Unsu commentary on the book of acts chapter 9

Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. Stephen said some words from the book by the prophet isaiah isaiah 66. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Two men joseph, called barsabbas also known as justus and matthias were nominated. Acts 9 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. And ananias went his way, and entered into the house. This is the plan for church growth spoken of in ephesians 4. This passage clearly shows us that no one is beyond the loving arms of god. This should be an encouragement to all of us, because few are selected for the center stage of this world, and all too often the ones who are elected see romans, become monsters like adolph hitler. The following are the five that i have found to be the most helpful. 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.

So after strategically placing peter near caesarea 9. 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. I like to call chapter 9 the ministry to the great and small. A good study bible we recommend the following features. Neither can anyones past render them useless to god if they will turn their lives over to him. Acts 9 but saul, still breathing threats and murder against. Saul was called particularly to cross the barrier of culture and race, but it was peter who was the pioneer despite doubts and loss of nerve.

When he arrived, they brought him into the upper room. So your term tug on the heart is your own fabrication of. 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. Leaders in the church dedicate themselves to building strong, healthy christians. But stephen reminded the jews that god was bigger than any temple. He departs from a careful analysis of apostles experiences in jerusalem. The appearance of the lord on the road to damascus 9. As the saints are equipped for the work of the ministry, they grow into maturity, and do their ministry, and it causes growth of the body. Pauls conversion is such an important point in church history that it is recorded three times in the book of acts. Previous index next the book of acts the conversion of saul 9. Top 5 commentaries on the book of acts ligonier ministries. Acts chapter 9 verse by verse bible commentary matthew. That of saul of tarsus, chief persecutor of the early church ac 8.

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. This chapter reveals the conversion of saul of tarsus, the mighty persecutor acts 9. From the conversion of the ethiopian, we now turn our attention to the most famous conversion in the new testament. Apr 10, 2016 the beginning of chapter 9 finds saul continuing to persecute the faithful followers of jesus. And he was three days without sight, and neither did eat nor drink that is, according to the hebrew mode of computation. Acts chapter 9 coffmans commentary of the new testament. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. It is plain, from what follows, that ananias regarded saul as a foe to christianity, and that he would have been apprehensive of danger if he were with him, acts 9. Moreover, he boldly takes a stand in the face of death wherever he goes. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. Have you ever felt that your past hindered you from ever being used by god in a significant way. All of chapter 21 is about jerusalem, as are chapters 22, 23, and 24. The reader is now prepared for the grand opening of the kingdom in acts, chapter 2.

Commentaries for acts chapter 9 pauls conversion and early ministry. Acts 9, new international version niv the bible app. 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. Acts chapter 9 barnes notes on the new testament on. Before conversion, the apostle paul was certainly wellschooled in the scriptures, as far as the jews could teach him. The churchs mission is indeed unstoppable if the risen lord can reach down to save the movements chief enemy, paul. The bible says he studied at the feet of gamaliel acts 22.

Acts 9 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. Now, here we come to one of the great days in the history of the church, the conversion of saul of tarsus. The healings in joppa showed gods power to peter not just to those healed. 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. But after stephens martyrdom the church was forced to scatter.

Acts of the apostles 1 commentary new testament matthew. Acts 9 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Damascus was the hub of a caravan network of trade from syria, mesopotamia, persia and arabia. 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. The beginning of chapter 9 finds saul continuing to persecute the faithful followers of jesus. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The temple in this book called acts was the third temple. Until chapter 7, the church had been mostly contained in jerusalem. Acts 9 but saul, still breathing threats and murder. No where in the bible does it teach that when god drawscalls someone they have to be blinded or fast for 3 days.

Many are wondering about trump as president but as christian believers we should be praying and expecting for gods mighty transformation to take place. 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 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 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. A turning point in acts comes when saul of tarsus whose name is first given as paul later in acts. 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. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. Acts 9 commentary the mission is inaugurated through. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations.

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. Acts 9 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. This gives us a full indication of the manner in which saul passed the three days mentioned in acts 9. God blinded saul and he did not eat or drink for 3 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 new apostle would be a witness to the fact jesus was alive. Commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. He was very intelligent and incisive of mind, a man of conviction and determination. Read all of acts 9 a work and a workman of another character begin now to dawn upon the scene. He arose from the earth, when christ commanded him, but probably not without help, the vision had made him so faint and weak, i will not say like belshazzar, when the joints of his loins were loosed and his knees smote one against another, but like daniel, when upon the sight of a vision. Unlock the niv cultural backgrounds study bible notes when you upgrade to bible gateway plus. 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. Acts 9 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on.

Acts, chapter 9 king james version christian answers webbible. There are a number of good commentaries on the book of acts. Acts 9 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Acts 9 commentary the mission is inaugurated through peter. Luke mentions the city name five times in acts chapter 1.

Acts 9 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Mar, 20 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. Verses 1 9 we found mention made of saul twice or thrice in the story of stephen, for the sacred penman longed to come to his story. Acts 9 this chapter can be use to enlighten us as to what god is saying in this fallen world today. Acts of the apostles 9, new living translation nlt the. Peter heads northwest out of jerusalem to lydda about 25 miles away where he healed a palsied man named aeneas and then to joppa 35 miles northwest of jerusalem on. The long by biblical standards story includes a programmatic statement that describes the course that sauls work will take in the second half of this book. The unity of the spirit felt by the first christians when the. This scene reveals something crucial about the character of the discipleship of these early believers. Such a period of entire abstinence from food, in that.