Acts 20 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Acts 20 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. He asked these men if they had ever been baptized with the holy spirit, but none of them fully understood what that meant. Study of acts discussion notes chapter 20 introduction as you know, our staff rotates writing the article in the weekly newsletter that is passed out each sunday.
Read acts 20 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Acts 20 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary provides notes on all 66 books of the bible, and contain more than. You can study the bible using notes sent to you by email from john karmelich. The book of acts ends with paul in house arrest waiting to present his case before caesar. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 3 scripture passage page 20. You can downloadsave a pdf document with all the verse by verse lessons in acts facts part four, from the middle of chapter to the end of acts. David guzik commentary on acts describes the start of pauls first missionary journey as barnabas and saul are called by the holy spirit. Chapterbychapter bible studies acts kathleendalton. Acts 8, new international version niv the bible app. He employed the testimony of some unnamed, nonconformist jews, to take the gospel to the gentiles acts 11. In doing this, they did the service of priests under the new covenant, offering their bodies as living sacrifices romans 12. Mar 04, 2017 acts chapter 20 apostle pauls farewell\ pastor tom luitwieler 02262017. Study acts 14 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning.
Acts chapter 20 commentary northwest college of the bible. One of the greatest gifts a parent, a teacher or a coach can give is encouragement. Reading the book of acts, we are enlightened and encouraged by the power of the gospel as it spread throughout the world and transformed lives. Acts chapter 20 barnes notes on the new testament on. 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. It is titled acts to emphasize that this book records the acts of. Several persons accompany him into asia, and then go before and tarry for him at troas, 4,5. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons.
He knows that simon is not truly a christian, but one in name only. Pauls travels up and down about macedonia, greece, and asia, and his coming at length to troas. The book of acts sheds light on the gift of the holy spirit, who empowers, guides, teaches, and serves as our counselor. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. Acts baker exegetical commentary on the new testament. With extensive research and thoughtful chapter by chapter exegesis, bock leads readers through all aspects of the book of acts sociological, historical, and theological.
Acts 20 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. In doing gods work, our own wills and those of our friends must often be crossed. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. An understandable version of acts translation by william e. The importance of the book of acts the importance of this second of lukes twovolume work can. Acts bible study notes by email from john karmelich. The experience of cornelius begins to answer this question. But ye will receive power, the holy spirit having come upon you, and ye shall be my witnesses both in jerusalem and in all judaea and samaria and to the end of the earth. Acts 20 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on.
With a reference to, and a brief recapitulation of, his gospel, or history of the life of christ, inscribing this, as he had done that, to his friend theophilus, ver. Verses 16 tumults or opposition may constrain a christian to remove from his station or alter his purpose, but his work and his pleasure will be the same, wherever he goes. In view of the dangers which beset yourselves, acts 20. Acts 20 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on. Third missionary journey first, back to ephesus chapter 18.
Acts 20 a study guide by kevin scott executable outlines. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Acts of the apostles chapter ten objectives in studying this chapter 1 to study the conversion of cornelius and his household, the first gentiles to obey the gospel 2 to note the need for religious and devout people to be saved, despite their good works 3 to ascertain the purpose of the holy spirit falling upon the gentiles, based on the. It is to encourage and challenge the readers but it also. He traveled through that area, speaking many words of encouragement to the people, and finally arrived in greece.
Luke describes pauls ministry of encouragement as he summarizes his movements at the end of his third missionary journey and focuses on a local church gathering in troas. Other scholars add the wisdom of jesus the son of sirach or wisdom of ben son of sirach. Now the full number of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one said that any of the things that belonged to him was his own. Acts 20 commentary to jerusalemmacedonia, achaia, troas. 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.
Acts 14 now at iconium they entered together into the. When the uproar had ended, paul sent for the disciples and, after encouraging them, said goodbye and set out for macedonia. Suppose you could talk as long as you want, but it was only one. He boasted that he was someone great, 10 and all the people, both high and low, gave him their attention and exclaimed, this man is rightly called the great power of god. The puzzle is that the book of acts never specifically mentions a visit by paul to. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of acts. Now it came to pass, that when we had departed from them and set sail, running a straight course we came to cos, the following day to rhodes, and from there to patara. Third missionary journey part 2 strengthening the pastors chapter 20 68 22.
Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of the church. Acts 20 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 20 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 20 in plain english. When a chapter or section is finished, you will see at the bottom of the page over the links, go to the next section. Paul and luke sail from philippi, and in five days reach troas, where they meet their brethren from asia, and abide there seven days, 6. The longer i study the book of acts, the longer the list becomes of those means which god employed to accomplish his purpose of saving the gentiles. This versebyverse bible study and commentary of the acts of the apostles the book of acts or simply acts is indepth but uses plain language that everyone can understand, as well as a format that will engage you. Acts chapter 20 apostle pauls farewell\ pastor tom luitwieler 02262017. There is much to be gained by comparing the beginning of this mission with its conclusion. This is the first job of any servant of god, to minister unto the lord. Luke, the author of the gospel of luke, was a doctor and gentile.
After the uproar had ceased, paul called the disciples to himself, embraced them, and departed to go to macedonia a. 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. The third of five defenses which marked the early part of pauls period of imprisonment is given in this chapter, the same being a formal arraignment and trial before the procurator felix at caesarea, about 58 a. Paul thought it worth while to bestow five days in going to troas, though. The story of how the first church formed, two thousand years ago. Now on the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, paul, ready to.
Commentaries for acts chapter 10 corneliuss vision. This great uproar ended pauls service in ephesus, and he departed for macedonia, as the first verse of chapter 20 records. Study acts 23 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Jun 16, 2011 the book of luke niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 42 duration. Clicking on that will take you to the next section or chapter.
Acts chapter 19 starts with paul entering the upper coasts of ephesus where he found men to become his disciples. Remember that for three years i never stopped warning each of you night and. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. He had in mind to revisit northern and southern greece macedonia and achaia and then go on to jerusalem and rome. Acts 7, new international version niv the bible app. Some commentaries refer to it as sira, which is the hebrew family name of the author. The book of acts is the link between the gospels and the epistles. David guzik commentary on acts 20, in which paul addresses the elders in. The following outline is intended to be used while studying the book. Acts chapter 16 coffmans commentary of the new testament. Acts 20 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the.
It is of interest at this point to turn again to 2 corinthians, and read verses 12 and of chapter 2, and then 57 of chapter 7. Acts 20 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Go to the bottom of that page to see the index chapters, which are hot links. Since luke is the author of acts, any date between ad 60 and 100 is reasonable as conzelmann points out. Luke, the author of the book, rejoins paul at philippi as indicated by we see. The last book of the apocrypha is known by many names. Bock provides a substantive yet highly accessible commentary on acts in this latest addition to the acclaimed becnt series. The events of this chapter begin as the 12 apostles 1. 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 20 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
Acts chapter 20 explained discover the 66 books of the bible. It is titled acts to emphasize that this book records the acts of the apostles through the work of the holy spirit. He goes into greece, where he tarries three months and, purposing to sail to syria, he returns through macedonia, 2,3. The inspired historian begins his narrative of the acts of the apostles, i. Verses 16 tumults or opposition may constrain a christian to remove from his station or alter. Acts of the apostles 1 commentary new testament matthew. Immediately after the tribulation of those dayshe shall send his angeles with a great sound of a trumpet, they shall gather together his electmatthew24. The genre of the book of acts is narrative history with several sermons. Acts 20 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Its subject and intention is nicely summarised by the words of the lord in chapter 1. Are genuine seekers after god saved, if they have responded to the light they have but have never heard the gospel. Study guide for acts 20 by david guzik blue letter bible. The unity of the spirit felt by the first christians when the. There is only one outside source i will occasionally use to help clarify some definitions of words, and that is noah websters 1828 american dictionary of the english language.
It will help to keep the whole of the book before you as you work your way through each section. You can find the best commentary on acts for you using the tools on the right side. After what manner i have been with you the codex bezae adds here, for. Observe the approach of danger, and set yourselves against it. Acts 8 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of acts chapter 8 in plain english.
By its opening words the acts of the apostles is linked in the clearest way with the gospel of luke. Lets say you were teaching a class or saying goodbye to younger college you have been training. Oct 01, 2007 respected new testament scholar darrell l. Acts 20, new international version niv the bible app. The ending of acts plays an important role in route of determining the book s date. 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 free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. 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. Ministering to the lord means doing what pleases him and honors him worship, praise, prayer, listening to, honoring god. Acts 20 commentary acts chapter 20 commentary bible study paul in macedonia.