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. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 2 acts the beautiful, amazing, powerful, weak, dysfunctional church table of contents scripture passage page 1. In the name of jesus christ of nazareth rise up and walk. 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. Two successive chapters tell of problems in the church, and both were caused by money acts. Consider the impact of these statements and the great burden of guilt the. This chilling account of the sudden deaths of ananias hebrew, the lord is gracious and sapphira aramaic, beautiful makes us face the fact that god deals with sin, especially church members deceit and lack of integrity. Recoveries from sickness, releases out of trouble, are granted, not that we may enjoy the comforts of life, but that god may be honoured with the services of our life. The power which accompanied the preaching of the gospel. We shall pick up our study in acts, the fifth chapter, beginning with verse 12. Ad 50, who counseled the sanhedrin to proceed cautiously. An understandable version of acts translation by william e.
The church was enjoying a time of harmony and a sense of sharing seldom equaled on earth. There is no single chapter that does not exhibit gods power and wisdom in operation. Chapter 4 continues with an incident that began in acts 3 see notes. The spread of the gospel throughout the earth chapters 28. Acts chapter 5 matthew henry concise commentary on. From book of acts chapter 5 part 2 to bible study notes. Acts of the apostles chapter five objectives in studying this chapter 1 to examine the sin of ananias and sapphira in lying to the holy spirit 2 to note the amazing signs and wonders that were done by the apostles, in which all were healed 3 to consider the apostles response when government seeks to stifle the preaching of the gospel. In the first four chapters we have seen god introduce the holy spirit, empowering the disciples and opening the hearts of people.
The first trace of a shade upon the bright form of the young church. This is not the kind of attitude being portrayed by the apostles. Chapter 5 the book of acts acts is the only historical narrative book in the nt, and the only extant early christian history until eusebius of caesarea about 300 years later. Chapter 5 the book of acts western reformed seminary. The flourishing state of the church, in the power that went along with the preaching of the gospel v.
In the third chapter, the healing of the lame man, followed by peters sermon. Acts of the apostles bible study notes, commentary, and comments. Acts, chapter 4 king james version christian answers. Acts 5 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on. Next chapter of acts the book of acts, chapter 4 we hope that you find the content of the book of acts, chapter 4 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter.
A full video version is available with scenery from the pacific nw. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. Acts 37 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. In this part, luke describes how the gospel spread through more countries. Study the bible online using commentary on acts 5 and more. And when they heard that, they entered into the temple early in the morning, and taught. Choose from 500 different sets of acts of the apostles chapter 5 flashcards on quizlet.
The acts of apostles gives us a unique insight into how the church began. Written by luke, the companion of paul, acts continues his narrative begun in his gospel and brings it up to the arrival of paul and. He was actually a descendant of hillel, probably his grandson, 8 and he was the grandfather of another famous rabbi. You see whether god would take such action today or not, the impact of the text. The hypocrisy of ananias and his wife sapphira, and their awful death, 111. Outline studies in the book of the acts of the apostles. But a certain man named ananias, with his wife sapphira, sold a piece of property.
No chain or prison bar can stop our lord from visiting us anywhere any time, true. But the high priest came, and they that were with him, and called the council together, and all the senate of the children of israel, and sent to the prison to have them brought. Chapterbychapter bible studies acts kathleendalton. Acts 5 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. David guzik commentary on acts describes the start of pauls first missionary journey as barnabas and saul are called by the holy spirit. And what was the impact of this one mans sin on the entire nation. Expanded overview of the book of acts a preface addressed to theophilus identifies this book as the followup to a previous work about jesus. We learn from this part how the good news about jesus reached europe. Adam clarkes bible commentary acts 5 acts 4 acts 6 help fb twitter gr videos gr forums gr youtube. Probably among the new christians a kind of holy rivalry had sprung up, every one eager to place his means at the disposal of the apostles olshausen. Luke heightens the impact with the phrase at that moment 5. 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. The sin and punishment of ananias and sapphira, who, for lying to the holy ghost, were struck dead at the word of peter v.
We see that this turning away from the beautiful workings of the early church and lying to the holy ghost brought sudden destruction. A good study bible we recommend the following features. Acts 5 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. The sin and punishment of ananias and sapphira, who, for lying to the. Acts 5 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Therefore there are tremendous lessons here for us who face a similar time of peril in our own day. All of chapter 21 is about jerusalem, as are chapters 22, 23, and 24. In the third chapter, the healing of the lame man, followed by peters sermon delivered. They had been forced to choose between essentially three wills gods will, the religious. Acts 5 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.
And, as we study through the book of acts, we are seeing the early church facing just such a time. There is no wisdom or understanding or counsel against the lord, prov. The book of acts, chapter 5 we hope that you find the content of the book of acts, chapter 5 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. Learn acts of the apostles chapter 5 with free interactive flashcards. Outline studies in the book of the acts of the apostles by pastor robert j. Then god turned, and gave them up to worship the host of heaven. To make the picture abundantly clear, god has given us a hand picked record of the activities of the early church. This chapter recounts the tragic fall of ananias and sapphira acts 5. The reader is now prepared for the grand opening of the kingdom in acts, chapter 2. Five thousand men believed in their words see acts 4. Study guide for acts 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. So, the christians became stronger in the faith and more people joined the churches daily. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy.
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. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. The sin and punishment of ananias and sapphira, who, for lying to the holy ghost, were struck dead at the word of peter, acts 5. Acts 5 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Luke mentions the city name five times in acts chapter 1. This is a paraphrase of the kjv of the book of acts and includes text. Read acts 5 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible concise. We have in chapters 1 and 2 the coming of the witness the holy spirit. 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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