Acts 11 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Peter was the most prominent apostle in the first part of the book of acts, but sauls conversion in chapter 9 signaled the beginning of a new era. A controversy in jerusalem regarding ministry to the gentiles. Acts 14 now at iconium they entered together into the. Top 5 commentaries on the book of acts ligonier ministries. You can find the best commentary on acts for you using the tools on the right side. Peters necessary vindication of what he did in receiving cornelius and his friends into the church, from the censure he lay under for it among the brethren, and their acquiescence in it, acts 11. A verse by verse commentary on acts chapter 11 dealing with the apostle peter explaining his actions, and the ministry of barnabas, and the establishing of the slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising.
Acts 8, new international version niv the bible app. Other scholars add the wisdom of jesus the son of sirach or wisdom of ben son of sirach. When a chapter or section is finished, you will see at the bottom of the page over the links, go to the next section. Peter returns to jerusalem, and is accused of having associated with the gentiles. 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. We all know that initially, the gospel message was for israel. Acts chapter 11 commentary northwest college of the bible. Study of the book of acts chapter 11 ivy baptist church. Writers used rolls of a material called papyrus, which was the forerunner of paper and was made of the pith of the papyrus. Peter recounts the story of the great sheet vision and how cornelius saw an. In one sense you would not want to be in paul and silas shoes. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy.
Two men joseph, called barsabbas also known as justus and matthias were nominated. Acts of the apostles 1 commentary new testament matthew. Clicking on that will take you to the next section or chapter. Peters necessary vindication of what he did in receiving cornelius and his friends into the church, from the censure he lay. We will see later in the book of acts that in many cities where paul took the. Acts 11 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. God was still full of surprises and amazement for the church. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. It was contained in the abrahamic covenant genesis 12. I am so grateful that the holy spirit is still here living the life of christ through every surrendered believer. The same theophilus is addressed, and in the first chapter the story is resumed just at the point where the gospel left off, save that a few extra details are given of the lords words after his resurrection, and the account of his ascension is repeated in a somewhat different setting.
By its opening words the acts of the apostles is linked in the clearest way with the gospel of luke. Acts 10 chapter 10 of the book of acts is a pivotal point in the great commission. Acts 11 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. In the last part, he describes how the gospel spread through the gentile. It reads almost like a story of tom sawyer and huckleberry finn. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Even if these three mennoah, daniel and jobwere in it, they could save. The good success of the gospel at antioch, and the parts adjacent. Peters account is close to what we read in chapter 10, with a few additions. Dec 02, 2016 acts chapter 11 peter questioned pastor tom luitwieler 11 272016.
Acts chapter 11 explained discover the 66 books of the bible. Some commentaries refer to it as sira, which is the hebrew family name of the author. Mar 22, 20 study of the book of acts chapter 11 ivy baptist church. David guzik commentary on acts 11 describes a controversy arising in jerusalem regarding the ministry to the gentiles, to which peter speaks in defense. Acts 11 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Many went out as accidental missionaries as in acts 8. A good study bible we recommend the following features. In the great providence of god, the gospel was to the elect of god. The new apostle would be a witness to the fact jesus was alive. The other night i was on the telephone with someone i had neither seen nor talked. He boasted that he was someone great, 10 and all the people, both high and low, gave him their attention and exclaimed, this man is rightly called the great power of god. As we soon learn in acts 11, god had much bigger plans for the gospel.
Study of acts discussion notes chapter 16 introduction chapter 16 makes for interesting reading. His defense is accepted, and the whole church glorifies god for having granted unto the gentiles repentance unto life, romans 8. Saved with the full christian salvation, in this world and. Chapter 11 is packed with irony to be observed and from which we can learn a great deal. Acts of the apostles chapter eleven objectives in studying this chapter 1 to glean from peters own account of the conversion of the household of cornelius, what was the purpose of the baptism of the holy spirit on the gentiles 2 to note the beginning of the lords church in antioch, and the early ministry of barnabas and saul summary the. Peter laid all things before them so he did not take it ill to be questioned, nor desire to be treated as infallible. In acts 9, the name bearer, saul of tarsus, was chosen of god to bear the new name before gentiles, kings and children of israel. Acts chapter 10 coffmans commentary of the new testament. Being intentionally sent by the church in antioch, many regard this as the first real known missionary effort of the church. The conversions of nonjews in acts 811 seem to have been allowed as exceptions they were not full, practicing pagans, not as a new policy to be vigorously pursued cf 11. May he bless you as you witness the truth, the grace and the power with which he launched and continues to love his church.
Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. The israelites felt that they were a set aside nation to whom god had given this message. He defends himself by relating at large the whole business concerning cornelius, 4 17. Peter returns to jerusalem, and is accused of having associated with the gentiles, romans 8. God acts to fulfill his saving purposes and then interprets that act so that we may understand and.
Gods time to help, is when things are brought to the last extremity. Verses 118 are about the christianjews reacting to the news that peter converted a gentile. Acts 11 commentary peters defense of his gentile mission. The unity of the spirit felt by the first christians when the. Up until this time, they had not even tried to bring the gospel message to the gentile nations. Commentary on the book of acts bible study notes and comments by david e. And he answers the more mildly because it related to a point which he had not readily believed himself. It gives evidence that jesus is the christ and the gospel is the true. The acts of the apostles may be a misnomer since what is recorded are the acts of the holy spirit through his human vessels, including the apostles, for the glory of god. I am so grateful that the holy spirit is still here living the. Acts chapter 11 peter questioned pastor tom luitwieler 11272016.
Aug 21, 2015 a verse by verse commentary on acts chapter 11 dealing with the apostle peter explaining his actions, and the ministry of barnabas, and the establishing of the slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of god. Thou wentest in to men uncircumcised, and didst eat with them. In verse 8, luke tells us what the whole book is about. Instead, they rejected him and in their hearts turned back to egypt. That which we gentile christians now take for granted was a source of wonder, praise, and joy to the early saints cf. Acts 7, new international version niv the bible app. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. All the events are relayed either as peter experienced them his vision, acts 11. The carrying on of the good work that was begun at antioch, by the ministry of. Now the apostles and brethren who were in judea heard that the gentiles had also received the word of god.
Acts 11 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. The same theophilus is addressed, and in the first chapter the story is resumed just at the point where the gospel left off, save that a few extra details are given of the lords words after his resurrection, and the account of his ascension is repeated in a somewhat. This is not to imply that the outreach to the gentiles was an afterthought. Acts chapter 11 matthew henry complete commentary on. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. Good news travels fast but gossip travels faster vs. 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. After rising from the dead, jesus met with his disciples and followers, giving convincing proofs that he was alive. This chapters relationship to galatians 2 is disputed. Personal repentance and new life through baptism must lead to a committed group of believers who share their property and wealth, and take care of each other. So when peter came up to jerusalem those of the circumcision criticized him because, they said, you went in to men who had never been circumcised and you ate with them. The proper meaning of this name is, a follower of christ. C h spurgeon in a sermon entitled the plumbline amos 7. Acts 11 commentary commentary critical and explanatory.
Ive often been amazed at how quickly gossip spreads in our churches. His defense is accepted, and the whole church glorifies god for having granted unto the gentiles repentance unto life, 18. Fourfeeted beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things and fouls of the air. This commentary on acts 11 treats peters defense of his outreach to. If, therefore, the name was given by divine appointment, it as most likely that saul and barnabas were directed to give it. The objectlike a great sheet is mentioned in acts 10. The good success of the gospel at antioch, and the parts adjacent, acts 11. Notes for acts chapter 11 johns title for chapter 11. This chapter is concerned exclusively with the conversion of cornelius, the same event also being under consideration in acts 11. Now the apostles and the brethren who were throughout judea heard that the gentiles also had received the word of god. Acts 11 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. The last book of the apocrypha is known by many names. Lukes devoting so much space to the narrative of a single conversion indicates the importance of it. Peters necessary vindication of what he did in receiving cornelius and his friends into the church, from the censure he lay under for it among the brethren, and their acquiescence in it.
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