Top 5 commentaries on the book of acts ligonier ministries. The inspired historian begins his narrative of the acts of the apostles, i. An understandable version of acts translation by william e. And there sat in a window a certain young man named eutychus, being fallen into a deep sleep. Acts 23 paul in protective custody, from jerusalem to caesarea a. Let us listen well to the words of our text, and let us seek to learn what the jerusalem council meant for those in that day, as well as for christians today. Im not sure exactly which sunday marching into january, but we will do that. A good study bible we recommend the following features. The acts of apostles gives us a unique insight into how the church began. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. We will after the first of the year actually begin a verse by verse study of the book of acts. Read acts 20 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.
A particular account of his spending one lords day at troas, and his raising eutychus to life there. Chapter 20 focuses on 2 speeches paul gives to two groups of believers in two different. It is to encourage and challenge the readers but it also. Paul and luke sail from philippi, and in five days reach troas, where they meet their brethren from asia, and abide there seven days, 6. The experience of cornelius begins to answer this question. Corinthians and the book of romans were probably written during this time period. This great uproar ended pauls service in ephesus, and he departed for macedonia, as the first verse of chapter 20 records. Acts chapter 20 commentary northwest college of the bible. Lukes devoting so much space to the narrative of a single conversion indicates the importance of it. Enter for a chance to win this niv cultural backgrounds study bible.
The events of this chapter begin as the 12 apostles 1. Acts 20 commentary acts chapter 20 commentary bible study paul in macedonia. 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 20 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. 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 of the apostles 20, new living translation nlt. Several persons accompany him into asia, and then go before and tarry for him at troas, 4,5. Acts 20, new international version niv the bible app. Text, mp3 and video lessons and sermons in 50 languages. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. Its subject and intention is nicely summarised by the words of the lord in chapter 1. Study the bible online using commentary on acts 20 and more. Considering the fact that acts is such a strategic chapter in regard to world. One of the greatest gifts a parent, a teacher or a coach can give is encouragement.
David guzik commentary on acts 20, in which paul addresses the elders in ephesus by recounting his work among them before he leaves the area. There are a number of good commentaries on the book of acts. In verses 56, does this also seem to be a final farewell, similar to that in chapter 20. Acts 20 a study guide by kevin scott executable outlines. Let me mention just a few of the reasons why actsand thus our study of this bookis so important. Pauls travels up and down about macedonia, greece, and asia, and. Then paul, looking earnestly at the council, said, men and brethren, i have lived in all good conscience before god until this day. He had in mind to revisit northern and southern greece macedonia and achaia and then go on to jerusalem and rome. Pauls travels up and down about macedonia, greece, and asia, and his coming at length to troas.
Acts 20 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Stephen said some words from the book by the prophet isaiah isaiah 66. Paul was preaching to them, and since he was leaving the next day, he kept talking until midnight. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. Acts 1 1 in my former book, theophilus, i wrote about all that jesus began to do and to teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the holy spirit to the apostles he had chosen. Are genuine seekers after god saved, if they have responded to the light they have but have never heard the gospel. This commentary has been through advanced checking.
They tried their best to condemn him because they did not want him to continue preaching the word of god. They could not do more to encourage paul to go on cheerfully in his work. Lets say you were teaching a class or saying goodbye to younger college you have been. First, acts combined with the gospel of luke makes up over onefourth of the entire new testament. Mar 04, 2017 acts chapter 20 apostle pauls farewell\ pastor tom luitwieler 02262017. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of acts. For this cause therefore have i called for you, to see you, and to speak with you.
Study of acts discussion notes chapter 20 introduction as you know, our staff rotates writing the article in the weekly newsletter that is passed out each sunday. This section of the apostles life, though peculiarly rich in material, is related with great brevity in the history. Acts 20 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary provides notes on all 66 books of the bible, and contain more than. Acts 20 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 20 in plain english. It is of interest at this point to turn again to 2 corinthians, and read verses 12 and of chapter 2, and then 57 of chapter 7.
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. And when he had gone through those parts, and had given them much exhortation, he came to greece. But stephen reminded the jews that god was bigger than any temple. The book of acts is the link between the gospels and the epistles. With a reference to, and a brief recapitulation of, his gospel, or history of the life of christ, inscribing this, as he had done that, to his friend theophilus, ver. 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. Remember that for three years i never stopped warning each of you night and. In doing gods work, our own wills and those of our friends must often be crossed. After the uproar had ceased, paul called the disciples to himself, embraced them, and departed to go to macedonia a.
Acts 20 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. And they said unto him, we neither received letters out of judaea concerning thee, neither any of the brethren that came shewed or spake any harm of thee. Next chapter of acts the book of acts, chapter 20 we hope that you find the content of the book of acts, chapter 20 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. Acts 20 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Next chapter of acts the book of acts, chapter 4 we hope that you find the content of the book of acts, chapter 4 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. They tried their best to condemn him because they did not. Acts chapter 23 starts off by describing the way the council and the high priest, ananias, treated paul. Only when stuart and skeeter come clean about their secrets will they have a chance at building a lasting. There is no single chapter that does not exhibit gods power and wisdom in operation.
This chapter is concerned exclusively with the conversion of cornelius, the same event also being under consideration in acts 11. Acts 20 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. Acts 20 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. God had honoured him more than any of the apostles, yet they did not envy him. We must use care that our belief system is correct. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. This reminder of his approach arms the elders for the future, when false teachers will claim that their other gospel is an essential supplement to pauls 20. Acts bible study discussion questions chapter 21 acts 21. 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. Commentaries for acts chapter 10 corneliuss vision. It consists of their catalog of music, plus live performances and early recordings.
The following are the five that i have found to be the most helpful. Acts chapter 23 commentary northwest college of the bible. Acts chapter 20 kjv king james version little children, it is the last time. Sep 15, 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. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. He goes into greece, where he tarries three months and, purposing to sail to syria, he returns through macedonia, 2,3. Paul ascribed all his success to god, and to god they gave the praise. To make the picture abundantly clear, god has given us a hand picked record of the activities of the early church.