Ntc commentary on the book of acts chapter 7

Acts 7 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. After pages of introduction, dunn steps through the book of acts dealing with each pericope on an exegetical level, but much more attention is paid to historical and theological matters. Here is a bible study with commentary and a summary over acts chapter six. The history of moses and his acts till the exodus from egypt, vv. He is the expression of the power of the holy ghost witnessing to christ glorified, who had been now thus presented to israel, who had already rejected him in humiliation. This commentary presents the book of acts in a format that allows those with the time to delve into some detail of the book, while those with less time can quickly see the main points and issues of the book. The high priest mentioned here was probably still caiaphas, the same one who presided over the trial of jesus. 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. The god of glory appeared to our father abraham while he was still in mesopotamia, before he lived in harran. The erection of the tabernacle of witness, which continued till the time of david, acts 7. Some think his eyes were strengthened, and the sight of them so raised above its natural pitch, by a supernatural power, that he saw into the third heavens, though at so vast a distance, as mosess sight was enlarged to see the whole land of canaan.

Four hundred years is the round number used as in gen 15. Peters activities are described at some length, and john and philip are mentioned, but more than half of the book is about paul and his connection with the christian movement. 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. In doing this, they did the service of priests under the new covenant, offering their bodies as living sacrifices romans 12. Acts 7 niv stephens speech to the sanhedrin bible gateway. In the first part, luke describes how the church grew in jerusalem.

Stephen was headed for persecution for the death of jesus. Instead, stephen emphasized some things in jewish history they may not have considered. 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. And the word of god increased the matter of the complaint, and other hinderances being thus removed, and the apostles more entirely at leisure to attend to the great and peculiar duties of their office, the success of the word increased, and the number of the disciples in jerusalem was, very much augmented. 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. Read acts 7 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Expanded overview of the book of acts a preface addressed to theophilus identifies this book as the followup to a previous work about jesus. The book of acts course a, lesson 7 free bible study. Sir william ramsay, after making a critical study of lukes writings, declared that luke was the greatest historian, ancient or modern. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. 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. Acts 7 bible study detailed questions, answers and guide for an indepth, versebyverse bible study of acts chapter 7 in plain english that everyone can understand.

Summary of acts chapter 1 7 we studied the book of acts for almost a year, and it is extremely hard to summarizewe shouldnt have waited until the end. 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 very short chapter narrates the preliminaries of stephens martyrdom, noting that it occurred following a period of great growth and prosperity for the new faith, that stephens rise to prominence was a result of his appointment as one of the seven chosen to administer the distribution of food to the needy, an appointment brought about by complaints of neglecting the grecian. It is suggested that the purpose of the trial of stephen, in chapter 7 of acts was to introduce paul to the reader in his early years, before his conversion to christianity, and portray him as a. Acts 7 new international version niv stephens speech to the sanhedrin. On the 40th day after the resurrection the disciples wait in jerusalem 10 more days. On the 40th day after the resurrection the disciples wait in jerusalem 10 more days the holy spirit comes on the day on the 50th day after. The churchs mission is indeed unstoppable if the risen lord can reach down to save the movements chief enemy, paul. Acts 6, new international version niv the bible app. Acts 7 is the longest speechsermon in the book of acts. Luke is the writer, as he states in his introduction v. Verses 58 and he gave him none inheritance in it, no, not so much as to set his foot on. That god never confined himself to one place like the temple, and that the jewish people had a habit of rejecting those god sends to them.

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. Acts 7 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives. All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in jesus christ. Acts 7 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 7 in plain english. Howard marshalls commentary on acts tyndale ntc, john stotts bst on acts, and tom wrights acts for everyone as additional resources if you already own bruce. Johnson replied, depend upon it, when a man knows he is to be hanged in a fortnight, it concentrates the mind wonderfully. 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.

Instead, they rejected him and in their hearts turned back to egypt. Who asked the council if the accusations against stephen was so. Chapterbychapter bible studies acts kathleendalton. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. A survey of israels history during the time of the patriarchs. The reader is now prepared for the grand opening of the kingdom in acts, chapter 2. The slow steps by which the promise made to abraham advanced toward performance, plainly show that it had a spiritual. Acts chapter 7 summary and what god wants from us youtube. Acts chapter 7 coffmans commentary of the new testament. Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand. Acts 1 jesus ascends to heaven, a new apostle chosen a. Stephens sermon answers the charges made against him, showing that. 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.

At this time, the church was quite young, but growing rapidly. It breaks the theological ground for pauls and the churchs understanding of the gospels relationship to the old testament. Acts, chapter 7 king james version christian answers webbible. Join the bibliophiles club and save 10% on every purchase, every day. Stephens speech in acts 7 is the longest recorded in acts. After his father died, god sent him to this place, where you live now.

Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. A historical account of the early church, acts is a clear continuation of the gospel of luke. Acts 7 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. Acts 7 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on.

It thrills us to receive letters telling us we are teaching on a level that almost anyone can comprehend. This is the first job of any servant of god, to minister unto the lord. 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. I would reccomend the niv application commentary, i. Many of these were jews from other countriesjews of the. 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. The former account i made, o theophilus, of all that jesus began both to do and teach. This agrees with what is written in the book of the prophets. Jesus was standing to come down from heaven, but when they stone stephen, the second coming of jesus was delayed, jesus sat back down at the right hand of god. The purpose of the observation stage is to maintain focus on the text at hand within the normative rules of language, context and logic. Verses 116 stephen was charged as a blasphemer of god, and an apostate from the church. From the fall to the flood, man, though not left without witness, was otherwise le. The book of acts, sometimes called the fifth gospel, is a continuation of the gospel of luke. The rebellion and idolatry of the israelites in the wilderness, acts 7.

And abraham became the father of isaac and circumcised him eight days after his birth. Commentaries for acts chapter 9 pauls conversion and early ministry. Sep 29, 2011 posts about summary acts 7 written by atozmom. 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. Luke mentions the city name five times in acts chapter 1.

Ad 34 traditionally venerated as the protomartyr or first martyr of christianity, was according to the acts of the apostles a deacon in the early. Ironically as introductory commentaries they go further than bruce to wrestle with some of the issues the text raises. Study the bible online using commentary on acts 7 and more. Stephen was charged as a blasphemer of god, and an apostate from the church. The god of glory appeared unto our father abraham, when he was in mesopotamia, before he dwelt in charran, 3 and said unto him, get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and come into the land which i shall shew thee. 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 7, new international version niv the bible app. Acts chapter 7 verse by verse bible commentary matthew. The god of glory appeared unto our father abraham, when he was in mesopotamia, before he dwelt. All of chapter 21 is about jerusalem, as are chapters 22, 23, and 24.

Ministering to the lord means doing what pleases him and honors him worship, praise, prayer, listening to, honoring god. Acts chapter 6 coffmans commentary of the new testament. On the day of pentecost, three thousand souls were added to the small band of jesus disciples. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one. He reminds the sanhedrin that god appeared to abraham while he was still in mesopotamia and told him to go to haran. The high priest said, men, brethren, and fathers, hearken. 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. Study guide for acts 7 by david guzik blue letter bible. The book has been called the acts of the apostles, really a misnomer because acts has very little to say concerning most of the original twelve apostles. Jun 30, 2017 this is a summary of the seventh chapter of acts, the most important verse, and what i think god is wanting us to do in response to it. This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. Acts 7 commentary the net, kjv, niv, nrsv and nlt all begin this verse with then omitted by nas. Acts 7 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. In 1777, william dodd, a wellknown london clergyman, was condemned to be hanged for forgery.