Wherever the established believer is driven, he carries the knowledge of the gospel, and makes known the preciousness of christ in every. David guzik commentary on acts 8 describes the persecution of the church through saul. Study guide for acts 8 by david guzik blue letter bible. The book of acts is the link between the gospels and the epistles. The first cameo of book three is of stephen, the first martyr of the church 6. The importance of the book of acts the importance of this second of lukes twovolume work can. In acts 2 we have this arrival, the unleashing of the holy spirit upon the church. The consciousness of a new faculty of thought and speech would be to them a proof that the promise of the kingdom had not failed. Everywhere the conversion of the sinner is traced to his influence.
Study acts 8 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. That is, immediately following the death of stephen. Read acts 8 commentary using wesleys explanatory notes. The kingdom would come with power in that generation mark 9.
Acts 8 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. Acts chapter 8 summary and what god wants from us youtube. When they became spectators of philips miracles, and were convinced that they were real, and those of simon a mere sham. Saul greatly oppresses the followers of christ, acts 8. Acts 8 commentary mark dunagan commentary on the bible. The tarot cards of psychic readers, the crystals of new age devotees and the amulets of a witch doctor are common in many societies today. It was strange, but very true, that the disciples of christ the more they were. He desired philip to come up and sit with him such was his modesty, and thirst after instruction. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. In this verse, see introduction, the keynote is struck of the contents of the whole book, and the great divisions of the acts are marked, see, e. It was not that gift of the holy ghost by which the soul is converted, or renewed, for they had this when they believed, acts 8. In the first 7 chapters, he describes how the good news spread in jerusalem. These verses contains lukes introduction to the book of acts, and his account of christs parting words to his disciples before his ascension into heaven. Acts of the apostles 8, new living translation nlt the.
We find them clearly evident in every chapter of acts. After the jews had rejected the gospel again, we see god. 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. All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in jesus christ. Havoc of the church meaning ravaging, used in extrabiblical writings to refer to the destruction of a city or mangling by a wild animal. The apostles had the holy spirit come upon them acts 2. A general persecution is raised against the church, acts 8. Study the bible online using commentary on acts 8 and more. Read acts 8 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible concise. Acts of the apostles outline studies in primitive christianity.
The life of the early church is recorded and preserved for us in the book of acts and the epistles. This books purpose, then, is to foreshadow both the full apostolic status of paul and his superiority over all the rest of the original apostles in carrying out the mandate of acts 1. Philip the deacon goes to samaria, preaches, works many miracles, converts many persons, and baptizes simon the sorcerer, acts 8. 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. In jerusalem, and in all judea and samaria, and to the end of the earth. The holy spirit coming in power shows that this too is the day the kingdom is established 1. Some suppose that the angel of the lord, and the spirit of the lord, are the same person throughout this chapter. The use of the same english noun for two different greek words is misleading, but if authority be used in acts 1.
And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at jerusalem. This title accurately reflects the contents of the book, which is a series of vignettes chronicling the lives of key apostles especially peter and paul in. Commentaries for acts chapter 8 samaria responds to the gospel. In acts, jesus sends the holy spirit to empower his disciples as they carry. Acts 8 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Im currently preachingteaching through the new testament book the acts of the apostles. At that time a great persecution arose against the church which was at jerusalem. Acts furnishes a ladder on which to place the epistles.
This part of the verse should have been connected with the previous chapter. This commentary presents the book of acts in a format that allows those with the time to delve into some detail of the book, while those with less time can quickly see the main points and issues of the book. Book of acts overview insight for living ministries. 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. Conversion of ethiopian eunuch son of ham, chapter 8. It will begin in jerusalem and progress out into the uttermost parts of the earth. The gospel spreads to the uttermost parts of the world.
The following outline is intended to be used while studying the book. Acts 8 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of acts chapter 8 in plain english. The gospel brought to samaria, preached there acts 8. There is a remarkable reading in the codex alexandrinus which. Was pleased with his being put to death, and approved it. In fact, the work is given in detail of only two of the apostles, peter and paul. Conversion of cornelius, roman centurion son of japheth, chapter 10.
Watch our overview video on the book of acts, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. This verse by verse 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. At that time there was great persecution against the church their adversaries having tasted blood, were the more eager. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The lord jesus christ at work by the holy spirit through the apostles in jud. Study of acts discussion notes chapter 8 introduction our study of the book of acts has been informative and challenging. 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. The authorship of acts is ascribed to luke for these reasons. Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand. In the last part, he describes how the gospel spread through the gentile. A good study bible we recommend the following features.
Acts 8 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Its subject and intention is nicely summarised by the words of the lord in chapter 1. While aggressive in persecuting disciples of the lord b. God has a determined will that cannot be stopped it is to build the kingdom of god. Acts of the apostles chapter eight objectives in studying this chapter 1 to note the spread of the gospel into judea and samaria, as foretold by jesus cf. We read of the evangelistic methods and message of the early apostles and preachers 3. The new testament without acts leaves a great, yawning gap. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. On one of philips journeys, he met an ethiopian eunuch riding a chariot. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. Philip noticed he was also reading from the book of isaiah. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons.
Acts 8 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. For assurance of our own salvation, we can compare our own conversion experience with those in acts. Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives. In the opening verses of this critical chapter of acts 8, three progressive features show how god uses evil for good, describing. Acts chapter 8 verse by verse bible commentary matthew. Saul was consenting unto his deaththe word expresses hearty approval. Acts is a bridge between the gospels and the epistles. The book of acts and all subsequent christian history is the story of what jesus christ is continuing to do see v. If the book of acts were gone, there would be nothing to replace it howson. In this video i provide a threepoint outline for the entire book of acts. Read acts 8 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Acts of the apostles chapter nine objectives in studying this chapter 1 to study the conversion of saul, comparing lukes account in this. Peter and john sent down to bestow the miraculous powers of the holy spirit. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of the church.
Conversion of saul of tarsus son of shem, chapter 9. Oct 04, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of acts, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. 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. 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. The title of the book of acts comes from the greek word praxis, a word often used in early christian literature to describe the great deeds of the apostles or other significant believers. This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. Feb 24, 2011 in this video i provide a threepoint outline for the entire book of acts. In this chapter we have an account of the persecutions of the christians, and the propagating of christianity thereby. Verses 14 though persecution must not drive us from our work, yet it may send us to. Stephens address and martyrdom 1st martyr, chapter 7. Verses 14 though persecution must not drive us from our work, yet it may send us to work elsewhere. Luke records many examples of conversion in the book of acts e. Acts 8 indepth verse by verse bible study and commentary of acts chapter 8 in plain english.
We are fascinated by missionary tales of chance encounters. It has challenged our theology and the depth of our relationship with christ and the holy spirit. The portion of scripture by reading that very chapter, the fifty third of isaiah, many jews, yea, and atheists, have been converted. It will help to keep the whole of the book before you as you work your way through each section. In verse 8, luke tells us what the whole book is about.