He has earned degrees from east texas baptist college, southwestern baptist theological seminary, and trinity evangelical divinity school and has done postgraduat. Here is a summary and overview of the book of acts. Read acts 3 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Acts 3 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Acts 3 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Study acts 3 using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better. Peter and john seem to have been led by a divine direction, to work a miracle on a man above forty years old, who had been a cripple from his birth. Acts 3, new international version niv the bible app.
This question should ring through your mind as you page through the book of acts. Agbi sam on acts 3 there is power in the name of jesus, the holy spirit is the promise of conforter from a caring god,once we accept christ his spirit is poured in us and his power is made evidence for all to see. We will after the first of the year actually begin a verse by verse study of the book of acts. The former account i made, o theophilus, of all that jesus began both to do and teach. He asked them for money and peter exclaimed, look at us. The two apostles set out for a temple called beautiful because it was the ninth hour, a time for prayer. Acts is the second book in the history that luke wrote. Acts, chapter 3 king james version christian answers webbible.
Objects of charity should be in a particular manner welcome to us when we go up to. The unity of the spirit felt by the first christians when the. It is interesting to note that thirty minutes after pentecost the apostles knew more about christ than they. Peter and john were heading to the temple to pray when they ran into a crippled beggar. Im not sure exactly which sunday marching into january, but we will do that. We trust we are reaching hearts that probably would never otherwise be reached. Even though they have come apart from the main stream of judaism, yet they are still involved in the temple worship. Book of acts overview insight for living ministries. Can you find something in the chapter that connects with each of our five key words.
Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. In the name of jesus christ of nazareth rise up and walk. The acts of the apostles is the second book written by st. 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. Objects of charity should be in a particular manner welcome to us when we go. Acts chapters 3, 4, 5 part 2 les feldick bible study. But it is more likely that theophilus was a real person. Acts chapter 3 explained discover the 66 books of the bible. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. In virtually every chapter, apostles such as peter and paul powerfully present the gospel to individuals and groups of people. Judea and samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth acts 1. Acts of the apostles 3 commentary new testament matthew. Welcome to ivy baptist churchs bible study on demand before beginning this study, please take an opportunity to download the worksheet for.
Summary on the book of acts chapter by chapter welcome to. David guzik commentary on acts 3 describes the encounter of peter and john with a lame man begging for alms, and healing him instead. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. The church today still has the same power and the power of the holy spirit is still very much real and alive. Top 5 commentaries on the book of acts ligonier ministries. Acts chapter 2 coffmans commentary of the new testament. Acts 1 jesus ascends to heaven, a new apostle chosen a. Here is a bible study with commentary and a summary of acts chapter three. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one. Peter and john go to the temple at the hour of prayer, and heal a man who had been lame from his mothers womb, acts 3. He has earned degrees from east texas baptist college, southwestern baptist theological seminary, and trinity evangelical divinity. 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.
Jan 26, 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. 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. Chapterbychapter bible studies acts kathleendalton. Acts chapter 20 kjv king james version 1 and after the uproar was ceased, paul called unto him the disciples, and embraced them, and departed for to go into macedonia 2 and when he had gone over those parts, and had given them much exhortation, he came into greece.
In this part, the writer tells us how paul met jesus. Peters second sermon also focuses on the person of jesus. This miracle will be the second occasion in acts for the gathering of a large crowd, and this will be the occasion for the second sermon peter is said to have preached to the people of jerusalem. Both the miracle and the message of acts chapter 3 are quite different from those described in acts chapter 2. A free bible version and commentary on the book of acts in easyenglish. The apostles portrayed in acts shine with evangelistic zeal, showing a striking transition from the often misguided disciples of the gospels.
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. In the twentieth century pentecost has become a source of confusion, embarrassment or division for christians, even as it has become a curiosity, if not an object of ridicule, for nonchristians. He is married to the former peggy rutta and they have three children and six grandchildren. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 3 scripture passage page 20. Just keep it simple so we can understand it, and that is what we intend to do.
Home written by david summary on the book of acts chapter by chapter. Study of acts discussion notes chapter 3 introduction we previously discussed the fact that the holy spirit is in fact christ dwelling in us and among us. Acts chapter 3 is where we find peter and john healing a crippled man as they continue to tell people with boldness about jesus christ. Study the bible online using commentary on acts 3 and more. Acts 3 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 3 in plain english. In the book of acts, the disciples were all in the temple praising god. Acts chapter 19 matthew henry complete commentary on. Study acts 23 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. In the book of acts, holy men gave into the treasury of a common fund. Peter, in the name of jesus of nazareth, bade him rise up and walk. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. Acts 19 we left paul in his circuit visiting the churches, but we have not forgotten, nor has he, the promise he made to his friends at ephesus, to return to them, and make some stay there. Peter and john seem to have been led by a divine direction, to work a miracle on a man above forty years old, who had been a cripple. Its so nice to hear from so many of you who tell us not to change a thing in our teaching.
In this book we see the first mention of the dispensation of the holy spirit and jesus command to take his gospel to all the world. 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 apostles and the first believers attended the temple worship at the hours of prayer. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. Salvationverses 8 and 22 speak of the apostles being witnesses for jesus and that would included telling people how. Perhaps luke was using it to mean any christian reader. Acts 3 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. Third missionary journey first, back to ephesus chapter 18. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. Acts 3 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. In verses, luke records the arrival of peter in jerusalem and the charge. Chapter 8 opens with the severe persecution of the church in jerusalem and. This meant that peter could now welcome gentiles into the church. Third missionary journey part 2 strengthening the pastors chapter 20 68 22.