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 1 in the first book, o theophilus, i have dealt. As was his custom, paul went into the synagogue, and on three sabbath days he reasoned with them from the scri. David guzik commentary on acts 11 describes a controversy arising in jerusalem regarding the ministry to the gentiles, to which peter speaks in defense. Peter recounts the story of the great sheet vision and how cornelius saw an angel. This commentary on acts 11 treats peters defense of his outreach to gentiles and the emergence of a strong church at antioch. He notes, and calls his hearers to note, the startling coincidence of this arrival. Acts 11, new international version niv the bible app.
In addition, there are topical studies on issues such as spiritual leadership, gods redemptive plan, and old testament character studies. What would convince a charismatic that the cerebral theological discourses that pass for sermons in emotionless orthodoxy can call people to genuine faith. These lessons are from bobs teaching ministry through the years. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. The system of numbering notes was designed for the printed book and is used throughout the text to refer to other notes. The lord jesus christ at work by the holy spirit through the apostles to the uttermost part of the earth, chapters 28 a. But the voice answered me again from heaven, what god has cleansed you must not. But the voice answered me again from heaven, what god has cleansed you must not call common. Why were so many jews from so many different places all in jerusalem at the same time. Acts 19 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 19 in plain english.
Book of acts chapter 2, part 1 christogenea internet radio 050320. The presence and working of the holy spirit is the dominating mark of the book of acts. The book of acts, chapter 1 christogenea internet radio, april 11th, 20. Acts of the apostles 1, new living translation nlt the. This summary of the book of acts provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of acts. Introduction can you just hear these words from the brethren to peter. 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. 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. Acts, chapter 11 united states conference of catholic bishops. The good success of the gospel at antioch, and the parts adjacent, acts 11. This chapter is concerned exclusively with the conversion of cornelius, the same event also being under consideration in acts 11. Study guide for acts 11 by david guzik blue letter bible.
Acts 1 jesus ascends to heaven, a new apostle chosen a. It was indispensably necessary that a foundation should be laid. The good success of the gospel at antioch, and the parts adjacent. Verses 118 are about the christianjews reacting to the news that peter converted a gentile. Bob utley, retired professor of hermeneutics bible interpretation. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Acts of the apostles chapter eleven objectives in studying this chapter 1 to glean from peters own account of the conversion of the household of cornelius, what was the purpose of the baptism of the holy spirit on the gentiles 2 to note the beginning of the lords church in antioch, and the early ministry of barnabas and saul summary the. Peters necessary vindication of what he did in receiving cornelius and his friends into the church, from the censure he lay under for it among the brethren, and their acquiescence in it. Acts 1112 niv peter explains his actions the bible gateway. David guzik commentary on acts 11 describes a controversy arising in. Peters necessary vindication of what he did in receiving cornelius and his friends into the church, from the censure he lay under for it among the brethren, and their acquiescence in it, acts 11. Acts 1 listen to kjv audio bible online bible study tools. The system of numbering notes was designed for the printed book. These six brothers also went with me, and we entered the mans house.
Gods time to help, is when things are brought to the last extremity. Now the apostles and brethren who were in judea heard that the gentiles had also received the word of god. The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations. Lukes devoting so much space to the narrative of a single conversion indicates the importance of it. When peter went to jerusalem, they sharply criticized him. Peter returns to jerusalem, and is accused of having associated with the gentiles. Acts chapter 10 coffmans commentary of the new testament. It alone presents an extensive picture of early church life and history. Acts 11 new international version niv peter explains his actions. Bobs written commentaries reflect his latest theological views and should be consulted as you listen to these audio teaching sessions. Acts chapter 11 starts with peter going back to jerusalem after he preached the gospel to a gentile centurion named cornelius. As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1. Some of the circumcision jewish christians were offended.
Acts 11 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. The book has been called the acts of the apostles, really a misnomer because acts has very little to say concerning most of the original twelve apostles. Content includes book studies on luke, ephesians, thessalonians, james, 1 samuel, john, and acts. A chapter by chapter bible study of the book of acts 11 e what did the crowd of people see. Acts chapter 11 matthew henry complete commentary on. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. Acts is the second book in the history that luke wrote. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. Bobdeffinbaugh graduated from dallas theological seminary with his th. Up until this time, they had not even tried to bring the gospel message to the gentile nations. New testament audio commentaries free bible commentary. Acts 11 now the apostles and the brothers who were.
Perhaps luke was using it to mean any christian reader. Acts 11 niv peter explains his actions the bible gateway. X audio is now playing, turn on your speakers and raise volume. By its opening words the acts of the apostles is linked in the clearest way with the gospel of luke.
All the gentiles have to do is change there way of believing and believe gods way. The news that peter had preached to corneliuss household and won them to christ spread quickly throughout the churches of judea. A better title would be the acts or the workings of the holy spirit, because he is the real main character of the book. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of acts. The voice spoke from heaven a second time, do not call anything impure that god has made clean. There is something which i forestalled discussing in the opening segments of this series, and that is an exposition of the ancient manuscripts which attest to the antiquity and the content of the book of acts. A controversy in jerusalem regarding ministry to the gentiles. We have provided this method as a convenience to our users. He defends himself by relating at large the whole business concerning cornelius, 4 17. A good study bible we recommend the following features. It gives evidence that jesus is the christ and the gospel is the true.
Audio should start after a short delay, depending on connection speed. The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of the document. This page provides a method to go directly to a commentary by a specific presenter. The life for today commentary notes on this web site are taken from the printed life for today study bible series. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. The care the church of christ took to have young converts confirmed in the truths they had received, and built up on their most holy faith, acts 11. Acts 11 kjv and the apostles and brethren that were bible gateway. An understandable version of acts translation by william e. Those who regard peter as a pope surely must agree that he does not command a great deal of respect from his circumcised brethren in jerusalem on his return from caesarea.
The god of glory appeared unto our father abraham, when he was in mesopotamia. And in chapter 15 and verse 5 of the book of acts, on the occasion of the church council in. The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. The israelites felt that they were a set aside nation to whom god had given this message. He returns beginning in verse 1 of chapter 11, and this is the record of what occurs. Acts 19 commentary acts chapter 19 commentary bible study. Peters activities are described at some length, and john and philip are mentioned, but more than half of the book is about paul and his connection with the christian movement.
Although the author does not name himself, evidence outside the scriptures and inferences from the book itself lead to the conclusion that the. The former account i made, o theophilus, of all that jesus began both to do and teach. The acts of the apostles is a unique and therefore crucial book of the new testament. Acts 1 in the first book, o theophilus, i have dealt with. Acts 11 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Study acts 11 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Peters account is close to what we read in chapter 10, with a few additions. Mar 22, 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. Notes for acts chapter 11 johns title for chapter 11. When paul and his companions had passed through amphipolis and apollonia, they came to thessalonica, where there was a jewish synagogue. Acts 1 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of acts chapter 1 in plain english.
The book of acts also describes the work of the two apostles peter and paul. Acts chapter 11 commentary northwest college of the bible. But it is more likely that theophilus was a real person. Acts 11 commentary peters defense of his gentile mission. The blue letter bible ministry and the blb institute hold to the historical, conservative christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of scripture.
Acts 11 listen to kjv audio bible online bible study tools. You know the church not only needed to be sound in doctrine, but they needed to have love. Acts of the apostles 11, new living translation nlt. The book of the acts of the apostles, as it is fully called, is a book. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. Acts the promise of the holy spirit 1 in the first book, o a theophilus, i have dealt with all that jesus began b to do and teach, 2 until the day when c he was taken up, after he d had given commands e through the holy spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. 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 with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Verse 1 luke referred to his gospel here as my first book. We will see later in the book of acts that in many cities where paul took the gospel, the jews started riots. Commentary on the book of acts bible study notes and comments by david e.
All the events are relayed either as peter experienced them his vision, acts 11. The proper meaning of this name is, a follower of christ. The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. Bob is a pastorteacher and elder at community bible chapel in richardson, texas, and has contributed many of his bible study series for use by the foundation.