We have just added many new sources, including the expositors bible commentary, bengels gnomon, langes commentary, hastings great texts and many more. Now after five days ananias the high priest came down with the elders and a certain orator named tertullus. The third of five defenses which marked the early part of pauls period of imprisonment is given in this chapter, the same being a formal arraignment and trial before the procurator felix at caesarea, about 58 a. In the first 7 chapters, he describes how the good news spread in jerusalem. It is similar to peters salvation formula at pentecost, repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of jesus. Let me mention just a few of the reasons why actsand thus our study of this bookis so important. If the book of acts were gone, there would be nothing to replace it howson. Read acts 24 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. It is similar to peters salvation formula at pentecost, repent, and be. Please take all courses in order as listed on our home page the computer will ask. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of acts.
And as for profaning the temple, he observes that he. Events of this chapter except the last paragraph occurred only twelve days. Acts of the apostles 24, new living translation nlt. Acts zondervan exegetical commentary on the new testament. Highly recommended to supplement your personal study in the psalms. They will deliver you to synagogues and prisons, and you will be brought before kings and governors, and all on account of my name. Acts 24 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. Several persons accompany him into asia, and then go before and tarry for him at troas, 4,5. Publication of any commentary or other bible reference work produced for commercial sale that uses the new living translation requires written permission for use of the nlt text. Now as they spoke to the people, the priests, the captain of the temple, and the sadducees came upon them, being greatly disturbed that they taught the people and preached in jesus the resurrection from the dead. Acts 20, new international version niv the bible app.
But before all this, they will lay hands on you and persecute you. Chapterbychapter bible studies acts kathleendalton. Longenecker makes an interesting observation on chapter 24 in his account of. All people are from the blood line of adam and eve. Acts 24 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. Also the great missionary commission, which appears in all four gospels, is confirmed in the book of acts. Acts of the apostles 1 commentary new testament matthew. Paul defends himself by denying all charges except for following christ and believing in christs resurrection. The book of acts contains several accounts of paul. Ted kirnbauer acts 24 26 102515 acts 24 26 an overview paul, on the last day of a vow in chapter 22, entered the temple for ceremonial cleansing and was taken into custody by the romans because some jews from asia had made accusations against him and stirred up a mob who wanted to drag him out of the temple to kill him. As to the second, he confesses himself to be a christian. 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. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english.
Up to this point, the book of acts recounts the churchs growth among jews in jerusalem and judea. He goes into greece, where he tarries three months and, purposing to sail to syria, he returns through macedonia, 2,3. Top 5 commentaries on the book of acts ligonier ministries. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. With a reference to, and a brief recapitulation of, his gospel, or history of the life of christ, inscribing this, as he had done that, to his friend theophilus, ver.
In this chapter we have his arraignment and trial before felix the governor at caesarea. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one. But felix, having a more exact knowledge about the way, put them off, saying, when lysias the commander comes down, i will decide your case. Acts chapter 24 begins five days after paul is sent to caesarea. The book of acts furnishes a ladder on which to place the epistles.
This commentary on acts 24 treats the adjudication of pauls case by the roman governor felix. Paul and silas use the jailers question as an opportunity to proclaim the gospel to him. William neil, the acts of the apostles, the new century bible commentary, page 233. If you have not done all the lessons of previous courses, please click here to go to the beginning. It is evident that he could be influenced by a bribe acts 24. David guzik commentary on acts 24, the record of the apostle pauls trial before the roman ruler felix, and his bold defense of the gospel. When it is more convenient, ill call for you again. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew.
Ananias shows up in caesarea with a fancy lawyer, tertullus, who begins by flattering felix and then listing false charges against paul. The new testament without acts leaves a great, yawning gap. Acts 24 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 24 in plain english. 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. Acts chapter 24 verse by verse bible commentary matthew. Commentary on the whole bible by matthew henry see spurgeons critique treasury of david psalms by c. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Acts 24 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. A free bible version and commentary on the book of acts in easyenglish. Bible track is an online bible commentary and study site plus a bible reading plan. Among them was their top man, the high priest ananiasthe one who ordered paul struck on the mouth. Acts chapter 24 coffmans commentary of the new testament. Acts 24 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Acts 24 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.
Click the commentary tab or pulldown menu for a full selection of commentaries over any bible passage you are researching. The book of acts chapter 24 bible study calvary chapel of arlington. Home versebyverse bible commentary acts chapter 24. The private conversation that was between the prisoner and the judge, by which the prisoner hoped to do good to the judge and the judge thought to get money by the prisoner, but both in vain, acts 24. 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. Acts 1 jesus ascends to heaven, a new apostle chosen a. Antonius felix acts 24 bible study questions handout acts 24. Acts furnishes a ladder on which to place the epistles. Here is a bible study with commentary and a summary of acts chapter three. 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. Drusilla, the wife of felix, was the daughter of herod agrippa i chapter 12, and the sister of agrippa ii and bernice 25. The appearing of the prosecutors against him, and the setting of.
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. The commentary section includes running commentary on the bible text with reference to several modern versions, especially the new international version and the new revised standard. Acts 24 commentary acts chapter 24 commentary bible study. Dont call me, ill call you is not only a way to dismiss telemarketers and doortodoor solicitors.
Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. In a hurry to comply, they arrived in caesarea only five days after pauls imprisonment in the governors palace. Even the resurrection chapter of 1 corinthians 15 doesnt discuss the. We left paul a prisoner at caesarea, in herods judgmenthall, expecting his trial to come on quickly. Acts 24 new international version niv pauls trial before felix. Acts of the apostles 1, new living translation nlt the.
The inspired historian begins his narrative of the acts of the apostles, i. In acts 8 we read about philip, one of the seven leaders called to assist the twelve see acts 6. 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. You, the bible, and the holy spirit are priority in interpretation. How suitable this discourse was to the character and circumstances of the persons to whom it was addressed, appears sufficiently from the former note, and from the note on acts 24. A good study bible we recommend the following features. With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library, including complete notes from the niv cultural backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary. Acts 24 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand.
We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. Acts 24 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. Peter both excuses and reproves them, and exhorts them to. Yet the lord readily disappoints the best concerted schemes of iniquity. We have enjoyed a long period of peace under you, and your foresight. You can find the best commentary on acts for you using the tools on the right side. Acts 24 pauls trial before felix five days bible gateway. Claudius lysias commanded the jewish leaders to meet the governor in caesarea if they wished to state charges against paul. Acts chapter 24 commentary northwest college of the bible. One reason for his understanding of judaism is that his wife, drusilla, was a. Sending for paul, they listened as he told them about faith in christ jesus.
Josephus charges him with injustice and cruelty in the case of jonathan, the high priest antiq. Then her brother agrippa ii gave her in marriage to the king of emesa modern homs, a petty state in syria. 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. This verse probably summarizes a longer proclamation. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons.
It would be an enriching experience to read them together, as acts. Acts zondervan exegetical commentary on the new testament book 5 kindle edition by schnabel, eckhard j. Acts 24 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. 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. First, acts combined with the gospel of luke makes up over onefourth of the entire new testament. The adjourning of the cause, and the continuing of the prisoner in custody, acts 24. For an introduction to acts 2, see the exegesis for acts 2. Acts 24 a study guide by kevin scott executable outlines. Modernday felixes treat the gospel with the same indifference.
He has been kept in herods judgment hall when ananias, the high priest, comes into his cell with several elders and with tertullus, a lawyer. 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. And he challenges them, in fact, to produce any evidence of such practices, acts 24. Believe in the lord jesus christ, and you will be saved v. This is a study guide commentary, which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the bible. Acts is a bridge between the gospels and the epistles. These are three points many modern preachers would avoid speaking about, especially in speaking. 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 former account i made, o theophilus, of all that jesus began both to do and teach. Verse 9 luke also described this event in his gospel luke 24.
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