Modern commentary on the book of acts chapter 19

Acts of the apostles 1, new living translation nlt the. Acts 19 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Acts 19 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. And it happened, while apollos was at corinth, that paul, having passed through the upper regions, came to ephesus. It started with the ministry of john the baptist, whose teaching had produced a number of converts, men and women who looked for the messiah, promised by the old testament prophets, who was his forerunner. Commentaries for acts chapter 19 witness at ephesus. Study of the book of acts chapter 19 ivy baptist church. This is a selftest on chapters 19 21 of the book of acts. It might appropriately be called some of the acts of some of the apostles since it does not try to describe all of the acts of all the apostles. Having found certain disciples who had been formerly baptized by john the baptist, and since imperfectly instructed in christianity, he said, have ye received the holy ghost. As we open this chapter, we find paul arriving at ephesus after apollos had left, and there finding certain disciples, who were in a similar state of ignorance as to the full gospel message.

An anthropologist studying the effects of christianity on an amazonian tribe may ask, does christianity kill culture. And on this account it has been generally placed at the end of the four gospels. Third missionary journey first, back to ephesus chapter 18. Third missionary journey part 2 strengthening the pastors chapter 20 68 22. A chapter by chapter bible study of the book of acts 3 scripture passage page 20. Paul spoke to his disciples and gave them words of encouragement before he left for macedonia. God was pleased to confirm the teaching of these holy men of old, that if their hearers believed them not, they might believe the works. But stephen reminded the jews that god was bigger than any temple. Acts 19 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Ephesian disciples are baptized in the holy spirit. Baur, according to his presupposition, cannot but reject the whole history of the demoniac, etc.

The book of acts itself should warn modern interpreters not to be dogmatic in the necessary elements and order of salvation. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. Acts is a bridge between the gospels and the epistles. The temple in this book called acts was the third temple. Though paul was innocent of these charges see acts 21. Paul encounters 12 men who only know jesus via johnthebaptist. They had not been led to expect the miraculous powers of the holy ghost, nor were they informed that the gospel. The whole chapter takes place in the city of ephesus.

An understandable version of acts translation by william e. Many bibles have maps of the missionary journeys of paul, and there you can see what all those places were once called. This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. Acts furnishes a ladder on which to place the epistles. I told you, theophilus, about everything jesus began to do and teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven after giving his chosen apostles further instructions through the holy spirit. 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. Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand. Stephen said some words from the book by the prophet isaiah isaiah 66.

The book of the acts of the apostles forms the fifth, and last, of the historical books of the new testament. A disciple on acts 19 asia, as it was then called during the days of the apostles, was what is now southwestern to central turkey. Holy spirit baptism, though practiced in acts, had ceased by the time ephesians was written. Acts chapter 18 john karmelich receive bible study. The new testament without acts leaves a great, yawning gap. This episode in the book of acts stands as a sequel to the account of john the baptists ministry, including the baptism of jesus, that is narrated in the gospel for the day mark 1.

Chapterbychapter bible studies acts kathleendalton. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. He preached to the people there and then traveled onwards to greece. Appearing in the twovolume work of luke acts, its more precise antecedent is. This incident is unique in that here are 12 men whom the text presents as believers who are, nevertheless, rebaptized. Remember that the original book of acts did not have any chapter breaks. A solemn fear descended on the city, and the name of the lord jesus was greatly honored. Acts records what occurred, not what should occur every time. Verses 17 paul, at ephesus, found some religious persons, who looked to jesus as the messiah. Acts chapter 19 commentary northwest college of the bible. Last week, we talked about how to read the book of acts. Acts of the apostles 19, new living translation nlt. Pauls epistles, as many circumstances in them are referred to by the narrative contained. He exhorted the believers in this city, there is one body, and one spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling.

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 chapter 20 picks up following a situation of civil unrest. He apollos had been instructed in the way of the lord, and he spoke with great fervor and taught about jesus accurately, though he knew only the baptism of. Highly recommended to supplement your personal study in the psalms.

Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. Support for this theory comes not only from acts 18 and 19, but also from pauls epistle to the ephesians. Acts of the apostles chapter 19 bible study duration. They were truly disciples, and they had believed as much of the facts concerning christ as they had heard. This is very unusual for a captain to be talking to a prisoner at all.

With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library, including complete notes from the niv cultural backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. Salvation is a personal relationship which involves the whole person, but often this is a progressive experience as the relationship deepens and more. The extraordinary gifts, as well as the sanctifying graces of the holy spirit. Similarly, we can find hope and reassurance in the words of modern prophets and seers, despite the trials and hardship that are so prevalent in our times. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. You can find the best commentary on acts for you using the tools on the right side. When we get to chapter 19 this will become more clear as to why. Since water baptism is essential for salvation, it must be the one baptism that continues today. 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. They, like john the baptist, had received christ and were baptized. Here is presented by luke the story of certain christians who needed rebaptism acts 19. It is even more unusual, for him to receive this young man sent by the prisoner to him. Introduction the story of the evangelization of ephesus does not begin in chapter 19, or even in chapter 18 of the book of acts.

If the book of acts were gone, there would be nothing to replace it howson. We saw that were not supposed to model our behavior after everything some biblical character does. Commentary on the whole bible by matthew henry see spurgeons critique treasury of david psalms by c. After discovering plots against him in there, he decided to travel back to macedonia.