We have enlisted hundreds of friends biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians and pastors dedicated to the craft of biblical preaching to provide you timely, compelling and trustworthy content. A bible study lesson series about the beginning of christianity as revealed in the book of the acts of the apostles. Before the coming of philip and the gospel, simon was an admired holy man in the region, and had been admired for a long time acts 8. Some say this was the apostle philip, a native of bethsaida the hometown of andrew and peter jn. In addition, there are topical studies on issues such as spiritual leadership, gods redemptive plan, and old testament character studies.
The acts of philip the deacon,episode of the conversion and baptism of the ethiopian eunuch, the treasurer of the queen of ethiopia, 2640. Luke, however, concentrates on the fortunes of the word of god among people, indicating how the dispersal of the jewish community resulted in the conversion of the samaritans acts 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. Often there is quite some time, after god tells you to go, before you learn what comes next. Study acts 9 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning.
The more accurate rendering, but an angel of the lord, is more in. Then agrippa said unto paul, thou art permitted to speak for thyself. Proverbs chapter 8 kjv king james version 1 doth not wisdom cry. Content includes book studies on luke, ephesians, thessalonians, james, 1 samuel, john, and acts. The thought in philips mind is here traced to his suggestion. By divine design the conversion of saul of tarsus is recorded three times in the book of acts chapters 9, 22, 26.
His narrative is further expanded to include the account of philips. Peter and john, having preached the gospel in the villages of samaria, return to jerusalem, acts 8. Sometimes god opens a door of opportunity to his ministers in very unlikely places. The most popular bible verses from acts 8 found 40 verses acts 8. Acts chapter 4 kjv king james version 1 and as they spake unto the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple, and the sadducees, came upon them. The angels message to philip in verse 26 is not a condition of salvation.
Acts 8 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. The holy spirit came upon the apostles on the day of pentecost, as reported by luke in acts chapter two. I trust you will see what the book says, but also what it doesnt say. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. Both the angel of the lord and the spirit speak to philip 8. Before we begin to look at our text in detail, following pauls argument verse by verse, let us begin by looking at some of the characteristics of pauls defense as a whole. And in chapter 8 we read of philip, another one of these seven, who also did great signs and wonders. The lord told him to enter the city, and he would be told what he must do 9. This is the third account of pauls conversion in acts. A proud person might give an outward display of faith because it is the right thing to do in the eyes of others. Can you imagine the helpless feeling,the shame,without forgiveness. Read acts 8 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible concise. The book containing this chapter is anonymous, but early christian tradition uniformly affirmed that luke composed this book as well as. This chapter reveals the conversion of saul of tarsus, the mighty persecutor acts 9.
Secondly, in adding to their hypocrisy and exposing their disdain for gods bible, these same critics, who become indignant at the holy spirit being called it in romans 8 in a king james bible, will promote translations such as the new american standard version and the new international version which call god a what in acts 17. The powerful story of the resurrection has been confined to jerusalem, except for those who carried it back to their synagogues from the first pentecost. Such is the voice of every true believer in christ, so. Acts bible study discussion questions chapter 8 acts 8. May 06, 2012 working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. When luke records the passage from isaiah in verses 3233, it is clear that. Now an angel of the lord spoke to philip, saying, arise and go toward the south along the road which goes down from jerusalem to gaza. But an angel of the lord said to philip, rise and proceed southward or at midday on the road that runs. After festus objected to his teachings see verse 24, paul declared to king agrippa that the king knew what he was teaching, for this thing was not done in a corner verse 26. In this exclusive social network for christians, kcm partners find a place to connect, grow and network. Acts 9 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. Saul was consenting unto his deaththe word expresses hearty approval. Acts of the apostles 8, new living translation nlt the. Isnt the holy spirit incorrectly called it in romans 8.
And much of what we have on this subject is found, in the book of acts. There are some subjects we cannot have absolute knowledge of. Lets open our bibles tonight and look together to the 15th chapter of romans, romans chapter 15. We will skip a verse or two and pick up at verse 33, its always such a joy to see people that are interested in the book. Greece is mentioned 5 times in the bible in the book of daniel chapter 8 verse 21, chapter 10 verse 20, chapter 11 verse 2 in the book of zechariah chapter 9 verse in the book of acts chapter.
Then paul stretched forth the hand, and answered for himself. Sometimes god opens a door of opportunity to his ministers. Yet god, who intended to instruct and save him, sent the living teacher, and opened to him the sacred scriptures, and led him to the saviour. How does this summarize some of the themes we have seen in the book of acts. But rather than send philip, who was there, god sent peter, who was not there chapter 10. An understandable version of acts translation by william e. Romans chapter 8 kjv king james version have you ever been condemned. He was reading a scroll of isaiah the prophet, and we shall see verses 3233, he was in chapter 53, of that book. From jerusalem, the gospel will spread into all judea and samaria acts 8 12, through the witness of philip, peter, and a newly converted saul. Acts 11 indepth verse by verse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 11 in plain english. At the close of it, they stoned him to death because of his testimony to the truth. We should study to do good to those we come into company with by travelling. Philip heard him, and so gained an opening for conversation.
He departs from a careful analysis of apostles experiences in jerusalem. Turn in your bibles to the 14th chapter, and take a look with us at what is part three of our study of the 14 chapter. A critical charge that supposedly nullifies the harmony of the book of acts is the fact that there are differences in the three accounts of pauls conversion. Partner, ministry, social network, connect, network, groups, encouragement, prayer, unity this is the verse profile page for bible book. Includes lessons about the kingdom of christ, church organization and worship, examples of conversion, the nature and purpose of miracles, and the work of the holy spirit. In the field of history, science, medicine and other areas of learning you reach a point beyond which you cannot go. And yet he was not saved in jerusalem, but in the desert. Then the spirit said to philip, go up and join this chariot. Acts 8 is the eighth chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible. Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary.
Acts chapter 8 barnes notes on the new testament on. He goes, meets, and converses with the eunuch, preaches the gospel to him, and baptizes him, acts 8. Acts 8, new international version niv the bible app. Next chapter of acts the book of acts, chapter 26 we hope that you find the content of the book of acts, chapter 26 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter.
In the opening verses of this critical chapter of acts 8, three progressive features show how god uses evil for good, describing. This a an and angel but descends desert down from gaza get go goes is jerusalem lord now of philip road road said saying south spoke that the to up nt apostles. A brief introduction the gospel of luke and the book of acts were written by the same author. Now an angel of the lord said to philip, go south to the road the desert road that goes down from jerusalem to gaza. It has challenged our theology and the depth of our relationship with christ and the holy spirit. When you share the gospel, have the person read the bible verses himself. Acts chapter 8 questions for discussion the living. Along with stephen and five others, philip was one of those chosen to oversee the feeding of the widows, giving particular attention to the hellenistic jewish widows, who had previously been overlooked acts 6. Acts 26 niv bible then agrippa said to paul, you have.
The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. What opportunities do we have to share the gospel today. As david mills and i were standing in front of the church talking, a woman. Acts 8 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. It records the burial of stephen, the beginnings of christian persecution, and the spread of the gospel of jesus christ to the people of samaria and ethiopia. He went to the high priest 2 and asked him for letters to the synagogues in damascus, so that if he found any there who belonged to the way, whether men or women, he might take them as prisoners to jerusalem. Looking at the rest of the passage, describe how paul spent the next two years in rome. 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. In the beginning of the book of acts, jesus promised the apostles, you will. Study of acts discussion notes chapter 8 introduction our study of the book of acts has been informative and challenging. What about the multiple accounts of pauls conversion. Here was a man who had just been to jerusalem, to worship the god of israel there.
Both works are dedicated to a man named theophilus and share a common writing style. Verse 20 six of acts chapter eight and the angel of the lord spoke under fill up and he says arise and go toward the south under the way that goes down from jerusalem unto gaza, which is desert and let me interject right here right after verse 20 six and say this is what we need to be doing to. Each book bears witness to gods mission to restore and renew creation, first through the crucified and risen jesus, and then through his followers. And i want us to look at verses 7 through which really are the closing of the main argument of th. The tense of the verbs in the preceding verse, in the better mss. Some things, we may be very curious about but cannot fully know. Acts chapter 9 coffmans commentary of the new testament. Saul received a vision of the resurrected christ while en route to damascus. How can i understand, he said, unless someone explains it to me. An angel of the lord commands philip to go towards gaza, to meet an ethiopian eunuch, acts 8. The eunuch asked philip, tell me, please, who is the prophet talking about, himself or someone else. Remember, philip and stephen had been chosen to serve tables acts 6. The rest of the chapter gives festus interruption and the exchange between paul and king agrippa acts 26. The conversation of paul with festus and agrippa 26.
I think myself happy, king agrippa, because i shall answer for myself this day before thee touching all the things whereof i am accused of the jews. So paul motioned with his hand and began his defense. Philip followed the leading of the holy spirit in talking to this random. And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong, whom ye see and know. Then those who feared the lord spoke to one another, and the lord gave attention and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for those who fear the lord and who esteem his name. 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. The conversion of the ethiopian eunuch is similar, as i read this text in the eighth chapter of the book of acts. We should not be so shy of all strangers as some affect to be. At the time of saul consented unto stephens death, there was great persecution against the church at jerusalem and they were all scattered abroad.
And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at jerusalem. Verse 1 and agrippa said unto paul, thou art permitted to speak for thyself. The next chapter is wholly devoted to the message he preached, the longest sermon in the book of acts. Net bible then an angel of the lord said to philip, get up and go south on the road.
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