Verses 111 the sin of ananias and sapphira was, that they were ambitious of being thought eminent disciples, when they were not. It will help to keep the whole of the book before you as you work your way through each section. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of the church. If true, even their deaths would not stop its advancement through the presence of god. Acts of the apostles 1 commentary new testament matthew. The people learned that death can be the consequence of sin see 1 cor. Acts 5 commentary acts 6 commentary acts 7 commentary acts 8 commentary acts 9 commentary acts 10 commentary acts 11 commentary acts 12 commentary. Genesis 3 commentary genesis 12 commentary genesis 15 commentary genesis 49 commentary. He knew that satan was trying to plant sin in the church so that the holy spirit would withdraw his aid, which was essential for the church to be effective in preaching the gospel. 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.
The last book of the apocrypha is known by many names. Acts 5 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. This commentary has been through advanced checking. A full video version is available with scenery from the pacific nw. An understandable version of acts translation by william e. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. This chapter recounts the tragic fall of ananias and sapphira acts 5. The acts of the apostles is a unique and therefore crucial book of the new testament. Acts 5 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on. Clicking on that will take you to the next section or chapter.
The reader is now prepared for the grand opening of the kingdom in acts, chapter 2. Acts chapter 5 ends with one of the jewish leaders, gamaliel, stating that the apostles should be freed to spread their teachings. Personal repentance and new life through baptism must lead to a committed group of believers who share their property and wealth, and take care of each other. The book of acts was penned by luke, the physician. The presence and working of the holy spirit is the dominating mark of the book of acts. The ending of acts plays an important role in route of determining the book s date. The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of the document.
He proclaimed that if they were wrong, their campaign would fail of its own accord. Acts 5 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. Acts chapter 16 coffmans commentary of the new testament. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Acts chapter 1 explained discover the 66 books of the bible. Study of acts discussion notes chapter 5 introduction our study of the book of acts has been very exciting. With a reference to, and a brief recapitulation of, his gospel, or history of the life of christ, inscribing this, as he had done that, to his friend theophilus, ver. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one.
Luke mentions the city name five times in acts chapter 1. Who gathered together at jerusalem as a council against peter and john in verses 5 and 6. Acts is a transitional book in the sense that it gives us the record of the way god moved in the minds and hearts of men to found and establish the church and begin its great work in the world today. Acts chapter 5 explained discover the 66 books of the bible. The book of acts course a, lesson 5 free bible study. In very short order, the holy spirit used to apostles to join well over five thousand people into the church acts 4. The inspired historian begins his narrative of the acts of the apostles, i. Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand. The former account i made, o theophilus, of all that jesus began both to do and teach. Acts chapter 5 coffmans commentary of the new testament.
Acts 5 new international version niv bible gateway. And he kept back part of the proceeds, his wife also being aware of it, and brought a certain part and laid it at the apostles feet. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. 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. Since luke is the author of acts, any date between ad 60 and 100 is reasonable as conzelmann points out. Some commentaries refer to it as sira, which is the hebrew family name of the author. Acts chapter 4 explained discover the 66 books of the bible. This chilling account of the sudden deaths of ananias hebrew, the lord is gracious and sapphira aramaic, beautiful makes us face the fact that god deals with sin, especially church members deceit and lack of integrity. The first trace of a shade upon the bright form of the young church. The church was enjoying a time of harmony and a sense of sharing seldom equaled on earth. 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. The high priest and the sadducees, being incensed against the apostles, seize and put them in prison, 17,18. 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. Verse by verse commentaries by book precept austin.
When a chapter or section is finished, you will see at the bottom of the page over the links, go to the next section. Top 5 commentaries on the book of acts ligonier ministries. You can find the best commentary on acts for you using the tools on the right side. Many people call acts the acts of the apostles, but really, if you want to add to the name acts, perhaps, a better name would be the acts of the early church. Acts 5 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of acts chapter 5 in plain english. But a certain man named ananias, with sapphira his wife, sold a possession. And great fear seized all who heard what had happened. All of chapter 21 is about jerusalem, as are chapters 22, 23, and 24. Other scholars add the wisdom of jesus the son of sirach or wisdom of ben son of sirach. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. He and his wife, sapphira, agreed to sell a property.
Apart from the cross, jesus showed the ultimate measure of love by simply washing his disciples feet john. The book of acts ends with paul in house arrest waiting to present his case before caesar. Probably among the new christians a kind of holy rivalry had sprung up, every one eager to place his means at the disposal of the apostles olshausen. The apostles work many miracles, and the church of god is increased, 1216. Other passages must have a relationship with the context at hand, such as a scriptural quotation or reference in the passage at hand. By its opening words the acts of the apostles is linked in the clearest way with the gospel of luke. Baruch korman presents a detailed analysis, interpretation and understanding from the book of acts chapter 5 part 1.
This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. The unity of the spirit felt by the first christians when the. In verse 4, we find that the number of the believing men had grown to what number. Acts 5 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. Go to the bottom of that page to see the index chapters, which are hot links. Study guide for acts 6 by david guzik blue letter bible. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. The sin and punishment of ananias and sapphira, who, for lying to the holy ghost, were struck dead at the word of peter v. The book of acts also describes the work of the two apostles peter and paul. In the first four chapters we have seen god introduce the holy spirit, empowering the disciples and opening the hearts of people. The following outline is intended to be used while studying the book.
Acts 5 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Chapter 15 of acts tells of all they were to do in the way of a doctrine. The hypocrisy of ananias and his wife sapphira, and their awful death, 111. It alone presents an extensive picture of early church life and history. And he kept back part of the proceeds, his wife also being aware of. Nowhere in this chapter of acts are these men called deacons, but most consider they were the first to fulfill the office of deacon as described in 1 timothy 3. The importance of the book of acts the importance of this second of lukes twovolume work can. Acts 5, new international version niv the bible app. A better title would be the acts or the workings of the holy spirit, because he is the real main character of the book.
When the day of pentecost came, they were all together in one place. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of acts. Acts 5 new international version niv ananias and sapphira. The flourishing state of the church, in the power that went along with the preaching of the gospel v. The purpose of the observation stage is to maintain focus on the text at hand within the normative rules of language, context and logic. Recoveries from sickness, releases out of trouble, are granted, not that we may enjoy the comforts of life, but that god may be honoured with the services of our life. Commentary for acts 1 this book unites the gospels to the epistles. The angel of god delivers them, and commands them to go to the temple, and proclaim the gospel, 19,20. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. Acts 1 jesus ascends to heaven, a new apostle chosen a. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Many great expositors have, however, preferred to understand by all acts 5.
Now as they spoke to the people, the priests, the captain of the temple, and the sadducees came upon them, being greatly disturbed that they taught the people and preached in jesus the resurrection from the dead. In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the hellenistic jews among them complained against the hebraic jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. It contains many particulars concerning the apostles peter and paul, and of the christian church from the ascension of our saviour to the arrival of st. Acts 5 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The book of acts is the story of submission, by jesus witnesses, to the holy spirit and the work he accomplishes as a result. The advice of gamaliel, the council let the apostles go. Here is a bible study with commentary and a summary over acts chapter six. As peter and john spoke to the people, who came up. Here is a bible study, commentary, and summary of acts chapter five. 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. Acts of the apostles chapter five objectives in studying this chapter 1 to examine the sin of ananias and sapphira in lying to the holy spirit 2 to note the amazing signs and wonders that were done by the apostles, in which all were healed 3 to consider the apostles response when government seeks to stifle the preaching of the gospel. The power which accompanied the preaching of the gospel. Acts 5 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on.
Really, very little is written about the apostles in acts. This versebyverse bible study and commentary of the acts of the apostles the book of acts or simply acts is indepth but uses plain language that everyone can understand, as well as a format that will engage you. Recoveries from sickness, releases out of trouble, are granted, not that we may enjoy the comforts of life, but that god may be. Acts 8, new international version niv the bible app. They were afraid about the seriousness of hypocrisy and sin in the church.