A commentary on the book of acts chapter 15

Joseph a alexander acts commentary 1857, 1866 over pages. The apostles were ordained, not to wordly dignity and dominion, but to preach christ, and the power of his resurrection. It seemed to be by unanimous decision that the apostles and elders decided to accept peter and james decision on the matter of the gentiles. This versebyverse bible study and commentary of the acts of the apostles the book of acts or simply acts is indepth but uses plain language that everyone can understand, as well as a format that will engage you. Okebukola on acts 15 the early apostles were devoted and committed and depended absolutely on the holy spirit for guidance. Taking the message of the lord to nonjews was pauls special calling acts 9. This article reveals the truth regarding the real intent of the councils very narrow ruling. 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 then who are strong ought to bear with the scruples of the weak, and not to please ourselves.

It is my assumption that our text in acts 15 must be read in conjunction with the book of galatians, and especially these verses in chapter 2. Acts 15 niv the council at jerusalem certain bible. So paul and barnabas were appointed, along with some other believers, to go up to jerusalem to see the apostles and elders about this question. Acts 15 records the decision of the jerusalem council regarding the way to handle gentile believers who were then coming to faith in yeshua, the jewish messiah. Acts 15 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Paul and barnabas are sent to jerusalem to consult the apostles on this subject, act 15. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of the church. It should counter lies by appealing to the word and the spirit. So paul and barnabas were appointed, along with some other believers, to go. The book of galatians extensively deals with this problem. The account which follows is a record of the first internal dissension which occurred in the christian.

This is the last mention of him in the acts, and one worthy of his standing, as formally pronouncing, from the divine decision of the matter already in his own case, in favor of the. I have chosen to deal with chapter 6 differently this time. We see here, a committee chosen of the elect men in the group to go and carry this good news of the churchs decision to the church at antioch. First of all luke mentions the fact that acts is the sequel to the gospel of luke written around 5560 ad, and therefore must have been written later. But it is very unlikely that luke copied from josephus. The commonly held belief that gentiles are under a different law or that the law of moses is not relevant to them is examined. A good study bible we recommend the following features.

Its subject and intention is nicely summarised by the words of the lord in chapter 1. Acts 15 commentary william barclays daily study bible. The purpose of the chapter we are now studying, acts 15, shows how the church should deal with false doctrine. Peter, that justification by faith, and sanctification by the holy ghost, cannot be separated. 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.

The fact that they were willing to refer the matter in dispute to the apostles and elders, acts 15. Since josephus wrote in the last decade of the first century the book of acts would have been written even later. Peter answered simons temptation with uncompromising rebuke. 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.

Despite sometimes facing intense opposition, including enemies. Paul and barnabas are sent to jerusalem to consult the apostles on this subject, acts 15. Top 5 commentaries on the book of acts ligonier ministries. At an official gathering of the jerusalem church leaders, apostles and elders, there is much debate compare 15. Acts 15 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 15 in plain english.

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. They come to jerusalem, and inform the apostles of the conversion of the gentiles. Simeon a hebrew variation of simon, as in 2 peter 1. They resolved thorny matters including circumcision through the guidance of the holy spirit. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. The book of acts is the link between the gospels and the epistles. Except ye be circumcised, this doctrine appear to have been converts to christianity.

The apostles and elders agree to what he proposes, and send judas and silas with paul and barnabas to the converted gentiles, acts 15. Acts chapter 15 coffmans commentary of the new testament. Acts chapter 15 matthew henry concise commentary on. Certain teachers from judea insist on the necessity of the converted gentiles being circumcised, act 15. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore.

Acts 15 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Paul and barnabas are sent to consult the apostles and elders at jerusalem. Unless you are circumcised, according to the custom taught by moses, you cannot be saved. 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. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. Acts 15 but some men came down from judea and were. Certain teachers from judea insist on the necessity of the converted gentiles being circumcised, acts 15. 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. 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. Verses 35, 36 and after some days paul said unto barnabas, let us now return and visit the brethren in every city wherein we proclaimed the word of the lord, and see how they fare. 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. For many basic details verse by verse, it still is of good value and often will help on word meaning and.

Acts 15 but some men came down from judea and were teaching. Acts chapter 15 barnes notes on the new testament on. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Certain teachers from judea insist on the necessity of the converted gentiles being circumcised, 1. Secondly luke at the end of acts luke mentions pauls twoyear imprisonment in rome. Acts 14 contains events and teachings from sauls first missionary journey, during which time he began to be known as paul. Paul and barnabasnow the recognized heads of the church at antioch. Acts 15 niv the council at jerusalem certain bible gateway. You remember that the apostles and most of the disciples at the. Acts 15, new international version niv the bible app. 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. Acts 15 barnabas and saul sent off now there were in the church at antioch n prophets and n teachers, o barnabas, simeon who was called niger, 1 lucius of cyrene, manaen a lifelong friend of p herod the tetrarch, and saul. Nor was it another member of the original twelve, james the son of alphaeus matt. When i have taught through acts previously, i dealt with acts chapter 6 in two lessons.

By its opening words the acts of the apostles is linked in the clearest way with the gospel of luke. Acts 15 new international version niv the council at jerusalem. A few believing gentiles are found in the gospels, and there are clear indications that many more will follow. 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 book will therefore have been written only after the end of this time. We have great cause to bless god that we have heard the gospel. Acts 15 what was the objective of the jerusalem council. Acts 15 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. This makes acts 15 one of the most important chapters in the bible my wife accuses me of saying that about every chapter i am studying. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. The same theophilus is addressed, and in the first chapter the story is resumed just at the point where the gospel left off, save that a few extra details are given of the lords words after his resurrection, and the account of his ascension is repeated in a somewhat different setting. Acts 15 commentary acts chapter 15 commentary bible study. It records the journey of paul and barnabas to jerusalem and the council of jerusalem.