The former account i made, o theophilus, of all that jesus began both to do and teach. Acts chapter 9 coffmans commentary of the new testament. Acts chapter 9 verse by verse bible commentary matthew. Hence chapter 9 apparently says that the witnesses heard without understanding the voice of the one who spoke to saul. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Then we have the story of pauls conversion chapter 9our text, followed by the story of peters vision, which resulted in his opening the doors of the church to the gentiles chapter 10. In this part, the writer tells us how paul met jesus. Study acts 9 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Personal repentance and new life through baptism must lead to a committed group of believers who share their property and wealth, and take care of each other.
A good study bible we recommend the following features. Have you ever felt that your past hindered you from ever being used by god in a significant way. Twentyfirst century biblical commentary series the book of acts. We are told that while he was journeying near damascus, the lord spoke to him. Study the bible online using commentary on acts 9 and more. The most prominent apostle throughout the first twelve chapters of the book of acts is peter. So beginning in chapter 9, we have gods apprehension of paul. In acts, jesus sends the holy spirit to empower his disciples as they carry. We are now seeing the power of the holy spirit touch and transform many lives if different areas.
A critical and exegetical commentary on the book of acts the bible study textbook series. Nowhere in this chapter of acts are these men called deacons, but most consider they were the first to fulfill the office of deacon as described in 1 timothy 3. Israel, and the salvation by messiah promised to it, are the subject of revelation. Many are wondering about trump as president but as christian believers we should be praying and expecting for gods mighty transformation to take place. Acts of the apostles 1, new living translation nlt the. I like to call chapter 9 the ministry to the great and small. Acts 9 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Acts 9 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The books of reference used for this study of the book of acts were the bible, king james version, called the companion bible, publisher kregel.
Mcgee makes biblical truth understandable and bible study more enjoyable. Various scholars have also pointed out that the style and the choice of words in luke and acts are very similar. Then we have the story of pauls conversion chapter 9 our text, followed by the story of peters vision, which resulted in his opening the doors of the church to the gentiles chapter 10. Also, we learn how peter accepted cornelius into the church. We have in chapters 1 and 2 the coming of the witness the holy spirit. They continued steadfastly 42they continued steadfastly greek. Strongs exhaustive concordance of the bible, numbered to the hebrew, chaldee, and greek, and english, coded to the strongs concordance numbers. This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. Acts 9 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. This chapter reveals the conversion of saul of tarsus, the mighty persecutor acts 9. For an introduction to acts 2, see the commentary for acts 2. Watch our overview video on the book of acts, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought.
It was at this time and later on notorious as a nest of pirates. 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. As recorded in acts 36, luke recounted the continued growth and activity of the. And ananias went his way, and entered into the house. 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. Coming of the holy spirit and the beginning of the church chapter.
Saul desired letters of him to damascus to the synagogues. Under the influence of this experience he gradually developed his understanding of justification by faith see the letters to the galatians and. The content of pauls message was that jesus christ is god see notes on heb. They had a conference together and one of them said to the other. Next chapter of acts the book of acts, chapter 9 we hope that you find the content of the book of acts, chapter 9 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. 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. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. 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. Study guide for acts 6 by david guzik blue letter bible.
And in the process of seeing how the church was born, how it grew, and how it overcame fierce opposition, we receive fresh inspiration to join god on his mission today. Lessons on acts 114 appear not only on this website, but also in ed rickards in perils abounding. One of the fundamentals of gospel teaching and learning is to understand the context. Acts 9 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of acts chapter 9 in plain english. The book of acts also describes the work of the two apostles peter and paul. Yield yourself to the purposes of god, and be faithful when he calls. And when he had spoken these things had given them these instructions. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. 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. Read acts 9 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. An understandable version of acts translation by william e. The word deacon simply means servant, and these men were certainly servants.
Chapterbychapter bible studies acts kathleendalton. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. Luke is also specific in describing jesus in a state of glory, with luke 9. Acts 9 bible commentary matthew henry complete christianity. This title was explained by bruce as a term used by the early christians to denote their own movement, considered as the way of life or the way of salvation. He departs from a careful analysis of apostles experiences in jerusalem. Immediately they are bombarded by every church and every conference to come and to. This passage clearly shows us that no one is beyond the loving arms of god. Resources matthew henrys commentary acts chapter 9 verses 3643 verses 3643 here we have another miracle wrought by peter, for the confirming of the gospel, and which exceeded the formerthe raising of tabitha to life when she had been for some time dead. A chapter by chapter bible study of the book of acts 2 acts the beautiful, amazing, powerful, weak, dysfunctional church table of contents scripture passage page 1. 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. In romans chapters one through eight, paul thoroughly convinced us about mans need and gods glorious provision in jesus christ through the holy spirit.
Study guide for romans 9 by david guzik blue letter bible. Acts 9 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary provides notes on all 66 books of the bible, and contain more than 7,000 pages of material. Acts 9 but saul, still breathing threats and murder against. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. 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. We learn how the gospel reached antioch, the capital city in syria. Now, here we come to one of the great days in the history of the church, the conversion of saul of tarsus. In the book of acts itself we find two important hints which are important to ascertain the time of writing. Now, in romans 9 through romans 11, paul deals with the problem associated with the condition of israel. Already the church father ireneus ca 140202 mentions that luke is the author of the book of acts. Mar, 20 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. Study acts 9 using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better. Thru the bible commentary series 9780785207047 by j. Chapter 22 says that they did not hear with understanding, thus saying the same thing.
Placing his hands on saul, he said, brother saul, the lordjesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming herehas sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the holy spirit. I told you, theophilus, about everything jesus began to do and teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven after giving his chosen apostles further instructions through the holy spirit. Acts 9, new international version niv the bible app. C2000 series on acts 9 by chuck smith blue letter bible. 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. The presence and working of the holy spirit is the dominating mark of the book of acts. It has also been hypothesized that the first chapter of the gospel of john. The jews took counsel to kill him, being more enraged at him than at any other of the preachers of the gospel, not only because he was more lively and zealous in his preaching than any of them, and more successful, but because he had been such a remarkable deserter, and his being a christian was a testimony. The unity of the spirit felt by the first christians when the.
Verses 3643 matthew henrys commentary bible gateway. David guzik commentary on acts 9 describes the conversion of saul of tarsus, who had been a persecuter of the church before. The churchs mission is indeed unstoppable if the risen lord can reach down to save the movements chief enemy, paul. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. 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 jesus ascends to heaven, a new apostle chosen a. The transfiguration of jesus is a story told in the new testament when jesus is transfigured. Acts 9 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. In acts, this title of the christian religion recurs in acts 19. Study of acts discussion notes chapter 9 introduction in chapter 9 of acts, luke begins to give a broader view of what is taking place in the new testament church. That if he found any christians, whether it be men or women, he might bring them bound unto jerusalem.
A better title would be the acts or the workings of the holy spirit, because he is the real main character of the book. Acts 37 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Acts 9 this chapter can be use to enlighten us as to what god is saying in this fallen world today. In acts chapter 9, the story of sauls conversion is the main focus. Vernon mcgee responds they were aware of a voicebut couldnt understand what was said. Before conversion, the apostle paul was certainly wellschooled in the scriptures, as far as the jews could teach him. Chapter 9 brings a slight shift in focus to the book of romans. A comparable situation occurred when god spoke from heaven to jesus, but many in the crowd only discerned it as thunder john 12. With his familiar, anecdotal style and lively approach, dr. Acts of the apostles bible study notes, commentary, and comments. The conversion of saul, reported next, is one of the most important in acts.
Acts 9 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. 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. Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand. Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the bible and answer the questions at the end of each chapter found at the website answer the questions below and then click ok to send your answers. Pauls conversion is such an important point in church history that it is recorded three times in the book of acts. Thomas aquinas citations on acts theodore of mopsuestia. With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library. The transfiguration narrative acts as a further revelation of the identity of jesus. Neither can anyones past render them useless to god if they will turn their lives over to him.