Commentary on the book of acts chapter 11

All the events are relayed either as peter experienced them his vision, acts 11. Acts chapter 11 matthew henry complete commentary on. His defense is accepted, and the whole church glorifies god for having granted unto the gentiles repentance unto life, 18. And the spirit bade me go with them, nothing doubting. Now the apostles and brethren who were in judea heard that the gentiles had also received the word of god. A good study bible we recommend the following features. The good success of the gospel at antioch, and the parts adjacent v. Apr 28, 20 rolf jacobson, karoline lewis, and matt skinner for a conversation around preaching the lectionary texts for easter 5. Acts is the second book in the history that luke wrote. Notes for acts chapter 11 johns title for chapter 11.

But it is more likely that theophilus was a real person. Read acts 11 commentary using john gills exposition of the bible. Study guide for acts 11 by david guzik blue letter bible. So when peter came up to jerusalem those of the circumcision criticized him because, they said, you went in to men who had never been circumcised and you ate with them. His favorite device is persecution, because it is a direct attack upon god himself.

Peter was the most prominent apostle in the first part of the book of acts, but sauls conversion in chapter 9 signaled the beginning of a new era. Verses 118 are about the christianjews reacting to the news that peter converted a gentile. A verse by verse commentary on acts chapter 11 dealing with the apostle peter explaining his actions, and the ministry of barnabas, and the establishing of the slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. Peter recounts the story of the great sheet vision and how cornelius saw an angel. Acts 11 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Luke was the author of two booksthe gospel of luke which tells the story of the life of jesus and the acts of the apostles which tells the story of the early church.

Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. The language here is reminiscent of gabriels words to mary in luke 1. In fact, we find all these in the first fifteen chapters. Acts 11 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. Acts of the apostles chapter eleven objectives in studying this chapter 1 to glean from peters own account of the conversion of the household of cornelius, what was the purpose of the baptism of the holy spirit on the gentiles 2 to note the beginning of the lords church in antioch, and the early ministry of barnabas and saul summary the. Mar 22, 20 study of the book of acts chapter 11 ivy baptist church. Acts 11 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. There is some overlap between the end of the gospel and the beginning of acts. Peter recounts the story of the great sheet vision and how cornelius saw an. Peters necessary vindication of what he did in receiving cornelius and his friends into the church, from the censure he lay under for it among the brethren, and their acquiescence in it, acts 11. If, therefore, the name was given by divine appointment, it as most likely that saul and barnabas were directed to give it.

V152 previously translated it this, referring it to. Perhaps luke was using it to mean any christian reader. Joseph a alexander acts commentary 1857, 1866 over pages. Acts 11, new international version niv the bible app. Acts chapter 11 explained discover the 66 books of the bible. This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the jews. This same jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven. The good success of the gospel at antioch, and the parts adjacent, acts 11. Acts 11 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. 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.

God acts to fulfill his saving purposes and then interprets that act so that we may understand and. He defends himself by relating at large the whole business concerning cornelius, 417. May 12, 20 the language here is reminiscent of gabriels words to mary in luke 1. For such things, we must wait and trust in gods promise. Acts 11 commentary william barclays daily study bible.

Christ having ordered them not to depart thence, but to wait for the pouring out of the holy spirit. 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. Both the gospel and the book of acts thus begin with gods spirit moving in the world to bring something new. 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. One reason the book of acts is a precious resource is that it informs us about all the main devices satan uses to oppose the work of god. Verse 1 luke referred to his gospel here as my first book. 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. Study of the book of acts chapter 11 ivy baptist church.

David guzik commentary on acts 11 describes a controversy arising in jerusalem regarding the ministry to the gentiles, to which peter speaks in defense. Peters necessary vindication of what he did in receiving cornelius. Thus simply does the historian tell one of the greatest events in the history of the church. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. Peter returns to jerusalem, and is accused of having associated with the gentiles. Acts 11 commentary john gills exposition of the bible. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. This commentary may be downloaded for any usage except sales. We know that he was a devoted companion of paul from the text of acts, and colossians 4. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of. Bible commentary on the book of acts, chapter 11, by dr. Yet most people today have never heard of john gill.

Study the bible online using commentary on acts 11 and more. 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. Rolf jacobson, karoline lewis, and matt skinner for a conversation around preaching the lectionary texts for easter 5. Chapter 10 tells the story of the vision that opened peters mind to the inclusion of gentiles in the churchand of gentiles receiving the holy spirit and being baptized. Acts 11 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.

A controversy in jerusalem regarding ministry to the gentiles. Backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary. Acts 11 peter explains his actions 1 the apostles and the believers throughout judea heard that the gentiles also had received the word of god. Top 5 commentaries on the book of acts ligonier ministries.

A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 9 4. For many basic details verse by verse, it still is of good value and often. Peters necessary vindication of what he did in receiving cornelius and his friends into the church, from the censure he lay under for it among the brethren, and their acquiescence in it v. Although there was joy in heaven over the conversion of cornelius, there was little joy in jerusalem, for peter had. You can find the best commentary on acts for you using the tools on the right side.

We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. How great it was will appear if we observe that the weight of authority among critics and commentators sees here an extension of the message of salvation to greeks, that is, to pure heathens, and not a mere preaching to. Acts of the apostles 1 commentary new testament matthew. There was a time when many scholars and critics thought that acts was sort of a romance novel of the early church, written more than 100 years after the events supposedly happened. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. By its opening words the acts of the apostles is linked in the clearest way with the gospel of luke. Verses 1215 who returned to jerusalem to waitand what did they do while they waited. Acts 11 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 11 in plain english. How great it was will appear if we observe that the weight of authority among critics and commentators sees here an extension of the message of salvation to greeks, that is, to pure heathens, and not a mere preaching to hellenists, that is. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of the church. This work, originally out in 1857, has proved helpful to many, though it is now far out of date as to literature commenting on acts. Acts 11 commentary peters defense of his gentile mission.