Acts 4 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Acts chapter 1 king james version kjv alexander scourby free audio video bible duration. The high priest mentioned here was probably still caiaphas, the same one who presided over the trial of jesus. 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. Now peter and john went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. You can find the best commentary on acts for you using the tools on the right side. David guzik commentary on acts 4, where peter and john face the sanhedrin, and peter boldly preaches to the jewish leaders.
Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. Peter preached to this crowd, giving the gospel but not fully concluding, when a party of temple guards came up and arrested them. Published november 27, 2011 by bob roby i found in the fourth chapter of acts a witness to several powerful statements about the kingdom of god. Welcome to ivy baptist churchs bible study on demand before beginning this study, please take an opportunity to download the worksheet for this bible study. Free online douay rheims version of the catholic bible. Acts 4 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Acts chapter 4 coffmans commentary of the new testament. Acts chapter 5 coffmans commentary of the new testament. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. They return to their own company, who all join in praise and prayer to god, acts 4.
The priests and sadducees are incensed at the apostles teaching, and put them in prison, acts 4. Watch our overview video on the book of acts, which breaks down the literary design of the. We know it because the bush was burning all the time exodus 3. Here we go again, peter is letting the jews know how they crucified jesus. The former group thought that their widows were being treated unfairly because they were not receiving the same amount of food as other widows. Acts chapter 6 as the number of disciples increased, a conflict began between the hellenistic jews and the hebraic jews. Acts 4 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. They seized peter and john and, because it was evening, they put them in jail until the next day. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations.
And a certain man lame from his mothers womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the temple. With extensive research and thoughtful chapter by chapter exegesis, bock leads readers through all aspects of the book of acts sociological, historical, and theological. In the previous chapter peter and john healed a lame man and peter preached a sermon explaining that the miracle was accomplished through faith in the name of jesus of nazareth, whom the jews had ignorantly crucified and whom god had subsequently resurrected. Acts 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. A good study bible we recommend the following features. Commentary of the book of acts english text edition by f. The events of the first chapter were designed to prepare the apostles for the work of. Now the second volume, acts, will detail jesus continuing work through his apostles that he had chosen and the work of the holy spirit who. The blessed state of the primitive disciples, acts 4. The glorious success of the gospel at pentecost and for some time afterward could not last. Acts, chapter 5 united states conference of catholic bishops.
With extensive research and thoughtful chapterbychapter exegesis, bock leads readers through all aspects of the book of actssociological, historical, and theological. 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. Acts 4 commentary acts chapter 4 commentary bible study. The rulers, elders, and scribes call the apostles before them, and question them concerning their authority to teach, acts 4. Acts 4 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 4 in plain english. The unity of the spirit felt by the first christians when the. The fourfold gospel or a harmony of the four gospels. Use this information for a catholic bible study course. Peter and john before the sanhedrin the priests and the captain of the temple guard and the sadducees came up to peter and john while they were speaking to the people. This chapter recounts the tragic fall of ananias and sapphira acts 5.
Doctor luke had first researched and written the gospel of luke to theophilus, a greek public official and friend. Here is a bible study, commentary, and summary of acts chapter four. The first volume, the gospel of luke, shows as luke says, all that jesus began to do and teach. Because peter was under the control of the spirit, he was able to face persecution and preach the gospel with power luke 12.
The apostles preached through jesus the resurrection from the dead. The rulers, elders, and scribes call the apostles before them, and question them concerning their authority to teach, 57. Bock provides a substantive yet highly accessible commentary on acts in this latest addition to the acclaimed becnt series. Jan 30, 20 welcome to ivy baptist churchs bible study on demand before beginning this study, please take an opportunity to download the worksheet for this bible study. Peter then began his step by step explanation acts 11. In the book called exodus, we read that moses saw a very special bush. The acts of the apostles, fifth book of the new testament, a valuable history of the early christian church. This is the aftermath of the healing that took place begging the question of by what authority. In acts, jesus sends the holy spirit to empower his disciples as they carry the good news of his. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. The mighty dragon who had attempted to devour the christ, who had been caught up unto god, and unto his throne revelation 12.
Acts 4 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Acts baker exegetical commentary on the new testament. And this is where our story takes upin chapter 4 of the book of acts. The priests and sadducees are incensed at the apostles teaching, and put them in prison. 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. Acts 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Now as they spoke to the people, the priests, the captain of the temple, and the sadducees came upon them, being greatly disturbed that they taught the people and preached in jesus the resurrection from the dead. Pastor paul leboutillier of calvary chapel ontario oregon teaches through the bible from the book of acts. 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.
With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library, including complete notes from the niv cultural backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary. Audio video bible alexander scourby kjv 4,053 views. These men, peter and john, were not rabbis nor teachers so they could not teach. God answers, and fills them with the holy spirit, acts 4. Peter, filled with the holy ghost, answers, and proclaims jesus, acts 4. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. Peter, filled with the holy ghost, answers, and proclaims jesus, 812. The structure of our text, in its context, can be outlined as follows. The events of this chapter begin as the 12 apostles 1. And as they were speaking to the people, the priests and the captain of the temple guard, and the sadducees, came upon them. In going over the last two chapters, where we met with so many good things that the apostles did, i wondered what was become of the scribes and pharisees, and chief priests, that they did not appear to contradict and oppose them, as they had used to treat christ himself.
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