A commentary on the book of acts chapter 10

Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. The book of acts is the link between the gospels and the epistles. 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. Thirty miles north of joppa was another coastal city, caesarea, which had been built as a showcase of luxury and furnished with a splendid harbor by herod the great. This chapter records the vision of saint peter and his meeting with cornelius in caesarea. And then in the first half of acts 10, cornelius and peter both saw visions given by god. Luke was the author of two booksthe gospel of luke which tells the story of the life of jesus and the acts of the apostles which tells the story of the early church. An understandable version of acts translation by william e. 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. Mar, 20 study of the book of acts chapter 16 duration. This passage in which peter and john heal a lame man is the first scene in the book of acts after the story of pentecost in chapter 2.

They had asked where simons house was and they were now standing at the door. Acts 10 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Acts 10 bible commentary matthew henry complete christianity. Stanley toussaint rightly points out that the importance of this event is seen in the fact that luke recounts it three timeshere in acts 10, again in chapter 11, and finally in acts 15. He is a guest in the home of simon the tanner, who lives by the sea. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of the church. An angel appears to cornelius, a centurion, and directs him to send to joppa, for peter, to instruct him in the way of salvation, acts 10. The good doctor luke has described the beginning of the church, the kingdom, in. Acts 10 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of acts chapter 10 in plain english. Acts 10 new international version niv cornelius calls for peter. While he speaks the holy ghost descends on cornelius and his company.

The experience of cornelius begins to answer this question. Holy spirit falls acts 10 bible study questions handout acts 10. Acts of the apostles 10, new living translation nlt. Summary of acts chapter 10 and the salvation of cornelius. We all know that initially, the gospel message was for israel. It is a turn very new and remarkable which the story of this chapter gives to the acts of the apostles. Acts 10 niv cornelius calls for peter bible gateway. Acts 10 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Acts 10 commentary peters witness to cornelius biblegateway. Suddenly a man in shining clothes stood before me 31 and said, cornelius, god has heard your prayer and remembered your gifts to the poor.

While the messengers are on their way to joppa, peter has a remarkable vision, by which he is taught how he should treat the gentiles, 916. Or, the firstfruits of the gentiles we here enter on an entirely new phase of the christian church, the opening of the door of faith to the gentiles. Nov 17, 2018 but this passage in the book of acts, chapter 10 goes much deeper than this, and teaches us so much about ritual purity, how one becomes defiled, what it means to be holy and so much more. Joseph a alexander acts commentary 1857, 1866 over pages. This commentary has been through advanced checking.

At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one book with two volumes. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. The book of acts shows how that paul was called to be the apostle to the gentiles and the first jewgentile church being established at antioch. The new international commentary on the new testament commentary on the book of the acts, grand rapids, wm. This was god, in the person of the holy spirit, speaking to peter. Acts of the apostles chapter ten objectives in studying this chapter 1 to study the conversion of cornelius and his household, the first gentiles to obey the gospel 2 to note the need for religious and devout people to be saved, despite their good works 3 to ascertain the purpose of the holy spirit falling upon the gentiles, based on the.

This would indicate it was matthew, mark, luke, or john. Acts 10 is the tenth chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. Acts chapter 10 jamieson, fausset, brown commentary on. But ye will receive power, the holy spirit having come upon you, and ye shall be my witnesses both in jerusalem and in all judaea and samaria and to the end of the earth. They killed him by hanging him on a cross, 40but god raised him from the dead on the third day and caused him to be seen. The context for this story begins with gods call of abram, when god promised, all of the families of the earth will be blessed in you genesis 12. He gave generously to the poor and prayed regularly to god. Commentaries for acts chapter 10 corneliuss vision. The former account i made, o theophilus, of all that jesus began both to do and teach. While the old testament relates the story of israel as gods. He saw at a time, it seems, when engaged in secret devotion.

There is some overlap between the end of the gospel and the beginning of acts. Peter invited them into the house to stay as guests. All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in jesus christ. The introductions are similar in other ways as well. While the messengers are on their way to joppa, peter has a remarkable vision, by which he is taught how he should treat the gentiles, acts 10. A commentary on the preaching of the apostle peter to the house of cornelius, as narrated in the acts of the apostles. What is a summary of acts chapter 10 in the bible answers. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives.

Acts 10 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Acts 10 chapter 10 of the book of acts is a pivotal point in the great commission. Peter did not say, thank you for recognizing my high spiritual office, and offer him his ring to kiss. Peter had been informed of this by the servants of cornelius, acts 10. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons.

The first thing he encountered in caesarea was this gentile centurion falling at his feet in worship. We here enter on an entirely new phase of the christian church, the opening of the door of faith to the gentiles. 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. Apr 10, 2016 this passage in which peter and john heal a lame man is the first scene in the book of acts after the story of pentecost in chapter 2. This work, originally out in 1857, has proved helpful to many, though it is now far out of date as to literature commenting on acts.

Mark was the cousin of barnabas from the bible, we can read of him in he book of col, chapter 4 verse 10. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. Acts chapter 10 kjv king james version i salute water baptism b f the cross it was a sign of a greater baptism coming,thats y the dove descended on christ marking him as our sacrficial dove tht had to be washed by running water. Three days ago i was in my house praying at this hour, at three in the afternoon. And peter preaches unto him jesus, as the savior of the world, and the judge of quick and dead, acts 10. 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. Luke told us how the church was formed by the gift of the holy spirit and baptism and gathered around the apostles teaching and now moves on to narrate examples of the apostles ministry in jerusalem. An angel appears to cornelius, a centurion, and directs him to send to joppa, for peter, to instruct him in the way of salvation, 16. Its subject and intention is nicely summarised by the words of the lord in chapter 1. We enter on a new stage of expansion in the churchs growth, the full details of which st. This is not to imply that the outreach to the gentiles was an afterthought.

Imagine what it would be like if the book of acts wasnt in the bible. Peter commands them to be baptized in the name of the lord, acts 10. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Acts 10 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Luke may have learnt either from philip the evangelist during his stay at caesarea acts 21. Rather, he pulled cornelius to his feet and said, stand up. The messengers arrive at the house of simon the tanner, and deliver their message. For many basic details verse by verse, it still is of good value and often will help on word meaning and. David guzik commentary on acts 10, where god speaks to peter in a vision of a great sheet about the conversion of gentiles. The good doctor luke has described the beginning of the church, the kingdom, in jerusalem where peter first used his keys.

Acts 10, new international version niv the bible app. A holy angel told him to ask you to come to his house so that he could hear what you have to say. The geographic extension of the gospel in acts is an initial fulfillment of jesus words in matthew 8. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of acts. Are genuine seekers after god saved, if they have responded to the light they have but have never heard the gospel. Acts 10 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. In the great providence of god, the gospel was to the elect of god.