Modern commentary on the book of acts chapter 9

The book of acts is the first volume of church history. If the book was just before or after pauls release, then it was. Hence chapter 9 apparently says that the witnesses heard without understanding the. Acts bible study notes by email from john karmelich. Book of acts acts chapter 1 acts chapter 2 acts chapter 3. This chapter reveals the conversion of saul of tarsus, the mighty persecutor acts 9. As a result, these gentiles have an actschapter2type experience s. He was, like his master, always upon the remove, and went about doing good. Acts 9 records perhaps the most significant event in the history of the church since the coming of the holy spirit in acts 2.

While the old testament relates the story of israel as gods. Conversion is a moment of ones salvation but not the whole of it. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. We know more from what paul says about this experience in acts 22. The first thirty verses of acts chapter 9 present the account of sauls conversion. Like every other chapter, our study of acts 9 focuses not on men or women but on the power of the holy spirit. Do miracles like this still happen in the church today. We learn how the gospel reached antioch, the capital city in syria. Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the.

Acts 9 is the ninth chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible. Book of acts acts chapter 1 acts chapter 2 acts chapter 3 acts chapter 4 acts chapter 5 acts chapter 6 acts chapter 7 acts chapter 8 acts chapter 9 acts chapter 10 acts chapter 11 acts chapter 12 acts chapter acts chapter 14 acts chapter 15 acts chapter. In many ways acts chapter 8 is a significant pivot point. Peter heads northwest out of jerusalem to lydda about 25 miles away where he healed a palsied man named aeneas and then to joppa 35 miles northwest of jerusalem on.

Bible commentary on the book of acts, chapter 10, by dr. Damascus is mentioned in the new testament only in acts chapters 9, 22. But this is great news, because it means that god can take a man breathing out murderous threats, a committed enemy of the faith, and change his heart. Study of acts discussion notes chapter 9 introduction in chapter 9 of acts, luke begins to give a broader view of what is taking place in the new testament church. The holy spirit made the church strong and he encouraged the christians. 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. And saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the lord, went unto.

Luke is the writer, as he states in his introduction v. Matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The book focuses primarily on the acts of two apostles, peter and paul. Pauls conversion from being an outrageous persecutor of the gospel of christ to be an illustrious professor and preacher of it. There was no human explanation for sauls conversion. Acts 9 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Conversion is the moment when we believe in the name o. First of all luke mentions the fact that acts is the sequel to the gospel of luke written around 5560 ad, and therefore must have been written later. He was baptized to show that he had been born again not of the flesh, but of the spirit. Study of acts discussion notes chapter 9 clover sites. Acts 9 bible study commentary chapter summary questions. The emphatic yet is intended to note the remarkable fact, that up to this moment his blind persecuting rage against the disciples of the lord burned as fiercely as ever. Aug 08, 20 since faith and repentance are pleasing to god, the natural man cannot believe in christ or repent of his sins unless it is granted to him eph.

The book of acts and 2 timothy along with the statements of church history. He would rise from that watery grave baptism, to a new life in jesus christ. And it proposes to show the continuation of all that jesus began both to do and teach 1. It might appropriately be called some of the acts of some of the apostles since it does not try to describe all of the acts of all the apostles.

The book of acts, sometimes called the fifth gospel, is a continuation of the gospel of luke. You can find the best commentary on acts for you using the tools on the right side. Secondly luke at the end of acts luke mentions pauls twoyear imprisonment in rome. In his 2010 article entitled the role of barnabas in the book of acts, murphy discusses. This section is extremely important because it deals with the continuing struggle over the gentile mission and peters part as head of the apostolic group in that struggle. This work, originally out in 1857, has proved helpful to many, though it is now far out of date as to literature commenting on acts. The jesusfollowers have received the holy spirit acts 2. We also know more from what barnabas said about sauls experience in acts 9. It was practical to have a scroll about thirtyfive feet in length.

Most of the errors pastors and teachers make in teaching the bible are because they have not studied the book of acts carefully. This will be the most important time in pauls life when jesus speak to him. Index introduction to the book of acts of the apostles. Christians who have not property to give in charity, may yet be able to do acts of charity, working with. Religious affections, or the modern english version, the experience that counts. Then we have the story of pauls conversion chapter 9 our text, followed by the story of peters vision, which resulted in his opening the doors of the church to the gentiles chapter 10. Henry alford greek testament critical exegetical commentary. At midday, as they drew near damascus, a brilliant light stronger than the sun suddenly engulfed the whole company acts 22. How he was first awakened and wrought upon by an appearance of christ himself to him as he was going upon an errand of. On the morrow, as they went for they set out too late to reach the place that night. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy.

The book of acts course a, lesson 3 free bible study. Book ii, chapter 1, ecclesiastical history, eusebius of caesarea, c. In the first 7 chapters, he describes how the good news spread in jerusalem. Helpful tips on understanding the order of the books of the bible. What else had saul been doing besides breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the lord acts 9. Commentary on christs ministry through peter and paul chapters one through nine. Peter went up upon the housetop to pray it has often been observed, in the course of these notes, that the houses in judea had flat roofs, on which people walked for the sake of taking the air, and where they conversed, meditated, and prayed. Then we have the story of pauls conversion chapter 9 our text. Even in our modern day, there is mans way and gods way. In chapter 9 of acts, luke begins to give a broader view of what is taking place in the. Modern coptic icon, painted by the nuns of saint demiana monastery, egypt. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. The apostles teaching that jesus is the jewish messiah has horrified and infuriated the jewish leadership acts 4. Join us for wednesday night bible study as we explore the book of acts.

We know more from what paul says about this experience in acts 26. The book will therefore have been written only after the end of this time. Acts of the apostles chapter nine objectives in studying this chapter 1 to study the conversion of saul, comparing lukes account in this chapter with sauls own words recorded later on in chapters 22 and 26 2 to note two miracles by peter, and the affect they had on many people who heard about them summary not content with persecuting. Lydda modern lod, the site of israels international airport lay on the.

Barnabas was willing to listen to the holy spirit and he had the understandi. He passed dia panton among them all, who pertained to the churches of judea, galilee, and samaria, mentioned in the foregoing chapter. Up to now all the activity concerning the knowledge and spreading of the good news of the gospel has taken place in the city of jerusalem, has been strictly among jews, and the focus of events has revolved around the works of the 12 disciples. He went to the high priest 2 and asked for letters addressed to the synagogues in. Acts of the apostles 9 commentary new testament matthew.

Spirit is central to the book beginning on pentecost acts 2. The books focus on the church and the spread of the gospel makes studying acts a must for any believer serious about living out the great commission. Although the author does not identify himself by name, scholars have ascribed the authorship of gospel of luke and the book of acts to luke, the companion of paul. Acts 9 background information with maps and images picture.

Book of acts explained discover books of the bible. Acts chapter 6 acts chapter 7 acts chapter 8 acts chapter 9 acts chapter 10 acts chapter 11 acts chapter 12. We also know more from what barnabas says about sauls experience in acts 9. Saul received authority from the high priest in jerusalem to go beyond judea and bring jews to trial before the sanhedrin, which the high priest could grant because the romans allowed the sanhedrin to exercise civil and criminal jurisdiction except in capital cases over the. God is able to convert the most unlikely of sinners and. This informative book is packed with great features. One reason for concluding both books came from the. Sir william ramsay, after making a critical study of lukes writings, declared that luke was the greatest historian, ancient or modern. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. And when he had spoken these things had given them these instructions. Please take all courses in order as listed on our home page the computer will ask. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. In this part, the writer tells us how paul met jesus.

A free bible version and commentary on the book of acts in easyenglish. Book of acts bible study lessons course a free online bible study lessons about the history of the early church with examples of conversion. The author of acts had written a former account of jesus life. Acts chapter 9 questions for discussion the living. One reason for concluding both books came from the same author is that both. It connects the early church to the ministry of jesus and provides the backdrop for the new testament epistles. In acts chapter 9 we experience the power of conversion, and specifically conversion as a type of resurrection in jesus christ, a spiritual resurrection. We continue to read with amazement as we see the holy spirit transform and empower ordinary people to do things they would never think of doing under their own initiative. It records sauls conversion and the works of saint peter. A bible text and commentary on the book of genesis. Then was saul certain days with the disciples which were at damascus. Jesus christ our lord and savior had chosen apostle paul for the gentiles. The context for this story begins with gods call of abram, when god promised, all of the families of the earth will be blessed in you genesis 12.

What else had saul been doing besides breathing threats and. The book of acts bible study notes by john karmelich. In acts 9, we are only given the briefest account of what happened here. It contains the acts jesus carried out after his ascension, through the holy spirit, in establishing the church. Meanwhile, the church all over judea, galilee and samaria enjoyed a peaceful period. From this part, we learn how the good news reached samaria because of stephens death. Why did saul want to go after the christians in damascus acts 9. Study guide for acts 9 by david guzik blue letter bible. Ancient books were generally written on papyrus scrolls. He departs from a careful analysis of apostles experiences in jerusalem. Under the impact of this sudden blaze, the whole company fell to the ground acts. Verse 9 luke also described this event in his gospel. Acts 9 commentary similar work but all latin and greek are translated into english. You can study the bible using notes sent to you by email from john karmelich.

Twentyfirst century biblical commentary series the book of acts. There is, in modern damascus, a street called straight that might be the. Acts chapter 9 explained discover books of the bible. Philip the evangelist takes the gospel into samaria and to an ethiopian eunuch acts 8. Christians who have not property to give in charity, may yet be able to do acts of charity, working with their hands, or walking with their feet, for the good of others. Joseph a alexander acts commentary 1857, 1866 over pages. A good study bible we recommend the following features. Thomas constable, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary provides notes on all 66 books of the bible, and. Acts 9 bible study detailed questions, answers and guide for an indepth, versebyverse bible study of acts chapter 9 in plain english that everyone can understand. When the bible calls christians saints, the idea isnt of a superperfect people. In those two years, luke had plenty of time to research and write his gospel and the book of acts. Free bible commentaries in easy english easyenglish bible. Sauls authority to bring church members bound to jerusalem.

The most prominent apostle throughout the first twelve chapters of the book of acts is peter. Acts 9 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Enduring word bible commentary acts chapter 9 acts 9 the conversion of saul of tarsus a. Moreover, he boldly takes a stand in the face of death wherever he goes.