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