Audio commentary on the book of acts chapter 8

Authority 7 book of acts 120 book of ephesians 232 book of john 262 book of romans 366 face to face with christ 12 gospel 10 great biblical doctrines 55 itinerant preaching 90 kingdom of god 8 knowledge 10 old testament 3 other sermons 240 preaching and preachers 18 revival sermons 24 spiritual depression 24. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in jerusalem. Acts 8 bible commentary matthew henry complete christianity. The blue letter bible ministry and the blb institute hold to the historical, conservative christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of scripture. From the dispersion of the disciples will flow the narrative in this present chapter. Since the book of acts is the continuation of the gospel account of all jesus began to do and teach, it catalogs what jesus continued to do and teach through the holy spirit. Up to this point, the book of acts recounts the churchs growth among jews in jerusalem and judea. Somewhat surprisingly, a sociohistorical approach to acts still needs to be defended and its value demonstrated. On that day, there broke out a severe persecution of the church in jerusalem, and all were scattered throughout the countryside of judea and samaria, except the apostles. Acts chapter 8 explained discover books of the bible. But when they saw what philip did in the name of jesus they believed what he said instead. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. The peace the world searches for can only be found on the other side of submission to christ.

In this chapter we see that the spread of the gospel is not initiated by the apostles, but by two. New testament audio commentaries free bible commentary. Why had the believers in samaria not received the holy spirit acts 8. Acts chapter 8 continued explained discover books of the. All inclinations to the lusts of the flesh which war against the soul are such. This is the very beginning of the gospels spread to the end of the earth as jesus commanded in acts 1.

To one taking up the book for the first time, that title, the acts of the apostles, would seem to 5 ch. In this chapter we have an account of the persecutions of the christians, and the. In the last lesson, we had seen peter and john come to samaria to help philip. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt. In the first volume of this fourvolume commentary, craig keener introduces the book of acts and provides detailed exegesis of its opening chapters, including more than 10,000 references from extrabiblical ancient sources. This verse is not found in the oldest and most reliable manuscripts. Acts of the apostles 8 commentary new testament matthew. The book of acts tells us of the witness of the church first in jerusalem, then to judea, acts 8, then to samaria as philip went to samaria and preached christ unto them. As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1. First, it is good to remember the book of acts is a history of how god started t.

We find them clearly evident in every chapter of acts. In the first 7 chapters, he describes how the good news spread in jerusalem. Sep 04, 2017 notes of my personal study in the book of acts. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. Welcome to ivy baptist churchs bible study on demandbefore beginning this study, please take an opportunity to download the worksheet for. Acts 8, mark dunagan commentary on the bible, one of over 110 bible.

No wonder philip is the only one in the new testament specifically given the title, the evangelist acts 21. Acts 8 bible study commentary chapter summary questions. Saul is confronted by the risen jesus, who identifies himself with the very community paul is persecuting acts 9. Havoc of the church meaning ravaging, used in extrabiblical writings to. This persecution is much more severe, since it involves the laypeople and since it comes from the unrelenting hands of saul.

When preparing for a bible study in the nt, i try to pick a primary commentary that i can depend on for good solid conservative scholarship and sound theology. Why did the believers in acts 8 have to wait for peter and john to come before they could receive the. Or any one from the nicnt series which bruce edited. In those two years, luke had plenty of time to research and write his gospel and the book of acts. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. As the persecution grew, christians were scattered throughout judea and samaria. Verses 14 though persecution must not drive us from our work, yet it may send us to work elsewhere. On one of philips journeys, he met an ethiopian eunuch riding a chariot. Third missionary journey first, back to ephesus chapter 18. This dispute is discussed in an article on chapter 15.

Chapters available acts chuck smith bible commentary. In the last part, he describes how the gospel spread through the gentile. Book of acts acts chapter 1 acts chapter 2 acts chapter 3 acts chapter 4. It is striking that by the end of this section of the narrative 8. The one who was buried and then resurrected, the one now sitting t the right hand of god the father, just as he told us he would be. The book of acts, king james bible, by alexander scourby is being aired with permission of, all rights reserved. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. Acts 8 listen to kjv audio bible online bible study tools. Distempers are here named, the most difficult to be cured by the course of nature, and most expressive of the disease of sin. As far as the gospel prevails, evil spirits are dislodged, particularly unclean spirits.

This is the holy book of acts, known as the acts of the apostles. Secondly luke at the end of acts luke mentions pauls twoyear imprisonment in rome. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to. Sep 15, 2020 home bible study a study on the book of acts chapter 8. Youll find david jeremiahs introduction to the book of acts on page 14831485 of the jeremiah study bible. An ethiopian eunuch, who is an important economic official for the. Book of acts chapter 8 christogenea internet radio 070520.

Third missionary journey part 2 strengthening the pastors chapter 20 68 22. The apostles in jerusalem then send peter and john to samaria to pray for the new converts to. Had infinite wisdom seen fit, we might have had as many books of the acts of the apostles as we have gospels, nay, as we might have had gospels. 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. Acts 8 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.

The earlier persecutions of chapters 4 and 5 involved persecutions of the christian leaders, the apostles, by the jewish leaders, primarily the priests. David guzik commentary on acts 8 describes the persecution of the church through. Acts 8 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of acts chapter 8 in plain english. Read download text download illustrations listen audio download audio video. The history of this book which was always received as a part of the sacred. His appeal was based on the life of moses, who was at this time, presumably next to yahweh god himself, the most venerated figure in the history of israel. It was practical to have a scroll about thirtyfive feet in length. Study acts 8 using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better. Acts 812 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The book of acts kjv audio bible full by alexander. Acts chapter 6 acts chapter 7 acts chapter 8 acts chapter 9 acts chapter 10 acts chapter. The acts of the apostles the new daily study bible. The book will therefore have been written only after the end of this time. The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations.

In acts 8 we read about philip, one of the seven leaders called to assist the twelve see acts 6. Standing between the gospels and the epistles, the book of acts is a bridge between the life of jesus and the ministry of the apostle paul. Does that sound like the description of the heart of a genuine believer. In verse 8, luke tells us what the whole book is about. Crying with a loud voice the demons had cried out and confessed the deity of. Wherever the established believer is driven, he carries the knowledge of the gospel, and makes known the preciousness of christ in every place. Work and christian identity acts 812 bible commentary.

First of all luke mentions the fact that acts is the sequel to the gospel of luke written around 5560 ad, and therefore must have been written later. Welcome to ivy baptist churchs bible study on demandbefore beginning this study, please take an opportunity to download the worksheet for this bible study f. For unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, came out of many t. And he answered and said, i believe that jesus christ is the son of god. Oct 30, 2019 baptizo occurs 5 times in this one chapter acts 8. Ancient books were generally written on papyrus scrolls. Audio should start after a short delay, depending on connection speed. Bobs written commentaries reflect his latest theological views and should be consulted as you listen to these audio teaching sessions. They had laid hands on the believers and they had received the holy ghost. God has a determined will that cannot be stopped it is to build the kingdom of god.

For unclean spirits, crying with a loud voice, came out of many who were. Stephen now is saying dont let that happen with the messiah. Up to this point, the book of acts recounts the churchs growth among jews in. The signs and preaching at samaria which resulted in the conversion of the samaritans. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. In acts chapter 7 we saw stephen make an appeal to his fellow countrymen in defense of the new christian creed. Campbell morgan, in his commentary the acts of the apostles, states.

Philip noticed he was also reading from the book of isaiah. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of the church. A chapter by chapter bible study of the book of acts 3 scripture passage page 20. 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 15 acts chapter. Herod is struck dead by an angel of the lord and eaten by worms acts 12.

Saul persecutes the church, the gospel preached in samaria. The book of acts lesson 8, chapter 3 continued last. These lessons are from bobs teaching ministry through the years. A study on the book of acts chapter 8 first baptist. A study on the book of acts chapter 8 first baptist church.