Acts chapter 3, we see faith being multiplied, the gift of healing and the working of miracles. The apostles and the first believers attended the temple worship at the hours of prayer. Acts, chapter 3 king james version christian answers. Finally, the primary theme of chapter 2 was judgment. Peter, in the name of jesus of nazareth, bade him rise up and walk.
Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. Top 5 commentaries on the book of acts ligonier ministries. That was done in the very heart of judaism, and while it gave a great opening for testimony it also brought upon the apostles the wrath of the jewish leaders. There are a number of good commentaries on the book of acts. In the prologue to his gospel in luke chapter 1 verses 1 through 3, luke. It is in strict and natural sequence to these indications in the gospel that, on opening the first chapters of the acts, we find peter and john constantly acting together in the very van of the christian army see acts 3. Acts 3 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.
After discovering plots against him in there, he decided to travel back to macedonia. A man who had been lame from birth was being carried to the temple gate called beautiful. The book of acts course a, lesson 3 free bible study. And as they spake unto the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple, and the sadducees, came upon them, 2. An understandable version of acts translation by william e. One day peter and john were going up to the temple at the time of prayerat three in the afternoon. The following are the five that i have found to be the most helpful. We may look at actions by the notable characters of this book and weigh them against the doctrinal content of the epistles of the new testament in order to determine how well apply doctrinal principles. Now peter and john were going up into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour.
Peter and john seem to have been led by a divine direction, to work a miracle on a man above forty years old, who had been a cripple from his birth. First, acts combined with the gospel of luke makes up over onefourth of the entire new testament. Verses 111 the apostles and the first believers attended the temple worship at the hours of prayer. The book of acts was not meant to be used in that fashion. But remember that we discussed the main purpose of the holy spirit which is to build the. It is interesting to note that thirty minutes after pentecost the apostles knew more about christ than they. The church today still has the same power and the power of the holy spirit is still very much real and alive. And they laid hands on them, and put them in hold unto the next day. The spread of the gospel throughout the earth chapters 28. We will after the first of the year actually begin a verse by verse study of the book of acts. Only two times do lukes summary statements imply that witnessing a miracle leads directly to faith acts 9.
Inspiration for transformation series god of glory. 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. But there is no evidence that the passage refers to any such leader sub. Acts 3, new international version niv the bible app. Furthermore, acts chapter two tended to focus on the last days, the day of the lord as prophesied by joel, while the second sermon tends to go back to the early days of israels beginnings, to the days of the patriarchs abraham, isaac, and jacob, 3. Acts 3 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 3 in plain english. Third missionary journey first, back to ephesus chapter 18.
A free bible version and commentary on the book of acts in easyenglish. Christ having ordered them not to depart thence, but to wait for the pouring out of the holy spirit. What we are seeing in the book of acts is the holy spirit in hyper. Being grieved that they taught the people, and preached through jesus the resurrection from the dead. Read acts 3 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Paul spoke to his disciples and gave them words of encouragement before he left for macedonia. Acts chapter 3 is where we find peter and john healing a crippled man as they continue to tell people with boldness about jesus christ. This was done in the presence of the heathen, who interpreted the wonderful happening in the. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. Acts 3 new international version niv peter heals a lame beggar. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. Acts 3 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. And they said, cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that feareth god, and of good report among all the nation of the jews, was warned from god by an holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words of thee. Now peter and john went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour.
Please take all courses in order as listed on our home page the computer will ask. This miracle will be the second occasion in acts for the gathering of a large crowd, and this will be the occasion for the second. Book of acts bible study lessons course a free online bible study lessons about the history of the early church with examples of conversion. With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library, including complete notes from the niv cultural backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary. Peter and john were heading to the temple to pray when they ran into a crippled beggar. Acts 3 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity.
It traces the first decades in the history of the church after the resurrection of christ, focusing in particular on the work of peter and paul. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 3 scripture passage page 20. Robert tannehill, the narrative unity of lukeacts, part 2. And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong, whom ye see and know. Let me mention just a few of the reasons why actsand thus our study of this bookis so important. 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. David guzik commentary on acts 3 describes the encounter of peter and john with a lame man begging for alms, and healing him instead. Commentary on the book of acts bible study notes and comments by david e.
An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of acts. Read acts 3 commentary using john gills exposition of the bible. The beggar did and peter said he would give the man what he had and told him to walk in the name of jesus christ of nazareth. For it was up to that very day that luke had carried forward his gospel. The two apostles set out for a temple called beautiful because it was the ninth hour, a time for prayer.
Acts 1 1 in my former book, theophilus, i wrote about all that jesus began to do and to teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the holy spirit to the apostles he had chosen. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. Peter and john go to the temple at the hour of prayer, and heal a man who had been lame from his mothers womb, acts 3. It is, therefore, more distinctive than son would have been, and implies the general messianic interpretation of the prophetic language in which it is so prominent. Now peter and john went up together to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour.
He asked them for money and peter exclaimed, look at us. In acts, luke often mentioned prayer as one of his subthemes. Free reading plans and devotionals related to acts 3. Acts 3 commentary john gills exposition of the bible. The people are astonished, and the apostles inform them that it was not by their own power they had healed the man, but through the power of jesus of nazareth, whom they had crucified, acts 3. Im not sure exactly which sunday marching into january, but we will do that. Acts 3 niv peter heals a lame beggar bible gateway. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. Study the bible online using commentary on acts 3 and more. He said to abraham, through your offspring all peoples on earth will be blessed.
Acts chapter 20 picks up following a situation of civil unrest. He sat at the gate each day begging from those going into the temple courts. Acts 3 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. Next chapter of acts the book of acts, chapter 4 we hope that you find the content of the book of acts, chapter 4 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter.
The table of old testament titles used to describe jesus in acts 3 the table of miracles in the new testament books. View acts 3 in the note window lame man healed by peter and john. Acts 3 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. In this part, the writer tells us how paul met jesus. Acts of the apostles bible study notes, commentary, and comments. You can find the best commentary on acts for you using the tools on the right side. The importance of the book of acts one can hardly overstate the importance of the book of acts or its contribution to the canon of scripture. Acts, chapter 3 king james version christian answers webbible. Acts chapter 3 kjv king james version there is power in the name of jesus,the holy spirit is the promise of conforter from a caring god,once we accept christ his spirit is poured in us and his power is made evidence for all to see. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. Third missionary journey part 2 strengthening the pastors chapter 20 68 22. Acts 3 niv peter heals a lame beggar one day bible gateway. The healing of the paralytic at the gate beautiful.
Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Acts 3 commentary peter petts commentary on the bible. Peter both excuses and reproves them, and exhorts them to. This is the second lesson in our series the book of acts. And a certain man lame from his mothers womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the temple.
Peters discourses see additional note at end of chapter. Next chapter of acts the book of acts, chapter 3 we hope that you find the content of the book of acts, chapter 3 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. Read acts 3 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible concise. Its a dangerous precedent to use the book of acts as a onestop doctrinal book. Peter and john seem to have been led by a divine direction, to work a miracle on a man above forty years old, who had been a cripple.
Here is a bible study with commentary and a summary of acts chapter three. Ellicotts commentary for english readers the god of abraham, and. Acts of the apostles 3 commentary new testament matthew. A good study bible we recommend the following features.
God arranged for the appearance of jesus and sent him to israel. Acts of the apostles chapter three objectives in studying this chapter 1 to study the healing of the lame man, noting various aspects of the miracle 2 to examine peters second gospel sermon, his call to repent and the blessings to follow summary the chapter opens with peter and john going to the temple where they encounter a man lame from. He preached to the people there and then traveled onwards to greece. By its opening words the acts of the apostles is linked in the clearest way with the gospel of luke. Acts 3 1 one day peter and john were going up to the temple at the time of prayerat three in the afternoon. Acts 3 now peter and john were going up to the temple at. And a certain man lame from his mothers womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called beautiful, to ask alms from those who. Yet most people today have never heard of john gill. This chapter develops the story of the healing of a congenital cripple by the apostles peter and john. 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.
The story of the healing of the lame man in acts chapter 3 is one of the delightful accounts of the power of the risen christ at work through the apostles. Certainly he seems justified in maintaining that in the numerous parallels in the sub apostolic writings the conception of the servant by no means always excludes. Study of acts discussion notes chapter 3 introduction we previously discussed the fact that the holy spirit is in fact christ dwelling in us and among us. And a certain man lame from his mothers womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called beautiful, to ask alms from those who entered the. 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. This commentary has been through advanced checking.