Modern commentary on the book of acts chapter 15

Modern translations do not really convey the sense of the power of the. A good study bible we recommend the following features. This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. We have been tracing in the book of acts the wonderful story of how this radical gospel. This commentary has been through advanced checking. The judaizers lose the argument, though their influence may continue compare 21. Acts chapter 15 commentary northwest college of the bible. Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, leading to edification. There are still things that are wrong, wholly apart from the sinai covenant. David guzik commentary on acts 15, where judeans insist on all believers to be circumcised, and the jerusalem council is held to evaluate the matter. Jamess assessment and proposal carry the day not only with the leaders but with the whole church. At an official gathering of the jerusalem church leaders, apostles and elders, there is much debate compare 15. Acts brazos theological commentary on the bible kindle edition by pelikan, jaroslav. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy.

What was wrong with the teaching on circumcision that some people were teaching. 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. Clarke commentary barnes notes coffman commentaries gills exposition geneva study bible commentary on acts peoples. Acts chapter 15 questions for discussion the living. With extensive research and thoughtful chapterbychapter exegesis, bock leads readers through all aspects of the book of actssociological, historical, and theological.

An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of acts. Paul and barnabas are sent to jerusalem to consult the apostles on this subject, acts 15. In addition, when the decision of james was published, it was presented as the mutual decision of all present acts 15. 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. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading acts brazos theological commentary on the bible. In acts 8 we read about philip, one of the seven leaders called to assist the twelve.

People in all parts of the world really just cyprus and modernday turkey were coming to know the lord. I would also like to have a hard copy of this book to keep for years to come. Gentiles did not need to be circumcised or come under the law of moses, but that did not mean everything goes either. Acts 15 what was the objective of the jerusalem council. This mission led to the establishment of branches of the church in areas far removed from jerusalem and opened the door of faith unto the gentiles. Clearly, james leadership was supported by all present. What practical steps were taken by the church to sort out the disagreements over circumcision. This chapter is concerned exclusively with the conversion of cornelius, the same event also being under consideration in acts 11. The inspired historian begins his narrative of the acts of the apostles, i.

Then saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the lord, went to the high priest and asked letters from him to the synagogues of damascus, so that if he found any who were of the way, whether men or women, he might bring them bound to jerusalem. Today, in the fifteenth chapter of acts, we will look at the story of the most important. Paul and barnabasnow the recognized heads of the church at antioch. Barnabas wished his nephew john mark to go with them. Acts brazos theological commentary on the bible kindle. Many scholars use this chapter to claim that the law given to moses at mount sinai was.

It has excellent lessons, references and modern day application. Up to this point, the book of acts recounts the churchs growth among jews in jerusalem and judea. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Brothers, you all know that god chose me from among you some time ago to preach to the gentiles so that they could hear the good news and believe. Relevant and easy to read this book is exactly what i expect out of a commentary.

Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. Acts 15 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. Hitherto we have, with a great deal of pleasure, attended the apostles in their glorious travels for the propagating of the gospel in foreign parts, have seen the bounds of the church enlarged by the accession both of jews and gentiles to it. Likewise modern seventh day adventists claim that the sabbath is an eternal law they. Peter formulates the fundamental meaning of the gospel. 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. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. I ordered the kindle version because i could not kind the regular book, and it is a little more difficult to read. The sanhedrin, the jews national ruling body and supreme court. Commentaries for acts chapter 15 the jerusalem council. Verse 15 luke records that there were about 120 believers there. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons.

Acts 15 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. You can find the best commentary on acts for you using the tools on the right side. It had 71 members, including the highpriest see note on verse 5. Barnabas and paul relate their success among the gentiles, act 15. They come to jerusalem, and inform the apostles of the conversion of the gentiles. Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand. 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. Acts 15 niv the council at jerusalem certain bible.

Acts 5 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Paul and silas use the jailers question as an opportunity to proclaim the gospel to him. Acts 15 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. A free bible version and commentary on the book of acts in easyenglish.

Acts 15 new international version niv the council at jerusalem 15 certain people came down from judea to antioch and were teaching the believers. Unless you are circumcised, according to the custom taught by moses, you cannot be saved. This makes acts 15 one of the most important chapters in the bible. The first thirtyfive verses of this chapter acts 15. We should suspect ourselves of being partial, and guard against this in putting our relations forward. Bock provides a substantive yet highly accessible commentary on acts in this latest addition to the acclaimed becnt series. Philip used the passage so that he could begin to talk about the good news. In the first 7 chapters, he describes how the good news spread in jerusalem. Acts 15 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Contents viii a note to readers ixx introduction to the new living translation xvv why the life application study biblee is unique xviii what is application. In chapter 15, we have a very short third account of how peter referred to it. Lukes devoting so much space to the narrative of a single conversion indicates the importance of it. Here we have a private quarrel between two ministers, no less than paul and barnabas, yet made to end well. Barnabas and paul notice that the names are reversed because this was barnabas home church.

Despite sometimes facing intense opposition, including enemies. Jews who lived in the first century did not expect their messiah to suffer. Believe in the lord jesus christ, and you will be saved v. These are the kind of universal moral prohibitions with which acts 15 was dealing. Certain persons come from jerusalem, where all was still going on in connection with the requirements of the law. The early chapters of the book of acts focus on jewish evangelism, primarily.

This had these high officials of the temple confused as to what to do. Let us listen well to the words of our text, and let us seek to learn what the jerusalem council meant for those in that day, as well as for christians today. With this couple paul abode, and began his work in the synagogue. A cts 15 is one of the most misunderstood chapters in the bible. Verses 3235 the passage from the old testament is isaiah 53. It is similar to peters salvation formula at pentecost, repent, and be.

Acts 14 contains events and teachings from sauls first missionary journey, during which time he began to be known as paul. Acts 5 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. Acts of the apostles 1, new living translation nlt the. This passage of scripture describes the decision of the jerusalem council regarding the admittance of gentiles into the messianic congregation heb. Acts of the apostles chapter fifteen objectives in studying this chapter 1 to see how the early church dealt with the issue of circumcision and the law of moses 2 to note that paul, peter, and james were in complete accord, and that judaizing teachers acted without any apostolic authority 3 to notice the rift between paul and barnabas, how. We then who are strong ought to bear with the scruples of the weak, and not to please ourselves. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them.