Imagine what it would be like if the book of acts wasnt in the bible. And when they heard that, they entered into the temple early in the morning, and taught. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. I would reccomend the niv application commentary, i. Acts 5 new international version niv ananias and sapphira 5 now a man named ananias, together with his wife sapphira, also sold a piece of property. But the high priest came, and they that were with him, and called the council together, and all the senate of the children of israel, and sent to the prison to have them brought. Study the bible online using commentary on acts 5 and more. In this part, luke describes how the gospel spread through more countries. The new testament verses not included in modern english translations are verses of the new. We learn from this part how the good news about jesus reached europe. Recoveries from sickness, releases out of trouble, are granted, not that we may enjoy the comforts of life, but that god may be. The church was enjoying a time of harmony and a sense of sharing seldom equaled on earth. The former account i made, o theophilus, of all that jesus began both to do and teach.
If god acts to preserve the integrity of the community that the gospel produced, we can have increased confidence. List of new testament verses not included in modern english. There were the most excellent reasons underlying jesus command that the gospel should first be proclaimed in jerusalem. The imprisonment of the apostles, and their miraculous. A man named simon, who is also called peter note this small detail. Acts 5 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. A full video version is available with scenery from the pacific nw. Anyhoo acts starts with jesus already back in black. Acts baker exegetical commentary on the new testament. Many signs and wonders were worked among the people at the hands of the apostles. The two, a married couple, sell a piece of property and publicly give the proceeds to the community.
Acts 5 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. Acts 5 but a man named ananias, with his wife sapphira. The book of acts in its ancient literary setting, ed. Living out their unity with the believers, ananias and his wife sapphira sold real estate see 5. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of the church. All the awesome things he said and did and the super cool way he died and came back to life again. Stephen was headed for persecution for the death of jesus.
Just keep it simple so we can understand it, and that is what we intend to do. Pauls sermon in pisidian antioch the realization of long awaited davidic hope. There are a number of good commentaries on the book of acts. This passage in john 5 is the only mention of this pool no such miraculous pool is mentioned in josephus or. We are introduced to the significance of genuine commitment to our lord and the determined will of god. Probably among the new christians a kind of holy rivalry had sprung up, every one eager to place his means at the disposal of the apostles olshausen. Acts of the apostles chapter five objectives in studying this chapter 1 to examine the sin of ananias and sapphira in lying to the holy spirit 2 to note the amazing signs and wonders that were done by the apostles, in which all were healed 3 to consider the apostles response when government seeks to stifle the preaching of the gospel. Continue with me on this exciting trip as we explore the book of acts. And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people. Acts 5 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. But a certain man named ananias a professor of the gospel, but certainly not a true believer, for all that truly believed were of one heart and of one soul, acts 4. Ironically as introductory commentaries they go further than bruce to wrestle with some of the issues the text raises.
Each volume offers outlines, fresh translation, exposition and application, critical notes on the greek text, and chapter summaries. The flourishing state of the church, in the power that went along with the preaching of the gospel v. One in heart, they all used to meet in the portico of solomon. This is a paraphrase of the kjv of the book of acts and includes text. An understandable version of acts translation by william e.
But a certain man in the previous chapter the historian had given an account of. Their deaths are ascribed to a lie to the holy spirit acts 5. Acts 5 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Top 5 commentaries on the book of acts ligonier ministries. The preposition by acts, in this case, as a marker of instrumentality or. Acts 5 commentary albert barnes notes on the whole bible. Probably he was not yet baptized, but intended now to offer himself for baptism.
This commentary presents the book of acts in a format that allows those with the time to delve into some detail of the book, while those with less time can quickly see the main points and issues of the book. 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. Notwithstanding the great fear which came over the church after the terrible event just recorded, the apostles seem to have pressed on their work with greater. The following are the five that i have found to be the most helpful.
The first trace of a shade upon the bright form of the young church. This versebyverse bible study and commentary of the acts of the apostles the book of acts or simply acts is indepth but uses plain language that everyone can understand, as well as a format that will engage you. Chapter 5 takes us even deeper in our understanding of basic theology of god and the holy spirit. Study guide for acts 5 by david guzik blue letter bible. Acts 5 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Acts 5 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of acts chapter 5 in plain english. And all the believers were meeting regularly at the temple in the area known as solomons colonnade. Book of acts acts chapter 1 acts chapter 2 acts chapter 3 acts chapter 4 acts chapter 5 acts chapter 6 acts chapter 7 acts chapter 8 acts chapter 9 acts chapter 10 acts chapter 11 acts chapter 12 acts chapter acts chapter 14 acts chapter. The common elements in all of the preaching throughout the book of acts are. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. But the gospels particularly marks gospel as the oldest canonized account of the life. Its so nice to hear from so many of you who tell us not to change a thing in our teaching. And he kept back part of the proceeds, his wife also being aware of. Howard marshalls commentary on acts tyndale ntc, john stotts bst on acts, and tom wrights acts for everyone as additional resources if you already own bruce.
So the shadow of peter passing by might overshadow some of them, acts 5. The sin and punishment of ananias and sapphira, who, for lying to the holy ghost, were struck dead at the word of peter v. This chapter recounts the tragic fall of ananias and sapphira acts 5. Bock provides a substantive yet highly accessible commentary on acts in this latest addition to the acclaimed becnt series. But a certain man named ananias, with sapphira his wife, sold a possession.
And he kept back part of the proceeds, his wife also being aware of it, and brought a certain part and laid it at the apostles feet. However, they secretly hold back a portion of the money for themselves. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. He decides to hang around with all his favorite disciples for forty days. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one book with two volumes. The angel specifies that he is so send not for simon the tanner, but for simon peter. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. In chapter 5, he tells them to esteem their leaders, rejoice, pray, give thanks. So, the christians became stronger in the faith and more people joined the churches daily.
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