Conversation in the book of acts chapter 8 niv

Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. One is simply to strengthen believers as witnesses to the work and life of jesus, both in history and in their lives. Acts 8 niv bible and saul approved of their killing. A good book on the topic of understanding gods will during the difficult times. The high priests of the synagogues grew angry and jealous of stephen and accused him of blasphemy. God has a determined will that cannot be stopped it is to build the kingdom of god. Wherever the established believer is driven, he carries the knowledge of the gospel, and makes known the preciousness. After the jews had rejected the gospel again, we see god.

Instead, they rejected him and in their hearts turned back to egypt. Heres some other passages which tell us about things which happened in those 40 days. A rare conversation between two lords the lord and the lord. The eunuch asked philip, tell me, please, who is the prophet talking about, himself or someone else. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at jerusalem. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of god. David guzik commentary on acts 8 describes the persecution of the church. Acts 1, new international version niv the bible app.

The book containing this chapter is anonymous, but early christian tradition uniformly affirmed that luke composed this book as. He is sharply reproved by peter, and exhorted to repent, acts 8. The epistle to the galatians chapter 1 also describes his conversion as a divine revelation, with jesus appearing to paul. And they said, cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that feareth god, and of good report among all the nation of the jews, was warned from god by an holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words of thee. Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the bible and answer the questions at the end of each chapter found at the website answer the questions below and then click ok to send your answers. And born each hear hears his how in is it language native of our own that them then to us we were which nt apostles. Acts 8 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. At that time a great persecution arose against the church which was at jerusalem. In the first 7 chapters, he describes how the good news spread in jerusalem. John returned to jerusalem, preaching the gospel in many samaritan villages. Herod the great afterward built a city on this site, and called it sebaste.

Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of acts in the bible new international version. The point of the message is that god pursues his children despite their constant failure. Acts 3 new international version niv peter heals a lame beggar. Acts 7, new international version niv the bible app. Then, in chapter 8, we find the church being scattered abroad by persecution, and thus the gospel is proclaimed in samaria, and even beyond such as to the gentile ethiopian eunuch. Audio video bible alexander scourby kjv 2,865 views. Acts chapter 4 kjv king james version 1 and as they spake unto the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple, and the sadducees, came upon them. Remember, philip and stephen had been chosen to serve tables acts 6. On that note, chapter 23 is a great one to read in times of disappointments. 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. Adventures with philip, on to judea and samaria chapter 8 has something unexpected happened to you. Kjv 1 likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands.

Our story starts off where the gospel of luke left offjesus is back. Includes lessons about the kingdom of christ, church organization and worship, examples of conversion, the nature and purpose of miracles, and the work of the holy spirit. Though paul would be absent, the word of grace could build them up spiritually. A bible study lesson series about the beginning of christianity as revealed in the book of the acts of the apostles. Mar 30, 2020 book of acts bible survey who was theophilus at the beginning of luke and acts. 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. Niv 1 wives, in the same way submit yourselves to your own husbands so that, if any of them do not believe the word, they may be won over without words by the behavior of their wives, kjv 2 while they behold your.

Devotions with scripture from acts today daily devotional. Acts cliffsnotes study guides book summaries, test. Cried with loud voice and came out of them that were possessed. This is the third in a series of three smallgroup bible study discussion guides luke 19, luke 1024 and selected portions of acts which explore the meaning of witness.

And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at jerusalem and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of judaea and samaria, except the apostles. Acts 1 niv jesus taken up into heaven bible gateway. Philip the deacon goes to samaria, preaches, works many miracles, converts many persons, and baptizes simon the sorcerer, acts 8. The book of acts says that paul was on his way from jerusalem to syrian. 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. Saul greatly oppresses the followers of christ, acts 8. Acts second telling of pauls conversion occurs in a speech paul gives when he is arrested in jerusalem. On the basis of the prophecy of isaiah in chapter 56, is it any wonder that in the book of acts we would read in chapter 8 of the conversion of an ethiopian eunuch, and that in chapter 10 we would hear of the conversion of a gentile, cornelius, a man whose worship god had found acceptable cf. We find them clearly evident in every chapter of acts.

For many basic details verse by verse, it still is of good value and often. This next move is begun by phillip going to samaria to incorporate the cousins of the jews the samaritans into the body of christ. Then god turned, and gave them up to worship the host of heaven. If i had to play wordassociation with chapter 3, it would be new life.

Acts 8 commentary john gills exposition on the whole bible. Perhaps this city is intended, as being the principal city of samaria. In this passage, luke is restating the great commission challenge jesus gave in luke 24. Here is a sample excerpt to give a taste of what you can glean from this well done commentary. The second is to serve as preparation for urbana96. In the opening verses of this critical chapter of acts 8, three progressive features show how god uses evil for good, describing. The reader is kept really interested and curious to see what kind of interpretation or biblical exegesis wall is doing with the text, but at the same time is looking forward to seeing robinsons application of acts to the contemporary christian church. Acts 8 revised standard version rsv 8 1 and saul was consenting to his death. A general persecution is raised against the church, acts 8. Verses 14 though persecution must not drive us from our work, yet it may send us to work elsewhere. Simon the sorcerer, seeing this, offers them money, to enable him to confer the holy spirit, acts 8. Luke distinguishes between evil spirits and paralysis.

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. It opens with a greeting to theophilus, who was also the intended recipient of lukes gospel. Colossians 4 new international version niv biblica. Peter and john are sent by the apostles to samaria. Acts chapter 22 coffmans commentary of the new testament. Even then, translations were not precise and were based on intention and, often, on the views of the person copying it down. Stephens sermon weaves together the story of the jews and the life of jesus.

Acts chapter 8 king james version kjv alexander scourby free audio video bible duration. As peter and john spoke unto the people, what 3 groups came upon them. Because of long time he had bewitched them with sorceries. In verse 8, luke tells us what the whole book is about. The reader is kept really interested and curious to see what kind of interpretation or biblical exegesis wall is doing with the text, but at the same time is looking forward to seeing robinsons application of acts to the contemporary christian. The crucifixion of jesus is the greatest of all of these failures.

Acts 6, new international version niv the bible app. Godly men buried stephen and mourned deeply for him. The imprisonment of the apostles, and their miraculous discharge out of. All christians go through periods when we dont feel gods presence.

Acts chapter 7 deals with the defense of stephen, a disciple and deacon in the early church, who was moving among the people performing miracles and preaching. Acts 1 new international version niv jesus taken up into heaven. The flourishing state of the church, in the power that went along with the preaching of the gospel v. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Leading other people to christ requires that we be ready, unafraid, able to use gods word, and filled with the holy spirit. Acts 3 niv peter heals a lame beggar bible gateway. In the opening verses of this critical chapter of acts 8, three progressive features show how god uses evil for. Verse 3 i am a jew, born in tarsus of cilicia, but brought up in this city, at the feet of gamaliel, instructed according to the strict manner of the law of our fathers, being zealous for god, even as ye all are this day. Lets take a look at some of the most intriguing things in acts and develop a new appreciation for this fascinating book. And on that day a great persecution arose against the church in jerusalem.

It records the burial of stephen, the beginnings of christian persecution, and the spread of the gospel of jesus christ to the people of samaria and ethiopia. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout judea and samaria. The enemies of the second lord are to be put under his feet, and he is to be a high priest forever after the priestly order of melchizedek. Joseph a alexander acts commentary 1857, 1866 over pages. Young men without any physical defect, handsome, showing aptitude for every kind of learning, well informed, quick to understand, and qualified to serve in the kings palace. This quiz has been taken 1740 times, with an average score of 51. The sin and punishment of ananias and sapphira, who, for lying to the holy ghost, were struck dead at the word of peter v. Acts bible book with full chapters new international.

The conversion of paul the apostle was, according to the new testament, an event in the life of. And then their adversaries murdered a man they all adored. Genesis 1, new international version niv the bible app. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 8 o. Acts chapter 8 commentary northwest college of the bible. The book of acts is an adventure thrill ride from start to finish, but we tend to skip over a lot of the incredibly compelling details. Today we are going to begin a study of the book of acts and focus on the mission of the church for today. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church at jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout judea and samaria. Acts concerns the very vital period in christian history between the resurrection of jesus and the death of the apostle paul, the time when christian ideas and beliefs were.

Saul got up from the ground, but when he opened his eyes he could see nothing. Missiology an outstanding feature of the book is having both the interpretation and engagementapplication of the text side by side. Was matthias or paul gods choice to replace judas as the 12th apostle. Theres never been much contention about the authorship of acts.

Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. Acts chapter 8 questions for discussion the living. In the last part, he describes how the gospel spread through the gentile. Acts 8 is the eighth chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible. Acts 5 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Acts chapter 27 is a great chapter to read during lifes difficult times.