History about the book of acts chapter 8 verse 26

Acts 4 niv peter and john before the sanhedrin bible. Verse 27 verse 28 verse 29 verse 30 verse 31 verse 32. Acts of the apostles 8, new living translation nlt the. We look at the places mentioned in acts, taking them in alphabetical order. It records the burial of stephen, the beginnings of christian persecution, and the spread of the gospel of jesus christ to the people of samaria and ethiopia. Rolf jacobson, kathryn schifferdecker, and matt skinner. Acts 8, new international version niv the bible app. The signs and preaching at samaria which resulted in the conversion of the samaritans. Both the angel of the lord and the spirit speak to philip 8. The whole speech is kind of a summary of the story of the jewish people. We will endeavor to look carefully at this defense of pauls, especially in comparison to lukes account of pauls conversion in acts 9, and also to pauls previous account of his conversion in chapter 22.

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. He was reading a scroll of isaiah the prophet, and we shall see verses 3233, he was in chapter 53, of that book. It alone presents an extensive picture of early church life and history. This is the very beginning of the gospels spread to the end of the earth as jesus commanded in acts 1. Verses 2640 we have here the story of the conversion of an ethiopian eunuch to the faith of christ, by whom, we have reason to think, the knowledge of christ was sent into that country where he lived, and that scripture fulfilled, ethiopia shall soon stretch out her hands one of the first of the nations unto god, ps. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at jerusalem. The tense of the verbs in the preceding verse, in the better mss. Verse 15 verse 16 verse 17 verse 18 verse 19 verse 20. In answer to him, he denies the charge, and appeals to king agrippa, acts 26. And behold, a man of ethiopia, a eunuch of great authority under candace the queen of the ethiopians, who had charge of all her. 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. The acts theological significance is cleansing for sin and incorporation into the. Verse 8 verse 9 verse 10 verse 11 verse 12 verse verse 14. But an angel of the lord said to philip, rise and proceed southward or at midday on the road that runs.

This a an and angel but descends desert down from gaza get go goes is jerusalem lord now of philip road road said saying south spoke that the to up nt apostles. This divine direction is given through the angel of the lord 8. The acts of the apostles is a unique and therefore crucial book of the new testament. Acts is the only biblical book that chronicles the history of the church immediately after jesuss ascension. When you share the gospel, have the person read the bible verses himself.

This is the passage of scripture the eunuch was reading. The tabernacle of ancient israel brief overview of the tabernacle of moses in the wilderness and the ark of the covenant. Then paul stretched forth the hand, and answered for himself. He also said that this was not yet fulfilled, but was soon to be. Acts is a book carefully structured by luke to do many things, not the least of which is. The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt. Acts 8 is the eighth chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible.

The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of the document. He not only relieved the tediousness of the journey, but redeemed time by reading, not philosophy, history, nor politics, much less a romance or a play, but the scriptures, the book of esaias. The history of rome brief overview of roman history from her dawn to the first punic war. Acts 8 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Intro to acts biblica the international bible society. The acts of philip the deacon,episode of the conversion and baptism of the ethiopian eunuch, the treasurer of the queen of ethiopia, 26 40. Probably philip was quite unconscious of the revolutionary nature of his act, but it. Acts chapter 9 is an historical account, written by luke.

When luke records the passage from isaiah in verses 3233, it is. Original bible history online visit the original site 19992016. King agrippa, i consider myself fortunate to stand before you today as i make my defense against all the accusations of. No wonder philip is the only one in the new testament specifically given the title, the evangelist acts 21. As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1. Read and study acts, including book summary, with the verse by verse bible commentary hi, sign out. And he further stated that the fulness of the b gentiles was soon to come in. Perhaps the eunuch was now reading over again those.

Each place is located on a map and then we note the people and events associated with that place. Acts 8 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. The story of the ethiopian official is one of several lengthy conversion. The acts of philip the deacon,episode of the conversion and baptism of the ethiopian eunuch, the treasurer of the queen of ethiopia, 2640. But rather than send philip, who was there, god sent peter, who was not there chapter 10. This is the third account of pauls conversion in acts. 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. Events in acts and other new testament books are placed in harmony.

The angels message to philip in verse 26 is not a condition of salvation. The rest of the chapter gives festus interruption and the exchange between paul and king agrippa acts 26. Sometimes god opens a door of opportunity to his ministers in very unlikely places. Acts 8 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is from the most widely read and often quoted preacher in history, charles haddon spurgeon. We should study to do good to those we come into company with by travelling. The babylonians learn about ancient babylon and the people who lived there. Acts 4 niv peter and john before the sanhedrin bible gateway. It seems to have been added from the formularies for baptism which came into current use. The more accurate rendering, but an angel of the lord, is more in harmony with the history of the early days of the church.

Many of the saints did i shut up in prison acts 26. Acts 26 is the twentysixth chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible. Acts facts people, places, and verse by verse study. He quoted many other passages of scripture, and offered many explanations which c cannot be mentioned here. Book of acts overview insight for living ministries. Besides linking the gospel narratives on the one hand and the apostolic letters on the. Acts chapter 26 the new john gill exposition of the.

The conversion of the ethiopian eunuch is similar, as i read this text in the eighth chapter of the book of acts. King agrippa, being more closely and particularly dealt with, thinks he never heard a man talk more rationally and convincingly, and owns himself almost his convert acts 26. The new john gill exposition of the entire bible on. It records the period of pauls imprisonment in caesarea. Then agrippa said to paul, you have permission to speak for yourself. Verse 21 verse 22 verse 23 verse 24 verse 25 verse 26. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 9 4.

Next chapter of acts the book of acts, chapter 26 we hope that you find the content of the book of acts, chapter 26 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. And when simon saw that through laying on of the apostles hands the holy ghost was given, he offered them money, saying, give me also this power, that on whomsoever i lay hands, he may receive the holy ghost. He was the devil that cast some of them into prison revelation 2. Saul was consenting unto his deaththe word expresses hearty approval. Acts 8 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. And yet he was not saved in jerusalem, but in the desert. Acts 26 niv bible then agrippa said to paul, you have. So paul motioned with his hand and began his defense. In the field of history, science, medicine and other areas of learning you reach a. In the beginning of the book of acts, jesus promised the apostles, you will. The history of the city so named appearing at times in the english. Acts verse by verse bible commentary bible history online.

Verses 1215 who returned to jerusalem to waitand what did they do while they waited. New testament overview general survey of the new testament. In the first verse of the book of acts the author mentions the fact that he has already written an earlier report concerning all things which jesus began both to do and to teach, until that day in. The most popular bible verses from acts 8 found 40 verses acts 8. The more accurate rendering, but an angel of the lord, is more in harmony with the history. Then the spirit said to philip, go up and join this chariot.

Acts chapter 26 coffmans commentary of the new testament. Verse 26 26 and the angel of the lord spake unto philip, saying, arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from jerusalem unto gaza, which is desert. The gospel will be preached this day, and with great enthusiasm see acts 26. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. History old testament overview general survey of the old testament. The book containing this chapter is anonymous, but holman states that uniform christian tradition affirms that luke wrote both this book as well as the gospel of luke, as supported by guthrie based on external evidence. Complete bible timeline links interlinear bible bible commentaries bible lexicon topical bible bible summary bible outline bible timeline childrens bible bible hub homepage. Later, the passage in isaiah is identified as chapter 53 acts 8. Often there is quite some time, after god tells you to go, before you learn what comes next. Verse 1 and agrippa said unto paul, thou art permitted to speak for thyself. The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of. The way which is desert there were two ways from jerusalem to gaza, one desert, the other through a more populous country.

Here was a man who had just been to jerusalem, to worship the god of israel there. Now an angel of the lord said to philip, go south to the road the desert road that goes down from jerusalem to gaza. Its not easy packing all of history into one lecture. The point of all of this is that the folks from the temple are just as stubborn as their. A proud person might give an outward display of faith because it is the right thing to do in the eyes of others. And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong, whom ye see and know.

We should not be so shy of all strangers as some affect to be. They told paul through the spirit not to go up to jerusalem. Acts 4 new international version niv peter and john before the sanhedrin. He was led like a sheep to the slaughter, and as a lamb before its shearer is silent. He goes through highlights on abraham, isaac, jacob, joseph, moses, joshua, david, and solomon all in one chapter.