Explain the book of acts chapter 8 niv

Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. God has a determined will that cannot be stopped it is to build the kingdom of god. The theme sentence of of acts is chapter 1, verse 8. Acts 8 is the eighth chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible. This part of the verse should have been connected with the previous chapter. How can i, he said, unless someone explains it to me. In my former book, theophilus, i wrote about all that jesus began to do. 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. Book of acts bible study for childrens sunday school. This verse serves as a synopsis of the book of acts. Why had the believers in samaria not received the holy spirit. In the last part, he describes how the gospel spread through the gentile.

Saul is confronted by the risen jesus, who identifies himself with the very community paul is persecuting acts 9. 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. Godly men buried stephen and mourned deeply for him. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. The book of acts was likely written between ad 61 and 64. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout judea and samaria. The earlier persecutions of chapters 4 and 5 involved persecutions of the christian leaders, the apostles, by the jewish leaders, primarily the priests. T he book of acts in the bible, written around 6263 a. That is, immediately following the death of stephen. Later isaac became the father of jacob, and jacob became the father of the twelve patriarchs. Then he went with them into the temple courts, walking and jumping, and praising god. And then their adversaries murdered a man they all adored. The power found in these verses came from god in the form of the holy spirit. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of acts in the bible new international version.

Philip the deacon goes to samaria, preaches, works many miracles, converts many persons, and baptizes simon the sorcerer, acts 8. 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. 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. 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. 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. Remember, philip and stephen had been chosen to serve tables acts 6. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and. 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. And abraham became the father of isaac and circumcised him eight days after his birth. Thats our next road sign that we will continually see throughout the book of acts. Acts 8, new international version niv the bible app. The acts of the apostles is a unique and therefore crucial book of the new testament. Going from house to house, he dragged off both men and women.

The book of acts is the link between the gospels and the epistles. Aug 28, 2014 acts 2 new international version niv dramatized audio bible. The new testament verses not included in modern english translations are verses of the new. 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. 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. The book of acts was written to provide a history of the early church. This persecution is much more severe, since it involves the laypeople and since it comes from the unrelenting hands of saul. Acts, chapter 8 king james version christian answers.

Acts records the apostles being christs witnesses in jerusalem, judea, samaria, and the surrounding world. Before departing earth for heaven, jesus told the disciples, you will receive power when. A general persecution is raised against the church, acts 8. The apostles remained there until herod put james to death. Acts 8, new international version niv and saul approved of their killing him. 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. Heres some other passages which tell us about things which happened in those 40 days. Acts 2 niv bible when the day of pentecost came, they. Saul was consenting unto his deaththe word expresses hearty approval. Few people catch the meaning of this passage, so this is a good question. David guzik commentary on acts 8 describes the persecution of the church through saul, but people like the ethiopian official, get saved everywhere. Verses 14 though persecution must not drive us from our work, yet it may send us to work elsewhere. The book of acts, also called acts of the apostles, does not specifically identify its author. Acts 2 niv the holy spirit comes at pentecost bible.

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. Its subject and intention is nicely summarised by the words of the lord in chapter 1. Was pleased with his being put to death, and approved it. The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of the document. Acts 8, new international version niv chapter 8 the bible app. Acts chapter 8 barnes notes on the new testament on.

Intro to acts biblica the international bible society. The high priests of the synagogues grew angry and jealous of stephen and accused him of blasphemy. Lets take a look at some of the most intriguing things in acts and develop a new appreciation for this fascinating book. The emphasis of the book is the fulfillment of the great commission. 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. 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.

He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of god. He said to abraham, through your offspring all peoples on earth will be blessed. Acts 2 new international version niv the holy spirit comes at pentecost. Acts 8 niv bible and saul approved of their killing him. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.

The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt. Acts chapter 8 questions for discussion the living. Acts 1, new international version niv the bible app. Acts bible book with full chapters new international. Acts 2 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 2 in plain english. List of new testament verses not included in modern english.

New international version 1 and saul approved of their killing him. The book containing this chapter is anonymous, but early christian tradition uniformly affirmed that luke composed this book as well as. Acts 8 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Saul greatly oppresses the followers of christ, acts 8. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered. What is the meaning of acts chapter 8 verses answers. 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.

Herod is struck dead by an angel of the lord and eaten by worms acts 12. In acts, jesus sends the holy spirit to empower his disciples as they carry. Cried with loud voice and came out of them that were possessed. 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. Acts 8 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.

We find them clearly evident in every chapter of acts. But you will receive power when the holy spirit comes on you. Acts 3, new international version niv the bible app. 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. Work and christian identity acts 812 bible commentary.

Peter and john are sent by the apostles to samaria. In the first 7 chapters, he describes how the good news spread in jerusalem. During this time, however, paul was called to the apostleship, and peter had preached the gospel to cornelius, philip to the eunuch, etc. The trinity is made up of god the father, god the son and god the holy. Acts 2 new international version niv dramatized audio. The descent of the holy spirit at the day of pentecost.

Acts 8 niv bible and saul approved of their killing. As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1. 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. It alone presents an extensive picture of early church life and history.

And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at jerusalem. At that time a great persecution arose against the church which was at jerusalem. 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. Acts 1 new international version niv jesus taken up into heaven. Although many lists of missing verses specifically name the niv as the. 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.