He tried to join the group of followers, but they were all afraid of him. The historian having given an account of the dispersion of all the preachers of the gospel at jerusalem, excepting the apostles, and of their success in other parts, especially of philips, returns to the history of saul. Saul was looking for people who belonged to the way. Pauls conversion from being an outrageous persecutor of the gospel of christ to be. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew.
But by introducing him in this way, luke establishes the dramatic uturn sauls life is. Acts 9 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in lukes second volume. Wright on the book of acts p2 israel and gods purpose. A free bible version and commentary on the book of acts in easyenglish. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. Please take all courses in order as listed on our home page the computer will ask. It therefore came to an end in ad 63 see appendix 1.
It is the greatest sequel ever written, the sequel of sequelsthe sequel to. Acts baker exegetical commentary on the new testament. Note, the introducing of a young convert into the communion of the faithful is a very good work, and one which, as we have opportunity, we should be ready to do. Saul was not seeking jesus cf pauls own teaching in ro 3. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. New testament scholar and historian nt wright delivered a series of sermons on acts. Study acts 9 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Martin luther called it the chief book in the new testament and the purest gospel. Acts introduction commentary commentary critical and. An understandable version of acts translation by william e.
Acts 9 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of acts chapter 9 in. Book of acts bible study lessons course a free online bible study lessons about the history of the early church with examples of conversion. 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. This chapter is concerned exclusively with the conversion of cornelius, the same event also being under consideration in acts 11. The value of this book is found in the fact that it is an indepth explanation of the gospel by the converted rabbi, saul of tarsus, called to be an apostle to the gentiles cf. A commentary on the acts of the apostles by pastor galen l. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. By measuring the time in whole years, luke is alerting us that he is not using inclusive reckoning.
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. Read acts 9 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. Learn introducing new testament powell with free interactive flashcards. You can find the best commentary on acts for you using the tools on the right side. 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. With extensive research and thoughtful chapterbychapter exegesis, bock leads readers through all aspects of the book of actssociological, historical, and theological. Bock provides a substantive yet highly accessible commentary on acts in this latest addition to the acclaimed becnt series. So, he asked the high priest for letters to introduce saul to them. The book of acts by chapters looks at each chapter by major topics in an acrostic form. Before conversion, the apostle paul was certainly wellschooled in the scriptures, as far as the jews could teach him. 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. Commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. The book of acts comes to an end with a summary of the next two years.
We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. This is a chronologicallyordered bible site with commentary on each passage. This chapter reveals the conversion of saul of tarsus, the mighty persecutor acts 9. Then we have the story of pauls conversion chapter 9our text, followed. A work and a workman of another character begin now to dawn upon the scene. 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. Rather, he is giving the actual full duration of pauls house arrest. The beginning of chapter 9 finds saul continuing to persecute the faithful. Then saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the lord, went to the high priest and asked letters from him to the synagogues of damascus, so that if he found any who were of the way, whether men or women, he might bring them bound to jerusalem. The waiting period introduction the gospel story has a sequel. 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. When the bible calls christians saints, the idea isnt of a superperfect people. Acts 9 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Note, the introducing of a young convert into the communion of the faithful is a very good.
Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. Twentyfirst century biblical commentary series the book of. Acts 9 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on. Acts 9 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. The book of acts course a, lesson 1 free bible study. We have with an abundant satisfaction seen the foundation of our holy religion laid in the history of our blessed saviour, its great author, which was related and left upon record by four several inspired writers, who all agree in this sacred truth, and the incontestable proofs of it, that jesus is the christ, the son of the living god. The historian now returns to peter, in order to introduce the allimportant narrative of cornelius acts 10. The churchs mission is indeed unstoppable if the risen lord can reach down to save the movements chief enemy, paul. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of acts. It stands immediately after the gospels, in the catalogues of the homologoumena, or universally acknowledged books of the new testament see introduction to our larger commentary, vol. And he was three days without sight, and neither did eat nor drink that is, according to the hebrew mode of computation. Acts 9 but saul, still breathing threats and murder against. Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand. Acts 9 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity.
Commentaries for acts chapter 9 pauls conversion and early ministry. Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the. The book of acts also describes the work of the two apostles peter and paul. Mar, 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. And saul yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter, etc. Bible track is an online bible commentary and study site plus a bible reading plan. 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 chapter 9 coffmans commentary of the new testament. Acts of the apostles introduction new testament matthew. Acts 9 but saul, still breathing threats and murder. 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 presence and working of the holy spirit is the dominating mark of the book of acts. David guzik commentary on acts 9 describes the conversion of saul of tarsus, who had been a persecuter of the church before. As a result, the other apostles were not pleased with peters actions.
The occurrences here related probably took place during sauls sojourn in arabia. Introducing the new testament chapter 9 flashcards quizlet. The conversion of saul, reported next, is one of the most important in acts. In many ways acts chapter 8 is a significant pivot point.
Acts chapter 10 coffmans commentary of the new testament. He is determined to root out false teaching and to imprison false teachers. It has challenged our theology and the depth of our relationship with christ and the holy spirit. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. Such a period of entire abstinence from food, in that state of. A good study bible we recommend the following features. Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the bible and answer the questions at the end of each chapter found at the website answer the questions below and then click ok to send your answers. This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Start studying introducing the new testament chapter 9. Doughty southside christian church january 2014 introduction. Acts chapter 11 starts with peter going back to jerusalem after he preached the gospel to a gentile centurion named cornelius. We have seen the inveterate opposition of the heads of israel to the testimony of the holy ghost, their obstinacy in repelling the patient grace of god.
They did not believe that he was really a follower of jesus. He was very intelligent and incisive of mind, a man of conviction and determination. This is the first time christians are called saints in acts. Christ chose patients whose diseases were incurable in the course of nature, to show how desperate was the case of fallen mankind. It is the greatest sequel ever written, the sequel of sequelsthe sequel to the story of christ see 1. Choose from 275 different sets of introducing new testament powell flashcards on quizlet. 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 genuineness, authenticity, and canonical authority of this book were never called in question within the ancient church.
Lukes devoting so much space to the narrative of a single conversion indicates the importance of it. Acts is commonly called the acts of the apostles but is in reality the acts of the holy spirit. Letters of introduction that would serve as arrest warrants authorizing him to. During this time, the jews were regarded as a favored people and many thought that salvation was only meant for them. A better title would be the acts or the workings of the holy spirit, because he is the real main character of the book.