Explanation the book of acts chapter 21

Acts cliffsnotes study guides book summaries, test. Acts is a transitional book in the sense that it gives us the record of the way god moved in the minds and hearts of men to found and establish the church and begin its great work in the world today. Appraising advice and doing the will of god acts 21. Commentary on the whole bible volume v matthew to john ebook. A note to readers the holy bible, new living translation, was first published in 1996.

Acts 9 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. A chapter by chapter bible study of the book of acts 3 scripture passage page 20. Study the bible online using commentary on acts 21 and more. Peter and his mission to the jews is the main focus in this first part of the book of acts. Acts 21 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Now it came to pass, that when we had departed from them and set sail, running a straight course we came to cos, the following day to rhodes, and from there to patara. We may not riot like what the mob in this chapter did, but we may say much the same thing by our inaction. After visiting many lands, a man who had seven daughters prophesied the same thing.

Acts of the apostles verse by verse ministry international. In verse 1 we read of several towns along their route, what were they. The book of acts was likely written between ad 61 and 64. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 3 scripture passage page 20. This was a commonly recognized act of piety josephus jewish antiquities 19. This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. In those two years, luke had plenty of time to research and write his gospel and the book of acts. Youre already logged in with your bible gateway account. In the twentieth century pentecost has become a source of confusion, embarrassment or division for christians, even as it has become a curiosity, if not an object of ridicule, for nonchristians.

Acts 1, new international version niv the bible app. Acts 2 commentary pentecost is a transliteration of the greek word pentekoste from pente five, cf pentateuch first five books and literally means fiftieth, because this feast is to take place annually 50 days after passover. 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. It was practical to have a scroll about thirtyfive feet in length. Sep 15, 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. The wording here sounds like there was something in the task ahead. Then paul took the men agreeably to the advice which he had received from james and the elders. The genre of the book of acts is narrative history with several sermons. I summarised the bible on twitter between aug 2010 and nov 20 one tweet per chapter, one chapter per day.

It is here that paul enters jerusalem against the counsel of many saints, including his traveling companions. Tyrian disciples not only were taken along with their parents, but must have joined in this act of. The high priest and chief men informed festus of paul. Bob is a pastorteacher and elder at community bible chapel in richardson, texas, and has contributed many of his bible study series for use by the foundation. It records the end of pauls third missionary journey and his arrival and reception in jerusalem. In acts 22, the jewish mob expressed their hatred of others through violent rage. Acts chapter 21 explained discover the 66 books of the bible. Others express their hatred of the perishing through indifference. Some have suggested the book should be called the acts of the spirit, and truly every book of scripture could bear that title. David guzik commentary on acts 21, where paul arrives in jerusalem where he reports of the good work of god among the gentiles. It is titled acts to emphasize that this book records the acts of the apostles through the work of the holy spirit. Acts 21 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. The commanders conclusion that paul was that egyptian is perhaps not too unreasonable, given the circumstances. The acts of the apostles is the only narrative found in the new testament apart from the gospels, and it tells the compelling story of how the lord grew and guided the early church.

Acts chapter 21 kjv king james version also note, these were believing jews who were zealous for the law. Study guide for acts 21 by david guzik blue letter bible. When the official said someone must have gotten the key and released him, they searched for the key and found it on the officials own belt. Commentaries for acts chapter 21 to jerusalemby sea to palestine. Them take, and purify thyself with them, and be at charges with them, that they may shave their heads.

Here is a summary and overview of the book of acts. You see, brother, how many thousands of jews have believed, and all of them are zealous for the law. It alone presents an extensive picture of early church life and history. In this book we see the first mention of the dispensation of the holy spirit and jesus command to take his gospel to all the world. What are some ways that we can show the holy spirit is working in our lives today. Now we see how the earlier prophecies were taking form. See how craftsmen make advantage to themselves of peoples superstition, and serve their worldly ends by it. The book has been called the acts of the apostles, really a misnomer because acts has very little to say concerning most of the original twelve apostles. 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 first book i wrote was about everything jesus did and taught from the beginning 2 until the day he was carried up into heaven. Acts chapter 16 coffmans commentary of the new testament. Let me mention just a few of the reasons why actsand thus our study of this bookis so important. Third missionary journey part 2 strengthening the pastors chapter 20 68 22. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. The book containing this chapter is anonymous, but early christian tradition.

The body of christ has always been made up of both the natural and spiritual seed even unto our present day. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Pentecost is used only three times in the nt acts 2. This reminds us that the book of acts gives only a partial picture of the early churchs activity. In acts 21, we come to the home stretch of the book of acts. The next step is to enter your payment information. Patrick henrys rallying cry in the american revolution, give me liberty or give me death.

Paul was told through the spirit that he should not go to jerusalem. The book of acts is an important book for understanding the actions of the apostles, mostly paul and peter, after jesuss ascension into heaven. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of acts. This commentary on acts 24 treats the adjudication of pauls case by the roman governor felix. Acts chapter 21 questions for discussion the living word. It is an important book in understanding how we can be directed by the holy spirit and the role of jesus lessons in our lives. The importance of the book of acts one can hardly overstate the importance of the book of acts or its contribution to the canon of scripture.

It quickly became one of the most popular bible translations in the englishspeaking world. Every chapter of the bible in 140 characters or less. The lord having chosen the sinner, that he should know his will, he is humbled, enlightened, and brought to the knowledge of christ and his blessed gospel. 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 chapter 21 begins with the apostles traveling through different regions to preach the word. How important was prayer in the life of the early disciples. Be sure to look at your maps and locate the towns paul is traveling through. Acts 21, new international version niv the bible app. The people are astonished, and the apostles inform them that it was not by their own power they had healed the man, but through the power of jesus of nazareth, whom they had crucified, acts 3. The emphasis of the book is the fulfillment of the great commission. They were accompanied by some of the disciples from caesarea. Peter both excuses and reproves them, and exhorts them to. Ancient books were generally written on papyrus scrolls.

Peters activities are described at some length, and john and philip are mentioned, but more than half of the book is about paul and his connection with the christian movement. Acts records the apostles being christs witnesses in jerusalem, judea, samaria, and the surrounding world. Acts 21 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. So it was considered an act of piety for some wealthier person to defray the. News of the preaching came to the official who had him arrested, and sundar was brought before him again. Oct 10, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of acts, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought.

Exploring the book of acts chapter 28 the romans killed and captured many of the egyptians followers, though he escaped. Acts 21 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. Acts 21 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. And the next day, purifying himself with them according to the rites of the law. The author says the book of acts is the key to understanding the new testament.

Peter and john go to the temple at the hour of prayer, and heal a man who had been lame from his mothers womb, acts 3. 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 21 commentary acts chapter 21 commentary bible study. Acts chapter 21 commentary northwest college of the bible. The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of the document. Before he went, he talked to the apostles he had chosen. Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand. Acts of the apostles chapter twentyfive objectives in studying this chapter 1 to consider the circumstances in which paul appealed to caesar 2 to observe paul before king agrippa summary shortly after festus arrived in caesarea, he went to jerusalem. The remaining chapters of acts will be devoted to about four years of. Study guide for acts 12 by david guzik blue letter bible. We wouldnt know what had happened if it werent for this book.

In chapter 21, paul will be falsely accused, nearly killed, and then arrested and thereby rescued by the roman authorities. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Third missionary journey first, back to ephesus chapter 18. Bobdeffinbaugh graduated from dallas theological seminary with his th.

Acts 21 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 21 in plain english. Acts of the apostles chapter twentyone objectives in studying this chapter 1 to explore the warnings. Acts 21 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Luke, the author of the gospel of luke, was a doctor and gentile. Acts 21 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. When the commander could not hear what was being said because of the noise, he ordered paul to be taken into the battalion headquarters. Read acts 21 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible concise. Starting your free trial of bible gateway plus is easy. Acts 21 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. This is the story of christianitys beginnings and how evangelism played. Chapterbychapter bible studies acts kathleendalton. The book of acts also describes the work of the two apostles peter and paul. The book of acts was written to provide a history of the early church.

Read acts 21 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. The acts of the apostles is a unique and therefore crucial book of the new testament. First, acts combined with the gospel of luke makes up over onefourth of the entire new testament. We have, with a great deal of pleasure, attended the apostle in his travels throughout the gentile nations to preach the gospel, and have seen a. The prophecy from joel is lived out throughout the acts of the apostles.