A commentary on the book of acts chapter 15

Hitherto we have, with a great deal of pleasure, attended the apostles in their glorious travels for the propagating of the gospel in foreign parts, have seen the bounds of the church enlarged by the accession both of jews and gentiles to it. David guzik commentary on acts 15, where judeans insist on all believers to be circumcised, and the jerusalem council is held to evaluate the matter. Acts 15 barnabas and saul sent off now there were in the church at antioch n prophets and n teachers, o barnabas, simeon who was called niger, 1 lucius of cyrene, manaen a lifelong friend of p herod the tetrarch, and saul. This mission led to the establishment of branches of the church in areas far removed from jerusalem and opened the door of faith unto the gentiles. For many basic details verse by verse, it still is of good value and often will help on word meaning and.

Acts 15 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 15 in plain english. We then who are strong ought to bear with the scruples of the weak, and not to please ourselves. By its opening words the acts of the apostles is linked in the clearest way with the gospel of luke. Despite sometimes facing intense opposition, including enemies. When i have taught through acts previously, i dealt with acts chapter 6 in two lessons. Acts chapter 15 barnes notes on the new testament on. I have chosen to deal with chapter 6 differently this time. Acts 15 niv the council at jerusalem certain bible gateway. Acts 15 commentary acts chapter 15 commentary bible study. Paul and barnabas are sent to jerusalem to consult the apostles on this subject, 2. Peter answered simons temptation with uncompromising rebuke.

Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. We see from the words purifying their hearts by faith, and the address of st. We have great cause to bless god that we have heard the gospel. The fact that they were willing to refer the matter in dispute to the apostles and elders, acts 15. But it is very unlikely that luke copied from josephus.

We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. Acts 15 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. These were men undoubtedly who had been jews, but who were now converted to christianity. Its subject and intention is nicely summarised by the words of the lord in chapter 1. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. 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. 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. The influx of gentiles into the church produced a problem which had to be solved. Acts 15 is the fifteenth chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible.

Secondly luke at the end of acts luke mentions pauls twoyear imprisonment in rome. The book containing this chapter is anonymous but early christian tradition uniformly affirmed that luke composed this book as well as the gospel of luke. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. This is the last mention of him in the acts, and one worthy of his standing, as formally pronouncing, from the divine decision of the matter already in his own case, in favor of the. Acts 15 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.

Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, leading to edification. Paul and barnabas are sent to consult the apostles and elders at jerusalem. Acts 15, new international version niv the bible app. Acts 15 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. The book will therefore have been written only after the end of this time. It records the journey of paul and barnabas to jerusalem and the council of jerusalem. The account which follows is a record of the first internal dissension which occurred in the christian. Nor was it another member of the original twelve, james the son of alphaeus matt. Acts 15 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. A few believing gentiles are found in the gospels, and there are clear indications that many more will follow. Acts chapter 15 matthew henry concise commentary on. The book of galatians extensively deals with this problem. Joseph a alexander acts commentary 1857, 1866 over pages.

Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. Paul and barnabas are sent to jerusalem to consult the apostles on this subject, acts 15. Certain teachers from judea insist on the necessity of the converted gentiles being circumcised, acts 15. Acts 15 but some men came down from judea and were. Acts 15 what was the objective of the jerusalem council. Acts of the apostles chapter fifteen objectives in studying this chapter 1 to see how the early church dealt with the issue of circumcision and the law of moses 2 to note that paul, peter, and james were in complete accord, and that judaizing teachers acted without any apostolic authority 3 to notice the rift between paul and barnabas, how. Acts chapter 15 coffmans commentary of the new testament. Certain teachers from judea insist on the necessity of the converted gentiles being circumcised, act 15. Verses 35, 36 and after some days paul said unto barnabas, let us now return and visit the brethren in every city wherein we proclaimed the word of the lord, and see how they fare. Unless you are circumcised, according to the custom taught by moses, you cannot be saved. You remember that the apostles and most of the disciples at the. The purpose of the chapter we are now studying, acts 15, shows how the church should deal with false doctrine. Paul and barnabas are sent to jerusalem to consult the apostles on this subject, act 15.

Acts 15 but some men came down from judea and were teaching. Acts 15 niv the council at jerusalem certain bible. A good study bible we recommend the following features. The apostles and elders agree to what he proposes, and send judas and silas with paul and barnabas to the converted gentiles, acts 15. Paul and barnabasnow the recognized heads of the church at antioch. At an official gathering of the jerusalem church leaders, apostles and elders, there is much debate compare 15.

Except ye be circumcised, this doctrine appear to have been converts to christianity. The apostles were ordained, not to wordly dignity and dominion, but to preach christ, and the power of his resurrection. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of the church. It is my assumption that our text in acts 15 must be read in conjunction with the book of galatians, and especially these verses in chapter 2. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. 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 15 new international version niv the council at jerusalem. Peter, that justification by faith, and sanctification by the holy ghost, cannot be separated. Simeon a hebrew variation of simon, as in 2 peter 1. We see here, a committee chosen of the elect men in the group to go and carry this good news of the churchs decision to the church at antioch.

Okebukola on acts 15 the early apostles were devoted and committed and depended absolutely on the holy spirit for guidance. It should counter lies by appealing to the word and the spirit. Top 5 commentaries on the book of acts ligonier ministries. The book of acts is the link between the gospels and the epistles.

This article reveals the truth regarding the real intent of the councils very narrow ruling. Hitherto we have, with a great deal of pleasure, attended the apostles in their glorious travels for the propagating of the gospel in foreign parts, have. It seemed to be by unanimous decision that the apostles and elders decided to accept peter and james decision on the matter of the gentiles. Taking the message of the lord to nonjews was pauls special calling acts 9. So paul and barnabas were appointed, along with some other believers, to go up to jerusalem to see the apostles and elders about this question. 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. They resolved thorny matters including circumcision through the guidance of the holy spirit.

This makes acts 15 one of the most important chapters in the bible my wife accuses me of saying that about every chapter i am studying. Acts 15 commentary william barclays daily study bible. So paul and barnabas were appointed, along with some other believers, to go. Acts 14 contains events and teachings from sauls first missionary journey, during which time he began to be known as paul. 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. First of all luke mentions the fact that acts is the sequel to the gospel of luke written around 5560 ad, and therefore must have been written later. Acts 15 records the decision of the jerusalem council regarding the way to handle gentile believers who were then coming to faith in yeshua, the jewish messiah. Certain teachers from judea insist on the necessity of the converted gentiles being circumcised, 1. They come to jerusalem, and inform the apostles of the conversion of the gentiles.