Acts 15 is the fifteenth chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible. The book of acts is the link between the gospels and the epistles. Acts 15 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. The brothers, both the apostles and the elders, to the brothers who are of the. Acts 15 commentary matthew henrys concise commentary on. Some issues are so important that we must uphold them at any cost. Acts 15 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. 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. 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. The leaders in the early church understood that the way of salvation must be a clear and correct teaching. Acts 15 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, as set of 17 volumes on the new testament, the result of barclays dedicated work.
So paul and barnabas were appointed, along with some other. Acts 15 new international version niv the council at jerusalem. Acts chapter 15 coffmans commentary of the new testament. Barnabas and paul notice that the names are reversed because this. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. Many of his lectures are available in the forms of video, audio and. Acts 15 comme tary edited by gle pease the council at jerusalem 1 certain people came down from judea to antioch and were teaching the believers. The acts of the apostles chapter 15 has subdivisions of the council, peter, the gentiles, the decision, second missionary journey, and paul and silas. The book of acts tells how the multiethnic, international. Bob utley, retired professor of hermeneutics bible interpretation. First, acts combined with the gospel of luke makes up over onefourth of the entire new testament.
They come to jerusalem, and inform the apostles of the conversion of the gentiles. You can find the best commentary on acts for you using the tools on the right side. 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. Watch our overview video on the book of acts, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought.
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. In acts, jesus sends the holy spirit to empower his disciples as they carry. Jesus sends the holy spirit to empower his disciples as they carry the good news of his kingdom to the nations of the world. There are still things that are wrong, wholly apart from the sinai covenant. Certain teachers from judea insist on the necessity of the converted gentiles being circumcised, acts 15. Acts 15 background information with maps and images. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. 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. The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations. Verse 3 they therefore, being brought on their way by the church, passed through both phoenicia and samaria, declaring the conversion of the gentiles. Gentiles did not need to be circumcised or come under the law of moses, but that did not mean everything goes either. Barnabas and paul notice that the names are reversed because this was barnabas home church. So paul and barnabas were appointed, along with some other believers, to go.
It is normative practical wisdom, applicable as a matter of courtesy and. 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. Paul and barnabasnow the recognized heads of the church at antioch. The apostles were ordained, not to wordly dignity and dominion, but to preach christ, and the power of his resurrection. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. Acts 15 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Acts 15 commentary acts chapter 15 commentary bible study. 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. Acts 15 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. It alone presents an extensive picture of early church life and history. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. Acts chapter 15 summary and what god wants from us. 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. We wouldnt know what had happened if it werent for this book.
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. Oct 04, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of acts, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty. Acts 15 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this one volume concise commentary provides a condensed look at nearly every verse in the bible. Acts 15 and certain men which came down from judaea taught the brethren, and said, except ye be circumcised after the manner of moses, ye cannot be.
Acts 15 bible study questions questions for acts chapter 15 bible study. Acts 15 in the picture study bible, with maps and background information on acts 15 bible history online. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. Its subject and intention is nicely summarised by the words of the lord in chapter 1. Unless you are circumcised, according to the custom taught by moses, you cannot be saved. Peter formulates the fundamental meaning of the gospel.
Acts chapter 15 summary and what god wants from us youtube. Go ahead and download your study guide for this evening we are in acts chapter 15 acts chapter 15 so go ahead and download your notes and we are going to go ahead and jump in and get started jump in and get started for those of you that are new to our bible study. In chapter 15, we have a very short third account of how peter referred to it in the council of jerusalem. Jun 11, 2015 taken from the expositors study bible. With extensive research and thoughtful chapter by chapter exegesis, bock leads readers through all aspects of the book of acts sociological, historical, and theological. It records the journey of paul and barnabas to jerusalem and the council of jerusalem. Before jesus was taken into heaven where he was enthroned to share gods rule over the world, he instructed his followers to be a witness for him. The acts of the apostles is a unique and therefore crucial book of the new testament. These are the kind of universal moral prohibitions with which acts 15 was dealing. Acts 15 but some men came down from judea and were teaching.
The dispute between the men from judea and paul and barnabas. In acts 15 the early church concluded that faith is the key that unlocks heavens door. The rationale in verse 21, the presence everywhere of jews with scruples in these matters, indicates the circumstances in which this responsibility or burden must be met. The importance of the book of acts one can hardly overstate the importance of the book of acts or its contribution to the canon of scripture. Acts baker exegetical commentary on the new testament. Acts 15, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app. Acts chapter 15 kjv king james version to put a yoke upon our brethren that not even our fathers could bare, the laws of moses time were good as paul spoke in romans, but not one could keep them only christ, jews were not to pit us against the gospel of jesus christ,knowone is under the laws of moses but under grace by faith through jesus christ, gentiles were told not to do things that they. Acts chapter 16 coffmans commentary of the new testament. Welcome to ivy baptist churchs bible study on demand before beginning this study, please take an opportunity to download the worksheet for. Acts 15 commentary william barclays daily study bible.
Accepting the doctrine of salvation by grace would only be consistent with decisions some of them had reached some years back and are recorded in acts 11. So paul and barnabas were appointed, along with some other believers, to go up to jerusalem to. Acts 15 niv the council at jerusalem certain bible gateway. B note, too, that the revelation and realization of the nonapplicability of mosiac law to gentile converts arose out of conflict the debate here in acts 15 as well as the questioning of peter in chapter 11, and the church only came to the conclusion recorded in the acts 15 letter after having struggled with the issues for some time. Acts chapter 15 commentary northwest college of the bible. This is the third of 3 videos in the bible study series in the book of acts. Historians point to 7 ecumenical councils in the churchs early history, especially the councils of nicea a. Acts 15 bible study detailed questions, answers and guide for an indepth, versebyverse bible study of acts chapter 15 in plain english that everyone can understand. Top 5 commentaries on the book of acts ligonier ministries. They sent judas called barsabbas, and silas, leading men among the brothers, 23with the following letter. Paul and barnabas are sent to jerusalem to consult the apostles on this subject, acts 15. Understanding the jerusalem council in acts 15 duration. Chapter 10 of the book of acts covers a kaleidoscope of christian teaching in the.
This is a summary of the fifteenth chapter of acts, the most important verse. The council handles the second issue through a spiritinspired apostolic decree acts 15. Certain men came down from judea and taught the brethren, unless you are circumcised according. Acts 15 niv the council at jerusalem certain bible. The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of the document. It is rather remarkable that we have two full accounts of the conversion of cornelius in the acts. Bock provides a substantive yet highly accessible commentary on acts in this latest addition to the acclaimed becnt series. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Throughout its history, the churchs leaders have met too settle doctrinal issues.
Acts 15 but some men came down from judea and were. Let me mention just a few of the reasons why actsand thus our study of this bookis so important. Chapterbychapter bible studies acts kathleendalton. Acts 15 1 some men came down from judea to antioch and were teaching the brothers. Acts 15 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 15 in plain english. In this video, we will be discussing each verse in detail in acts chapter 21.
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