And there were dwelling at jerusalem jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven. Wanderings in the holy land, by adelia gates, chap. Commentary on lukes gospel with emphasis on medical terms. The unity of the spirit felt by the first christians when the. Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of israel, that by the name of jesus christ of nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom god raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole. 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. Saul, bent on the destruction of the christians, obtains letters from the high priest, authorizing him to seize those whom he should find at damascus, and bring them bound to jerusalem, 1,2. Acts 9 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. And ananias went his way, and entered into the house. 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 commentary critical and explanatory on. Chapter 1, verse 9 jesus said, but you will receive power when the holy spirit comes on you.
He was born a jew, studied in jerusalem under gamaliel 22. The church was built up at this time, both in numbers and. 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 9 this chapter can be use to enlighten us as to what god is saying in this fallen world today. Acts 9 but saul, still breathing threats and murder against. Acts 9 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. Twentyfirst century biblical commentary series the book of acts. Under the influence of this experience he gradually developed his understanding of justification by faith see the letters to the galatians and. 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. Acts 9 but saul, still breathing threats and murder. David guzik commentary on acts 9 describes the conversion of saul of tarsus, who had been a persecuter of the church before.
Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles matthew henry. Niv the book of acts describes how the early apostles, through the power of. If we this day be examined of the good deed done to the impotent man, by what means he is made whole. 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. 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. Mcgarvey in this location in his acts commentary are so fitting.
Study acts 9 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. He had not yet seen any of those who were apostles before him since he left them in jerusalem to go on his murderous mission to damascus. On his way to damascus, he has a divine vision, is convinced of his sin and folly, is struck blind, and remains three days without sight, and neither eats nor drinks, 39. Acts 9 commentary preachers complete homiletical commentary. Similarly in the dickson car wheel company case, the. Meanwhile, saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the lords disciples. This growth started first with our own local fellowship. Acts 9 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. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Christians who have not property to give in charity, may yet be able to do acts of charity, working with their hands, or walking with their feet, for. Acts brazos theological commentary on the bible kindle edition by pelikan, jaroslav.
Acts 9, new international version niv the bible app. But after stephens martyrdom the church was forced to scatter. Acts chapter 9 coffmans commentary of the new testament. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading acts brazos theological commentary on the bible. 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. The churchs mission is indeed unstoppable if the risen lord can reach down to save the movements chief enemy, paul. A good study bible we recommend the following features. The acts of apostles gives us a unique insight into how the church began. Chapterbychapter bible studies acts kathleendalton. Next chapter of acts the book of acts, chapter 9 we hope that you find the content of the book of acts, chapter 9 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. Vernon mcgee responds they were aware of a voicebut couldnt understand what was said.
Christ chose patients whose diseases were incurable in the course of nature, to show how desperate was the case of fallen mankind. Before conversion, the apostle paul was certainly wellschooled in the scriptures, as far as the jews could teach him. Now saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the lord, went to the high priest. The external appearance was the vehicle of the inward revelation. Commentaries for acts chapter 9 pauls conversion and early ministry. Acts 9 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary.
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. He was very intelligent and incisive of mind, a man of conviction and determination. A work and a workman of another character begin now to dawn upon the scene. Both conversions were epochmaking and of the greatest significance. Acts of the apostles 2 commentary new testament matthew. When their car broke down in the desert, john, paul, and tim the aggie decided to go their separate. Through the years, we have had the privilege of seeing the phenomenal, miraculous work of the holy spirit in the growth of the calvary chapels. Under chapter iv, one state may be responsible for. Acts 9 niv sauls conversion meanwhile, saul bible gateway. He went to the high priest 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.
Until chapter 7, the church had been mostly contained in jerusalem. Acts brazos theological commentary on the bible kindle. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. He was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight. Acts 9 commentary william barclays daily study bible. This chapter begins with but, which contrasts sauls persistent hatred, which. Now, here we come to one of the great days in the history of the church, the conversion of saul of tarsus. Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own language. Study the bible online using commentary on acts 9 and more. 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. Today too the gospel witness should emphasize by word and deed that being born again is being born into the family of god, the church. 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.
Acts 9 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Acts 9 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on. Many are wondering about trump as president but as christian believers we should be praying and expecting for gods mighty transformation to take place. Draft articles on responsibility of states for internationally wrongful. Placing his hands on saul, he said, brother saul, the lordjesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming herehas sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the holy spirit. This sermon is based on chapter 5 of charles swindolls book, paul. He turns his steps in that direction, resolved to go up and see peter ga 1. Chapter 9 read by domonique davis from the king james bible. This chapter reveals the conversion of saul of tarsus, the mighty persecutor acts 9. But stephen reminded the jews that god was bigger than any temple. The narrative of sauls conversion is so important that it is included in full three times in the book of acts.
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. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. In the one case it was the definite and formal calling of. Stephen said some words from the book by the prophet isaiah isaiah 66.
Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Read acts 9 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible concise. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. There is no single chapter that does not exhibit gods power and wisdom in operation. I like to call chapter 9 the ministry to the great and small.
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