Vessel commentary on the book of acts chapter 5

Lukes devoting so much space to the narrative of a single conversion indicates the importance of it. The sin and punishment of ananias and sapphira, who, for lying to the. He and his wife, sapphira, agreed to sell a property. Study of acts discussion notes chapter 5 introduction our study of the book of acts has been very exciting. An understandable version of acts translation by william e. Acts of the apostles chapter five objectives in studying this chapter 1 to examine the sin of ananias and sapphira in lying to the holy spirit 2 to note the amazing signs and wonders that were done by the apostles, in which all were healed 3 to consider the apostles response when government seeks to stifle the preaching of the gospel. The flourishing state of the church, in the power that went along with the preaching of the gospel v. Top 5 commentaries on the book of acts ligonier ministries. The first disciples experienced considerable opposition at the hands of jewish leaders. May 30, 2011 this is a paraphrase of the kjv of the book of acts and includes text. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 2 acts the beautiful, amazing, powerful, weak, dysfunctional church table of contents scripture passage page 1. Study the bible online using commentary on acts 1 and more. The events of this chapter begin as the 12 apostles 1.

The process described, technically known as frapping, consisted in carrying a strong cable several times round the ship from stem to stern, so as to keep the planks from starting, and guard against the consequent leakage. Study the bible online using commentary on acts 5 and more. Then peter in the name of all the apostles, said he does not now give them the titles of honour, which he did before, acts 4. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations.

Bible stories of the apostles in the book of acts, chapter 5. 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 812 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Outline studies in the book of the acts of the apostles. Acts is a transitional book in the sense that it gives us the record of the way god moved in the minds and hearts of men to found and establish the church and begin its great work in the world today. Benefits of being justified through faith in the whole bible there is hardly another chapter which can equal this triumphant text. It was a popular portofcall for large vessels plying such eastern mediterranean. Acts 5 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Acts 5 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible.

Acts, chapter 5 king james version christian answers webbible. Then we have the story of pauls conversion chapter 9our text. Probably among the new christians a kind of holy rivalry had sprung up, every one eager to place his means at the disposal of the apostles olshausen. Adam clarkes bible commentary acts 5 acts 4 acts 6. A good study bible we recommend the following features.

Nkjv new king james version rsv revised standard version. 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. So great fear came upon all those who heard these things. Acts chapter 10 coffmans commentary of the new testament.

The priests, the captain of the temple, and the sadducees arrested peter and john and tried them before the council 4. This is a paraphrase of the kjv of the book of acts and includes text. But it is more likely that theophilus was a real person. Fire and water may as well agree in the same vessel as grace and sin in the same heart. We wouldnt know what had happened if it werent for this book. A full video version is available with scenery from the pacific nw. Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts. A free bible version and commentary on the book of acts in easyenglish. This chapter opens with a solemn incident which throws up in striking relief one last feature which characterized the early church. Acts is the second book in the history that luke wrote. Faith takes the saviour in all his offices, who came, not to save us in our sins, but to save us from our sins. Read acts 5 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible concise. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore.

What does it mean that saul was a chosen vessel unto the lord. The book of acts is a vital link between the gospels and the epistles. Many will do an evil thing with daring, yet cannot bear to hear of it afterward, or to have it charged upon them. 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. Their deaths are ascribed to a lie to the holy spirit acts 5. The priests, the captain of the temple, and the sadducees arrested peter and john and tried them before. This is, as it were, a continuation of that discourse, but with an increase of severity. Acts chapter 5 coffmans commentary of the new testament. The power which accompanied the preaching of the gospel. Paul bore the name of christ before the people in narrating his own conversion, ch. I was in the city of joppa praying, and in a trance i saw a vision, a certain vessel like a great sheet descending. The unity of the spirit felt by the first christians when the.

Command the children of israel that they put out of the camp every leper, everyone who has a discharge, and whoever becomes defiled by a corpse. 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. Ananias, hearing these words, was speechless, in the same sense that he was who was charged with intruding into the wedding feast without a wedding garment. To this point in the book of romans, paul has convinced us all that the only way of salvation is to be justified by grace through faith.

Recoveries from sickness, releases out of trouble, are granted, not that we may enjoy the comforts of life, but that god may be honoured with the services of our life. This seems to be the earliest name for the christian movement, and a fitting one used five times in acts. The word helps answers to what we should call precautions, or remedial measures. The church was enjoying a time of harmony and a sense of sharing seldom equaled on earth. With a summary of the proofs of christs resurrection, his conference with his disciples. Adam clarkes bible commentary acts 5 acts 4 acts 6 help fb twitter gr videos gr forums gr youtube. Here is a bible study, commentary, and summary of acts chapter five. Commentary on the book of acts bible study notes and comments by david e. Perhaps luke was using it to mean any christian reader. The sin and punishment of ananias and sapphira, who, for lying to the holy ghost, were struck dead at the word of peter, acts 5. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. The hypocrisy of ananias and his wife sapphira, and their awful death, 111. And great fear seized all who heard what had happened.

The remaining chapters of acts will be devoted to about four years of pauls life, all of. But now were going to celebrate the lords victory with a song in the form of hebrew poetry in chapter 5. This chilling account of the sudden deaths of ananias hebrew, the lord is gracious and sapphira aramaic, beautiful makes us face the fact that god deals with sin, especially church members deceit and lack of integrity. We cannot expect to be redeemed and healed by christ, unless we give up ourselves to be ruled by him. Undergirding the ship the ancients were accustomed to pass cables or strong ropes around a vessel to keep the planks from springing or starting by the action of the sea. Study guide for acts 9 by david guzik blue letter bible. Verses 1416 paul met them at assos and came on the ship. Acts 5 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on. Study guide for romans 5 by david guzik blue letter bible. He had been called as a chosen vessel, so straightway his service began. In the first four chapters we have seen god introduce the holy spirit, empowering the disciples and opening the hearts of people. Acts 5 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Jesus had been revealed to him as the christ, and as the son of god, so he preached him thus.

This chapter recounts the tragic fall of ananias and sapphira acts 5. Ananias was a disciple of jesus at damascus mentioned in the acts of the apostles in the bible. This chapter is concerned exclusively with the conversion of cornelius, the same event also being under consideration in acts 11. Up to this point, the book of acts recounts the churchs growth among jews in jerusalem and judea. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. Feb, 20 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. Sauls conversion is described in his own words in two other chapters 22. The operation of frapping a vessel is thus described in falconers marine dictionary. Acts chapter 9 kjv king james version 1 and saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the lord, went unto the high priest.

Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. Acts 5, new international version niv the bible app. Acts chapter 10 kjv king james version 1 there was a certain man in caesarea called cornelius, a centurion of the band called the italian band. To give up the kingly name saul, and take up the name paul meaning little, shows humility. Now he will tell us what the practical benefits of this are, explaining that it is more than an interesting idea. Acts 5 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.

Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Verse 1 luke referred to his gospel here as my first book. Acts 5 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. Chapterbychapter bible studies acts kathleendalton. But the lord said to him, go, for he is a chosen vessel of mine to bear my name before gentiles, kings, and the children of israel. The most prominent apostle throughout the first twelve chapters of the book of acts is peter.