earth. Let me mention just a few of the reasons why actsand thus our study of this bookis so important. Verse 3 he saw in a vision openly, as it were about the ninth hour of the day, an angel of god coming in unto him, and saying to him, cornelius. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy.

Philip held the apostles as much his superiors here as in jerusalem. With extensive research and thoughtful chapterbychapter exegesis, bock leads readers through all aspects of the book of actssociological, historical, and theological. Jesus brother james became a leader in the church in jerusalem acts 12. Galatians was written to answer these questions once and for. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles matthew henry. Galatians was written to answer these questions once and for all.

Festus, the governor who succeeded felix, is a shadowy player on the roman stage. Paul and barnabas are sent to jerusalem to consult the apostles on this subject, acts 15. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one. Barnabas and paul notice that the names are reversed because this was barnabas home church. The presence and working of the holy spirit is the dominating mark of the book of acts. It is rather remarkable that we have two full accounts of the conversion of cornelius in the acts.

A better title would be the acts or the workings of the holy spirit, because he is the real main character of the book. This neverbeforereleased volume draws on gold medallion awardwinner chuck swindolls 50 years of experience with studying and preaching gods word. The influx of gentiles into the church produced a problem which had to be solved. Hitherto we have, with a great deal of pleasure, attended the apostles in their glorious travels for the propagating of the gospel in foreign parts, have. Chapter 10 tells the story of the vision that opened peters mind to the inclusion of gentiles in the churchand of gentiles receiving the. This is the last mention of him in the acts, and one worthy of his standing, as formally pronouncing, from the divine decision of the matter already in his own case, in favor of the. Acts 15 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. You can find the best commentary on acts for you using the tools on the right side. Acts verse by verse bible commentary matthew henry bible. Acts of the apostles chapter fifteen objectives in studying this chapter 1 to see how the early church dealt with the issue of circumcision and the law of moses 2 to note that paul, peter, and james were in complete accord, and that judaizing teachers acted without any apostolic authority 3 to notice the rift between paul and barnabas, how. Paul and barnabas are sent to jerusalem to consult the apostles on this subject, act 15. The former account i made, o theophilus, of all that jesus began both to do and teach. David guzik commentary on acts 15, where judeans insist on all believers to be circumcised, and the jerusalem council is held to evaluate the matter.