Commentary on the book of acts chapter 11

Backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 9 4. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of the church. If, therefore, the name was given by divine appointment, it as most likely that saul and barnabas were directed to give it. There is some overlap between the end of the gospel and the beginning of acts.

We know that he was a devoted companion of paul from the text of acts, and colossians 4. Although there was joy in heaven over the conversion of cornelius, there was little joy in jerusalem, for peter had. Acts 11 commentary peters defense of his gentile mission. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of. And the spirit bade me go with them, nothing doubting. Acts 11 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. May 12, 20 the language here is reminiscent of gabriels words to mary in luke 1. All the events are relayed either as peter experienced them his vision, acts 11. Peters necessary vindication of what he did in receiving cornelius and his friends into the church, from the censure he lay under for it among the brethren, and their acquiescence in it v. Both the gospel and the book of acts thus begin with gods spirit moving in the world to bring something new. Thus simply does the historian tell one of the greatest events in the history of the 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. Bible commentary on the book of acts, chapter 11, by dr. How great it was will appear if we observe that the weight of authority among critics and commentators sees here an extension of the message of salvation to greeks, that is, to pure heathens, and not a mere preaching to hellenists, that is. There was a time when many scholars and critics thought that acts was sort of a romance novel of the early church, written more than 100 years after the events supposedly happened. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. Mar 22, 20 study of the book of acts chapter 11 ivy baptist church. Joseph a alexander acts commentary 1857, 1866 over pages. Peter was the most prominent apostle in the first part of the book of acts, but sauls conversion in chapter 9 signaled the beginning of a new era. This work, originally out in 1857, has proved helpful to many, though it is now far out of date as to literature commenting on acts. Rolf jacobson, karoline lewis, and matt skinner for a conversation around preaching the lectionary texts for easter 5. Acts 11 peter explains his actions 1 the apostles and the believers throughout judea heard that the gentiles also had received the word of god.

Acts 11 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. You can find the best commentary on acts for you using the tools on the right side. Verses 1215 who returned to jerusalem to waitand what did they do while they waited. But it is more likely that theophilus was a real person. Acts chapter 11 explained discover the 66 books of the bible. In fact, we find all these in the first fifteen chapters.

Acts 11 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. Peters necessary vindication of what he did in receiving cornelius and his friends into the church, from the censure he lay under for it among the brethren, and their acquiescence in it, acts 11. Peter recounts the story of the great sheet vision and how cornelius saw an angel. This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the jews.

Peter recounts the story of the great sheet vision and how cornelius saw an. A controversy in jerusalem regarding ministry to the gentiles. 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. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. Apr 28, 20 rolf jacobson, karoline lewis, and matt skinner for a conversation around preaching the lectionary texts for easter 5. One reason the book of acts is a precious resource is that it informs us about all the main devices satan uses to oppose the work of god. Acts of the apostles 1 commentary new testament matthew. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. Top 5 commentaries on the book of acts ligonier ministries.

Peter returns to jerusalem, and is accused of having associated with the gentiles. Notes for acts chapter 11 johns title for chapter 11. This same jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven. How great it was will appear if we observe that the weight of authority among critics and commentators sees here an extension of the message of salvation to greeks, that is, to pure heathens, and not a mere preaching to. So when peter came up to jerusalem those of the circumcision criticized him because, they said, you went in to men who had never been circumcised and you ate with them. Verse 1 luke referred to his gospel here as my first book. A verse by verse commentary on acts chapter 11 dealing with the apostle peter explaining his actions, and the ministry of barnabas, and the establishing of the slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. God acts to fulfill his saving purposes and then interprets that act so that we may understand and. This commentary may be downloaded for any usage except sales. Acts 11 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 11 in plain english. Yet most people today have never heard of john gill.

Read acts 11 commentary using john gills exposition of the bible. 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 language here is reminiscent of gabriels words to mary in luke 1. He defends himself by relating at large the whole business concerning cornelius, 417. V152 previously translated it this, referring it to. Acts 11 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Study guide for acts 11 by david guzik blue letter bible. David guzik commentary on acts 11 describes a controversy arising in jerusalem regarding the ministry to the gentiles, to which peter speaks in defense. 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. Study of the book of acts chapter 11 ivy baptist church. For such things, we must wait and trust in gods promise. By its opening words the acts of the apostles is linked in the clearest way with the gospel of luke. His favorite device is persecution, because it is a direct attack upon god himself. Acts 11 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written.

Acts 11 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Verses 118 are about the christianjews reacting to the news that peter converted a gentile. Acts is the second book in the history that luke wrote. Perhaps luke was using it to mean any christian reader. Christ having ordered them not to depart thence, but to wait for the pouring out of the holy spirit. Acts 11 commentary john gills exposition of the bible. His defense is accepted, and the whole church glorifies god for having granted unto the gentiles repentance unto life, 18. Peters necessary vindication of what he did in receiving cornelius. The good success of the gospel at antioch, and the parts adjacent, acts 11. Acts 11, new international version niv the bible app. Chapter 10 tells the story of the vision that opened peters mind to the inclusion of gentiles in the churchand of gentiles receiving the holy spirit and being baptized.