Acts 16 is the sixteenth chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible. Because god said no to paul these two times, we have a gospel and a book of. The presence and working of the holy spirit is the dominating mark of the book of acts. But paul, as he was recommended by the brethren to the grace of god, so his services for christ after this are largely recorded. One thing designed in the book of the acts is to help us to understand pauls. Peter is the human main character in the first 12 chapters, paul in the second part from chapter. Study acts using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. And behold, a certain disciple was there, named timothy, the son of a.
This may be the greatest threat to the work of the gospel seen in the book of acts. Chapter 16 it is some rebuke to barnabas that after he left paul we hear no more of him, of what he did or suffered for christ. Acts 16 commentary william barclays daily study bible. The brethren in lystra and iconium were witnesses to his worth. Acts chapter 16 verse by verse bible commentary matthew. The unique contribution of the book of acts, part of a series.
Acts 16, new international version niv the bible app. Acts chapter 16 commentary northwest college of the bible. David guzik commentary on acts 16 introduces pauls second missionary. And behold, a certain disciple was there, named timothy, the son of a certain jewish woman who believed, but his father was greek. Acts 1 jesus ascends to heaven, a new apostle chosen a. The book of acts also describes the work of the two apostles peter and paul.
Acts 16 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of the bible. Acts 16 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. In pagan lands, however, suicide was an accepted manner of solving a problem, as in the case before us. He was the son of a jewish woman who was a believer, but his father was greek. Timothy could draw jewish as well as gentile audiences to hear the gospel. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. She earned a great deal of money for her owners by fortunetelling. This chapter has the continuation of the second missionary tour, relating the. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew.
Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand. Book of acts matthew henrys bible commentary concise. 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. Luke wrote about what happened during that time acts 16. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. A better title would be the acts or the workings of the holy spirit, because he is the real main character of the book. This is one of several we passages in the book of acts see also. The geographical centre of the first part is jerusalem, of the second antioch, where the first great assembly of converted heathens was formed. The honourable discharge of paul and silas by the magistrates, acts 16.
We can just imagine how satan wanted to take advantage of this situation. Acts, chapter 16 king james version christian answers. The miraculous conversion of the jailer to the faith of christ, acts 16. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one. Acts 16 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Read acts 16 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.
A man from macedonia in northern greece was standing there, pleading with him, come over to macedonia and help us. Acts 16 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 16 in plain english. First, he wanted the false doctrine of works righteousness to succeed. Pauls work in philippi is the amazing crosssection of the population that was. But paul, being grieved, turned and said to the spirit, i command thee in the name of jesus christ to come out of her. Acts 16 niv timothy joins paul and silas bible gateway. The former account i made, o theophilus, of all that jesus began both to do and teach. Acts 16 new international version niv timothy joins paul and silas. But even if it didnt, satan wanted a costly, bitter doctrinal war to complete split and sour the church. Click here for an exhaustive list of content on acts. The path to joy is the path of obedience to the great commission. The main lesson acts 16 presents, which also permeates philippians, is.
The accusing and abusing of paul and silas for it, their imprisonment, and the indignities done them, acts 16. Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. Acts chapter 16 coffmans commentary of the new testament. With that background sketch, let me draw a few lessons from the account in acts 16 of the founding of the church in philippi and relate these lessons to the letter of philippians. Only if god prepares the heart by opening itenlightening it to understand the gospel, moving it to desire the salvation blessings compare 24.
The books of hebrews and romans were addressed, in part, to this very issue. 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. What follows is an an organized and curated list of content. This chapter records pauls encounter with lydia, the successful businesswoman. It records the second missionary journey of paul, together with silas and timothy. Acts of the apostles 16, new living translation nlt bible. 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.
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