Commentary on the book of acts chapter 17 sermons

Jewish law required jewish people to observe three pilgrimage festivalsannual festivals in jerusalem that jewish men were expected to attend. Lukes description of pauls sermon on mars hill is well known from the many modern ministries which have taken their name from this chapter. Acts 17 william barclays daily study bible bible commentaries. Passover and the feast of unleavened bread, observed in marchapril leviticus 23. David jeremiahs teaching on chapters five through nine separates the transitional from the permanent and highlights every theological and practical principle upon which the church was established. He set off along the westward road taken by travelers to rome. Commentaries for acts chapter 17 paul at thessalonica. The book will therefore have been written only after the end of this time. Now when they had passed through amphipolis and apollonia, they came to thessalonica, where there was a synagogue of the jews. The structure of acts 17 outlining the chapter bible.

Now while paul waited for them at athens, his spirit was provoked within him when he saw that the city was given over to idols. Gods appointed day is still on the calendar of the universe. The forward progress of the church is the second turning point study on the book of acts. It is a famous passage, many of you are familiar with it, it is. Those 3 words summarize the results of paul s sermon. Free sermon book of acts chapter 1 martyn lloydjones trust. Study guide for acts 17 by david guzik blue letter bible. Acts of the apostles chapter seventeen objectives in studying this chapter kevin scott 1 to explore how paul preached in thessalonica and berea, and how his preaching was received in each 2 to recognize how the enemies of the gospel can be relentless in their efforts to stop the spread of the truth 3 to examine how paul preached in athens and how he found common ground from which to teach the gospel. This commentary draws on the text of the new international version and generally follows the major divisions made by the niv translators. Wright on the book of acts p4 temple, new heaven and earth. Chapter 10 tells the story of the vision that opened peters mind to the inclusion of gentiles in the churchand of gentiles receiving the holy spirit and being baptized. Acts 17 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. C h spurgeon that the bible was the foundation of his sermons and.

And saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the lord, went unto. This is exactly what happened among the bereans, and. 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. After being gone at least four years, paul had brought gifts for the poor in israel and to present his offering at the temple. He gives a sermon thats one part biblical and one part greek philosophy. The third charge was that he attempted to desecrate the temple. Just a few weeks earlier, this same peter had denied his savior with oaths and curses matthew 26.

Here is the chief object of christian faiththe lord jesus carrying on in his very name the assurance of the things that are necessary for our life and salvation. Wright on the book of acts p3 new creation, temple. Freedom sermon 2 sharing christ with all people acts 17 lifeway. But before we can examine a sermon properly, we must be sure to hear it. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore.

The jews were certain that jesus was not the messiah. Joseph a alexander acts commentary 1857, 1866 over pages. Third missionary journey first, back to ephesus chapter 18. Sermons in the book of acts barnes bible charts speaker audience reference theme peter crowds at pentecost acts 2. Chapters available acts adam clarke commentary bible. Find top church sermons, illustrations, and preaching slides on acts 17. Wright on the book of acts p5 temple, heavenly control. Copeland sermons from the books of acts 3 pauls missionary policies 14. Freedom sermon 2 sharing christ with all people acts 17. Determined to evangelize new regions, he went forward. The drift and scope of pauls preaching and arguing, was to prove that jesus is the christ. If they were really seeking god and his word, they would find out that what paul was preaching was true. Considering the fact that acts is such a strategic chapter in regard to. In the book of acts, chapter 17, the apostle paul and his friend, silas, visit the city of.

A bible study series on the book of acts read more. Read acts 7 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Acts 7 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. The book of the acts of the apostles forms the fifth, and last, of the historical books of the new testament. Pauls epistles, as many circumstances in them are referred to by the narrative contained. This morning, i want to invite you to the book of acts, chapter 17, verses 1634. View sermons by topic authority 7 book of acts 120 book of ephesians 232 book of john 262 book of romans 366 face to face with christ 12 gospel 10 great biblical doctrines 55 itinerant preaching 90 kingdom of god 8 knowledge 10 old testament 3 other sermons 240 preaching and preachers 18 revival sermons 24. Acts of the apostles chapter seventeen objectives in studying this chapter kevin scott 1 to explore how paul preached in thessalonica and berea, and how his preaching was received in each 2 to recognize how the enemies of the gospel can be relentless in their efforts to stop the spread of the truth 3 to examine how paul preached in athens and how he found common ground from which to teach the gospel of christ in an idolatrous city summary kevin scott paul, silas and timothy.

Peters sermon is also much longer than pauls, a fact which can probably be accounted for by reference to lukes purpose. Study the bible online using commentary on acts 17 and more. While acts narrative purpose is fulfilled by describing a single episode of. The book of acts free sermon outlines and bible studies. These jews from thessalonica arent satisfied to run them out of their town. A good study bible we recommend the following features. Find top church sermons, illustrations, and preaching slides on acts 19. Acts 17 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. The preaching of paul in the book of acts generally and at thessalonica particularly took the form of a proclaimed witness. Acts 17 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Paul tells the citizens of athens that they are obviously very religious they have all those. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english.

Just a few weeks earlier, this same peter had denied. The book of acts tells us of the witness of the church first in jerusalem, then to judea, acts 8, then to samaria as philip went to samaria and preached christ unto them. His speech takes up much of the remainder of this chapter. 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. This was the fifth city paul was run out of by an angry mob, stirred up by envious jewish leaders. Therefore he reasoned in the synagogue with the jews and with the gentile worshipers, and in the marketplace daily with those who happened to be there. The argument he used belonged to a type known in christian apologetics as theistic.

Pinks writings within these writings you can access other study helps bible, theology, commentary, sermons, and more. Secondly luke at the end of acts luke mentions pauls twoyear imprisonment in rome. A theistic argument draws from the facts of creation some conclusion about god. And on this account it has been generally placed at the end of the four gospels. In the second part of pauls sermon to the court in athens, he began with a powerful argument that his conception of god, not theirs, must be correct. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. He stops at urban centers along the way, preaching the gospel in the. The pattern of pauls preaching that luke offers acts 17. The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations. He must needs suffer for us, because he could not otherwise. Take a deeper look into discipleship with this sermon series on the book of acts. I decided to take a look at how the expositors bible commentary breaks down the chapter structure. Wright on the book of acts p6 rome, kings ascending. Acts chapter 17 john karmelich receive bible study notes.

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. I do not understand how they could stir up those who believed. We are moving on to chapter 19 of the book of acts. Chapter 10 tells the story of the vision that opened peters mind to the inclusion of gentiles in the churchand of gentiles receiving the. Acts chapter 17 john karmelich receive bible study. Acts chapter 17 continues to describe the difficult circumstances that the apostles and disciples of christ had to face for preaching the gospel. He set the people of beroea searching the scriptures. Previous index next acts of the apostles chapter seventeen objectives in studying this chapter kevin scott 1 to explore how paul preached in thessalonica and berea, and how his preaching was received in each 2 to recognize how the enemies of the gospel can be relentless in their efforts to stop the spread of the truth 3 to examine how paul preached in athens and how he found. This is the last sunday before we go to the election polls on tuesday.

Third missionary journey part 2 strengthening the pastors chapter 20 68 22. A chapter by chapter bible study of the book of acts 3 scripture passage page 20. Acts 17 bible study commentary chapter summary questions. Study the bible online using commentary on acts 7 and more. Mar 19, 2019 posts about acts 17 written by phillip j. In some cases they were led ahead and in some cases they were hindered and even prevented. Finally, it came to refer to people who sell the ideas of other people without understanding them. He made a powerful and courageous witness to christ as the promised messiah. Bob utley, retired professor of hermeneutics bible interpretation.