A good study bible we recommend the following features. We have been tracing in the book of acts the wonderful story of how this radical gospel. Verses 3235 the passage from the old testament is isaiah 53. This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. Acts 15 what was the objective of the jerusalem council. 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.
I told you, theophilus, about everything jesus began to do and teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven after giving his chosen apostles further instructions through the holy spirit. I would also like to have a hard copy of this book to keep for years to come. Jamess assessment and proposal carry the day not only with the leaders but with the whole church. In addition, when the decision of james was published, it was presented as the mutual decision of all present acts 15. The inspired historian begins his narrative of the acts of the apostles, i. 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.
You can find the best commentary on acts for you using the tools on the right side. Acts 15 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. 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. Despite sometimes facing intense opposition, including enemies. Today, in the fifteenth chapter of acts, we will look at the story of the most important. It had 71 members, including the highpriest see note on verse 5. The commentary section includes running commentary on the bible text with reference to several modern versions, especially the new international version and the new revised standard. Certain persons come from jerusalem, where all was still going on in connection with the requirements of the law.
A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. 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. Gentiles did not need to be circumcised or come under the law of moses, but that did not mean everything goes either. Up to this point, the book of acts recounts the churchs growth among jews in jerusalem and judea.
Luke portrays paul as traveling the via egnatia acts 17. Paul and barnabas are sent to jerusalem to consult the apostles on this subject, acts 15. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. Study of the book of acts chapter 15 ivy baptist church. Barnabas wished his nephew john mark to go with them. At an official gathering of the jerusalem church leaders, apostles and elders, there is much debate compare 15. The judaizers lose the argument, though their influence may continue compare 21. Verse 15 luke records that there were about 120 believers there. Acts 15 niv the council at jerusalem certain bible. In a day when the cultural diversity of worldclass cities is more stew pot than melting pot, the church needs to. 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. The early chapters of the book of acts focus on jewish evangelism, primarily. This makes acts 15 one of the most important chapters in the bible.
We then who are strong ought to bear with the scruples of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Acts 15 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. The first thirtyfive verses of this chapter acts 15. Paul and barnabasnow the recognized heads of the church at antioch. 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 of the apostles 1, new living translation nlt the. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading acts brazos theological commentary on the bible. These are the kind of universal moral prohibitions with which acts 15 was dealing. This chapter is concerned exclusively with the conversion of cornelius, the same event also being under consideration in acts 11. Acts 14 contains events and teachings from sauls first missionary journey, during which time he began to be known as paul. What practical steps were taken by the church to sort out the disagreements over circumcision.
Barnabas and paul notice that the names are reversed because this was barnabas home church. Acts of the apostles 15, new living translation nlt. Commentaries for acts chapter 15 the jerusalem council. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The sanhedrin, the jews national ruling body and supreme court. This passage of scripture describes the decision of the jerusalem council regarding the admittance of gentiles into the messianic congregation heb. Modern translations do not really convey the sense of the power of the. A free bible version and commentary on the book of acts in easyenglish. Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, leading to edification. Barnabas and paul relate their success among the gentiles, act 15. In acts 8 we read about philip, one of the seven leaders called to assist the twelve. Acts 15 commentary commentary critical and explanatory.
It is similar to peters salvation formula at pentecost, repent, and be. Acts chapter 15 questions for discussion the living. Peter formulates the fundamental meaning of the gospel. This verse probably summarizes a longer proclamation. Brothers, you all know that god chose me from among you some time ago to preach to the gentiles so that they could hear the good news and believe.
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. Philip used the passage so that he could begin to talk about the good news. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. With a reference to, and a brief recapitulation of, his gospel, or history of the life of christ, inscribing this, as he had done that, to his friend theophilus, ver. Likewise modern seventh day adventists claim that the sabbath is an eternal law they. Acts brazos theological commentary on the bible kindle edition by pelikan, jaroslav. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of acts. Relevant and easy to read this book is exactly what i expect out of a commentary. We should suspect ourselves of being partial, and guard against this in putting our relations forward. Acts 15 new international version niv the council at jerusalem 15 certain people came down from judea to antioch and were teaching the believers.
Unless you are circumcised, according to the custom taught by moses, you cannot be saved. Bock provides a substantive yet highly accessible commentary on acts in this latest addition to the acclaimed becnt series. Acts brazos theological commentary on the bible kindle. Here we have a private quarrel between two ministers, no less than paul and barnabas, yet made to end well. Lukes devoting so much space to the narrative of a single conversion indicates the importance of it. Contents viii a note to readers ixx introduction to the new living translation xvv why the life application study biblee is unique xviii what is application.
It has excellent lessons, references and modern day application. Jews who lived in the first century did not expect their messiah to suffer. This mission led to the establishment of branches of the church in areas far removed from jerusalem and opened the door of faith unto the gentiles. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. With this couple paul abode, and began his work in the synagogue. Acts chapter 15 commentary northwest college of the bible. In the first 7 chapters, he describes how the good news spread in jerusalem. I ordered the kindle version because i could not kind the regular book, and it is a little more difficult to read. This had these high officials of the temple confused as to what to do. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. People in all parts of the world really just cyprus and modernday turkey were coming to know the lord. A cts 15 is one of the most misunderstood chapters in the bible.
Then saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the lord, went to the high priest and asked letters from him to the synagogues of damascus, so that if he found any who were of the way, whether men or women, he might bring them bound to jerusalem. Commentary on the bible, by adam clarke, full text etext at. They come to jerusalem, and inform the apostles of the conversion of the gentiles. In chapter 15, we have a very short third account of how peter referred to it. Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand. Acts 15 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Paul and silas use the jailers question as an opportunity to proclaim the gospel to him. 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. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Clarke commentary barnes notes coffman commentaries gills exposition geneva study bible commentary on acts peoples. Let us listen well to the words of our text, and let us seek to learn what the jerusalem council meant for those in that day, as well as for christians today. Clearly, james leadership was supported by all present.
Acts 5 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Many scholars use this chapter to claim that the law given to moses at mount sinai was. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. Believe in the lord jesus christ, and you will be saved v.