Conversation in the book of acts chapter 8 commentary

This was partly accomplished by alexander the great josephus, antiq. Feb 11, 2015 study of the book of acts chapter 9 duration. Cried with loud voice and came out of them that were possessed. Acts baker exegetical commentary on the new testament. Acts chapter 7 verse by verse bible commentary matthew. Philip the deacon goes to samaria, preaches, works many miracles, converts many persons, and baptizes simon the sorcerer, acts 8. Acts 8 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. On that day, there broke out a severe persecution of the church in jerusalem, and all were scattered throughout the countryside of judea and samaria, except the apostles. He knew that satan was trying to plant sin in the church so that the holy spirit would withdraw his aid, which was essential for. Some think his eyes were strengthened, and the sight of them so raised above its natural pitch, by a supernatural power, that he saw into the third heavens, though at so vast a distance, as mosess sight was enlarged to see the whole land of canaan. In acts chapter 2, speaking in tongues was a sign, a sign of things to come in the salvation of those from every nation, just as our lord had given instructions in the great commission to make disciples of every nation matthew 28. With extensive and current research from major works written in the last 15 years and thoughtful chapterbychapter exegesis, bock covers all aspects of the book of actssociological, historical, and theologicalfor a deeper understanding of acts. Apr 24, 2007 lets look at an easy conversion, that of the ethiopian eunuch in acts chapter 8.

The two, a married couple, sell a piece of property and publicly give the proceeds to the community. 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. God has a determined will that cannot be stopped it is to build the kingdom of god. We are fascinated by missionary tales of chance encounters.

This conversion was as simple as picking a ripe mango ready to fall from a tree. Acts chapter 8 verse 36 the new john gill exposition of. Bible commentary produced by tow project the deaths of ananias and sapphira acts 5. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles matthew henrys bible commentary. First, god engaged to be a god to abraham and his seed. Sermon brainwave podcast brainwave 233 lectionary texts for may 6, 2012. Darrell bock provides a thoroughly evangelical commentary on acts in this volume. Another town was afterward built of the same name, but at some distance from the former, and old gaza was abandoned to desolation. 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. With extensive research and thoughtful chapterbychapter exegesis, bock leads readers through all aspects of the book of actssociological, historical, and theological. I connect the commencement and the close, because i think that the juxtaposition throws great light upon the purpose of the writer, and suggests some very important lessons. In the last part, he describes how the gospel spread through the gentile. Acts 8 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of acts chapter 8 in plain english.

Everywhere the conversion of the sinner is traced to his influence. He departs from a careful analysis of apostles experiences in jerusalem. Wherever the established believer is driven, he carries the knowledge of the gospel, and makes known the preciousness. Acts 8, new international version niv the bible app. Had he himself only been concerned, he would have gone to joppa to him. In many ways acts chapter 8 is a significant pivot point. A more likely view is that the reference is to christians viewed as citizens of heaven philippians 3. And as you know, the only reason i teach is to help you to enjoy your bible. Rolf jacobson, karoline lewis, david lose, and matt skinner for a conversation around preaching the lectionary texts for easter 5. Remember, philip and stephen had been chosen to serve tables acts 6. Verses 14 though persecution must not drive us from our work, yet it may send us to work elsewhere. Philip and the ethiopian eunuch conversation acts 8.

Up to now all the activity concerning the knowledge and spreading of the good news of the gospel has taken place in the city of jerusalem, has been strictly among jews, and the focus of events has revolved around the works of the 12 disciples. The unity of the spirit felt by the first christians when the. Philip preaching, and the eunuch hearing, and conversing in a religious and spiritual way together. The context for this story begins with gods call of abram, when god promised, all of the families of the earth will be blessed in you genesis 12. Wherever the established believer is driven, he carries the. The miracle was the healing of a man that was lame from his birth, with a word speaking v. Study of acts discussion notes chapter 9 introduction in chapter 9 of acts, luke begins to give a broader view of what is taking place in the new testament church. With extensive research and thoughtful chapter by chapter exegesis, bock leads readers through all aspects of the book of acts sociological, historical, and theological. He knew that satan was trying to plant sin in the church so that the holy spirit would withdraw his aid, which was essential for the church to be effective in preaching the gospel. It was not that gift of the holy ghost by which the soul is converted, or renewed, for they had this when they believed, acts 8.

Study of the book of acts chapter 8 ivy baptist church. The reader is kept really interested and curious to see what kind of interpretation or biblical exegesis wall is doing with the text, but at the same time is looking forward to seeing robinsons application of acts to the contemporary christian. The discontent that was among the disciples about the distribution of the public charity v. And born each hear hears his how in is it language native of our own that them then to us we were which nt apostles. But he had a family, and kinsmen, and friends, a little congregation of them, that could not go with him to joppa, and therefore he sends for peter. While the previous 7 chapters have focused on the birth and expansion of the church based in. Missiology an outstanding feature of the book is having both the interpretation and engagementapplication of the text side by side. See introduction as to the title thus given to the book. Apr 07, 20 david lose, karoline lewis, and matt skinner for a conversation around preaching the lectionary texts for easter 2. The election and ordination of seven men, who should take care of that matter, and ease the apostles of the burden v. The increase of the church, by the addition of many to it v.

What affect did the above incident have on the church. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. Acts chapter 8 matthew henry concise commentary on. He sent with all speed to joppa, to fetch peter to him. Acts 8 commentary albert barnes notes on the whole bible. Acts chapter 5 questions for discussion the living word. Luke uses it, of what we should call the several books or portions of his histories. A good study bible we recommend the following features. Acts chapter 8 barnes notes on the new testament on. The church began by being a purely jewish institution. The building up of the family of abraham, with the entail of divine grace upon it, and the disposals of divine providence concerning it, which take up the rest of the book of genesis. In the first 7 chapters, he describes how the good news spread in jerusalem. Bock provides a substantive yet highly accessible commentary on acts in this latest addition to the acclaimed becnt series.

Saul greatly oppresses the followers of christ, acts 8. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. In our introduction to the book of acts last week, one of the several reasons that i highlighted for deciding to teach this new testament book besides the fact that the holy spirit led me to do so, was because it forms the foundational context for understanding who paul is. Having the spirit of christ, means having a turn of mind in some degree like the mind that was in christ jesus, and is to be shown by a life and conversation suitable to his precepts and example. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Acts 6 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The high priest mentioned here was probably still caiaphas, the same one who presided over the trial of jesus.

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. In the last lesson we found philip in samaria preaching the gospel. Stephen had had a mind far above national delimitations. Then, in chapter 8, we find the church being scattered abroad by persecution, and thus the gospel is proclaimed in samaria, and even beyond such as to the gentile ethiopian eunuch. Acts chapter 5 timeline lesson 2 part 2 book 18 216. Wherever the established believer is driven, he carries the knowledge of the gospel, and makes known the preciousness of christ in every.

The reader is kept really interested and curious to see what kind of interpretation or biblical exegesis wall is doing with the text, but at the same time is looking forward to seeing robinsons application of acts to the contemporary christian church. He also seeks to make his commentary readable and concise for. Verses 2640 we have here the story of the conversion of an ethiopian eunuch to the faith of christ, by whom, we have reason to think, the knowledge of christ was sent into that country where he lived, and that scripture fulfilled, ethiopia shall soon stretch out her hands one of the first of the nations unto god, ps. Though persecution must not drive us from our work, yet it may send us to work elsewhere. The book of acts conversion of cornelius part 1 klang. In verse 8, luke tells us what the whole book is about. The scope of the sermon which was preached hereupon was to bring people to christ, to repent of their sin in crucifying him v. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. However, they secretly hold back a portion of the money for themselves. Acts chapter 8 questions for discussion the living. Acts chapter 5 questions for discussion the living. A general persecution is raised against the church, acts 8.

What opportunities do we have to share the gospel today. At that time a great persecution arose against the church which was at jerusalem. We find them clearly evident in every chapter of acts. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. Acts 8 commentary william barclays daily study bible.

Commentaries for acts chapter 8 samaria responds to the gospel. Its not so much about the eunuch as it is about philip being gods tool to help the man come to faith. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at jerusalem and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of judaea and samaria, except the apostles. The tarot cards of psychic readers, the crystals of new age devotees and the amulets of a witch doctor are common in many societies today. Luke distinguishes between evil spirits and paralysis.