Acts 1, new international version niv the bible app. Acts 16 commentary acts chapter 16 commentary bible study. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. 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. The book of acts, chapter 17 offers free online access to study passages and verses contained in the holy scriptures of the douay rheims version of the catholic bible. As was his custom, paul went into the synagogue, and on three sabbath days he reasoned with them from the scri. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of god. Acts 17 niv in thessalonica when paul and his bible gateway. 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. Watch our overview video on the book of acts, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought.
He gives a sermon thats one part biblical and one part greek philosophy. Acts 17 new international version niv in thessalonica 17 when paul and his companions had passed through amphipolis and apollonia, they came to thessalonica, where there was a jewish synagogue. Acts 17 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of acts chapter 17 in plain english. The dates of the commencement and the end of the book are tolerably certain. If the book of acts were a work of fiction designed to portray paul as a saint, no such story would appear. New international version when paul and his companions had passed through amphipolis and apollonia, they came to thessalonica, where there was a jewish synagogue. Its subject and intention is nicely summarised by the words of the lord in chapter 1. While paul was waiting for them in athens, he was greatly distressed to see that the city was full of idols. Jason suddenly appears in the story in acts 17 as pauls host in thessalonica. David guzik commentary on acts 17 continues describing the second missionary journey which takes paul into thessalonica, berea, and athens. Now while paul was waiting for them at athens, his spirit was provoked within him as he saw that the city was full of idols. And paul, as his manner was, went in unto them, and three sabbath days reasoned with them out of the scriptures. Next chapter of acts the book of acts, chapter 17 we hope that you find the content of the book of acts, chapter 17 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 01 bible bowl acts chapter 1 acts 02 bible bowl acts chapter 2 acts 03 bible bowl acts chapter 3 acts 04 bible bowl acts chapter 4 acts 05 bible bowl acts chapter 5 acts 06 bible bowl acts chapter 6.
In the book of the acts we see how the church of christ was formed and settled. The book of acts is unlike any other biblical book. An introduction to the new testament and the origins of christianity by delbert burkett january 2019. They all act in opposition to the decrees of caesar and claim instead that there is another king, jesus. And behold, a certain disciple was there, bible verse. Study of the book of acts chapter 17 ivy baptist church. Acts 16 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 16 in plain english. These jews from thessalonica arent satisfied to run them out of their town. Acts of the apostles chapter 17 bible study duration. Acts tells us that paul was addressing the epicurean and stoic philosophers. Acts 17 niv bible when paul and his companions had.
The genre of the book of acts is narrative history with several sermons. Acts 17 bible study acts chapter 17 commentary bible study. Bible study tips for the book of acts unlocking the bible. In the course of this speech, paul starts with what the. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. It traces christianity from its beginnings in jerusalem, following jesus. This commentary on acts 17 treats pauls visit to athens and his sermon to the areopagus. 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. What todays church needs to learn from the book of acts. They not only heard paul preach on the sabbath, but daily searched the scriptures, and compared what they read with the facts related to them.
Let me mention just a few of the reasons why acts and thus our study of this book is so important. The book of acts chapter 17 an introduction to the new. That there would be heaps of lessons to be learned from the book of acts should be obvious this is after all the brand new, pristine body of believers closest to christ and closest to the original vision of what the church should look like. An overview of the book of acts the life of the early church is recorded and preserved for us in the book of acts and the epistles. 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. And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith god, i will pour out of my spirit upon all flesh. He moves on to the marketplace and starts to engage some of the nonjewish greeks in the crowd. And having passed through amphipolis and apollonia, they came to thessalonica, where there was a synagogue of the.
Acts 17 kjv now when they had passed through bible gateway. Naturally, he books it to the synagogue to start arguing with everyone about jesus. Acts 17, new international version niv the bible app. Now when they had passed through amphipolis and apollonia, they came to thessalonica, where was a synagogue of the jews. They rushed to jasons house in search of paul and silas in order to bring them out to the crowd. The following outline is intended to be used while studying the book. Timeline of the book of acts from the bible generation word. Luke, the author of the gospel of luke, was a doctor and gentile. He ends up at the place where the greek philosophers discuss and debate, and ends up giving a long speech to them. Acts 17 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Acts chapter 17 commentary northwest college of the bible.
When the do not find paul and silas they drag jason before the officials and make their accusations against paul, pointing out that jason welcomed them. When paul and his companions had passed through amphipolis and apollonia, they came to thessalonica, where there was a jewish synagogue. It is titled acts to emphasize that this book records the acts of. The book of acts is the link between the gospels and the epistles. The gospels matthew, mark, luke, and john describe the life and ministry of jesus christ when he was in the flesh, while much of the rest of the new testament is made up of letters written by the apostles to the early church after the life, death, resurrection, and ascension of jesus.
Acts 10 new international version niv cornelius calls for peter. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and. Acts 17 is the seventeenth chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible. Acts 17 esv paul and silas in thessalonica now bible gateway. Acts 17 niv in thessalonica when paul and his bible. First, acts combined with the gospel of luke makes up over onefourth of the entire new testament. But the jews which believed not, moved with envy, took unto them certain lewd fellows of the baser sort, and gathered a company, and set all the city on an uproar, and assaulted the house of jason, and sought to bring them out to the people. It will help to keep the whole of the book before you as you work your way through each section. Acts 17, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Acts 17 new international version niv in thessalonica. It may be wise to read several commentaries to consider alternative views on difficult points.
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