Introducing the book of acts chapter 4 commentary

The former vision which john saw, contained in the foregoing chapters, represented the state of the church at the time when the vision was given, or the things that then were, revelation 1. We can think of at least three reasons why luke found it important to share the story of this miracle. The book of job begins by introducing its central character and the man who perhaps wrote the book by recording his own experiences. The priests and sadducees are incensed at the apostles teaching, and put them in prison, acts 4. We can see that god was here in acts too, because of the fire. The study of acts is a challenge partly because of its length. This heliocentric suncentered model radically transformed the way people thought about the cosmos. The unity of the spirit felt by the first christians when the. Peter, filled with the holy ghost, answers, and proclaims jesus, acts 4. 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. The latest date for the book of acts is in the second century writings of the church fathers. As the first poetic book of the english bible, job introduces the reader to the idea of hebrew poetry, which involves the repetition and combination of ideas more than sounds. So wisely did god order that they should first hear a full testimony to the truth in the temple, and then in the great council.

Acts 3 tells us of a specific example, one of the many. This teaching of peter and john is in direct opposition with what the sadducee. The descent of the holy spirit at the day of pentecost. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Verse 4 the words different languages here can also be other tongues. Acts of the apostles 4 commentary new testament matthew.

The glorious success of the gospel at pentecost and for some time afterward could not last. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. We know it because the bush was burning all the time exodus 3. 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. And this is where our story takes upin chapter 4 of the book of acts.

In the gospels we see the corn of wheat falling into the ground and dying. Commentaries for acts chapter 4 temple arrest, sanhedrin hearing and release. Bock provides a substantive yet highly accessible commentary on acts in this latest addition to the acclaimed becnt series. Acts 4 is one of those chapters in which we would do well to spend. 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. Acts baker exegetical commentary on the new testament. The author, date, and place of the book of job are all uncertain. They return to their own company, who all join in praise and prayer to god, acts 4. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. 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 oppose them, as they had used to treat christ himself. Study guide for job 1 by david guzik blue letter bible.

Wright on the book of acts p23 paul still on trial, loyalty to judaism, n. With extensive research and thoughtful chapterbychapter exegesis, bock leads readers through all aspects of the book of actssociological, historical, and theological. However, so many people were convinced jesus had risen from the dead that the number of believers grew to over 5,000. David guzik commentary on acts 4, where peter and john face the sanhedrin. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. We will after the first of the year actually begin a verse by verse study of the book of acts. The book of acts is unique because it is the only book of church history in the new testament. Acts 4 commentary albert barnes notes on the whole bible. The inherent hatred of truth and righteousness on the. An exegetical commentary 4 book series kindle edition.

He came at this time to prevent a tumult or suppress a riot, as it was sup posed that the teaching of the apostles and the crowd collected by the healing of the lame. The healing of the paralytic at the gate beautiful. F29 it is found, however, a number of times in the new testament. God has a determined will that cannot be stopped it is to build the kingdom of god. And this teaching was surely opposed to their doctrine. By introducing the word sozo, which can refer to rescue from both physical. With extensive research and thoughtful chapter by chapter exegesis, bock leads readers through all aspects of the book of acts sociological, historical, and theological. The earliest date for the book of acts is the two year imprisonment which is recorded in acts 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. For each new testament document, the authors also provide a summary of that books content and discuss the books theological contribution to the overall canon. Acts 4 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. There was a man in the land of uz, whose name was job. This chapter recounts the tragic fall of ananias and sapphira acts 5. 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.

Wright on the book of acts p25 theology of the cross in acts. Study guide for acts 4 by david guzik blue letter bible. The word revolution can refer to a radical change in the way people think, act, and view the world. Here is a bible study, commentary, and summary of acts chapter four. Study the bible online using commentary on acts 4 and more. Acts 4 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. 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. This book is to the gospels what the fruit is to the tree that bears it. Darrell bock provides a thoroughly evangelical commentary on acts in this volume. Acts chapter 5 coffmans commentary of the new testament. Acts chapter 1 king james version kjv alexander scourby free audio video bible duration.

The blessed state of the primitive disciples, acts 4. Now peter and john went up together to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. Im not sure exactly which sunday marching into january, but we will do that. A good study bible we recommend the following features. 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. The use of this expression in daily speech was once common among christians, even their writings frequently carrying it in the form of d. 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 from those who entered the. 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. Acts introduction commentary commentary critical and. 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.

Without acts, the actions of the early church would be unknown to us except for a few facts we could glean from the writings of paul. 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. Acts 4 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. About blb statement of faith history of blb ministry faqs. 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. The abrupt ending of acts allows for an early date around the time of the events, but could. In the book called exodus, we read that moses saw a very special bush. The mighty dragon who had attempted to devour the christ, who had been caught up unto god, and unto his throne revelation 12. Consider the copernican revolution, when nicolaus copernicus 14731543 showed that the earth was not the center of the universe but actually circled the sun.

We find them clearly evident in every chapter of acts. First, to give an example of what he mentioned in acts 2. This commentary on acts, his magnum opus, may be the largest and most thoroughly documented acts commentary available. Useful not only for the study of acts but also early christianity, this work sets acts in its firstcentury context. Audio video bible alexander scourby kjv 4,053 views.

Highly respected new testament scholar craig keener is known for his meticulous and comprehensive research. The book of job is rightly understood to be a masterpiece of hebrew poetry and western literature. 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. He immediately gives a summary statement on church growth. God answers, and fills them with the holy spirit, acts 4. Acts 1 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. James chapter 4 coffmans commentary of the new testament. The rulers, elders, and scribes call the apostles before them, and question them concerning their authority to teach, acts 4. But the angel of the lord opened the prison doors in spite of all the locks and bars that were upon them, and without giving any alarm to the keepers, or any of the other prisoners.