Commentary on the book of acts chapter 17 sermons

Joseph a alexander acts commentary 1857, 1866 over pages. In the book of acts, chapter 17, the apostle paul and his friend, silas, visit the city of. Take a deeper look into discipleship with this sermon series on the book of acts. Determined to evangelize new regions, he went forward. He set the people of beroea searching the scriptures. I do not understand how they could stir up those who believed. This commentary draws on the text of the new international version and generally follows the major divisions made by the niv translators. Acts 17 bible study commentary chapter summary questions. Acts 17 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on.

Gods appointed day is still on the calendar of the universe. 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. The preaching of paul in the book of acts generally and at thessalonica particularly took the form of a proclaimed witness. I decided to take a look at how the expositors bible commentary breaks down the chapter structure. 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. This work, originally out in 1857, has proved helpful to many, though it is now far out of date as to literature commenting on acts. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. A chapter by chapter bible study of the book of acts 3 scripture passage page 20. If they were really seeking god and his word, they would find out that what paul was preaching was true. Acts 17 william barclays daily study bible bible commentaries. Now when they had passed through amphipolis and apollonia, they came to thessalonica, where there was a synagogue of the jews. 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. Acts 17 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity.

Jewish law required jewish people to observe three pilgrimage festivalsannual festivals in jerusalem that jewish men were expected to attend. C h spurgeon that the bible was the foundation of his sermons and. He made a powerful and courageous witness to christ as the promised messiah. The structure of acts 17 outlining the chapter bible. He gives a sermon thats one part biblical and one part greek philosophy. Acts 17 nasb paul at thessalonica now when they bible. In some cases they were led ahead and in some cases they were hindered and even prevented. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Third missionary journey first, back to ephesus chapter 18. Study the bible online using commentary on acts 17 and more. This is the last sunday before we go to the election polls on tuesday.

Read acts 7 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. The pattern of pauls preaching that luke offers acts 17. He must needs suffer for us, because he could not otherwise. His speech takes up much of the remainder of this chapter. These jews from thessalonica arent satisfied to run them out of their town. Bob utley, retired professor of hermeneutics bible interpretation.

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. Acts chapter 17 john karmelich receive bible study notes. The drift and scope of pauls preaching and arguing, was to prove that jesus is the christ. Acts 7 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. This was the fifth city paul was run out of by an angry mob, stirred up by envious jewish leaders. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. This morning, i want to invite you to the book of acts, chapter 17, verses 1634.

The jews were certain that jesus was not the messiah. Paul tells the citizens of athens that they are obviously very religious they have all those. 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. 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. Passover and the feast of unleavened bread, observed in marchapril leviticus 23. A good study bible we recommend the following features. Free sermon book of acts chapter 1 martyn lloydjones trust. Wright on the book of acts p4 temple, new heaven and earth. Secondly luke at the end of acts luke mentions pauls twoyear imprisonment in rome. This is exactly what happened among the bereans, and. The third charge was that he attempted to desecrate the temple.

A bible study series on the book of acts read more. Freedom sermon 2 sharing christ with all people acts 17. We are moving on to chapter 19 of the book of acts. 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.

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. Finally, it came to refer to people who sell the ideas of other people without understanding them. A theistic argument draws from the facts of creation some conclusion about god. Pinks writings within these writings you can access other study helps bible, theology, commentary, sermons, and more. After being gone at least four years, paul had brought gifts for the poor in israel and to present his offering at the temple. Wright on the book of acts p5 temple, heavenly control. Just a few weeks earlier, this same peter had denied his savior with oaths and curses matthew 26. Freedom sermon 2 sharing christ with all people acts 17 lifeway.

Just a few weeks earlier, this same peter had denied. Find top church sermons, illustrations, and preaching slides on acts 19. The book of acts is a series of expository preaching notes that will give the listener an account of what happens in the book of acts with commentary on each scripture within the text. Wright on the book of acts p3 new creation, temple. Acts chapter 17 john karmelich receive bible study. 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. The argument he used belonged to a type known in christian apologetics as theistic. The forward progress of the church is the second turning point study on the book of acts.

Third missionary journey part 2 strengthening the pastors chapter 20 68 22. He set off along the westward road taken by travelers to rome. While acts narrative purpose is fulfilled by describing a single episode of. 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. The book of acts free sermon outlines and bible studies. Acts chapter 17 continues to describe the difficult circumstances that the apostles and disciples of christ had to face for preaching the gospel.

Wright on the book of acts p6 rome, kings ascending. Study guide for acts 17 by david guzik blue letter bible. Acts 17 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. And saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the lord, went unto. Mar 19, 2019 posts about acts 17 written by phillip j. Those 3 words summarize the results of paul s sermon. Pauls epistles, as many circumstances in them are referred to by the narrative contained. The book will therefore have been written only after the end of this time.

He stops at urban centers along the way, preaching the gospel in the. 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. Lukes description of pauls sermon on mars hill is well known from the many modern ministries which have taken their name from this chapter. Peters sermon is also much longer than pauls, a fact which can probably be accounted for by reference to lukes purpose. 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. It is a famous passage, many of you are familiar with it, it is. Copeland sermons from the books of acts 3 pauls missionary policies 14.

Find top church sermons, illustrations, and preaching slides on acts 17. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations. Chapter 10 tells the story of the vision that opened peters mind to the inclusion of gentiles in the churchand of gentiles receiving the. But before we can examine a sermon properly, we must be sure to hear it. The book of the acts of the apostles forms the fifth, and last, of the historical books of the new testament. Considering the fact that acts is such a strategic chapter in regard to. Commentaries for acts chapter 17 paul at thessalonica.