Acts 1 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of acts chapter 1 in plain english. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Acts 9, new international version niv the bible app. Acts chapter 9 kjv king james version amazing scripture with so much to learn. Acts 9 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on. It includes the sevenvolume seventhday adventist bible commentary, the twovolume seventhday adventist encyclopedia, as well as the single volumes seventhday adventist bible dictionary, seventh. The churchs mission is indeed unstoppable if the risen lord can reach down to save the movements chief enemy, paul.
There stood a man of macedonia, and prayed him, saying, come over into macedonia, and help us. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 2 acts the beautiful, amazing, powerful, weak, dysfunctional church table of contents scripture passage page 1. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. The sound or voice probably reminds him of the batqol daughter of the voice, the way pious jews believed god had directly communicated with human beings. These lessons are from bobs teaching ministry through the years. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. The other men heard a voice, but could not understand what was said 22. Acts 9 listen to kjv audio bible online bible study tools. Acts 9 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. A bright light came from the skies and those who were accompanying saul were overwhelmed as they could hear a voice, but they could not see who was speaking. A good study bible we recommend the following features. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of acts. The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew.
There was no human explanation for sauls conversion. 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. Acts 9 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. The emphatic yet is intended to note the remarkable fact, that up to this moment his blind persecuting rage against the disciples of the lord burned as fiercely as ever. At that time a great persecution arose against the church which was at jerusalem. Matthew henry jfb commentary wesleys notes peoples new test. We are told that while he was journeying near damascus, the lord spoke to him.
The temple in this book called acts was the third temple. Acts 9 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1. Verses 19 we found mention made of saul twice or thrice in the story of stephen, for the sacred penman longed to come to his story. At the same instant, saul got a glimpse of jesus in his glory 9. Acts, chapter 9 united states conference of catholic bishops. Commentaries for acts chapter 9 pauls conversion and early ministry. Aug 28, 2014 acts 9 new international version niv dramatized audio bible. New testament audio commentaries free bible commentary. In the last segment of our presentation on the book of acts, we left off our discussion with peters quote from joel chapter 2, and how we believe that james and paul saw that prophecy of pentecost in relation to the history of the ekklesia of god. 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. Stephen said some words from the book by the prophet isaiah isaiah 66. I like to call chapter 9 the ministry to the great and small. 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 he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, saul, saul, why persecutest thou me. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Acts of the apostles chapter nine objectives in studying this chapter 1 to study the conversion of saul, comparing lukes account in this chapter with sauls own words recorded later on in chapters 22 and 26 2 to note two miracles by peter, and the affect they had on many people who heard about them summary not content with persecuting. David guzik commentary on acts 9 describes the conversion of saul of. Acts 9 kjv and saul, yet breathing out bible gateway. Acts 1 new international version niv jesus taken up into heaven. The traditional title of this book is, in some respects, a misnomer. We have seen the inveterate opposition of the heads of israel to the testimony of the holy ghost, their obstinacy in repelling the patient grace of god. Saul, bent on the destruction of the christians, obtains letters from the high priest, authorizing him to seize those whom he should find at damascus, and bring them bound to jerusalem, 1,2. He wanted to bring themboth men and womenback to jerusalem in chains. The seventhday adventist commentary reference series is a set of volumes produced primarily by seventhday adventist scholars, and designed for both scholarly and church member use. Bobs written commentaries reflect his latest theological views and should be consulted as you listen to these audio teaching sessions. The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations. Luke volume ii, often called the acts of the apostles, completes the pentateuch of the new testament.
The book of acts niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed. 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 chapter 9 coffmans commentary of the new testament. The new apostle would be a witness to the fact jesus was alive. Acts 9 new international version niv dramatized audio. Acts 1 niv jesus taken up into heaven in my bible gateway. Now, here we come to one of the great days in the history of the church, the conversion of saul of tarsus. But stephen reminded the jews that god was bigger than any temple.
The lord continued speaking, telling saul to go into the. He came closer to look at it and then he heard the lords voice. In the first 7 chapters, he describes how the good news spread in jerusalem. Read all of acts 9 a work and a workman of another character begin now to dawn upon the scene. Then he fell to the ground, and heard a voice saying to him, saul, saul, why are you. The holy bible book 44 acts kjv dramatized audio youtube. Audio should start after a short delay, depending on connection speed. Under the influence of this experience he gradually developed his understanding of justification by faith see the letters to the. God is able to convert the most unlikely of sinners and use. Fourpart series on how to approach the study of the book of. Sauls conversion 9 meanwhile, saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the lords disciples. Book of acts chapter 2, part 2 christogenea internet radio 051020. Acts 9 but saul, still breathing threats and murder against.
Acts 9 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Acts now there were in the church at antioch prophets. The same theophilus is addressed, and in the first chapter the story is resumed just at the point where the gospel left off, save that a few extra details are given of the lords words after his resurrection, and the account of his ascension is repeated in a somewhat different setting. Acts 9 new international version niv dramatized audio bible. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible.
Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. Acts of the apostles 9, new living translation nlt the. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of the church. On his way to damascus, he has a divine vision, is convinced of his sin and folly, is struck blind, and remains three days without sight, and neither eats nor drinks, 39. Two men joseph, called barsabbas also known as justus and matthias were nominated. This is the holy book of acts, known as the acts of the apostles. Since the text and audio content provided by blb represent a range of evangelical traditions, all of the. James boice puts it, god spoke, and god was jesus acts baker, p. When he replied, here i am, lord, 11 the lord said, get up and go to straight street and ask at the house of judas for someone called saul, who comes from. This chapter reveals the conversion of saul of tarsus, the mighty persecutor acts 9.
Acts 9 but saul, still breathing threats and murder. By its opening words the acts of the apostles is linked in the clearest way with the gospel of luke. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. The churchs mission is indeed unstoppable if the risen lord can reach down to save the. Seventhday adventist bible commentary 1978 revised vols. Since the text and audio content provided by blb represent a range of evangelical traditions. A free bible version and commentary on the book of acts in easyenglish. The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly.
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