A commentary on the book of acts chapter 28

Acts 28 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. Upon the respect shown him by the christians at rome, who came a great way to meet him, acts 28. Bock provides a substantive yet highly accessible commentary on acts in this latest addition to the acclaimed becnt series.

An understandable version of acts translation by william e. The sonnini manuscript, better known as the long lost chapter of the acts of the apostles contains the account of pauls journey in spain and britain. For many basic details verse by verse, it still is of good value and often will help on word meaning and. Jesus had shown himself alive by many proofs for 40 days. The importance of the book of acts the importance of this second of lukes twovolume work can. The lord jesus christ at work by the holy spirit through the apostles to the uttermost part of the earth, chapters 28 a. Let them consider their masters concern for the flock committed to their charge. Acts of the apostles verse by verse ministry international. The book of acts provides a detailed, orderly, eyewitness account of the birth and growth of the early church and the spread of the gospel immediately after the resurrection of jesus christ. Third missionary journey part 2 strengthening the pastors chapter 20 68 22. Paul goes to rome via storm and shipwreck, chapter 27 o.

This versebyverse bible study and commentary of the acts of the apostles the book of acts or simply acts is indepth but uses plain language that everyone can understand, as well as a format that will engage you. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. The events of pauls ministry recorded in acts 21 28 have notable similarities with the conclusion of the saviors mortal ministry. An island 17 miles long and 9 miles wide, about 60 miles south of sicily. Now when they had escaped, they then found out that the island was called malta. Its narrative supplies a bridge connecting the life and ministry of jesus to the life of the church and the witness of the earliest believers. Acts 28 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Next chapter of acts the book of acts, chapter 28 we hope that you find the content of the book of acts, chapter 28 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. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. Acts 28 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. The book of acts is the link between the gospels and the epistles. Acts 28 we are the more concerned to take notice of and to improve what is here recorded concerning blessed paul because, after the story of this chapter, we hear no more of him in the sacred history, though we have a great deal of him yet before us in his epistles. With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library. It therefore came to an end in ad 63 see appendix 1.

It records the journey of paul from malta to italy until finally settled in rome. Third missionary journey first, back to ephesus chapter 18. 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 chapter 9. William barclay, in his commentary on acts, caught the spirit of lukes work and its conclusionand it is a good place to end the commentary. This work, originally out in 1857, has proved helpful to many, though it is now far out of date as to literature commenting on acts. But it is very unlikely that luke copied from josephus. The end of the acts, that is, the history of the holy apostles. The lord jesus christ at work by the holy spirit through the apostles in jerusalem, chapters 1 7 chapter 1 gives the postresurrection ministry and ascensionof jesus, and the 10day intervalbefore the coming of the holy spirit at. The people, seeing this, suppose him to be a murderer, and thus pursued by divine vengeance, 4. Naturally, the statement of jesus, as recorded by mark, had been made much earlier. The former account i made, o theophilus, of all that jesus began both to do and teach.

None of the sailors had previously been to the bay known today as st. They made us all welcome by lighting a huge fire because it had started to rain and the weather was cold. Study the bible online using commentary on acts 28 and more. The events of this chapter begin as the 12 apostles 1. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. The speculation of some who would have it otherwise, to the effect that insufficient time had elapsed for the charges to arrive, is ridiculous. Acts of the apostles chapter 1 bible study duration. Acts 28 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. Its subject and intention is nicely summarised by the words of the lord in chapter 1.

Acts chapter 27 is a great chapter to read during lifes difficult times. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 3 scripture passage page 20. A history of the early church gene taylor2an outline of the book i. Joseph a alexander acts commentary 1857, 1866 over pages.

A good study bible we recommend the following features. Since josephus wrote in the last decade of the first century the book of acts would have been written even later. In the beginning of the book of acts, jesus promised the apostles, you will receive power when the holy spirit has come upon you. Paul arrives in rome, chapter 28 last seen preaching to gentiles comment. In his appeal he sought not to accuse his nation, but only to clear himself. David guzik commentary on acts 28 describes how paul finally arrives in rome after doing ministry on the island of malta. One should read the last chapter of romans in connection with this welcoming. 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. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. He worked with paul and he travelled with paul philemon 1.

At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one book with two volumes. Notes for acts chapter 28 page 1 of 3 johns title for chapter 28. Paul, and the rest of the crew, getting safely ashore, find that the island on which they were shipwrecked is called melita, 1. And may praise be ascribed to god, the lord of the universe. The islanders kept on expecting paul to either swell up compare num 5. We condole with him as a poor confined prisoner, carried to rome under the notion of a criminal removed by habeas corpus acts 28. You can find the best commentary on acts for you using the tools on the right side. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.

The natives, which history tells us were of phoenician descent, were extremely kind and helpful to the weary and beaten down travelers. Bible study notes in acts chapter 28 acts 28 the remarkable description of the events on malta begin the last chapter of this incredible book of scripture. Acts 28 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 28 in plain english. Acts of the apostles chapter 29 rejected scriptures. With extensive research and thoughtful chapter by chapter exegesis, bock leads readers through all aspects of the book of acts sociological, historical, and theological. In acts, he told how the good news about jesus christ spread. A chapter by chapter bible study of the book of acts 3 scripture passage page 20. 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. True christianity settles what is of common concern to all mankind, and is not built upon narrow opinions and private interests. Study guide for acts 28 by david guzik blue letter bible. And when we were escaped, then we knew that the island was called melita. They are received with great hospitality by the inhabitants, 2.

Read the following scripture passages and complete the form for each day. We are the more concerned to take notice of and to improve what is here recorded concerning blessed paul because, after the story of this chapter, we hear no more of him in the sacred history, though we have a great deal of him yet before us in his epistles. A good book on the topic of understanding gods will during the difficult times. Acts 1 new international version niv jesus taken up into heaven. The following outline is intended to be used while studying the book. Acts baker exegetical commentary on the new testament. Still, suffering no harm is the exception, not the rule, for christian disciples in general and for paul in particular acts 14. Acts 28, new international version niv the bible app. Acts 28 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity.

Luke was a gentile and he was a doctor colossians 4. Imagine what it would be like if the book of acts wasnt in the bible. These people building a fire on the bank was a great help to these soaking wet people. The acts of the apostles is the only narrative found in the new testament apart from the gospels, and it tells the compelling story of how the lord grew and guided the early church. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of the church. The descent of the holy spirit at the day of pentecost. Handout acts 27 receive bible study notes by email from. Acts 28 commentary commentary critical and explanatory.

Acts chapter 28 verse by verse bible commentary matthew. An overview of the book of acts the life of the early church is recorded and preserved for us in the book of acts and the epistles. Some have suggested the book should be called the acts of the spirit, and truly every book of scripture could bear that title. By measuring the time in whole years, luke is alerting us that he is not using inclusive reckoning. The document, purporting to be the concluding portion of the acts of the apostles, covers a portion of the period after pauls two years enforced residence in rome, in his own hired house. 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. A viper comes out of the bundle of sticks, laid on the fire, and seizes on pauls hand, 3. It is the church he has purchased with his own blood. Acts 28 is the twentyeighth and also the last chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible. Acts 28 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on.

It will help to keep the whole of the book before you as you work your way through each section. Rather, he is giving the actual full duration of pauls house arrest. Introduction the acts of the apostles is continuous to this day. The lord jesus christ at work by the holy spirit through the apostles. And so the book of acts comes to an end with a shout of triumph. All christians go through periods when we dont feel gods presence. The opinion that this island was not malta to the south of sicily, but meleda in the gulf of venicewhich till lately had respectable support among competent judgesis now all but exploded. As paul concluded his third mission, he journeyed toward jerusalem, stopping at various cities along the way. Under the auspices and help of god, the book of the acts of the pure apostles is finished. The book of acts comes to an end with a summary of the next two years. The book of acts is concluded by a brief summary of the two whole years of pauls imprisonment. You will be witnesses to me in jerusalem, in all judea and samaria, and to the uttermost parts of the earth 1.