During this time, however, paul was called to the apostleship, and peter had preached the gospel to cornelius, philip to the eunuch, etc. The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of. But ye will receive power, the holy spirit having come upon you, and ye shall be my witnesses both in jerusalem and in all judaea and samaria and to the end of the earth. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The theme sentence of of acts is chapter 1, verse 8. The book of acts is the link between the gospels and the epistles. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Intro to acts biblica the international bible society. The tradition from the earliest days of the church has been that luke, a companion of the apostle paul, wrote the books of luke and acts colossians 4. Acts 6 peter and john before the council 4 and as they were speaking to the people, the priests and l the captain of the temple and m the sadducees came upon them, 2 greatly annoyed because they were teaching the people and proclaiming n in jesus the resurrection from the dead. Acts 8, new international version niv chapter 8 the bible app. This part of the verse should have been connected with the previous chapter.
Before departing earth for heaven, jesus told the disciples, you will receive power when. Acts 8 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. These verses contains lukes introduction to the book of acts, and his account of christs parting words to his disciples before his ascension into heaven. Going from house to house, he dragged off both men and women. Work and christian identity acts 812 bible commentary. We find them clearly evident in every chapter of acts. At that time a great persecution arose against the church which was at jerusalem. Acts 8, new international version niv the bible app. Lets take a look at some of the most intriguing things in acts and develop a new appreciation for this fascinating book. Peter and john are sent by the apostles to samaria. Besides linking the gospel narratives on the one hand and the apostolic letters on the. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of god. Acts chapter 8 barnes notes on the new testament on. But you will receive power when the holy spirit comes on you.
Aug 28, 2014 acts 2 new international version niv dramatized audio bible. Acts 2 new international version niv dramatized audio. The descent of the holy spirit at the day of pentecost. While there are some areas of great detail of the acts of the apostles, many times you must use cross references to the gospels of matthew, mark, luke and john as well as some other epistles in the new testament to get the full picture of what was. It records the burial of stephen, the beginnings of christian persecution, and the spread of the gospel of jesus christ to the people of samaria and ethiopia.
Acts 3, new international version niv the bible app. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered. Acts concerns the very vital period in christian history between the resurrection of jesus and the death of the apostle paul, the time when christian ideas and beliefs were. And then their adversaries murdered a man they all adored. What is the meaning of acts chapter 8 verses answers. Matthew chapter 27 verses 5661, matthew chapter 28 verses 115, mark chapter 15 verses 4047, mark chapter 16 verses 111, luke 8 chapters, luke chapter 24 verses 111, john. In the first 7 chapters, he describes how the good news spread in jerusalem. Then he went with them into the temple courts, walking and jumping, and praising god. Acts 2 new international version niv the holy spirit comes at pentecost. Herod is struck dead by an angel of the lord and eaten by worms acts 12. Acts 8, new international version niv and saul approved of their killing him. After they had further proclaimed the word of the lord and testified about jesus, peter and john returned to jerusalem, preaching the gospel in many samaritan. 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. And abraham became the father of isaac and circumcised him eight days after his birth.
Acts 8 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Although many lists of missing verses specifically name the niv as the. Acts 1 new international version niv jesus taken up into heaven. Acts bible book with full chapters new international. T he book of acts in the bible, written around 6263 a. Oct 04, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of acts, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Saul was consenting unto his deaththe word expresses hearty approval. Philip the deacon goes to samaria, preaches, works many miracles, converts many persons, and baptizes simon the sorcerer, acts 8.
Acts 1 jesus taken up into heaven 1 in my former book, theophilus, i wrote about all that jesus began to do and to teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the holy spirit to the apostles he had chosen. Acts 2 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 2 in plain english. Acts, chapter 8 king james version christian answers. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout judea and samaria. Acts of the apostles chapter eight objectives in studying this chapter 1 to note the spread of the gospel into judea and samaria, as foretold by jesus cf. As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1. Acts chapter 8 questions for discussion the living. Saul is confronted by the risen jesus, who identifies himself with the very community paul is persecuting acts 9.
God has a determined will that cannot be stopped it is to build the kingdom of god. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. In verse 8, luke tells us what the whole book is about. The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of the document. Acts 1 1 in my former book, theophilus, i wrote about all that jesus began to do and to teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the holy spirit to the apostles he had chosen. In acts, jesus sends the holy spirit to empower his disciples as they carry. He said to abraham, through your offspring all peoples on earth will be blessed. Why had the believers in samaria not received the holy spirit. The book of acts is an adventure thrill ride from start to finish, but we tend to skip over a lot of the incredibly compelling details. New international version 1 and saul approved of their killing him. The god of glory appeared to our father abraham when he was in mesopotamia, before he dwelt in haran, 3 and said to him, get out of your country and from your relatives, and come to a land that i will show you.
A general persecution is raised against the church, acts 8. Theres never been much contention about the authorship of acts. The book of acts, also called acts of the apostles, does not specifically identify its author. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. In the last part, he describes how the gospel spread through the gentile. This man had gone to jerusalem to worship,v 28 and on his way home was sitting in his chariot reading the book of isaiah the prophet. Book of acts bible study for childrens sunday school.
Acts 8 king james version 1 and saul was consenting unto his death. 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. Verses 14 though persecution must not drive us from our work, yet it may send us to work elsewhere. Acts chapter 7 deals with the defense of stephen, a disciple and deacon in the early church, who was moving among the people performing miracles and preaching. The book of acts was written to provide a history of the early church. The book containing this chapter is anonymous, but early christian tradition uniformly affirmed that luke composed this book as well as. The high priests of the synagogues grew angry and jealous of stephen and accused him of blasphemy. This verse occurs twice in the kjv in this chapter. Acts 2 niv bible when the day of pentecost came, they. The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt. The book of acts was likely written between ad 61 and 64. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 8 o. The emphasis of the book is the fulfillment of the great commission. Later isaac became the father of jacob, and jacob became the father of the twelve patriarchs.
Acts 2 niv the holy spirit comes at pentecost bible. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at jerusalem. Remember, philip and stephen had been chosen to serve tables acts 6. The trinity is made up of god the father, god the son and god the holy. The apostles remained there until herod put james to death. Its subject and intention is nicely summarised by the words of the lord in chapter 1. Thats our next road sign that we will continually see throughout the book of acts. That is, immediately following the death of stephen.
Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of acts in the bible new international version. Adventures with philip, on to judea and samaria chapter 8 has something unexpected happened to you. The book of acts, which continues the narrative that luke began in his gospel, is especially important because it was the first written history of the christian church. Heres some other passages which tell us about things which happened in those 40 days. Acts 8 is the eighth chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible. Cried with loud voice and came out of them that were possessed. Acts 1, new international version niv the bible app. Few people catch the meaning of this passage, so this is a good question. The acts of the apostles is a unique and therefore crucial book of the new testament. Acts records the apostles being christs witnesses in jerusalem, judea, samaria, and the surrounding world. David guzik commentary on acts 8 describes the persecution of the church through saul, but people like the ethiopian official, get saved everywhere. This verse serves as a synopsis of the book of acts.
How can i, he said, unless someone explains it to me. Acts 8 niv bible and saul approved of their killing. It alone presents an extensive picture of early church life and history. In my former book, theophilus, i wrote about all that jesus began to do. This persecution is much more severe, since it involves the laypeople and since it comes from the unrelenting hands of saul. The new testament verses not included in modern english translations are verses of the new. List of new testament verses not included in modern english. Was pleased with his being put to death, and approved it. Saul greatly oppresses the followers of christ, acts 8.
Acts 8 niv bible and saul approved of their killing him. What opportunities do we have to share the gospel today. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and. 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 earlier persecutions of chapters 4 and 5 involved persecutions of the christian leaders, the apostles, by the jewish leaders, primarily the priests. Godly men buried stephen and mourned deeply for him. The power found in these verses came from god in the form of the holy spirit. Wherever the established believer is driven, he carries the knowledge of the gospel, and makes known the preciousness of christ in every.
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