Modern commentary on the book of acts chapter 16

Acts of the apostles 16, new living translation nlt the. In deference to the jews of the area, he arranged for timothy to be circumcised. David guzik commentary on acts 16 introduces pauls second missionary journey. 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 refers to the roman province of asia minor, which is modern day turkey. The casing of an evil spirit out of a damsel, acts 16. You can find the best commentary on acts for you using the tools on the right side. Acts 16 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. The present commentary, necessarily partaking of the character of the book which it is designed to illustrate, is more historical than doctrinal.

Acts 16 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Verse 1 luke referred to his gospel here as my first book. Acts of the apostles chapter sixteen objectives in studying this chapter 1 to trace the route of paul. Acts chapter 16 coffmans commentary of the new testament.

Top 5 commentaries on the book of acts ligonier ministries. Perhaps luke was using it to mean any christian reader. Acts 1 new international version niv jesus taken up into heaven. As you may have already surmised acts 16 is not the best chapter break as it continues the narrative from acts 15. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english.

Here is a modern illustration of what surely was in the mind of paul when. Thus, the meaning of the term galatia in the new testament is much debated. This commentary may be downloaded for any usage except sales. This is one of several we passages in the book of acts see also.

His mother was a jewish believer, but his father was a greek. John 16 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 16 in plain english. Acts 14 contains events and teachings from sauls first missionary journey, during which time he began to be known as paul. With extensive research and thoughtful chapterbychapter exegesis, bock leads readers through all aspects of the book of actssociological, historical, and theological. As you may have already surmised acts 16 is not the best chapter break as. So, the christians became stronger in the faith and more people joined the churches daily. Acts of the apostles online commentary america magazine. David guzik commentary on acts 16 introduces pauls second missionary journey, on which the holy spirit forbids him to go into asia. But it is more likely that theophilus was a real person. Acts 1 niv jesus taken up into heaven bible gateway. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of god. 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 16 bible commentary matthew henry complete christianity. Acts 16 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. This commentary has been through advanced checking. The continuation of the second missionary tour is the theme of acts 17, in which luke relates the success of pauls mission in thessalonica acts 17. A vision of a man from macedonia modernday greece caused paul and silas to cross. I would also like to have a hard copy of this book to keep for years to come. The accusing and abusing of paul and silas for it, their imprisonment, and the indignities done them, acts 16. John 16 commentary john chapter 16 commentary bible study.

Priscilla and aquila took him apollos aside, and explained to him the way of god more accurately. In this part, luke describes how the gospel spread through more countries. Minor modern turkey, and to such cites as ephesus, smyrna, philadelphia. After rising from the dead, jesus met with his disciples and followers, giving convincing proofs that he was alive. The commentary section includes running commentary on the bible text with reference to several modern versions, especially the new international version and the new revised standard. Throughout the book of acts, the spirit of god is portrayed as actively leading gods people. Acts baker exegetical commentary on the new testament. Acts 16 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on. In the first 7 chapters, he describes how the good news spread in jerusalem. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of acts. 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. Note that the authors return to the use of they indicates that luke stayed behind in philippi 16 40.

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. A good study bible we recommend the following features. Acts of the apostles 1, new living translation nlt the. But paul, as he was recommended by the brethren to the grace of god, so his services for christ after this are largely recorded. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Acts 16 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Relevant and easy to read this book is exactly what i expect out of a commentary. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew.

Scared, the magistrates came and pleaded with paul and silas to leave the city, which they did after a short visit to lydias house to encourage the brethren. He was the son of a jewish woman who was a believer, but his father was greek. Here are some of the major issues involving acts of the apostles. Chapter 16 it is some rebuke to barnabas that after he left paul we hear no more of him, of what he did or suffered for christ. It tells of apollos, who knew only the baptism of john 18. Study acts 16 using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better. In derbe paul had great success on his first missionary. By its opening words the acts of the apostles is linked in the clearest way with the gospel of luke. He decides to hang around with all his favorite disciples for forty days. Paul and silas travel to derbe and lystra, where they meet timothy 2. From their point of view, the gentiles might consider the religion. The miraculous conversion of the jailer to the faith of christ, acts 16. Acts of the apostles 16, new living translation nlt. This chapter records pauls encounter with lydia, the successful.

Third missionary journey part 2 strengthening the pastors chapter 20 68 22. This chapter has the continuation of the second missionary tour, relating the revisiting of lystra and derbe acts 16. A woman possessed by a demon begins to follow paul and his party, calling them servants of the most high god verses 1617. First, acts combined with the gospel of luke makes up over onefourth of the entire new testament. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. Though this is true, it greatly distresses paul because the jews might conclude that he consorted with soothsayers, unlawful according to leviticus 19. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. Two men joseph, called barsabbas also known as justus and matthias were nominated. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 3 scripture passage page 20.

And behold, a certain disciple was there, named timothy, the son of a certain jewish woman who believed, but his father was greek. Acts is the second book in the history that luke wrote. Acts 1 niv jesus taken up into heaven in my bible gateway. Third missionary journey first, back to ephesus chapter 18.

Acts 16 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary. A free bible version and commentary on the book of acts in easyenglish. It has excellent lessons, references and modern day application. All the awesome things he said and did and the super cool way he died and came back to life again. Click to enlarge from the holman bible atlas digital book. Let me mention just a few of the reasons why actsand thus our study of this bookis so important. An understandable version of acts translation by william e.

Study of the book of acts chapter 16 ivy baptist church. Bock provides a substantive yet highly accessible commentary on acts in this latest addition to the acclaimed becnt series. Acts of the apostles 1 commentary new testament matthew. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. A disciple, whose mother was a jewish christian and father was greek 3. We learn from this part how the good news about jesus reached europe. This mission led to the establishment of branches of the church in areas far removed from jerusalem and opened the door of faith unto the gentiles. The new apostle would be a witness to the fact jesus was alive. The apostles, for example, were led by the spirit in dramatic and dynamic ways. I ordered the kindle version because i could not kind the regular book, and it is a little more difficult to read. The brethren in lystra and iconium were witnesses to his worth. Acts of the apostlesoutline studies in primitive christianity. There was a human side to the planning, planting, and development of the early church, but the leading of the spirit was decisive for them. It is some rebuke to barnabas that after he left paul we hear no more of him, of what he did or suffered for christ.