Acts 7 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Stephen, became a special vessel of the grace and power of the spirit of god. Study guide for acts 6 by david guzik blue letter bible. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. The acts of the apostles is a unique and therefore crucial book of the new testament. Imagine what it would be like if the book of acts wasnt in the bible. In this long defense stephen takes a much wider range, and goes less directly into the point raised by.
This rallying cry from john mackay, missionary statesman and ecumenical leader of an earlier generation, needs to be heard and. In the book of acts, satans attacks on the church have come on many different fronts. When his last sermon, delivered in prison, was published, a friend commented to samuel johnson that the effort was far better than he had thought the man capable of. Commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible acts acts 7. Acts 7 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives.
The book of acts course a, lesson 7 free bible study. It records the address of stephen before the sanhedrin and his execution outside jerusalem, and introduces saul who later became paul the apostle. The book of acts shows how god essentially took a group of fisherman and commoners and used them to turn the world upside down acts 17. In the book of acts itself we find two important hints which are. In this chapter we have the martyrdom of stephen, the first martyr of the. The rebellion and idolatry of the israelites in the wilderness, acts 7. Commentaries for acts chapter 1 the jerusalem church. Acts chapter 7 verse by verse bible commentary matthew. 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. A chapter by chapter bible study of the book of acts 7 jesus shows himself to his followers for 40 days after the after he is resurrected resurrection jesus goes up to heaven.
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. Life application bible commentary acts are there supposed to be any rituals in christianity. 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. Various scholars have also pointed out that the style and the choice of words in luke and acts are very similar. The god of glory appeared to our father abraham while he was in mesopotamia, before he had settled in haran, 3 and said to him, go forth from your land and from your kinsfolk to the land that i will show you.
Make it your goal to give god your full attention body, soul, and spirit the next time you pray, take communion, or take part in a church ceremony. Already the church father ireneus ca 140202 mentions that luke is the author of the book of acts. Acts 7 ananias and sapphira 5 but a man named ananias, with his wife sapphira, sold a piece of property, 2 and with his wifes knowledge v he kept back for himself some of the proceeds and brought only a part of it and w laid it at the apostles feet. Content includes book studies on luke, ephesians, thessalonians, james, 1 samuel, john, and acts. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Acts 7 stephens speech to the sanhedrin bible gateway. It alone presents an extensive picture of early church life and history. Matthew mark luke john acts romans 1 corinthians 2 corinthians galatians ephesians philippians colossians 1 thessalonians 2. In 1777, william dodd, a wellknown london clergyman, was condemned to be hanged for forgery. We only have a chapter and a half about stephen in the whole bible, yet he emerges as one of the most impressive characters in the entire scripture. In this long defense stephen takes a much wider range, and goes less directly into the point raised by his accusers, than we should have expected. Read acts 7 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible. It thrills us to receive letters telling us we are teaching on a level that almost anyone can comprehend. Johnson replied, depend upon it, when a man knows he is to be hanged in a fortnight, it concentrates the mind wonderfully.
What did moses do to keep pharaoh from finding out. Acts 7, new international version niv the bible app. He has attempted many forms of direct opposition and intimidation, and he has tried to corrupt the church from within. This next section looks at moses and in its own kerygmatic way sets aside the charges. Acts 7 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. Study the bible online using commentary on acts 7 and more. In verse 8, luke tells us what the whole book is about. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. The presence and working of the holy spirit is the dominating mark of the book of acts. Read acts 7 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible concise. Acts 6, new international version niv the bible app. This commentary has been through advanced checking.
Acts 7 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 7 in plain english. You can find the best commentary on acts for you using the tools on the right side. The history of moses and his acts till the exodus from egypt, vv. A better title would be the acts or the workings of the holy spirit, because he is the real main character of the book. Instead, they rejected him and in their hearts turned back to egypt. Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand. In this long defense stephen takes a much wider range, and goes less directly into the point raised by his. Acts chapter 7 acts chapter 8 acts chapter 9 acts chapter 10 acts chapter 11 acts chapter 12 acts chapter acts chapter 14 acts chapter 15 acts chapter 16 acts chapter 17 acts chapter 18 acts chapter 19 acts chapter 20. David guzik commentary on acts 7 describes the martyr death of stephen who has a glorious vision of jesus before he is executed by stoning. When the spirit of god came, the omnipotence of god was let loose among men and women.
But in acts 12, the ugly opposition inspired by satan again raises its head. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one book with two volumes. Acts 7 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. The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of the document. The god of glory appeared unto our father abraham, when he was in mesopotamia, before he dwelt in charran. Go to previous section go to next section return to book of acts. And abraham became the father of isaac and circumcised him eight days after his birth. The holy spirit gives us the outline of this book in a very wellknown verse, chapter 1, verse 8. When our lord jesus called his apostles out to be employed in services and sufferings for him, he told them that yet the last should be first, and the first last, which was remarkably fulfilled in st. Tom constables expository notes on acts this is also available in the net. God took a christianhating murderer and transformed him into historys greatest christian evangelist, the author of almost half the books.
Now the preachers of the gospel preached up this covenant, the promise made. On the 40th day after the resurrection the disciples wait in jerusalem 10 more days. Acts 21 commentary acts chapter 21 commentary bible study. In the first 7 chapters, he describes how the good news spread in jerusalem. Nowhere in this chapter of acts are these men called deacons, but most consider they were the first to fulfill the office of deacon as described in 1 timothy 3. The book of acts also describes the work of the two apostles peter and paul. All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in jesus christ. Study guide for acts 12 by david guzik blue letter bible.
Enduring word bible commentary acts chapter 7 david guzik commentary on acts 7 describes the martyr death of stephen who has a glorious vision of jesus before he is executed by stoning. This commentary on acts 7 summarizes stephens selfdefense before the sanhedrin and describes his death as the first martyr in the church history. David guzik commentary on acts 7 describes the martyr death of stephen. Please use the dropdown menus below to select the book, chapter, and verse you wish to study with andrews online bible commentary. Study guide for acts 7 by david guzik blue letter bible. The word deacon simply means servant, and these men were certainly servants. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of acts. Acts 7 is the seventh chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible. Paul, who were both of them late converts, in comparison of the apostles, and yet got the start of them both in services and sufferings. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. You pick up your bible and see the ministry of jesus ending in the gospel of john. Acts 7 new international version niv stephens speech to the sanhedrin. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. The former account i made, o theophilus, of all that jesus began both to do and teach.
Here is a bible study, commentary, and summary of acts chapter seven. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one. Acts 21 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 21 in plain english. This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. But the death of james shattered the illusion that somehow, the twelve enjoyed a unique divine protection. Acts 7 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. Matthew henry complete commentary on the whole bible. As for this fellow moses who led us out of egyptwe dont know what has happened to him. In addition, there are topical studies on issues such as spiritual leadership, gods redemptive plan, and old testament character studies. Book of acts acts chapter 1 acts chapter 2 acts chapter 3 acts chapter 4 acts chapter 5 acts chapter 6 acts chapter 7 acts chapter 8. Acts 1 jesus ascends to heaven, a new apostle chosen a. Mar, 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.
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