Nowhere, in jesus teaching while he was on the earth, did he teach circumcision of. Acts 15 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 15 in plain english. Acts chapter 15 questions for discussion the living. 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. Its subject and intention is nicely summarised by the words of the lord in chapter 1. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. Acts 15 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Wherever paul came, he inquired what disciples were. A good study bible we recommend the following features. Secondly luke at the end of acts luke mentions pauls twoyear imprisonment in rome.
The jewish culture helped contribute to the misunderstanding about circumcision exodus 4. David guzik commentary on acts 15, where judeans insist on all believers to. Paul and barnabas are sent to jerusalem to consult the apostles on this subject, acts 15. So paul and barnabas were appointed, along with some other believers, to go. First of all luke mentions the fact that acts is the sequel to the gospel of luke written around 5560 ad, and therefore must have been written later.
Accepting the doctrine of salvation by grace would only be consistent with decisions some of them had reached some years back and are recorded in acts 11. Study acts 15 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Before we start on chapter 15, a good crossreference to read is galatians, chapter 2. The book of acts bible study guide chapter 1 online. Certain people came down from judea to antioch and were teaching the believers. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. Acts chapter 15 john karmelich receive bible study.
Twentyfirst century biblical commentary series the book of acts. This may be the greatest threat to the work of the gospel yet seen in the book of acts. The book of acts bible study guide chapter 1 of the bible study of the book of acts by patrick sipperly visit. The beginning of the churchs mission to the gentiles acts 10.
Verses 35, 36 and after some days paul said unto barnabas, let us now return and visit the brethren in every city wherein we proclaimed the word of the lord, and see how they fare. Acts chapter 15 commentary northwest college of the bible. This brought paul and barnabas into sharp dispute and debate with them. The preparation for the mission of the church acts 1. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 3 scripture passage page 20.
What does this teach us about solving disagreements among ourselves, within the church or between leaders. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Twenty first century biblical commentary series the book of acts. Unless you are circumcised, according to the custom taught by moses, you cannot be saved. How can our culture and understanding of life affect the way we interpret the bible. This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. That is what most of the book of revelation is all about. Barnabas and paul notice that the names are reversed because this was barnabas home church. Third missionary journey first, back to ephesus chapter 18. Jesus brother james became a leader in the church in jerusalem acts 12. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to. Acts 15 commentary, this commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, takes one through the new testament verse by verse. This makes acts 15 one of the most important chapters in the bible my. Acts 15 commentary albert barnes notes on the whole bible.
Acts 15 commentary acts chapter 15 commentary bible study. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. Then, in chapter 8, we find the church being scattered abroad by persecution, and. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. Peters leadership and the churchs mission in jerusalem acts 2. Acts 15 new international version niv the council at jerusalem. Luke is giving an account of the salvation of the gentiles to theophilus, a gentile convert.
They were trying to put all the new gentile converts under the mosaic law. 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. This is a great way to read andrews notes on a mobile device or computer. Acts and the epistles bible study questions and commentary.
The influx of gentiles into the church produced a problem which had to be solved. In my sermon, i took the position that these prohibitions were. 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. Acts 15 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Study the bible on the go with andrews free online bible commentary. But ye will receive power, the holy spirit having come upon you, and ye shall be my witnesses both in jerusalem and in all judaea and samaria and to the end of the earth. Then, in chapter 8, we find the church being scattered abroad by. In that chapter, paul talks about the events of this chapter in acts. Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand. 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. This chapter has the continuation of the second missionary tour, relating the revisiting of lystra and derbe acts 16.
The book will therefore have been written only after the end of this time. They come to jerusalem, and inform the apostles of the conversion of the gentiles. The book of acts is the link between the gospels and the epistles. Third missionary journey part 2 strengthening the pastors chapter 20 68 22. Certain teachers from judea insist on the necessity of the converted gentiles being circumcised, acts 15. It is my assumption that our text in acts 15 must be read in conjunction with the book of galatians, and especially these verses in chapter 2. Commentary on 16 new testament books, from matthew to 2 timothy. Acts 15 bible study detailed questions, answers and guide for an indepth, versebyverse bible study of acts chapter 15 in plain english that everyone can understand. Paul and barnabasnow the recognized heads of the church at antioch.
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