He was also the author of its companion work, the gospel of luke. Antioch was considered by many the third greatest city in the empire, behind rome and alexandria. This is the second of a two volume set of lukes writings, its companion volume being the gospel of luke. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 11 e what did the crowd of people see. Introduces perspectives on the author, audience, date and purpose of the book of hebrews that can help us interpret the original meaning and apply this book to our modern world.
Chapterbychapter bible studies acts kathleendalton. The historical reliability of the acts of the apostles, the principal historical source for the apostolic age, is of interest for biblical scholars and historians of early christianity as part of the debate over the historicity of the bible. As a result, the other apostles were not pleased with peters actions. Authorship of acts luke is the author of the book acts. In acts 9, the name bearer, saul of tarsus, was chosen of god to bear the new name before gentiles, kings and children of israel. In chapter 6, there is strife between two groups of. Lukeacts makes up 28% of the new testamentmore than that written by either paul or john. The book containing this chapter is anonymous but early christian tradition affirmed that luke composed this book as well as the gospel of luke. Here are some of the details that luke gets right in acts that cannot be derived from josephus. The book of acts ends with paul in house arrest waiting to present his case before caesar.
Why were so many jews from so many different places all in jerusalem at the same time. Examine the historical, cultural, and literary background. However, the context indicates that these are gentile greeks and not. Casius, which is south of seleucia, is within sight of. Acts is designed to trace the spread of the gospel from jerusalem to antioch to rome. Jun 12, 2017 lesson 1 investigates the author, historical setting, and the theological background of the book of acts. So when peter came up to jerusalem those of the circumcision criticized him because, they said, you went in to men who had never been circumcised and you ate with them. Acts 11 commentary commentary critical and explanatory.
Luke and acts constitutes 24% of the nt luke is the only gospel with a sequel. Acts 10 is the tenth chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible. This chapter records the events on the day of pentecost, about 10 days after the ascension of jesus. Peters necessary vindication of what he did in receiving cornelius and his friends into the church, from the censure he lay. The book containing this chapter is anonymous but early christian tradition uniformly affirmed that luke composed this book as well as the gospel of luke. The book of acts tells how the multiethnic, international. What should the ministers of christ preach, but christ. All the events are relayed either as peter experienced them his vision, acts 11. Timeline of the book of acts dates reference events books written historical events roman emperors c. A chapter by chapter bible study of the book of acts 11 e what did the crowd of people see. Acts 11 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Notes for acts chapter 11 johns title for chapter 11. This doesnt give us an idea of how long the time is, but it is certainly after agrippas death in 44 ce.
God took a christianhating murderer and transformed him into historys greatest christian evangelist, the author of. The book of acts shows how god essentially took a group of fisherman and commoners and used them to turn the world upside down acts 17. The major areas of history with which the author has dealt are. Book of acts overview insight for living ministries. Background general features luke is the only gospel with a sequel, and the only gospel which takes us from jesus birth to resurrection luke is the longest gospel. Acts was written in greek, presumably by the evangelist luke, whose gospel concludes where acts begins, namely, with christs ascension into heaven.
The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt. Now the apostles and brethren who were in judea heard that the gentiles had also received the word of god. Acts is the only biblical book that chronicles the history of the church immediately after jesuss ascension. The prophecy from joel is lived out throughout the acts of the apostles. It records that saint peter defends his visit to cornelius in. Acts 11 is the eleventh chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible. The book of acts ends with paul in house arrest waiting to. Acts 11 niv peter explains his actions the bible gateway. Luke was a physician, and it is also believed that he was a gentile and not a jew.
Luke is uniformly identified as the author acts by the second century a. Luke leaves peter in jerusalem, to whom he will return in chapter 12 and then again. The context for this story has its roots in the covenant that god made with. One of the most notable similarities with a sermon given by peter in acts is the quote found in 1 peter 2. It tells of the founding of the church, the spread of the gospel, the beginnings of congregations, and evangelistic efforts in the apostolic pattern. This episode is our preparation for making a video series that walks through the entire life of jesus as told by luke in his gospel. In fact, its beginnings go back to the fourth century bce when it was occupied by the thracians. The city was already ancient by the time paul arrived there around 49 ce acts 16. There is no guarantee that a specific passage will have important elements in each of these categories, but there will definitely be at least general historical, cultural, or literary aspects to your passage. The book of acts ends just as it begins, emphasizing the apostles role as those who expanded gods kingdom on earth, through their proclamation. A simple outline of the book can be formulated on the basis of jesus statement at acts 1.
Verses 118 are about the christianjews reacting to the news that peter converted a gentile. The case of cornelius is so manifestly one of grace reigning in every stage of his religious history, that we can hardly. In chapter 5, a couple is struck dead for lying to the holy spirit. God took a christianhating murderer and transformed him into historys greatest christian evangelist, the author of almost half the books of the new testament. Acts chapter 11 starts with peter going back to jerusalem after he preached the gospel to a gentile centurion named cornelius. During this time, the jews were regarded as a favored people and many thought that salvation was only meant for them. Sparked by the 1939 nazi invasion of poland, the war dragged on for six bloody years until the allies. Biography, history and the genre of lukeacts cambridge core. Acts 12 ends with an ambiguous and the word of god grew and multiplied acts 12. Acts chapter 11 commentary northwest college of the bible. Please take all courses in order as listed on our home page the computer will ask.
The acts of the apostles is a unique and therefore crucial book of the new testament. More than likely, luke completed the book before either of these events occurred, sometime between ad 60 and ad 62, while paul sat in prison, awaiting the resolution of his appeal. World war ii was the biggest and deadliest war in history, involving more than 30 countries. If you read the book of acts the way i do, there is a wonderful period of bliss in the infancy of the church, but this lasts only from late in chapter 2 to the end of chapter 4. Biography, history and the genre of lukeacts volume 63 issue 3 daniel lynwood smith, zachary lundin kostopoulos skip to main content accessibility help we use cookies to distinguish you from other users and to provide you with a better experience on our websites. David guzik commentary on acts 11 describes a controversy arising in. Prior to that, luke documents many of pauls other imprisonments, trials, persecutions, and various other abuses that he suffered. But luke does not document the beheading of paul under caesar nero at the. The historical reliability of the acts of the apostles, the principal historical source for the apostolic age, is of interest for biblical scholars and historians of early christianity as. Acts of the apostles 11, new living translation nlt the.
The first 12 chapters of the book of acts deal with peter, and the remainder of the. What are some ways that we can show the holy spirit is working in our lives today. Since luke is the author of acts, any date between ad 60 and 100 is reasonable as conzelmann points out. It traces christianity from its beginnings in jerusalem, following jesus resurrection, to the arrest of the apostle paul in rome, the heart of the empire. And this is the grace that reigns in every conversion. The recipient of the book, theophilus, is the same person addressed in the first volume, the gospel of luke see introduction to luke. Peter recounts the story of the great sheet vision and how cornelius saw an angel. The first 12 chapters of the book of acts deal with peter, and the remainder of the book, the last 16 chapters is devoted to the apostle paul. At the end of the gospel of luke jesus says that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at jerusalem. Intro to acts biblica the international bible society. Lesson 1 investigates the author, historical setting, and the theological background of the book of acts.
The ending of acts plays an important role in route of determining the book s date. Most of these can be found in colin hemers magisterial work, the book of acts in the setting of hellenistic history. The ending of acts plays an important role in route of determining the books date. In chapter 6, there is strife between two groups of jews over the care of their widows. The book of acts course a, lesson 1 free bible study. Acts 11 in the picture study bible, with maps and background information on. Acts 11 commentary peters defense of his gentile mission. The acts of the apostles, abbreviation acts, fifth book of the new testament, a valuable history of the early christian church. The book of acts is the first history of the christian church. It alone presents an extensive picture of early church life and history. This first episode is an introduction to what the gospels are, and what it means to trust them as an accurate representation of what happened in human history. This is an ot idiom for the acknowledgment of yhwhs presence and power for the accomplishing of his purpose in human activity cf. Acts 11 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on.
The offering sent by barnabas and saul to the jerusalem elders. 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. As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1. Outside of the book of acts, we know very little else about st. Historical reliability of the acts of the apostles wikipedia. Introduction, background, and outline to philippians. A controversy in jerusalem regarding ministry to the gentiles. A map of philippi and surrounding regions the city of philippi and the origin of the church there the city of philippi, as one can see from the map, is located in north eastern greece macedonia. Acts 11 commentary william barclays daily study bible. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. Introduction, background, and outline to philippians bible. This was a direct quote from jesus that peter would have overheard see matthew 21.
Jan 02, 2020 the book of acts shows how god essentially took a group of fisherman and commoners and used them to turn the world upside down acts 17. Acts 2 is the second chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible. As we approach the book of acts, we must always keep in mind that luke wrote out of his background in the old testament and first century beliefs about the kingdom of god in christ. Study guide for acts 11 by david guzik blue letter bible.
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