Modern commentary on the book of acts chapter 28

Acts chapter 27 is a great chapter to read during lifes difficult times. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Still, suffering no harm is the exception, not the rule, for christian disciples in general and for paul in particular acts 14. Modern pozzuoli, located on the bay of naples near pompeii. The hope of israel what israel hopes for, namely, the messiah and the resurrection. Now, at the very end of the book, the apostle comes to rome.

Let them consider their masters concern for the flock committed to their charge. The lost chapter of the acts of the apostles wikipedia. The gale, which had been blowing for fourteen days since the ship left crete, would drive her in that direction. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. Upon the respect shown him by the christians at rome, who came a great way to meet him, acts 28. Acts chapter 28 commentary northwest college of the bible.

Pelikans thematic approach 3 themes per chapter makes this commentary more suitable for topical preaching than for full, versebyverse exposition of the book of acts. The book of acts is the link between the gospels and the epistles. It is a great commentary on the power of unbelief that here these men were. Acts 28 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. The lost chapter of the acts of the apostles, also known as the sonnini manuscript, is a short text purporting to be the translation of a manuscript containing the 29th chapter of the acts of the apostles, detailing paul the apostles journey to britannia, where he preached to a tribe of israelites on ludgate hill, citation needed the site of st pauls cathedral. The islanders kept on expecting paul to either swell up compare num 5. Not that i had any thing to accuse my nation of not that i had any design to accuse others, but merely to defend myself. Acts 28 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes christianity. Compare your subject divisions with the five modern translations. Third missionary journey part 2 strengthening the pastors chapter 20 68 22. The events of pauls ministry recorded in acts 2128 have notable similarities with the conclusion of the saviors mortal ministry.

Up to this point, the book of acts recounts the churchs growth among jews in jerusalem and judea. Three days the first three days of our stay on the island. The lord jesus christ at work by the holy spirit through the apostles. Chinese contemporary bible simplified ccb, chinese contemporary bible traditional ccbt. A viper comes out of the bundle of sticks, laid on the fire, and seizes on pauls hand, 3.

Paul was not a preacher after the style of a modern clergyman, who is particular not to soil. Catholic press association book award winner acts has all the marks of pelikans scholarship. Matthew henrys concise commentary on the bible ebook. 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. As paul concluded his third mission, he journeyed toward jerusalem, stopping at various cities along the way.

And when the jews laid wait for him, as he was about to sail into syria, he purposed to return through macedonia. Whose sign was it was the custom of the ancients to have images on the head of their ships, from which they took their names. The end of the acts, that is, the history of the holy apostles. In the phoenician language, malta was called melita, meaning a place of refuge. Study acts 28 using wesleys explanatory notes to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Acts chapter 14 coffmans commentary of the new testament. With extensive research and thoughtful chapter by chapter exegesis, bock leads readers through all aspects of the book of acts sociological, historical, and theological. Bock provides a substantive yet highly accessible commentary on acts in this latest addition to the acclaimed becnt series. Paul always had a mind toward gospel proclamation cf. The book of acts is one of my favorite books and paul has inspired me since his encounter on the road to damascus. I read this bible study book as part of my yearlong study on the book of acts. He taught the facts about the lord jesus christ and nobody tried to stop him.

It is the church he has purchased with his own blood. At jerusalem, jesus promised paul he would make it to rome acts 23. The purpose of this commentary set is to go verse by verse through the book and pull out theological and historical points for the reader. And when we were escaped, then we knew that the island was called melita. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. Now when they had escaped, they then found out that the island was called malta. It is the great display of his holiness and of his justice. Top 5 commentaries on the book of acts ligonier ministries. Paragraphing is not inspired, but it is the key to following the original authors intent, which is the heart of interpretation. 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 28 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Remember that for three years i never stopped warning each of you night and.

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. 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 brazos theological commentary on the bible kindle. The book of acts is, among other things, a dramatic description of the infinite array of tools at gods disposal, which he sovereignly employs to achieve his predetermined ends. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. Paul, and the rest of the crew, getting safely ashore, find that the island on which they were shipwrecked is called melita, 1.

Acts 28 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. A new chapter in the history of israel has begun, as well as a new chapter in the history of the church. There is no ground for questioning the current belief that this was the modern malta, it was the only island known as melita by the greeks and romans. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. Ive been reading a commentary by a pentecostal missiologist, a great book that told the book as a story set in our modern day and now this book by one of the great decidedly, and contrastingly not pentecostal bible teachers of our day, john macarthur. Acts 28, new king james version nkjv the bible app. We condole with him as a poor confined prisoner, carried to rome under the notion of a criminal removed by habeas corpus acts 28. And may praise be ascribed to god, the lord of the universe. Castor and pollux two heathen gods who were thought favourable to mariners. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of the church.

Its subject and intention is nicely summarised by the words of the lord in chapter 1. Sea, when about midnight the sailors sensed they were approaching land. Those who are despised for homely manners, are often more friendly than. Be it known therefore unto you, that the salvation of god is sent unto the gentiles. By its opening words the acts of the apostles is linked in the clearest way with the gospel of luke. The book of acts is concluded by a brief summary of the two whole years of pauls imprisonment. In the final part, luke tells us that paul reached rome. The chief man of the island in wealth if not in power also. And sounded or let down their plummet, or sounding line. One should read the last chapter of romans in connection with this. This chapter concludes the account of the first missionary journey, detailing the experiences of paul and barnabas in iconium, lystra and derbe, and also their revisiting all of the galatian cities of this first tour, strengthening the churches, appointing elders, and their preaching at perga which had been skipped at the beginning. Notes for acts chapter 28 page 1 of 3 johns title for chapter 28. In acts 8 we read about philip, one of the seven leaders called to assist the twelve see acts 6.

Acts 28 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. Preachers and teachers will want to supplement pelikans volume with a more exegetical acts commentary that addresses the text of the book in its entirety. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. Acts 28 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on.

A commentary like this will not be as technical as some, that really dive into the original languages, but that is not its intent. Those who are despised for homely manners, are often more friendly than the more polished. The people, seeing this, suppose him to be a murderer, and thus pursued by divine. Acts 28 english standard version esv paul on malta. Anthony is substituted for them in the modern superstitions of mediterranean romanist sailors. The site of rhegium modern reggio di calabria was near the tip of the toe of. Heinrich meyers critical and exegetical commentary on the new testament. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 3 scripture passage page 20. Acts baker exegetical commentary on the new testament. Paul determined that he would go to rome as early as his third missionary journey acts 19. Under the auspices and help of god, the book of the acts of the pure apostles is finished. He has written the book of acts for the reformed expository commentary series.

The salvation of the gospel is the salvation of god. We are the more concerned to take notice of and to improve what is here recorded concerning blessed paul because, after the story of this chapter, we hear no more of him in the sacred history, though we have a great deal of him yet before us in his epistles. David guzik commentary on acts 28 describes how paul finally arrives in rome after doing ministry on the island of malta. Throughout the rest of chapter 28, luke reported only on pauls dealings with. Introduction the acts of the apostles is continuous to this day. The gospel also concludes with a sonorous participial ending but less full and solemn. Acts 27, new international version niv the bible app. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of. A good study bible we recommend the following features. The jews of rome, as invariably throughout pauls ministry, rejected christ, despite the fact that some believed acts 28. Actus apostolorum, often referred to simply as acts, or formally the book of acts, is the fifth book of the new testament. 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. When the jews opposed it he speaks tenderly of them, not mentioning their repeated attempts to murder him. The book of acts is just the beginning of the record of the operation of the body of christ at work in the world since his resurrection and ascension.

Third missionary journey first, back to ephesus chapter 18. You can find the best commentary on acts for you using the tools on the right side. A good book on the topic of understanding gods will during the difficult times. The greek phrase indicates that publius was the roman governor of malta which 28. Solemn close of the whole book, which is not to be regarded as incomplete see introd. Acts chapter 28 verse by verse bible commentary matthew. Acts 20, new international version niv the bible app. It repays kindness of heart and kindness of act with an inner satisfaction and with. 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. Study the bible online using commentary on acts 28 and more. All christians go through periods when we dont feel gods presence. They are received with great hospitality by the inhabitants, 2.