And when they heard that, they entered into the temple early in the morning, and taught. In chapter 5, he tells them to esteem their leaders, rejoice, pray, give thanks. An understandable version of acts translation by william e. Acts 5 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Acts 5 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. There are a number of good commentaries on the book of acts. The imprisonment of the apostles, and their miraculous. Study guide for acts 5 by david guzik blue letter bible. And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people. Acts baker exegetical commentary on the new testament. Each volume offers outlines, fresh translation, exposition and application, critical notes on the greek text, and chapter summaries. However, they secretly hold back a portion of the money for themselves.
We learn from this part how the good news about jesus reached europe. And all the believers were meeting regularly at the temple in the area known as solomons colonnade. All the awesome things he said and did and the super cool way he died and came back to life again. One in heart, they all used to meet in the portico of solomon. But a certain man in the previous chapter the historian had given an account of. There were the most excellent reasons underlying jesus command that the gospel should first be proclaimed in jerusalem.
Acts 5 but a man named ananias, with his wife sapphira. A full video version is available with scenery from the pacific nw. The preposition by acts, in this case, as a marker of instrumentality or. Notwithstanding the great fear which came over the church after the terrible event just recorded, the apostles seem to have pressed on their work with greater. The first trace of a shade upon the bright form of the young church. Chapter 5 takes us even deeper in our understanding of basic theology of god and the holy spirit.
If god acts to preserve the integrity of the community that the gospel produced, we can have increased confidence. The new testament verses not included in modern english translations are verses of the new. Bock provides a substantive yet highly accessible commentary on acts in this latest addition to the acclaimed becnt series. The book of acts in its ancient literary setting, ed. So the shadow of peter passing by might overshadow some of them, acts 5. The angel specifies that he is so send not for simon the tanner, but for simon peter. Acts 5 new international version niv ananias and sapphira 5 now a man named ananias, together with his wife sapphira, also sold a piece of property.
Many signs and wonders were worked among the people at the hands of the apostles. Probably he was not yet baptized, but intended now to offer himself for baptism. Acts 5 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. 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. Living out their unity with the believers, ananias and his wife sapphira sold real estate see 5. Study the bible online using commentary on acts 5 and more. A man named simon, who is also called peter note this small detail. Its so nice to hear from so many of you who tell us not to change a thing in our teaching. Here is a bible study, commentary, and summary of acts chapter five. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. The church was enjoying a time of harmony and a sense of sharing seldom equaled on earth. It traces the first decades in the history of the church after the resurrection of christ, focusing in particular on the work of peter and paul. The sin and punishment of ananias and sapphira, who, for lying to the. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons.
Just keep it simple so we can understand it, and that is what we intend to do. And he kept back part of the proceeds, his wife also being aware of it, and brought a certain part and laid it at the apostles feet. He decides to hang around with all his favorite disciples for forty days. Stephen was headed for persecution for the death of jesus. The following are the five that i have found to be the most helpful. The common elements in all of the preaching throughout the book of acts are.
I would reccomend the niv application commentary, i. The sin and punishment of ananias and sapphira, who, for lying to the holy ghost, were struck dead at the word of peter v. Acts 5 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of acts chapter 5 in plain english. Acts of the apostles chapter five objectives in studying this chapter 1 to examine the sin of ananias and sapphira in lying to the holy spirit 2 to note the amazing signs and wonders that were done by the apostles, in which all were healed 3 to consider the apostles response when government seeks to stifle the preaching of the gospel. Ironically as introductory commentaries they go further than bruce to wrestle with some of the issues the text raises. Howard marshalls commentary on acts tyndale ntc, john stotts bst on acts, and tom wrights acts for everyone as additional resources if you already own bruce. We are introduced to the significance of genuine commitment to our lord and the determined will of god. 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. 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. But a certain man named ananias a professor of the gospel, but certainly not a true believer, for all that truly believed were of one heart and of one soul, acts 4. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of the church. Continue with me on this exciting trip as we explore the book of acts. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew.
This passage in john 5 is the only mention of this pool no such miraculous pool is mentioned in josephus or. 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. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. This chapter recounts the tragic fall of ananias and sapphira acts 5. But the high priest came, and they that were with him, and called the council together, and all the senate of the children of israel, and sent to the prison to have them brought.
Imagine what it would be like if the book of acts wasnt in the bible. 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. The former account i made, o theophilus, of all that jesus began both to do and teach. But the gospels particularly marks gospel as the oldest canonized account of the life. Top 5 commentaries on the book of acts ligonier ministries. Their deaths are ascribed to a lie to the holy spirit acts 5. Acts 5 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one book with two volumes. The flourishing state of the church, in the power that went along with the preaching of the gospel v. Recoveries from sickness, releases out of trouble, are granted, not that we may enjoy the comforts of life, but that god may be. So, the christians became stronger in the faith and more people joined the churches daily. Anyhoo acts starts with jesus already back in black. The two, a married couple, sell a piece of property and publicly give the proceeds to the community.
Probably among the new christians a kind of holy rivalry had sprung up, every one eager to place his means at the disposal of the apostles olshausen. Pauls sermon in pisidian antioch the realization of long awaited davidic hope. Acts of the apostles 5, new living translation nlt the. This verse is missing from tyndales version 1534 and the geneva bible 1557.
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