Bible book of acts chapter 12 commentary

Acts 12 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on. It is designed to help christians learn more about the bible they love so much and to think through it the way god intended. I too feel, without direct scriptural warrant, that in heaven the saints will have some consciousness of loved ones left behind or even grieve over the continual depravity of the world, as the father grieves. He is not to be confused with the james halfbrother of jesus, who wrote the book of james. We all need to answer biblically, in light of the context, what is the meaning of pentecost. The former account i made, o theophilus, of all that jesus began both to do and teach. Now about that time herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the church 12. Acts of the apostles 1 commentary new testament matthew. Adam clarkes bible commentary acts 12 acts 11 acts.

Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand. So when peter went up to jerusalem, the circumcised believers took issue with him, saying, you went to uncircumcised men and shared a meal with them. These bible study questions and answers are an ongoing project. And when he saw that it pleased the jews, he proceeded to seize peter also. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one book with two volumes. The martyrdom of james, and the imprisonment of peter. Peter put the sanhedrin on trial by preaching the gospel to those same men who condemned jesus christ and made themselves enemies of god. The miraculous deliverance of peter out of prison by the ministry of an angel, in answer to the prayers of the church for him, acts 12. But in acts 12, the ugly opposition inspired by satan again raises its head.

It is designed to help christians learn more about the bible they love so much and to. Herod the kinggrandson of herod the great, and son of aristobulus. 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. Acts 12 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. 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 chapter 8 acts chapter 9 acts chapter 10 acts chapter 11 acts chapter 12 acts chapter acts chapter 14. Books of the bible buy a bible daily readings old testament new testament. History not the bible, says that james and his accuser were beheaded together. Read acts 12 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The acts of the apostles is a unique and therefore crucial book of the new testament.

At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one. Of the martyrdom of james the apostle, and the imprisonment of peter by herod agrippa, who now reigned as king in judea, acts 12. And he killed james the brother of john with the sword. Or it was to show that though the apostles were appointed to plant the gospel in. Welcome to ivy baptist churchs bible study on demand before beginning this study, please take an opportunity to download the worksheet for this bible study. Now the apostles and the brothers who were throughout judea heard that the gentiles too had accepted the word of god. It is therefore likely that he would take a leading part in the labours of the church, and so agrippas attention would be drawn to him as a proper person to be first struck down. Acts chapter 12 kjv king james version great comments from jesse. The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of the document. Acts 12, new international version niv the bible app. Longenecker, the acts of the apostles, in the expositors bible commentary, vol. Acts 12 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 12.

The apocryphal gospel according to the hebrews tells that after the death of. For preaching of the gospel, he was thrown into a well, and a cover set over it. Paley has remarked the accuracy of the historian here. The importance of the book of acts the importance of this second of lukes twovolume work can. Study guide for acts 12 by david guzik blue letter bible. The following outline is intended to be used while studying the book. This is the only record of james in the entire book of acts, that he was murdered. Commentaries on bible books genesis joshua and ruth judges 1 samuel ezra, nehemiah, and esther job. Of the martyrdom of james the apostle, and the imprisonment of peter by herod agrippa, who now reigned as. Acts chapter 12 commentary northwest college of the bible. Click the commentary tab or pulldown menu for a full selection of commentaries over any bible passage you are researching. We have just added many new sources, including the expositors bible commentary, bengels gnomon, langes commentary, hastings great texts and many more. Acts 12 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. But the death of james shattered the illusion that somehow, the twelve enjoyed a unique divine protection.

Acts 12 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. The words imply that the members of the church continued, in spite of the persecution, to meet as usual, probably, as in acts 12. Chapter 11 verse 17 through chapter 12 verse 2 bible study duration. Acts 12 niv peters miraculous escape from prison bible.

An easy to follow chapter by chapter study of gods word. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of acts. This commentary on acts 12 treats peters imprisonment and escape, as well as gods judgment on herod agrippa. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. Oct 04, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of acts, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Verses 2, 3 and he killed james the brother of john with the sword. It was now a time of trouble and danger with the disciples of christ.

At the end of the chapter, we have peter free, herod eaten by worms and dead, and the word of god growing and multiplying. God, however, raised him from the dead, and to that fact we are witnesses. A chapter by chapter bible study of the book of acts 2 acts the beautiful, amazing, powerful, weak, dysfunctional church table of contents scripture passage page 1. You pick up your bible and see the ministry of jesus ending in the gospel of john. The inspired historian begins his narrative of the acts of the apostles, i. First there was saul of tarsus, then the gentile centurion cornelius, then the highly successful work among gentiles and jews in antioch.

They will be updated each time the book is studied. First there was saul of tarsus, then the gentile centurion cornelius, then the mixed crowd of jews and gentiles in antioch. They seized stephen and brought him before the sanhedrin. 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. It alone presents an extensive picture of early church life and history. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Up to acts 12, the church has been on a hot streak, experiencing one exciting conversion after another. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Home commentaries coffman commentaries acts chapter 12. But in acts 12, the ugly opposition inspired by satan again raised its head. Read acts 12 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible concise. Acts chapter 12 coffmans commentary of the new testament. The book of acts chapter 24 bible study calvary chapel of arlington. Matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete acts acts 12.

From this family history it may be seen that herod agrippa of this chapter was a. He at this time ruled over all his fathers dominions. Acts 1 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of acts chapter 1 in plain english. Acts 12 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Blue letter bible is now partnering with wordboarda whiteboard animation project developed by james street that focuses on explaining books or passages in the bible in a fun, simple way. Acts 12 now about that time herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the church. Show these things unto james, and to the brethren that is, in one word, show them to the church, at the head of which james undoubtedly was. Acts 12 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 12 in plain english. Acts 1 jesus ascends to heaven, a new apostle chosen a.

It will help to keep the whole of the book before you as you work your way through each section. Up to acts 12, the church had been on a streak of success, experiencing one exciting conversion after another. And the angel said unto him, gird thyself, and bind on thy sandals. At the beginning of acts 12, we have james dead, peter in prison, and the tyrant herod basking in his popularity and power. Acts 12 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. Bible study join us today wednesday, april 15th for bible study at 12. Acts 12 new international version niv peters miraculous escape from prison. Imagine what it would be like if the book of acts wasnt in the bible. Agrippas father, aristobulus, and his uncle, alexander, were sons of herod the great by his favorite wife, mariamne. But peter began and explained it to them point by point, saying, i was in the city of joppa praying, and in a trance i. Study the bible online using commentary on acts 12 and more. And he killed james the brother of john one of the two sons of zebedee, who had been among the three specially favoured disciples of jesus. And because he saw it pleased the jews, he proceeded further to take peter also.

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. This commentary has been through advanced checking. In acts, jesus sends the holy spirit to empower his disciples as they carry. This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. Read acts 12 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. Acts 6, new international version niv the bible app. Acts of the apostles 12, new living translation nlt bible. The strongs concordance gives easter as meaning passover.