This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. Paul and barnabas preached the word of his grace, because that is the only word by which both jews and gentiles can be saved on an equal basis. Acts 14 in iconium at iconium paul and bible gateway. At iconium paul and barnabas went as usual into the jewish synagogue. The inspired historian begins his narrative of the acts of the apostles, i. Acts 14 james killed and peter imprisoned 12 about that time herod the king laid violent hands on some who belonged to the church. Paul and barnabas, having preached at iconium with great success, are persecuted, and obliged to flee to lystra and derbe, 16. Nowhere in this chapter of acts are these men called deacons. The presence and working of the holy spirit is the dominating mark of the book of acts. The former account i made, o theophilus, of all that jesus began both to do and teach. 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. Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand.
Paul and barnabas presented the gospel in a way that invited. The increasing success of the gospel finally precipitated the riotous and illegal. Many christians believe that the holy spirit still gives this gift to christians today. Acts 14 commentary acts chapter 14 commentary bible study. Acts 14 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. What that witness will effect is not plainly stated until we reach acts 15. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. Acts 14 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 14 in plain english.
Acts 14 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Luke labels the gospel the message of his grace in order to show that the signs and wonders confirm the reality of the salvation blessings claimed by that word. Acts of the apostles chapter fourteen objectives in studying this chapter 1 to continue tracing the route of paul and barnabas on their missionary journey 2 to note the increasing persecution endured by the apostle paul cf. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. For the latin jupiter and mercury the greek original has zeus and hermes. 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.
Acts 1 jesus ascends to heaven, a new apostle chosen a. Study guide for acts 14 by david guzik blue letter bible. And it came to pass in iconium, that they went both together into the synagogue of the jews, and so spake, that a great multitude both of the jews and also of the greeks believed. In acts, he told how the good news about jesus christ spread. You can find the best commentary on acts for you using the tools on the right side. They were with the disciples who believed as they did. Acts 14 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 14. In addition, there are topical studies on issues such as spiritual leadership, gods redemptive plan, and old testament character studies. The mention of the latter forms an introduction to the dissensions connected with the widows in acts 6, and is itself characteristic of st. He worked with paul and he travelled with paul philemon 1. Here, probably, the word is used in its definite new testament sense for the lord jesus. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. This chapter concludes the account of the first missionary journey, detailing the.
This chapter concludes the account of the first missionary journey, detailing the experiences of paul and barnabas in iconium, lystra and derbe, and also their revisiting all of the galatian cities of this first tour, strengthening the churches, appointing elders, and their preaching at perga which had been skipped at the beginning. Certain jews from antioch and iconium, coming thither, induce the people to. Acts 14 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt. Acts of the apostles 14, new living translation nlt. Acts 14 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. God, however, raised him from the dead, and to that fact we are witnesses. The words seem to imply that it was the jews who did this. I would strongly suggest, from the book of acts and elsewhere in the bible, that this is not the case at all.
But the unbelieving jews stirred up the gentiles, and made their minds evil affected against the brethren. Luke was a gentile and he was a doctor colossians 4. The ruins of ancient religious temples, whether in the peruvian highlands or the cambodian jungle, are mute testimony to the assertion a religious faith is always one. We have, in this chapter, a further account of the progress of the gospel, by the ministry of paul and barnabas among the gentiles. And it came to pass in iconium, that they went both together into the synagogue of the jews, and so spake, that a great multitude both of the jews and also of the greeks believed 14. Study acts 14 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The book of acts also describes the work of the two apostles peter and paul. Acts 14 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. Acts 14 and it came to pass in iconium, that they went both together into the synagogue of the jews, and so spake, that a great multitude both of the jews and also of the greeks believed. 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.
They lifted up their voices with an air of triumph, saying in their own language for it was the common people that said it, in the speech of lycaonia, which was a dialect of the greek, the gods are come down to us in the likeness of men. Acts 14 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary. We have come with good news to make you turn from these empty idols to the living god who made sky and earth and the sea and all that these hold 16 in the past he allowed all the nations to go their own way 17 but even then he did not leave you without evidence of himself in the good things he. David guzik commentary on acts 14, where paul and barnabas experience great. As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1. See how restless the rage of the jews was against the gospel of christ. The book of acts is, among other things, a dramatic description of the infinite. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one. The whole reason they are making this trip is to preach the gospel unto all the. Acts 14 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. Blue letter bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on christ and the gospel of his peace and righteousness. Signs and wonders were granted through the apostles at certain times. There were no unbelieving jews to harass them here. But the jews who refused to believe stirred up the other gentiles and poisoned their minds again.
It is rather remarkable that we have two full accounts of the conversion of cornelius in the acts. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. A new chapter in the history of israel has begun, as well as a new chapter in the history of the church. There they spoke so effectively that a great number of jews and greeks believed. It was now a time of trouble and danger with the disciples of christ.
Luke as a writer who had seen and known the effect of the new religion in raising women to a higher life, and whose. Chapter 14 we have, in this chapter, a further account of the progress of the gospel, by the ministry of paul and barnabas among the gentiles. Content includes book studies on luke, ephesians, thessalonians, james, 1 samuel, john, and acts. Acts 14 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Study guide for acts 6 by david guzik blue letter bible. Paul writes about the gift called tongues in 1 corinthians chapters 12 and 14. Paul and barnabas went to the jewish synagogue and preached with such power that a great number of both jews and greeks became believers. Acts 14 commentary witness at derbe and the return trip. A better title would be the acts or the workings of the holy spirit, because he is the real main character of the book.
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