Luke, the author of the gospel of luke, was a doctor and gentile. Third missionary journey first, back to ephesus chapter 18. Acts 17 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available. 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 17 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. Pelikans thematic approach 3 themes per chapter makes this commentary more suitable for topical preaching than for full, versebyverse exposition of the book of acts.
Click to enlarge from the holman bible atlas digital book. This was the capital of the eastern province of macedonia. Again, this idea is solidly rooted in hebrew scripture. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. When paul and his companions had passed through amphipolis and apollonia, they came to thessalonica, where there was a jewish synagogue. Acts brazos theological commentary on the bible kindle. The argument he used belonged to a type known in christian apologetics as theistic. When paul arrived at athens in the province of achaia, he came to an anomaly. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of the church. Luke portrays paul as traveling the via egnatia acts 17. 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 of the apostles chapter 17 bible study duration.
And found a certain jew named aquila, born in pontus, lately come from italy, with his wife priscilla. Acts of the apostles 17, new living translation nlt. Book of acts matthew henrys bible commentary concise. Acts 17 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary. Audio and manuscripts are available for each lesson. Verses 1621 a scholar that has acquaintance, and is in love, with the learning of the ancients, would think he should be very happy if he were where paul now was, at athens, in the midst of the various sects of philosophers, and would have a great many curious questions to ask them, for the explication of the remains we have of the athenian. After one day there a south wind sprang up and on the second day we made puteoli, 14 where we found some brothers and had the great encouragement of staying a week with them. Acts chapter 17 john karmelich receive bible study. Read acts 17 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.
Acts 17 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Paul and his company, passing through amphipolis and apollonia, come to thessalonica, were they preach the gospel to the jews, several of whom believe, acts 17. This section of the catholic bible contains the complete content of the book of acts, chapter 17 with numbers and text of individual verses from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible. Acts 17 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of acts chapter 17. Considering the fact that acts is such a strategic chapter in regard to world. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 3 scripture passage page 20.
Acts 17 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. The continuation of the second missionary tour is the theme of acts 17, in which luke relates the success of pauls mission in thessalonica acts 17. Others raise a mob, and bring jason, who had received the apostles, before the magistrates, who, having taken bail of him and his companions, dismiss them, acts 17. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. David guzik commentary on acts 17 continues describing the second missionary. Go to previous section go to next section return to book of acts menu return. He stops at urban centers along the way, preaching the gospel in the. Preachers and teachers will want to supplement pelikans volume with a more exegetical acts commentary that addresses the text of the book in its entirety. For them, the bible was not just a pretty book of poetry or mystery or nice. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. After these things paul departed from athens, and came to corinth 18. This commentary has been through advanced checking. 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.
A good study bible we recommend the following features. Lewis, historical backgrounds of bible history grand rapids, michigan. Acts 17 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. In those two years, luke had plenty of time to research and write his gospel and the book of acts. Read acts 17 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible. Free, online access to study passages and verses contained the book of acts, chapter 17 and its verses for catholic bible study, sunday school lessons. Study acts using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. While paul waited for them, what did he observe about the people of athens. When jesus commissioned, go into all the world and preach the gospel to. Third missionary journey part 2 strengthening the pastors chapter 20 68 22. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. For permission to reproducedistribute these resources from steve cole including the word document and audio files found on the individual lesson pages below please see bible. Acts 17 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Acts 17 niv in thessalonica when paul and his bible.
This 71 part expository study of acts was preached at flagstaff christian fellowship in 20002002. The genre of the book of acts is narrative history with several sermons. Acts of the apostles chapter seventeen objectives in studying this chapter kevin scott 1 to explore how paul preached in thessalonica and berea, and how his preaching was received in each 2 to recognize how the enemies of the gospel can be relentless in their efforts to stop the spread of the truth 3 to examine how paul preached in. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and. Acts 17, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Still on the second trip chapter 17 traveling can bring out the best or worst in us. Then paul stood in the midst of mars hill, and said, ye men of athens, i perceive that in all things ye are too superstitious. Acts chapter 17 online bible study tools and resources. Acts of the apostles chapter 17 bible study youtube. And they troubled the people and the rulers it is evident that there was no disposition in either the people or the rulers to persecute the apostles. But these wicked jews, by means of the unprincipled, wicked lawyers, those lewd fellows of the baser sort, threw the subject into the form of law, making it a state question, in which form the rulers were obliged to. We learn more about pauls character, and our own, as we travel to three new destinations.
It is titled acts to emphasize that this book records the acts of. The pattern of pauls preaching that luke offers acts 17. It was practical to have a scroll about thirtyfive feet in length. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. The first verse of this chapter is an extraordinary example of economy of. As was his custom, paul went into the synagogue, and on three sabbath days he reasoned with them from the scri. Study the bible online using commentary on acts 17 and more. Paul presented a seminar to the thessalonians over three sabbaths. There are some good communication principals in chapter 17 to be aware of, and ill point them out as we go. Ancient books were generally written on papyrus scrolls.
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