Study of the book of acts chapter 8

Acts 1 in the first book, o theophilus, i have dealt. Luke is the writer, as he states in his introduction v. 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. The book of acts, sometimes called the fifth gospel, is a continuation of the gospel of luke. This persecution is much more severe, since it involves the laypeople and since it comes from the unrelenting hands of saul. This summary of the book of acts provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of acts. Godly men buried stephen and mourned deeply for him.

In verse 8, luke tells us what the whole book is about. Version nkjv new king james version rsv revised standard version. In acts 8 we read about philip, one of the seven leaders called to assist the twelve see acts 6. David guzik commentary on acts 8 describes the persecution of the church through saul, but people like the ethiopian official, get saved everywhere. This is an interactive, versebyverse bible study and commentary of the acts of the apostles the book of acts or simply acts, which is the fifth book in the new testament of the bible. The church expands into judea, galilee and samaria acts 8. The book focuses primarily on the acts of two apostles, peter and paul. Wherever the established believer is driven, he carries the knowledge of the gospel, and makes known the preciousness of christ in every. Bible study tips for the book of acts unlocking the bible. Study guide for acts 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. Content includes book studies on luke, ephesians, thessalonians, james, 1 samuel, john, and acts. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout judea and samaria. The importance of the book of acts the importance of this second of lukes twovolume work can.

The esv study bible includes maps on many of the pages in the book of acts that help illustrate the various places mentioned in acts and routes taken by the apostles as they proclaim the gospel. For some time, i never liked to teach the book of acts. June 27, 2014 james is an intensely practical book, filled with exhortations to christians about the way they should live their lives now that they have been given new life in jesus. Acts 1 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of acts chapter 1 in plain english. The following outline is intended to be used while studying the book. Luke notes a similar belief about simon, saying he is known as the great power 8. Acts 7 niv stephens speech to the sanhedrin bible gateway. Acts 8 commentary, this commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, takes one through the new testament verse by verse. It will help to keep the whole of the book before you as you work your way through each section. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.

And it proposes to show the continuation of all that jesus began both to do and teach 1. The earlier persecutions of chapters 4 and 5 involved persecutions of the christian leaders, the apostles, by the jewish leaders, primarily the priests. In addition, there are topical studies on issues such as spiritual leadership, gods redemptive plan, and old testament character studies. Peter and john are sent by the apostles to samaria. Study the bible online using commentary on acts 8 and more. Study of the book of acts chapter 8 ivy baptist church. Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand. Exactly how the simon of acts 8 is related to simon magus of later legend is. But there was a certain man, called simon, which beforetime in the same city used sorcery, and bewitched the people of samaria, giving out that himself was some great one. Acts 2 kjv and when the day of pentecost was fully. Acts of the apostles chapter 8 bible study youtube. Before the coming of philip and the gospel, simon was an admired holy man in the region, and had been admired for a long time acts 8.

Acts of the apostles chapter eight objectives in studying this chapter 1 to note the spread of the gospel into judea and samaria, as foretold. Up to this point, the book of acts recounts the churchs growth among jews in jerusalem and judea. God tests us by giving us opportunities to walk in the fruit of the spirit and when needed gives us his strength and longsuffering during the storms of life. Sir william ramsay, after making a critical study of lukes writings, declared that luke was the greatest historian, ancient or modern.

In this chapter we have an account of the persecutions of the christians, and the propagating of. Acts chapter 8 questions for discussion the living. Verses 14 though persecution must not drive us from our work, yet it may send us to work elsewhere. The god of glory appeared to our father abraham while he was still in mesopotamia, before he lived in harran. Acts chapter 8 explained discover the 66 books of the bible. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. This will help you place yourself in the shoes or sandals of the apostles and understand the kindness of god in the gospel being for all people. It has challenged our theology and the depth of our relationship with christ and the holy spirit. Saul greatly oppresses the followers of christ, 3,4. According to justin, simon goes to rome during the reign of emperor claudius a.

The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to. Acts 8 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of acts chapter 8 in plain english. In the first 7 chapters, he describes how the good news spread in jerusalem. What opportunities do we have to share the gospel today.

Study of acts discussion notes chapter 8 introduction our study of the book of acts has been informative and challenging. A general persecution is raised against the church, 1. Acts of the apostles chapter eight objectives in studying this chapter 1 to note the spread of the gospel into judea and samaria, as foretold by jesus cf. Although the author does not name himself, evidence outside the scriptures and inferences from the book itself lead to the conclusion that the author was luke. Study of acts discussion notes chapter 9 introduction in chapter 9 of acts, luke begins to give a broader view of what is taking place in the new testament church. He departs from a careful analysis of apostles experiences in jerusalem. Now back to acts chapter 8, where we left off in the last lesson. Study 1 going through the book of acts words of life.

In many ways acts is the most exciting book in the new testament because it is full of movement and interest. A bible study lesson series about the beginning of christianity as revealed in the book of the acts of the apostles. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at jerusalem. Acts 7 new international version niv stephens speech to the sanhedrin. A proud person might give an outward display of faith because it is the right thing to do in the eyes of others. David guzik study guide for acts 1 acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. Yet gods work prospers in that the gospel is widely spread outside jerusalem. Study guide for acts 8 by david guzik blue letter bible.

This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. Its subject and intention is nicely summarised by the words of the lord in chapter 1. It contains the acts jesus carried out after his ascension, through the holy spirit, in establishing the church. This study is indepth but uses easytounderstand english and a question and answer format that will engage you. Remember, philip and stephen had been chosen to serve tables acts 6. Philip the deacon goes to samaria, preaches, works many miracles, converts many persons, and baptizes simon the sorcerer, 5. At that time a great persecution arose against the church which was at jerusalem. In the last part, he describes how the gospel spread through the gentile. It thrills us to receive letters telling us we are teaching on a level that almost anyone can comprehend. The book of acts is the link between the gospels and the epistles.

Throughout acts, we have seen certain principals that have remained consistent. Adventures with philip, on to judea and samaria chapter 8 has something unexpected happened to you. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 2 acts the beautiful, amazing, powerful, weak, dysfunctional church table of contents scripture passage page 1. At the time of saul consented unto stephens death, there was great. The book of acts just comes alive when you are able to see that god was still dealing with the nation of israel during these early chapters, and how israel rejected the message. 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. Welcome to ivy baptist churchs bible study on demand before beginning this study, please take an opportunity to download the worksheet for. Acts of the apostles 8, new living translation nlt the. Includes lessons about the kingdom of christ, church organization and worship, examples of conversion, the nature and purpose of miracles, and the work of the holy spirit. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. 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. Studies in acts chapters 1 3 by francis dixon study verses.