This book was written by the same man who wrote the gospel of luke. The most popular bible verses from acts 12 found 25 verses acts 12. The acts of the apostles is a unique and therefore crucial book of the new testament. The roman practice of dividing the night into four watches of three hours each was generally adopted by the jews of this period. David guzik commentary on acts 4, where peter and john face the. Herod the kinggrandson of herod the great, and son of aristobulus. Daniel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
Jan 30, 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. The offering sent by barnabas and saul to the jerusalem elders. He was the nephew of herod antipas and a grandson of herod the great. Paley has remarked the accuracy of the historian here. Acts 4 niv peter and john before the sanhedrin bible. Jun 27, 2017 this is a summary of the fourth chapter of acts, the most important verse, and what i think god is wanting us to do in response to it. The chronology of this period of the history is still, as before, left somewhat indefinite. Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of israel, that by the name of jesus christ of nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom god raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole. The following chapters 4 6 not only show daniel and his friends exemplary faithfulness but also indicate various characteristics of the heathen world empires, which will find their culmination in the time of the end. The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of.
Let me summarize the importance of acts in three simple statements. May 02, 2020 the book of acts shows how god essentially took a group of fisherman and commoners and used them to turn the world upside down acts 17. Peter tells them, not only is jesus alive, hes the messiah of the jews and the only path to salvation. This is a summary of the fourth chapter of acts, the most important verse, and what i think god is wanting us to do in response to it.
The greek term used here is one with a wide range of meanings, as indicated by carter and earle. Next chapter of acts the book of acts, chapter 4 we hope that you find the content of the book of acts, chapter 4 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. Acts has been called a transitional book because it serves as a bridge between the gospels and the. When they were past the first and the second ward, they came unto the iron gate that leadeth unto the city.
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. Acts 4 new international version niv peter and john before the sanhedrin. Audio bible kjv bible audio bible king james version acts acts 4. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 9 4. Acts 5 indepth verse by verse bible study and commentary of acts chapter 5 in plain english.
These men, peter and john, were not rabbis nor teachers so they could not teach. Now as they spoke to the people, the priests, the captain of the temple, and the sadducees came upon them, being greatly disturbed that they taught the people and preached in jesus the resurrection from the dead. Bruce, the book of acts, revised edition grand rapids. Acts chapter 12 kjv king james version great comments from jesse. The first myth to refute is the claim that the kjv uses easter at acts 12. The miraculous deliverance of peter out of prison by the ministry of an angel, in answer. Who gathered together at jerusalem as a council against peter and john in verses 5 and 6. Peter and john are taken up, upon a warrant from the priests, and committed to jail, acts 4. I too feel, without direct scriptural warrant, that in heaven the saints will have some consciousness of loved ones left behind or even grieve over the continual depravity of the world, as the father grieves. They are examined by a committee of the great sanhedrim, acts 4. Acts 4 is the fourth chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible. Although he did not practice any type of religion, agrippa was known for being a strict observer of jewish ceremonies as well as his cruelty toward christians. A versebyverse study of the book of galatians 4 galatians 1. In going over the last two chapters, where we met with so many good things that the apostles did, i wondered what was become of the scribes and pharisees, and chief priests, that they did not appear to contradict and oppose them, as they had used to treat christ himself.
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. Acts 12 is the twelfth chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible. Peter and john before the sanhedrin the priests and the captain of the temple guard and the sadducees came up to peter and john while they were speaking to the people. Peter, filled with the holy ghost, answers, and proclaims jesus, acts 4. Bsp on acts 4 verse 3persecution arose soon after holy spirit was poured out. In the next chapter, we will read about the apostles healing many. Where many were gathered together, praying this was in the night, and it shows the propriety of observing extraordinary seasons of prayer, even in the.
Acts 4 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Of the martyrdom of james the apostle, and the imprisonment of peter by herod agrippa, who now reigned as king in judea, acts 12. In verse two we read that the sadducees were disturbed because the apostles were preaching that christ rose from the dead. These were to relieve each other in guarding the prisoner. Acts chapter 4 summary and what god wants from us youtube.
Acts tells us how the christian movement came into beginning. The book containing this chapter is anonymous but early christian tradition affirmed that luke composed this book as well as the gospel of luke. This chapter records the aftermath of a healing by simon peter and his preaching in solomons portico, that sanhedrin arrested the apostles, but had. As chapter 4 begins, a group of priests and sadducees enter the scene and interrupt peters speech.
Peter rises to its highest meaning, and proclaims a salvation, not from disease and infirmity of body, but from the great disease of sin. I preached the gospel to more people than any other person in history. The book containing this chapter is anonymous, but early christian tradition uniformly affirmed that luke the evangelist composed this book as well as the gospel of luke. Chapter 3 shows the idol worship, chapter 4 the human arrogance, chapter 5 the blasphemy and chapter 6 the deification of man. Acts 25 is the twentyfifth chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible. The miraculous deliverance of peter out of prison by the ministry of an angel, in answer to the prayers of the church for him, acts 12. Peter put the sanhedrin on trial by preaching the gospel to those same men who condemned jesus christ and made themselves enemies of god. Christianity jesus early church history acts of the apostles what can we learn from the book of acts. And because he saw it pleased the jews, he proceeded further to take peter also.
Acts 12 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. In going over the last two chapters, where we met with so many good things that the apostles did, i wondered what was become of the scribes and pharisees, and chief priests, that they did not appear to contradict and. Read acts 4 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Next chapter of acts the book of acts, chapter 12 we hope that you find the content of the book of acts, chapter 12 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. Peter put the sanhedrin on trial by preaching the gospel to those. Now about that time herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the church. Verses 1215 who returned to jerusalem to waitand what did they do while they waited. Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of israel, that by the name of jesus christ of nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom god raised from the dead, even by. Augustine, martin luther, and billy graham are just a few historical examples. The book containing this chapter is anonymous but early christian tradition uniformly affirmed.
Acts 4 indepth verse by verse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 4 in plain english. Acts 4 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 4 in plain english. In the first verse of the book of acts the author mentions the fact that he has already written an earlier report concerning all things which jesus began both to do and to teach, until that day in which he was taken up. That is, to four bands of soldiers, each band consisting of four. They seized peter and john and, because it was evening, they put them in jail until the next day. They bravely avow what they have done, and preach christ to their persecutors, acts 4. The book containing this chapter is anonymous but early christian tradition. Acts chapter 12 tells the story of peter being imprisoned by herod agrippa, who was the grandson of herod the great. The gospel of luke, as well as the book of acts, is.
No, he will not try to plead his case before god, but will allow jesus to plead his case. Generous, peopleloving barnabas illustrates the sharing that was in progress. Peter next cites an old testament scripture as a proof text that jesus is the promised messiah. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of. Acts of the apostles 12, new living translation nlt the.
The same verb, sozo, is translated saved in verse 12. In this verse, luke refers to annas as the high priest, but in his gospel. The rulers, elders, and scribes call the apostles before them, and question them concerning their authority to teach, acts 4. It records the death of the first apostle, james, son of zebedee, followed by the miraculous escape of peter from prison, the death of herod agrippa i, and the early ministry of barnabas and paul of tarsus. There are different ways to divide the book of acts.
It records the period of pauls imprisonment in caesarea. She must also have been distinguished for faith and courage to allow such a meeting in the face of persecution. As peter and john spoke to the people, who came up. About that time herod the king stretched forth his hands to afflict and oppress and torment some who belonged to the. The priests and sadducees are incensed at the apostles teaching, and put them in prison, acts 4. And he killed james the brother of john with the sword. 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. Someone pointed out that the significant 1994 northridge earthquake happened at 4. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. It was about this time that king herod arrested some who belonged to the church, intending to persecute them.
This myth is propagated by some kjv apologists who may be wellintentioned in upholding the inerrancy of the kjv. Lets take a look at some of the most intriguing things in acts and develop a new appreciation for this fascinating book. Chapter 4 proclaiming the risen lord acts after the four gospels comes a fifth book in the new testament which is called acts or the acts of the apostles. This book, like the four gospels, is a history book. Acts 12, new international version niv the bible app. Acts 5 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of acts chapter 5 in plain english. This is a study of acts chapter 4 the fifth in a series on the book of acts. It alone presents an extensive picture of early church life and history. As it is expected, the book of acts has a similar literary style as the gospel of luke because it is the second volume of lukes account. Acts chapter 3 the new john gill exposition of the entire. They were greatly disturbed because the apostles were teaching the people, proclaiming in jesus the resurrection of the dead.
Acts 20 is the twentieth chapter of the acts of the apostles in the christian new testament of the bible. It records the third missionary journey of paul the apostle. He is frequently mentioned afterward as having been the attendant of paul and barnabas in their travels, acts 12. Most other religions worship the created things of the earth and heavens. Acts of the apostles 12, new living translation nlt. The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of the document. God took a christianhating murderer and transformed him into history s greatest christian evangelist, the author of almost half the books of the new testament. In verse 4, we find that the number of the believing men had grown to what number. Satan uses his earthly agents to try and stop the progress of the true christian congregation. He at this time ruled over all his fathers dominions. Here the pregnant force of hath been made whole, in acts 4. A chapter by chapter bible study of the book of acts 2 acts the beautiful, amazing, powerful, weak, dysfunctional church table of contents scripture passage page 1.
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