Or the fast may be a conscious act of penance for past sins haenchen 1971. The temple in this book called acts was the third temple. The conversion of saul now saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the lord, went to the high priest, and asked for letters from him to the synagogues at damascus, so that if he found any belonging to the way, both men and women, he might bring them bound to jerusalem. David guzik commentary on acts 9 describes the conversion of saul of tarsus, who had been a persecuter of the church before. Acts 9 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on. Study the bible online using commentary on acts and more. The churchs mission is indeed unstoppable if the risen lord can reach down to save the. 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 of them that entered into the temple. He was very intelligent and incisive of mind, a man of conviction and determination. Acts baker exegetical commentary on the new testament. The book of acts is the link between the gospels and the epistles. Prints of this portrait and of other bible women can be purchased here. Acts chapter 9 john karmelich receive bible study notes.
In his 2010 article entitled the role of barnabas in the book of acts, murphy discusses. Saul was 3 days without sight and neither did eat or drink. With extensive research and thoughtful chapter by chapter exegesis, bock leads readers through all aspects of the book of acts sociological, historical, and theological. But stephen reminded the jews that god was bigger than any temple. And they said, cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that feareth god, and of good report among all the nation of the jews, was warned from god by an holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words of thee. Saul, bent on the destruction of the christians, obtains letters from the high priest, authorizing him to seize those whom he should find at damascus, and bring them bound to jerusalem, 1,2. And on this account it has been generally placed at the end of the four gospels.
This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. Book of the prophet ezekiel, chapters 124, hermeneia philadelphia. He departs from a careful analysis of apostles experiences in jerusalem. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of the church. Luke mentions the city name five times in acts chapter 1. Acts 9 commentary greek testament critical exegetical commentary. 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.
So ill informed was saul, that he thought he ought to do all he could against the name of christ, and that he did god service thereby. And he was three days without sight, and neither did eat nor drink. Acts 9 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. This story of sauls encounter with the risen jesus on the way to damascus was clearly a favorite of luke, since he tells it three times in acts see acts 22. This passage clearly shows us that no one is beyond the loving arms of god. Full text of book of acts commentary, russian version. A bright light came from the skies and those who were accompanying saul were overwhelmed as they could hear a voice, but they could not see who. Finally there was the prophetess anna, an old woman of eightyfour.
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. Now, here we come to one of the great days in the history of the church, the conversion of saul of tarsus. The most prominent apostle throughout the first twelve chapters of the book of acts is peter. Luke, the author of the book of acts thus presents peter and his first church rather critically. The conversion of saul, reported next, is one of the most important in acts. A turning point in acts comes when saul of tarsus whose name is first given as paul later in acts. The morality of the incident has been the source of some commentary. Acts chapter 9 coffmans commentary of the new testament. There is no single chapter that does not exhibit gods power and wisdom in operation. Stephen said some words from the book by the prophet isaiah isaiah 66. Christ having ordered them not to depart thence, but to wait for the pouring out of the holy spirit.
Acts 9 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. As he was traveling, it happened that he was approaching damascus, and suddenly a light from. Its subject and intention is nicely summarised by the words of the lord in chapter 1. And he was with them coming in and going out at jerusalem.
Ananias was a disciple of jesus at damascus mentioned in the acts of the apostles in the bible. There is some overlap between the end of the gospel and the beginning of acts. On his way to damascus, he has a divine vision, is convinced of his sin and folly, is struck blind, and remains three days without sight, and neither eats nor drinks, 39. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. Acts spans a period of about 30 years, and takes us up to about a. 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. The acts of apostles gives us a unique insight into how the church began. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text.
And ananias went his way, and entered into the house. Acts 9 resources multiple sermons and commentaries. Before conversion, the apostle paul was certainly wellschooled in the scriptures, as far as the jews could teach him. Commentaries for acts chapter 9 pauls conversion and early ministry. Chapter 9 read by domonique davis from the king james bible. Acts 9 commentary william barclays daily study bible. The long by biblical standards story includes a programmatic statement that describes the course that sauls work will. Read acts commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Until chapter 7, the church had been mostly contained in jerusalem. Pauls sermon in pisidian antioch the realization of long awaited davidic hope. All of chapter 21 is about jerusalem, as are chapters 22, 23, and 24.
Pauls conversion is such an important point in church history that it is recorded three times in the book of acts. 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 free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. In acts 9, tabitha aka dorcas is identified as a disciple and described. But after stephens martyrdom the church was forced to scatter. For example, the churches in galilee and samaria are barely mentioned acts 9. Full text of book of acts commentary, russian version see other formats. Pauls epistles, as many circumstances in them are referred to by the narrative contained in this book, which is carried down almost to the apostles death. I like to call chapter 9 the ministry to the great and small. At the bible project, we make animated videos that explore the books and themes.
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. 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. Chapter 9 began with sauls damascus road vision and his subsequent conversion vv. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. The book of acts chapter 9 verses 125 bible study youtube. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. Jul 28, 2019 in this video, pastor jeff preaches on the book of acts 9. To make the picture abundantly clear, god has given us a hand picked record of the activities of the early church. Verses 19 we found mention made of saul twice or thrice in the story of stephen, for the sacred penman longed to come to his story. Meanwhile, saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the lords disciples. Acts 9 but saul, still breathing threats and murder. Both the gospel of luke and the book of acts are addressed to theophilus. 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 9 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Oct 01, 2007 respected new testament scholar darrell l. Under the influence of this experience he gradually developed his understanding of justification by faith see the letters to the galatians and. See bruce m metzger, a textual commentary on the greek new testament. A good study bible we recommend the following features. We are told that while he was journeying near damascus, the lord spoke to him. 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. Yet each story is god yet again making good on gods promises. Have you ever felt that your past hindered you from ever being used by god in a significant way. 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. Theophilus the person luke addresses in the prefaces of both the gospel of luke and acts, who most likely was a wealthy patron responsible for. An understandable version of acts translation by william e. Bock provides a substantive yet highly accessible commentary on acts in this latest addition to the acclaimed becnt series. The second explanation takes note of the greek grammar and seems to fit the meaning of the passage better.
The story of tabitha contributes to lukes broader understanding of female disciples. The reader is now prepared for the grand opening of the kingdom in acts, chapter 2. Introducing the new testament chapter 9 flashcards quizlet. Acts 9 nasb the conversion of saul now saul, bible. But peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed. The event in which jesus christ left the physical earth and was raised into heaven, as reported in luke 24. One story in two parts reformed theological college. Acts 9, new international version niv the bible app. 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. This leads to the next chapter, acts 10, where peter is confronted by a. Read all of acts 9 a work and a workman of another character begin now to dawn upon the scene. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Then we have the story of pauls conversion chapter 9our text, followed by the story of peters vision, which resulted in his opening the doors of the church to the gentiles chapter 10.
A chapter by chapter bible study of the book of acts 2 acts the beautiful, amazing, powerful, weak, dysfunctional church table of contents scripture passage page 1. Now peter and john went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. Thy saints that is, the christians, or followers of christ. The events of this chapter begin as the 12 apostles 1. 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. Acts, chapter 9 united states conference of catholic bishops. And they said, cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that feareth god, and of good report among all the nation of the jews, was warned from god by an holy. 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 most popular bible verses from acts 9 found 43 verses acts 9. A street called straight and at the house of judas. Let us not despair of renewing grace for the conversion of the greatest sinners, nor let such despair of the pardoning mercy of god for the greatest sin. Neither can anyones past render them useless to god if they will turn their lives over to him. This chapter reveals the conversion of saul of tarsus, the mighty persecutor acts 9. Wherever the established believer is driven, he carries the knowledge of the. In acts chapter 9, the story of sauls conversion is the main focus. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Four or five years pass before the next mention of saul in acts, an interval passed in preaching christ, and resulting in the planting of churches in cilicia acts 15. The book of the acts of the apostles forms the fifth, and last, of the historical books of the new testament.