Galatia was brief, even if he did pass through there at acts 16. He authored the books of jeremiah and the small poetic book of lamentations. One may divide the book as acts 112 peter and acts 28 paul. Luke wrote the book of acts and the gospel of luke and he dedicated his work to a man named theophilus as mentioned in the summary of the book of luke. Acts of the apostles chapter sixteen objectives in studying this. Acts 20, new international version niv the bible app. Acts 16 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary provides notes on all 66 books of the bible, and contain more than 7,000 pages of material. To find those of the way and bring them bound to jerusalem 2. The book is called acts or the acts of the apostles because it contains an account of some of the apostles. This great chapter in the bible is one of the most studied, most taught, and often times the most wrongly taught. Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand.
The main issues revolve around whether he is a man perhaps a greek official for whom lukeacts is an apologetic for the gospel or a kind of generic. Paul spoke to the people and, because he intended to leave the next day, kept on talking until midnight. We hope this outline of jeremiah will aid you in your study of gods letter to you. The book ends with confirmations of authenticity by god, christ and john. Acts of the apostles executable outline study resources. All the awesome things he said and did and the super cool way he died and came back to life again. Birth of the perfect man and his family, chapters a. After this summary, give students time to quickly look through acts 16. He took this to mean that he should head towards macedonia. Aug 31, 2015 two dates are possible for the writing of the book of acts. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of the church.
Acts chapter 16 commentary northwest college of the bible. It records the second missionary journey of paul, together. From there we see jesus ministry move from galilee 49, through samaria and judea 1019. Now before we proceed further with our studies of the book of revelation, i would like to provide you with an outline of the book as a useful guide to your study. Paul had a vision of a man praying and asking him to go to macedonia. Apr 09, 2011 the structure of the books of luke and acts are closely tied. This chapter has the continuation of the second missionary tour, relating the revisiting of lystra and derbe acts 16. Scared, the magistrates came and pleaded with paul and silas to leave the city, which they did after a short visit to lydias house to encourage the brethren.
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. In this chapter, paul and silas are in thessalonica. In this case, the reader looks at acts for how the word expands from jerusalem and judea to samaria and to the ends of the earth. Acts furnishes a ladder on which to place the epistles. And when the jews laid wait for him, as he was about to sail into syria, he purposed to return through macedonia. Chapter 2 records the fulfillment of pentecost, peters sermon, and the primary church. This is a summary of the sixteenth chapter of acts, the most important verse, and what i think god is wanting us to do in response to it. The book of acts is a vital link between the gospels and the epistles. Third missionary journey first, back to ephesus chapter 18. All the books in the bible the journey to macedonia. The following outline is intended to be used while studying the book. Gabriel appears to zacharias and announces the birth of john, vv. His mother was a jewish believer, but his father was a greek. He decides to hang around with all his favorite disciples for forty days.
Acts of the apostles chapter sixteen objectives in studying this chapter 1 to trace the route of paul and silas on their missionary journey 2 to consider whether the spirit led paul through impressions or some other less subjective way 3 to study carefully the conversions of lydia and the philippian jailer summary with this chapter we find. It will help to keep the whole of the book before you as you work your way through each section. He took this to mean that he should head towards macedonia with his companions, which he did. The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt. Now peter and john went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. All 1,189 summaries now available in paperback and on. Name from the time of the septuagint, this book has been called the acts of the apostles. Note that the authors return to the use of they indicates that luke stayed behind in philippi 16 40.
Acts 16 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 16 in plain english. To make the picture abundantly clear, god has given us a hand picked record of the activities of the early church. Acts of the apostles chapter sixteen objectives in studying this chapter 1 to trace the route of paul. The book ends with luke accompanying paul to his imprisonment in rome. The book of acts, which continues the narrative that luke began in his gospel, is especially important because it was the first written history of the christian church. The acts of apostles gives us a unique insight into how the church began. The structure of the books of luke and acts are closely tied. The authorship of acts is ascribed to luke for these reasons. As i said, the book revolves around the apostles, peter and paul. Now, lets look at some outlines that will help us read acts. A summary, synopsis or recap is a shortened version of the original. These letters were sent out as circular epistles to be passed around and read in several locations. By carefully noting the use of we and they in the book of acts, we glean that luke joined paul at troas act 16. 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.
Fully come means that this was the fulfillment of the. Paul and silas travel to derbe and lystra, where they meet timothy 2. There has been much debate as to the purpose of acts. By carefully noting the use of we and they in the book of acts, we glean that luke joined paul at troas 16. Acts is a bridge between the gospels and the epistles.
In acts 1619 we find four scenes that feature accusations against christians, and these accusations are parts of similar sequences of events. Outline studies in the book of the acts of the apostles. Acts 16 is the sixteenth chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible. And a certain man lame from his mothers womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the temple. The initial question regards the identity of theophilus, the one for whom the book is written. Acts 16 niv timothy joins paul and silas paul bible gateway. Acts 16 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Acts chapter 16 summary and what god wants from us. Acts, chapter 16 king james version christian answers. Acts chapter 16 introduces timothy, the son of a greek man and a jewish mother. If the book of acts were gone, there would be nothing to replace it howson. Categories bible, new testament tags acts of the apostles outline, book of acts outline by chapter, book of acts study guide, book of acts summary, book of acts summary by chapter, commentary on the book of acts, outline book of acts, outline of the book of acts, outline of the book of acts detailed, summary of acts, summary of acts chapter 1. Internal evidence is found largely in the we sections of the book.
Acts chapter 17 continues to describe the difficult circumstances that the apostles and disciples of christ had to face for preaching the gospel. A disciple, whose mother was a jewish christian and father was greek 3. Brief mention of a few philosophies will be sufficient to help students relate to. The new testament without acts leaves a great, yawning gap.
There was a synagogue where paul spent three days preaching about jesus. The importance of the book of acts the importance of this second of lukes twovolume work can. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. Introduction to the book of acts acts study guide medium. Author internal and external evidence point to luke as the spiritinspired author of acts. As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1.
Study acts 16 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Paul wanted to take timothy with him when preaching, so he circumcised him. Acts 16 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. The life of the early church is recorded and preserved for us in the book of acts and the epistles. Luke begins with a global perspective, dating the birth of jesus to the reign of the roman emperors in luke 2. Both books are most easily tied to the geography of the book. An understandable version of acts translation by william e. From chapter to the end of the book, we have a somewhat detailed account of pauls missionary journeys and his experiences with different churches.
Bible book outlines here you can find outlines for every book of the bible, including an extra, more detailed outline for 2 chronicles. The book ends with luke accompanying paul to his imprisonment in rome 28. 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. The revelation of christ revelation 15 the prologue the introduction resource. He talked about his teachings, his miracles, and the fact that.
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. Acts 16 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. We have detailed a brief summary of the book of acts for bible study or sunday school lessons. Acts chapter 16 summary and what god wants from us youtube. Gabriel appears to mary and announces the virgin birth of jesus, vv. Study guide for acts 16 by david guzik blue letter bible. 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 chapter 2 is the beginning of many great things. The book of revelation is the only book in the new testament that begins by specifically stating its source, the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave to himand signified it by his angel to his servant john rev. Third missionary journey part 2 strengthening the pastors chapter 20 68 22.
In chapter 15, we have a report concerning the jerusalem council in which the issue concerning circumcision was discussed. He lived and prophesied around 100 years after isaiah beginning in 627 b. We read of the evangelistic methods and message of the early apostles and preachers 3. Jeremiah is the second of the major writing prophets.
Acts chapter 16 coffmans commentary of the new testament. Outline of visions john saw and recorded now before we proceed further with our studies of the book of revelation, i would like to provide you with an outline of the book as a useful guide to your study. Acts of the apostles 16, new living translation nlt. In deference to the jews of the area, he arranged for timothy to be circumcised. This is a geographical outline of the book based largely on what appears to. The main issues revolve around whether he is a man perhaps a greek official for whom luke acts is an apologetic for the gospel or a kind of generic. It also may be divided around the expansion of the gospel in acts 1. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 3 scripture passage page 20. This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. While aggressive in persecuting disciples of the lord b. The main purpose of a summary is as a simplification highlighting the major points from the original and much longer version of the subject.
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