Modern commentary on the book of acts chapter 16

John 16 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 16 in plain english. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. 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. 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. Verse 1 luke referred to his gospel here as my first book. Acts 16 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. A vision of a man from macedonia modernday greece caused paul and silas to cross. Bock provides a substantive yet highly accessible commentary on acts in this latest addition to the acclaimed becnt series. As you may have already surmised acts 16 is not the best chapter break as it continues the narrative from acts 15. So, the christians became stronger in the faith and more people joined the churches daily.

Acts 1 new international version niv jesus taken up into heaven. The miraculous conversion of the jailer to the faith of christ, acts 16. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. The casing of an evil spirit out of a damsel, acts 16. Acts 16 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Acts of the apostles 16, new living translation nlt the. 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. Acts baker exegetical commentary on the new testament. 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.

This commentary has been through advanced checking. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of acts. Third missionary journey first, back to ephesus chapter 18. Acts 16 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary. Acts 16 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on. John 16 commentary john chapter 16 commentary bible study. 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.

Minor modern turkey, and to such cites as ephesus, smyrna, philadelphia. You can find the best commentary on acts for you using the tools on the right side. First, acts combined with the gospel of luke makes up over onefourth of the entire new testament. Study of the book of acts chapter 16 ivy baptist church. Top 5 commentaries on the book of acts ligonier ministries.

Acts of the apostles 1, new living translation nlt the. This chapter has the continuation of the second missionary tour, relating the revisiting of lystra and derbe acts 16. All the awesome things he said and did and the super cool way he died and came back to life again. The present commentary, necessarily partaking of the character of the book which it is designed to illustrate, is more historical than doctrinal. David guzik commentary on acts 16 introduces pauls second missionary journey, on which the holy spirit forbids him to go into asia.

It has excellent lessons, references and modern day application. A free bible version and commentary on the book of acts in easyenglish. But paul, as he was recommended by the brethren to the grace of god, so his services for christ after this are largely recorded. A woman possessed by a demon begins to follow paul and his party, calling them servants of the most high god verses 16 17. Here is a modern illustration of what surely was in the mind of paul when. This versebyverse bible study and commentary of the acts of the apostles the book of acts or simply acts is indepth but uses plain language that everyone can understand, as well as a format that will engage you. Acts chapter 16 coffmans commentary of the new testament. Paul and silas travel to derbe and lystra, where they meet timothy 2.

Acts of the apostles 1 commentary new testament matthew. Note that the authors return to the use of they indicates that luke stayed behind in philippi 16 40. Despite sometimes facing intense opposition, including enemies. And behold, a certain disciple was there, named timothy, the son of a certain jewish woman who believed, but his father was greek. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. A woman possessed by a demon begins to follow paul and his party, calling them servants of the most high god verses 1617. Anyhoo acts starts with jesus already back in black. Acts is the second book in the history that luke wrote. 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. Perhaps luke was using it to mean any christian reader. He decides to hang around with all his favorite disciples for forty days.

Acts chapter 16 commentary northwest college of the bible. He was the son of a jewish woman who was a believer, but his father was greek. After rising from the dead, jesus met with his disciples and followers, giving convincing proofs that he was alive. The new apostle would be a witness to the fact jesus was alive. Acts 1 niv jesus taken up into heaven in my bible gateway. This commentary may be downloaded for any usage except sales. 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. Acts of the apostles online commentary america magazine. An understandable version of acts translation by william e. In deference to the jews of the area, he arranged for timothy to be circumcised. But it is more likely that theophilus was a real person. It refers to the roman province of asia minor, which is modern day turkey. Acts of the apostlesoutline studies in primitive christianity. In derbe paul had great success on his first missionary.

A disciple, whose mother was a jewish christian and father was greek 3. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. This is one of several we passages in the book of acts see also. Third missionary journey part 2 strengthening the pastors chapter 20 68 22. His mother was a jewish believer, but his father was a greek. Acts of the apostles chapter sixteen objectives in studying this chapter 1 to trace the route of paul.

This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. Let me mention just a few of the reasons why actsand thus our study of this bookis so important. With extensive research and thoughtful chapterbychapter exegesis, bock leads readers through all aspects of the book of actssociological, historical, and theological. I would also like to have a hard copy of this book to keep for years to come. Acts 16 bible commentary matthew henry complete christianity. David guzik commentary on acts 16 introduces pauls second missionary journey. This chapter records pauls encounter with lydia, the successful. Acts 1 niv jesus taken up into heaven bible gateway. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Study acts 16 using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better. The apostles, for example, were led by the spirit in dramatic and dynamic ways. 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. Relevant and easy to read this book is exactly what i expect out of a commentary. The brethren in lystra and iconium were witnesses to his worth.

A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Acts 16 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of the church. 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. Acts 14 contains events and teachings from sauls first missionary journey, during which time he began to be known as paul. Here are some of the major issues involving acts of the apostles. I ordered the kindle version because i could not kind the regular book, and it is a little more difficult to read. In this part, luke describes how the gospel spread through more countries. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 3 scripture passage page 20. 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. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations.

As you may have already surmised acts 16 is not the best chapter break as. Thus, the meaning of the term galatia in the new testament is much debated. Acts chapter 17 coffmans commentary of the new testament. 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 of the apostles 16, new living translation nlt. By its opening words the acts of the apostles is linked in the clearest way with the gospel of luke. The accusing and abusing of paul and silas for it, their imprisonment, and the indignities done them, acts 16. 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. We learn from this part how the good news about jesus reached europe.

Click to enlarge from the holman bible atlas digital book. From their point of view, the gentiles might consider the religion. 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. Priscilla and aquila took him apollos aside, and explained to him the way of god more accurately. It tells of apollos, who knew only the baptism of john 18. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. A good study bible we recommend the following features. They seem to be taken from the parallel narratives in acts 22. 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. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of god. In the first 7 chapters, he describes how the good news spread in jerusalem. Two men joseph, called barsabbas also known as justus and matthias were nominated.