Many scholars believe that in rome, luke wrote both the gospel of luke and the book of acts, also known as the acts of the apostles, to assist in pauls defense. Since he hosts paul, silas, and timothy in his home, commentaries often. Disputing at athens, the famous university of greece acts 17. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods.
Outline studies in the book of the acts of the apostles. We have enlisted hundreds of friends biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians and pastors dedicated to the craft of biblical preaching to provide you timely, compelling and trustworthy content. Hitchcocks bible name dictionary mentions that the name berea represents something that is heavy or weighty. Even the citys name hints at a vastly different nature than that described in matthew 23. The full name of it is, the acts of the apostles, but there are not many apostles mentioned in it. 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. The anchor bible format begins with a fresh translation followed by a comment on the text and then a notes section for exegetical detail. And no wonder, since this city was a seminary of philosophers, who have ever been the pest of true religion. By this it should seem that, among all the learned books they had, they either had not, or heeded not, the books of moses and the prophets, else the doctrine of christ would. The pretence on which the mob was excited was, that they had everywhere produced disturbance, and that they violated the laws of the roman emperor, acts 17. He is encountered by the epicureans and stoics, who bring him to the areopagus, and desire him to give a full explanation of his doctrine, acts 17. The problem was they were not looking for one like jesus of nazareth.
Acts baker exegetical commentary on the new testament. It follows that this commentary, like all commentaries, was written by an uninspired, fallible human. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of acts. For them, the bible was not just a pretty book of poetry or mystery or nice. The acts of the apostles anchor bible commentaries the. Jason, presumably one who was persuaded by paul although luke does not. 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. Some thoughts on the book of acts and pauline theology. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Jason suddenly appears in the story in acts 17 as pauls host in thessalonica. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. Acts 17 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.
Historical backgrounds of bible history grand rapids, michigan. Study the bible online using commentary on acts 17 and more. Although i do not hold webster to an equivalent of gods word, he did base his definitions primarily on the context of the king james bible, and based on my. Wagner has won me over and has stirred in me a fire to spread the gospel of jesus christ. Jason of thessalonica was a jewish convert and early christian believer mentioned in the new testament in acts 17.
Because he preached to them jesus and the resurrection a god and a goddess. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. It does not appear that they felt any particular interest in the subject. Bock provides a substantive yet highly accessible commentary on acts in this latest addition to the acclaimed becnt series. All of the journibles are sturdy, attractive hardcover volumes. Acts 17, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Ed rickards commentary on acts is a work on several levels, designed to give the reader an opportunity to pursue his own path of learning. A good study bible we recommend the following features. Steve walton, london school of theology this commentary on acts is a worthy complement to darrell bocks fine commentary on lukes gospel. Acts chapter 17 barnes notes on the new testament on. The book of the acts new international commentary on the. In this chapter, we notice, the pronoun we is not used, so possibly luke, not being as much involved as paul and silas were in the disturbances at philippi, stayed on there. Timothy had been staying there jason has harbored them acts 17. Known unto god are all his works from the beginning of the world.
Next chapter of acts the book of acts, chapter 15 we hope that you find the content of the book of acts, chapter 15 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. Since acts was most likely written by the same person who composed the gospel of luke, it is only fitting that the anchor bible commentaries on these new testament books should be written by the same author. He designed it to be read more as a narrative than simply as a reference book, and encourages readers to use it so. Acts 17 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of acts chapter. 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.
The commentary is well organized, and it is easy to navigate to a particular section or point of discussion. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. One of the rival high priests prior to the maccabean revolt was named jason. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. It will be of great value to pastors as well as students and their professors. This is the journibles volume for making your own copy of the book of acts. The new american commentary is for the minister or bible student who wants to understand and expound the scriptures. Buy a cheap copy of acts new american commentary book by john b. He was not like a candle upon a table, that gives light only to one room, but like the sun that goes its circuit to give light to many. There is only one outside source i will occasionally use to help clarify some definitions of words, and that is noah websters 1828 american dictionary of the english language. The bereans example was a balanced one in that they separated themselves from the world. Doughty southside christian church january 2014 introduction. A commentary on the acts of the apostles by pastor galen l.
That the residue of men might seek after the lord, and all the gentiles, upon whom my name is called, saith the lord, who doeth all these things. 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. But the jews which believed not, moved with envy, took unto them certain lewd fellows of the baser sort, and gathered a company, and set all the city on an uproar, and assaulted the house of jason, and sought to bring them out to the people. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. If you love the adventure and drama of acts as i do then this is a must read. Written in the late 19th century, commentary on the acts of the apostles is a versebyverse look at acts, which mcgarvey believed many theologians had misunderstood before. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of acts. Each volume has the scripture passages written out, a sermon outline that is listed in a parallel column, commentary that provides important background information, thoughts for illustration, and others scripture references written out. You can find the best commentary on acts for you using the tools on the right side.
Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. Acts 17 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on the. Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. With the acts of the apostles, fitzmyer gives readers the longawaited companion to his twovolume commentary on the gospel of luke. With extensive research and thoughtful chapterbychapter exegesis, bock leads readers through all aspects of the book of actssociological, historical, and theological. We have here a further account of the travels of paul, and his services and sufferings for christ. Acts 17 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary. Paul is sent away by the brethren to athens, where he preaches to the jews, acts 17. Luke gives us no details as to what transpired in amphipolis and apollonia, but passes on to the happenings in thessalonica. He cites an encyclopedia entry which he believes best. 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. What makes a person receptive to you sharing your faith in jesus a with that question asked, should we only preach to those who are receptive.
Acts 17 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. As a companion to his twovolume luke commentary, fitzmyers acts commentary is readable and useful for scholar, pastor or layman. It is impossible to know if the jason in acts 17 is greek or jewish simply from his name. Jason is a common greek name and it is possible some jews used it as a rough equivalent to joshua.
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