Ntc commentary on the book of acts chapter 4

In chapter 3s closing act, a mysterious figure known as the adjudicator voids. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. The uninterrupted progress of the church in acts is quite unlike the situation in our world, but with the story of the apostles arrest, incarceration and trial luke brings us down to earth. As peter and john spoke to the people, who came up. 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. 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. Acts,book of acts, acts of the apostles, bible courses, bible study guides, bible study questions,books of bible, english. And as they were speaking to the people, the priests and the captain of the temple guard, and the sadducees, came upon them. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. A commentary on the acts of the apostles by pastor galen l. 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.

A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Study the bible online using commentary on acts 4 and more. 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. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of acts.

Chapterbychapter bible studies acts kathleendalton. Next chapter of acts the book of acts, chapter 4 we hope that you find the content of the book of acts, chapter 4 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. With extensive research and thoughtful chapterbychapter exegesis, bock leads readers through all aspects of the book of actssociological, historical, and theological. Annas though this man was not now actually in the office of high priest, yet he had possessed it for eleven years, bore the title all his life, and had the honor of seeing five of his sons fill that eminent place after him an honor that never happened to any other person from the commencement of the mosaic institution. Outline studies in the book of the acts of the apostles. Click the number of the chapter that you wish to study.

The importance of the book of acts the importance of this second of lukes twovolume work can. 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. Commentary of the book of acts english text edition by f. Acts 4 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 4 in plain english. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. The mighty dragon who had attempted to devour the christ, who had been caught up unto god, and unto his throne revelation 12. A better title would be the acts or the workings of the holy spirit, because he is the real main character of the book. I find beginning at jerusalem to be the most highly detailed commentary on acts available today pending keeners due summer of 2012. Bible study lessons about the history of the church, the kingdom, worship, conversion, work of the holy spirit. The following outline is intended to be used while studying the book. The apostles and the first believers attended the temple worship at the hours of prayer. Outline studies in the book of the acts of the apostles by.

David guzik commentary on acts 4, where peter and john face the sanhedrin, and peter boldly preaches to the jewish leaders. This book opens our understanding of the acts of the apostles so that you may know the truth concerning the things of which you have been informed. 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. And this is where our story takes upin chapter 4 of the book of acts. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of acts. Commentaries for acts chapter 4 temple arrest, sanhedrin hearing and release. The book of acts also describes the work of the two apostles peter and paul. Acts chapter 1 king james version kjv alexander scourby free audio video bible duration. Acts chapter 4 kjv king james version i have asked myself how do i increase in love and the power.

An overview of the book of acts the life of the early church is recorded and preserved for us in the book of acts and the epistles. The case of ananias and sapphira was exceptional without a doubt. Study of the book of acts chapter 4 ivy baptist church. Who gathered together at jerusalem as a council against peter and john in verses 5 and 6. Acts 4 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Acts 4 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. A good study bible we recommend the following features. This chapter concludes the account of the first missionary journey, detailing the experiences of paul and barnabas in iconium, lystra and derbe, and also their revisiting all of the galatian cities of this first tour, strengthening the churches, appointing elders, and their preaching at perga which had been skipped at the beginning. 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. Read acts 4 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore.

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. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles matthew henrys bible commentary. Acts 4 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Acts of the apostles chapter five objectives in studying this chapter 1 to examine the sin of ananias and sapphira in lying to the holy spirit 2 to note the amazing signs and wonders that were done by the apostles, in which all were healed 3 to consider the apostles response when government seeks to stifle the preaching of the gospel.

Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. 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. The unity of the spirit felt by the first christians when the. This commentary presents the book of acts in a format that allows those with the time to delve into some detail of the book, while those with less time can quickly see the main points and issues of the book. This chapter opens with a solemn incident which throws up in striking relief one last feature which characterized the early church. Acts 4 commentary acts chapter 4 commentary bible study. The glorious success of the gospel at pentecost and for some time afterward could not last. These men, peter and john, were not rabbis nor teachers so they could not teach.

Here is a bible study, commentary, and summary of acts chapter four. Acts 4 bible commentary matthew henry complete christianity. After pages of introduction, dunn steps through the book of acts dealing with each pericope on an exegetical level, but much more attention is paid to historical and theological matters. This commentary has been through advanced checking. 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. Finally, we shall seek to determine the meaning and the application of. Doughty southside christian church january 2014 introduction. The inherent hatred of truth and righteousness on the part. In verse 4, we find that the number of the believing men had grown to what number. Bock provides a substantive yet highly accessible commentary on acts in this latest addition to the acclaimed becnt series. The rulers, elders, and scribes call the apostles before them, and question them concerning their authority to teach, 57. He immediately gives a summary statement on church growth. This is the aftermath of the healing that took place begging the question. The presence and working of the holy spirit is the dominating mark of the book of acts.

He is the same who is called ananus by josephus, ant. Read acts 4 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. He can kill continental nyc manager and wick ally winston and live his remaining days as a. Discussion questions for chapter 4 what one word or name. The priests and sadducees are incensed at the apostles teaching, and put them in prison. The meaning of acts chapter 4 missionlink fellowship.