We may not riot like what the mob in this chapter did, but we may say much the same thing by our inaction. In this chapter, paul said, lord, they themselves know, etc. Acts 22 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. 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 god of glory appeared unto our father abraham, when he was in mesopotamia, before he dwelt in charran, acts. Paul speaking hebrew, which surprises them, now addresses these men who had beaten him. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. The christians appeal must always be in the interest of the advance of the gospel. Acts 22 brothers and fathers, listen now to bible gateway. From now until the end of the book of acts, paul will be in roman custody. And when they heard that he spake in the hebrew tongue to them, they kept the more silence. Third missionary journey first, back to ephesus chapter 18. Acts 22 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. The god of glory appeared to our father abraham when he was in mesopotamia.
The new apostle would be a witness to the fact jesus was alive. I am a jew, born in tarsus of cilicia, but brought up in this city. Men, brethren, and fathers, hear ye my defence which i make now unto you 22. I was just as zealous for god as any of you are today. Men, brethren, and fathersa hebrew form of expression for brethren and fathers. Imagine what it would be like if the book of acts wasnt in the bible. The god of glory appeared to our father abraham when he was. How he was miraculously converted and brought over to the faith of christ, acts 22.
Acts of the apostles 1 commentary new testament matthew. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 3 scripture passage page 20. Study the bible online using commentary on acts and more.
The book of acts also describes the work of the two apostles peter and paul. The lord having chosen the sinner, that he should know his will, he is humbled, enlightened, and brought to the knowledge of christ and his blessed gospel. Acts 22 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. Go to previous section go to next section return to book of acts menu. Paul himself told the story twice, in his speeches acts 22. The former account i made, o theophilus, of all that jesus began both to do and teach. Acts 22, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Here is a bible study, commentary, and summary of acts chapter seven. Acts chapter 23 commentary northwest college of the bible. Third missionary journey part 2 strengthening the pastors chapter 20 68 22. Then they raised their voices and shouted, rid the earth of him. How he was afterwards called, by an immediate warrant from heaven, to be the apostle of the gentiles, acts 22. Study guide for acts 22 by david guzik blue letter bible. 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.
Acts 22 kjv men, brethren, and fathers, hear ye my bible. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. Verse 3 i am a jew, born in tarsus of cilicia, but brought up in this city, at the feet of gamaliel, instructed according to the strict manner of the law of our fathers, being zealous for god, even as ye all are this day. May 25, 2016 here is a bible study, commentary, and summary of acts chapter seven. Peter is the human main character in the first 12 chapters, paul in the second part from chapter. I studied under gamaliel and was thoroughly trained in the law of our ancestors. Acts chapter 22 verse by verse bible commentary matthew. Paul the roman acts 22 bible study questions handout acts 22. Now paul has said an unforgivable thing to these jews. Remember, several thousand of these jews had even professed christianity. He was not taken up till after he had given them their charge, and so finished his work.
Two men joseph, called barsabbas also known as justus and matthias were nominated. Luke uses this same term for the sanhedrin in luke 22. A good study bible we recommend the following features. He instructed them concerning the doctrine they were to preach. Acts chapter 22 coffmans commentary of the new testament. Acts 22, new international version niv the bible app. Study of the book of acts chapter 22 ivy baptist church. Acts 22 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary. The act of baptism, in obedience to the lords command, would be a graphic. In acts 22, the jewish mob expressed their hatred of others through violent rage. Wherever paul came, he inquired what disciples were. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1. In the close of the foregoing chapter we had paul bound, according to agabuss prophecy of the hard usage he should receive from the jews at.
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. 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 22 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. Aug 21, 20 study of the book of acts chapter 22 ivy baptist church. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of the church. When they heard him speak to them in aramaic, they became very quiet. David guzik commentary on acts 22 describes how paul preaches his sermon. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one book with two volumes. The geographical centre of the first part is jerusalem, of the second antioch, where the first great assembly of converted heathens was formed. 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. Acts 22 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. How he was confirmed and baptized by the ministry of ananias, acts 22.
Acts of the apostles chapter twentytwo objectives in studying this chapter 1 to explore pauls address to the jerusalem mob 2 to understand how paul used his roman citizenship to avoid scourging 3 to observe paul taken before the sanhedrin council summary paul addressed the crowd as brethren and fathers in hebrew. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Acts of the apostles chapter twentytwo objectives in studying this chapter 1 to explore pauls address to the jerusalem mob 2 to understand how paul used his roman. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. 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. The act of baptism, in obedience to the lords command, would be a graphic picture and source of assurance to paul of the cleansing that had come to him the moment he trusted in christ. Acts, chapter 22 united states conference of catholic bishops. Men, brethren, and fathers, hear ye my defence which i make now unto you.
Read acts commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Pauls christian life was founded on gods truth, not spiritual experiences, and he didnt even like to talk a lot about his spiritual experiences. Book of acts acts chapter 1 acts chapter 2 acts chapter 3 acts chapter 4 acts chapter 5 acts chapter 6 acts chapter 7. Acts 22 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Book of acts acts chapter 1 acts chapter 2 acts chapter 3. Others express their hatred of the perishing through indifference. Acts chapter 22 explained discover the 66 books of the bible. Acts 22 commentary william barclays daily study bible studylight. At the end of the previous chapter, pauls audience for this sermon had just tried to. Luke here presents paul as a devout jew and zealous persecutor of the christian community acts 22. Verse 3 i am a jew, born in tarsus of cilicia, but brought up in this city, at the feet of gamaliel, instructed according to the.