Modern commentary on the book of acts chapter 16

The apostles, for example, were led by the spirit in dramatic and dynamic ways. Acts baker exegetical commentary on the new testament. It refers to the roman province of asia minor, which is modern day turkey. 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. You can find the best commentary on acts for you using the tools on the right side. Perhaps luke was using it to mean any christian reader. This is one of several we passages in the book of acts see also. Chapter 16 it is some rebuke to barnabas that after he left paul we hear no more of him, of what he did or suffered for christ. Here is a modern illustration of what surely was in the mind of paul when. Then saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the lord, went to the high priest and asked letters from him to the synagogues of damascus, so that if he found any who were of the way, whether men or women, he might bring them bound to jerusalem. Despite sometimes facing intense opposition, including enemies. Paul and silas travel to derbe and lystra, where they meet timothy 2. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3.

He decides to hang around with all his favorite disciples for forty days. The accusing and abusing of paul and silas for it, their imprisonment, and the indignities done them, acts 16. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. Acts 16 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. Note that the authors return to the use of they indicates that luke stayed behind in philippi 16 40. In deference to the jews of the area, he arranged for timothy to be circumcised. 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.

But it is more likely that theophilus was a real person. Acts is the second book in the history that luke wrote. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. John 16 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 16 in plain english. Acts 1 niv jesus taken up into heaven bible gateway. They seem to be taken from the parallel narratives in acts 22. Acts chapter 16 coffmans commentary of the new testament. 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. Acts 16 commentary william barclays daily study bible. In derbe paul had great success on his first missionary. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. The miraculous conversion of the jailer to the faith of christ, acts 16. Acts chapter 16 commentary northwest college of the bible. I ordered the kindle version because i could not kind the regular book, and it is a little more difficult to read.

We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. A free bible version and commentary on the book of acts in easyenglish. A vision of a man from macedonia modernday greece caused paul and silas to cross. From their point of view, the gentiles might consider the religion. Let me mention just a few of the reasons why actsand thus our study of this bookis so important.

In the first 7 chapters, he describes how the good news spread in jerusalem. Acts of the apostles online commentary america magazine. Acts of the apostles 16, new living translation nlt. Study acts 16 using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. I would also like to have a hard copy of this book to keep for years to come. With extensive research and thoughtful chapterbychapter exegesis, bock leads readers through all aspects of the book of actssociological, historical, and theological. After rising from the dead, jesus met with his disciples and followers, giving convincing proofs that he was alive. Acts of the apostles 16, new living translation nlt the.

Two men joseph, called barsabbas also known as justus and matthias were nominated. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of acts. There was a human side to the planning, planting, and development of the early church, but the leading of the spirit was decisive for them. 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. In this part, luke describes how the gospel spread through more countries. A woman possessed by a demon begins to follow paul and his party, calling them servants of the most high god verses 16 17. Anyhoo acts starts with jesus already back in black. But paul, as he was recommended by the brethren to the grace of god, so his services for christ after this are largely recorded. David guzik commentary on acts 16 introduces pauls second missionary journey, on which the holy spirit forbids him to go into asia. Bock provides a substantive yet highly accessible commentary on acts in this latest addition to the acclaimed becnt series. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of the church. We learn from this part how the good news about jesus reached europe. It has excellent lessons, references and modern day application. Acts of the apostlesoutline studies in primitive christianity.

Luke wrote about what happened during that time acts 16. He was the son of a jewish woman who was a believer, but his father was greek. Acts of the apostles 1 commentary new testament matthew. So, the christians became stronger in the faith and more people joined the churches daily. Though this is true, it greatly distresses paul because the jews might conclude that he consorted with soothsayers, unlawful according to leviticus 19. Acts 16 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary.

Click to enlarge from the holman bible atlas digital book. This chapter has the continuation of the second missionary tour, relating the revisiting of lystra and derbe acts 16. Here are some of the major issues involving acts of the apostles. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of god. Thus, the meaning of the term galatia in the new testament is much debated. And behold, a certain disciple was there, named timothy, the son of a certain jewish woman who believed, but his father was greek. It is some rebuke to barnabas that after he left paul we hear no more of him, of what he did or suffered for christ. As you may have already surmised acts 16 is not the best chapter break as it continues the narrative from acts 15.

It tells of apollos, who knew only the baptism of john 18. A good study bible we recommend the following features. Minor modern turkey, and to such cites as ephesus, smyrna, philadelphia. Study of the book of acts chapter 16 ivy baptist church. Acts 16 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. 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. All the awesome things he said and did and the super cool way he died and came back to life again. John 16 commentary john chapter 16 commentary bible study. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 3 scripture passage page 20. Third missionary journey first, back to ephesus chapter 18.

The commentary section includes running commentary on the bible text with reference to several modern versions, especially the new international version and the new revised standard. Verse 1 luke referred to his gospel here as my first book. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Third missionary journey part 2 strengthening the pastors chapter 20 68 22. The present commentary, necessarily partaking of the character of the book which it is designed to illustrate, is more historical than doctrinal. Priscilla and aquila took him apollos aside, and explained to him the way of god more accurately. This mission led to the establishment of branches of the church in areas far removed from jerusalem and opened the door of faith unto the gentiles.

As you may have already surmised acts 16 is not the best chapter break as. Acts 16 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Acts 14 contains events and teachings from sauls first missionary journey, during which time he began to be known as paul. Scared, the magistrates came and pleaded with paul and silas to leave the city, which they did after a short visit to lydias house to encourage the brethren. The casing of an evil spirit out of a damsel, acts 16. Acts 16 bible commentary matthew henry complete christianity. This chapter records pauls encounter with lydia, the successful. Acts chapter 17 coffmans commentary of the new testament. Acts 1 niv jesus taken up into heaven in my bible gateway.

A disciple, whose mother was a jewish christian and father was greek 3. Throughout the book of acts, the spirit of god is portrayed as actively leading gods people. Acts 1 new international version niv jesus taken up into heaven. By its opening words the acts of the apostles is linked in the clearest way with the gospel of luke. The new apostle would be a witness to the fact jesus was alive.

Acts of the apostles 1, new living translation nlt the. The brethren in lystra and iconium were witnesses to his worth. David guzik commentary on acts 16 introduces pauls second missionary journey. His mother was a jewish believer, but his father was a greek. I told you, theophilus, about everything jesus began to do and teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven after giving his chosen apostles further instructions through the holy spirit. Acts 16 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on. First, acts combined with the gospel of luke makes up over onefourth of the entire new testament. An understandable version of acts translation by william e.