Characters of the acts of the apostles bible study guide. Everyone would like to have some insight into what their future holds. The title exodus comes from the septuagint, which derived it from the primary event found in the book, the deliverance from slavery and exodus or departure of the. He ends up at the place where the greek philosophers discuss and debate, and ends up giving a long speech to them. When they arrived, they went into the synagogue of the jews. 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.
Intro to acts biblica the international bible society. To support their way of thinking they have quoted acts 17. As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1. Acts chapter 19 coffmans commentary of the new testament. Acts 17 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. He at this time ruled over all his fathers dominions. Acts, chapter 16 king james version christian answers. The presence and working of the holy spirit is the dominating mark of the book of acts. It begins with recording the spread of the christian church in jerusalem, judea and samaria got, n. To make the picture abundantly clear, god has given us a hand picked record of the activities of the early church. In this chapter, paul and silas are in thessalonica. This neverbeforereleased volume draws on gold medallion awardwinner chuck swindolls 50 years of experience with studying and preaching gods word. Insights on acts swindolls living insights new testament. Acts 17 new international version niv in thessalonica.
Book of acts chapter 27 christogenea internet radio 01. Acts of the apostles chapter seventeen objectives in studying this chapter kevin scott 1 to explore how paul preached in thessalonica and berea, and how his preaching was received in each 2 to recognize how the enemies of the gospel can be relentless in their efforts to stop the spread of the truth 3 to examine how paul preached in. The early church was a dynamic, growing church that. The third we passage of acts involves pauls transport as a prisoner to rome in chapter 27.
Read and study acts 17 with the versebyverse bible commentary. Book of acts chapter 17 christogenea internet radio 10. Acts 17 niv bible when paul and his companions had. As a youth, it is fully evident that paul of tarsus had a solid education in scripture, or at least as good an education as could be obtained in first century judaea, as he himself professed that he was educated at the feet of gamaliel. Acts for everyone, part one the new testament for everyone wright, n. 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 with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Here is presented by luke the story of certain christians who needed rebaptism acts 19.
The 28 chapters of the acts of the apostles provide a wide variety of compelling characters, both good and bad. 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 acts chapter 26, paul was afforded the opportunity to address a rather large crowd, at what luke depicted as a rather festive gathering, concerning his christian profession. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of god. But the jews which believed not, moved with envy, took unto them certain lewd fellows of the baser sort, and gathered a company, and set all the city on an uproar, and assaulted the house of jason, and sought to bring them out to the people. It traces christianity from its beginnings in jerusalem, following jesus. Acts 17 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on. Acts 17 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of acts chapter 17 in plain english.
Acts 17, new international version niv the bible app. Find top church sermons, illustrations, and powerpoints for preaching on acts 17. With his combination of rocksolid scholarship and storyteller imagery and passion, chuck swindoll has a gift for making gods word make sense. Paul presented a seminar to the thessalonians over three sabbaths. Acts tells us that paul was addressing the epicurean and stoic philosophers. Acts 17 bible study acts chapter 17 commentary bible study.
To upset the world for jesus christ, we need to be men and women who are committed to christ and the gospel. Swindolls living insights new testament commentary insights on acts. The book of acts is the first history of the christian church. Book of acts chapter 27 christogenea internet radio 01 17 2014. Acts 1, new international version niv the bible app. Acts, chapter 17 king james version christian answers. Acts 17 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. First thessalonians provides christians with the clearest biblical passage on the coming rapture of believers, an event that will inaugurate the sevenyear tribulation. When the christian gospel invades such an environment, an authority struggle automatically arises. Acts 17 new international version niv in thessalonica 17 when paul and his companions had passed through amphipolis and apollonia, they came to thessalonica, where there was a jewish synagogue.
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. This title accurately reflects the contents of the book, which is a series of vignettes chronicling the lives of key apostles especially peter and paul in the decades immediately following christs ascension into heaven. He talked about his teachings, his miracles, and the fact that. In the course of this speech, paul starts with what the. As was his custom, paul went into the synagogue, and on three sabbath days he reasoned with them from the scri. If the book of acts were a work of fiction designed to portray paul as a saint, no such story would appear.
Book of acts chapter 17 christogenea internet radio 101820. Acts chapter 17 continues to describe the difficult circumstances that the apostles and disciples of christ had to face for preaching the gospel. Aug 28, 2009 acts 17 enters the dearborn arab festival. There was a synagogue where paul spent three days preaching about jesus. Acts of the apostles chapter 17 bible study duration. The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt. Acts 17 niv in thessalonica when paul and his bible. One really admirable trait that paul had, was when god called him to do something, he did not hesitate, but immediately answered the call.
They not only heard paul preach on the sabbath, but daily searched the scriptures, and compared what they read with the facts related to them. Acts chapter 17 commentary northwest college of the bible. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Still on the second trip chapter 17 traveling can bring out the best or worst in us. 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. A survey of the new testament a classic series set. Though absolute monarchies hold sway over very few peoples today, many still live under totalitarian rule. The book of acts also describes the work of the two apostles peter and paul. History not the bible, says that james and his accuser were beheaded together. Historians point to 7 ecumenical councils in the churchs early history, especially the councils of nicea a. Acts 17, new king james version nkjv the bible app. The acts of apostles gives us a unique insight into how the church began.
Acts chapter 17 king james version kjv alexander scourby free audio video bible. Now when they had passed through amphipolis and apollonia, they came to thessalonica, where there was a synagogue of the jews. Acts 21 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 21 in plain english. Disputing at athens, the famous university of greece acts 17. Jason suddenly appears in the story in acts 17 as pauls host in thessalonica. The title of the book of acts comes from the greek word praxis, a word often used in early christian literature to describe the great deeds of the apostles or other significant believers. The bestknown historical event to take place at the areopagus, however, is the one recorded in the bible in acts chapter 17 the apostle pauls visit to athens, where he gave his memorable speech in the midst of the areopagus. We learn more about pauls character, and our own, as we travel to three new destinations.
Let us listen well to the words of our text, and let us seek to learn what the jerusalem council meant for those in that day, as well as for christians today. How much more so when it comes to the end of the whole world. Acts overview mcgarveys original commentary on 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. Acts 21 commentary acts chapter 21 commentary bible study. Book of acts overview insight for living ministries. We wouldnt know what had happened if it werent for this book. Paul preaches at thessalonica, berea and athens acts chapter 17 duration. Heavenly father, thank you for the amazing book of acts, and for insight into those early days of the christian church, when many in israel had their eyes opened to the truth of the glorious gospel of christ, and recognised him, as the prophet greater than moses and the king, greater than david. Chapterbychapter bible studies acts kathleendalton. Study acts 23 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The apostles portrayed in acts shine with evangelistic zeal, showing a striking transition from the often misguided disciples of the gospels. The model church 2 series contributed by shine thomas on nov 12, 2019 1,176 views. There is no single chapter that does not exhibit gods power and wisdom in operation.
This commentary on acts 17 treats pauls visit to athens and his sermon to the areopagus. When the do not find paul and silas they drag jason before the officials and make their accusations against paul, pointing out that jason welcomed them. Main events as implied by the title acts of the apostles, the 5th book in the gospel is a contemporaneous document of what the apostles did after jesus resurrection. When paul and his companions had passed through amphipolis and apollonia, they came to thessalonica, where there was a jewish synagogue. Acts includes apostles, prophets and miracle workers. He is not to be confused with the james halfbrother of jesus, who wrote the book of james.
Paley has remarked the accuracy of the historian here. Throughout its history, the churchs leaders have met too settle doctrinal issues. Book of first thessalonians overview insight for living. The book is filled with some of the finest saints ever to live, coming into contact with some of the most evil enemies of the cross ever to trouble the church. Now the latter were more nobleminded than those in thessalonica, for they received the word with the greatest eagerness of mind, carefully examining the scriptures daily as to whether these things were so.
The problem was they were not looking for one like jesus of nazareth. Herod the kinggrandson of herod the great, and son of aristobulus. Acts 12 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. There are some good communication principals in chapter 17 to be aware of, and ill point them out as we go. New testamenta life lesson from every chapter by insight for living ministries. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Book of exodus overview insight for living ministries. In virtually every chapter, apostles such as peter and paul powerfully present the gospel to individuals and groups of people.
The surprising truth about how others see us, how we. This question should ring through your mind as you page through the book of acts. It may be wise to read several commentaries to consider alternative views on difficult points. Acts for everyone, part one the new testament for everyone. Jun 26, 20 study of the book of acts chapter 17 ivy baptist church. The surprising truth about how others see us, how we see ourselves, and why the answers matter more than we think kindle edition by eurich, tasha.