Commentary on the book of acts chapter 15 explained

This passage of scripture describes the decision of the jerusalem council regarding the admittance of gentiles into the messianic congregation heb. First, he wanted the false doctrine of works righteousness to succeed. A better title would be the acts or the workings of the holy spirit, because he is the real main character of the book. Acts 15 commentary william barclays daily study bible. The former account i made, o theophilus, of all that jesus began both to do and teach. Accepting the doctrine of salvation by grace would only be consistent with decisions some of them had reached some years back and are recorded in acts 11. Acts 15 commentary acts 16 commentary acts 17 commentary acts 18 commentary acts 19 commentary.

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. The same thing happened in iconium when paul and barnabas went into the jewish synagogue and spoke in such a way that a large group of both jews and greeks believed. Certain people came down from judea to antioch and were teaching the believers. We can just imagine how satan wanted to take advantage of this situation. Chapterbychapter bible studies acts kathleendalton.

Acts 15 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 15 in plain english. Acts chapter 10 coffmans commentary of the new testament. Acts 1 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of acts chapter 1 in plain english. The early chapters of the book of acts focus on jewish evangelism. The apostles were ordained, not to wordly dignity and dominion, but to preach christ, and the power of his resurrection. 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. Acts 15 what was the objective of the jerusalem council. But even if it didnt, satan wanted a costly, bitter doctrinal war to complete split and sour the church. Let me mention just a few of the reasons why acts and thus our study of this book is so important. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.

Jun 19, 20 study of the book of acts chapter 15 ivy baptist church. 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. Joel had predicted the pouring out of the spirit upon all flesh in days that are yet to come. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Acts 15 niv the council at jerusalem certain bible.

Paul and silas use the jailers question as an opportunity to proclaim the gospel to him. Read acts 15 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. Acts chapter 15 commentary northwest college of the bible. This chapter is concerned exclusively with the conversion of cornelius, the same event also being under consideration in acts 11. This commentary has been through advanced checking. David guzik commentary on acts 15, where judeans insist on all believers to. Paul and barnabas are sent to jerusalem to consult the apostles on this subject, act 15.

Acts 15 commentary albert barnes notes on the whole bible. Acts is a transitional book in the sense that it gives us the record of the way god moved in the minds and hearts of men to found and establish the church and begin its great work in the world today. The acts of the apostles chapter 15 has subdivisions of the council, peter, the gentiles, the decision, second missionary journey, and paul and silas. Acts 15 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity.

Its subject and intention is nicely summarised by the words of the lord in chapter 1. Acts 15 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. The book of acts sunday school lesson series by kelly henderson take your students on a journey through the book of acts where they will learn lessons from the early church after jesus ascended to heaven and believers received the gift of the holy spirit. History outside the book of acts offers no information about him beyond a few words in josephus, telling that he put down an insurrection during his brief time in office before his death. The book of acts also describes the work of the two apostles peter and paul. Paul and barnabasnow the recognized heads of the church at antioch. A cts 15 is one of the most misunderstood chapters in the bible.

The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of the document. This commentary on acts 17 treats pauls visit to athens and his sermon to the areopagus. So they stayed there for a considerable time, speaking out courageously for the lord, who testified to the message of his. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. But it is very unlikely that luke copied from josephus.

Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. Jesus explained the scriptures to his disciples luke 24. Lukes devoting so much space to the narrative of a single conversion indicates the importance of it. Council at jerusalem to decide on the necessity of circumcision for the gentile. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew.

Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples probably being under a peculiar divine influence on this occasion. Believe in the lord jesus christ, and you will be saved v. In going over the last two chapters, where we met with so many good things that the apostles did, i wondered what was become of the scribes and pharisees, and chief priests, that they did not appear to contradict and oppose them, as they had used to treat christ himself. The number of the names, or persons, together that is, who were together in the upper room. 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. Chapter 5 thus ends with the statement that, in spite of the persecution and threats the apostles received at the hands of the sanhedrin, they were not intimidated, and they were not silenced, nor did the preaching of the word cease.

Acts of the apostles chapter fifteen objectives in studying this chapter 1 to see how the early church dealt with the issue of circumcision and the law of moses 2 to note that paul, peter, and james were in complete accord, and that judaizing teachers acted without any apostolic authority 3 to notice the rift between paul and barnabas, how. First, acts combined with the gospel of luke makes up over onefourth of the entire new testament. Study acts 15 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The presence and working of the holy spirit is the dominating mark of the book of acts. Personal repentance and new life through baptism must lead to a committed group of believers who share their property and wealth, and take care of each other. The importance of the book of acts one can hardly overstate the importance of the book of acts or its contribution to the canon of scripture.

An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of acts. Festus, the governor who succeeded felix, is a shadowy player on the roman stage. Certain men came down from judea and taught the brethren, unless you are circumcised according. This makes acts 15 one of the most important chapters in the bible my. 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.

Isaiah is not an easy book to understand, and this eunuch was raised far from the jewish homeland. It alone presents an extensive picture of early church life and history. The gentiles were not to be put under the yoke of the law. It may have been afterwards added to explain acts 15. Acts 15 new international version niv the council at jerusalem 15 certain people came down from judea to antioch and were teaching the believers. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. The book of acts is the link between the gospels and the epistles. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one. Acts 15 niv the council at jerusalem certain bible gateway. The unity of the spirit felt by the first christians when the.

Genesis 3 commentary genesis 12 commentary genesis 15 commentary genesis 49 commentary. But the jews who refused to believe stirred up the gentiles and poisoned their minds against the brothers. Several persons accompany him into asia, and then go before and tarry for him at troas, 4,5. Hitherto we have, with a great deal of pleasure, attended the apostles in their glorious travels for the propagating of the gospel in foreign parts, have seen the bounds of the church enlarged by the accession both of jews and gentiles to it. The acts of the apostles is a unique and therefore crucial book of the new testament.

This may be the greatest threat to the work of the gospel seen in the book of acts. The influx of gentiles into the church produced a problem which had to be solved. Blue letter bible study tools make reading, searching and. Certain teachers from judea insist on the necessity of the converted gentiles being circumcised, acts 15. The reference to the conversion of cornelius is introduced, according to baur, simply in pursuance of the consistent plan of the author, who makes. The purpose of the chapter we are now studying, acts 15, shows how the church should deal with false doctrine. 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. They forever affirmed that salvation is totally by grace through faith in christ alone. This brought paul and barnabas into sharp dispute and debate with them. This may be the greatest threat to the work of the gospel yet seen in the book of acts. The dispute between the men from judea and paul and barnabas. Acts 15 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary by albert barnes, a dedicated student of the bible, continues to be very popular even today. They come to jerusalem, and inform the apostles of the conversion of the gentiles.

Top 5 commentaries on the book of acts ligonier ministries. This verse probably summarizes a longer proclamation. Verse by verse commentaries by book precept austin. Acts 16 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 16 in plain english. It is similar to peters salvation formula at pentecost, repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of jesus. Barnabas and paul notice that the names are reversed because this was barnabas home church. Acts 1 jesus ascends to heaven, a new apostle chosen a. Since josephus wrote in the last decade of the first century the book of acts would have been written even later. A good study bible we recommend the following features. Hitherto we have, with a great deal of pleasure, attended the apostles in their glorious travels for the propagating of the gospel in foreign parts, have. Acts 15 new international version niv the council at jerusalem. Certain teachers from judea insist on the necessity of the converted gentiles being circumcised, act 15. Acts 15 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on.