Acts 9 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Then saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the lord, went to the high priest and asked letters from him to the synagogues of damascus, so that if he found any who were of the way, whether men or women, he might bring them bound to jerusalem. May he bless you as you witness the truth, the grace and the power with which he launched and continues to love his church. Acts chapter 9 kjv king james version amazing scripture with so much to learn.
The book of acts is the record of that commission beingcarried out. He would rise from that watery grave baptism, to a new life in jesus christ. Acts 9 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Acts 1 jesus taken up into heaven 1 in my former book, theophilus, i wrote about all that jesus began to do and to teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the holy spirit to the apostles he had chosen. Acts 9 niv bible meanwhile, saul was still breathing. We are told that while he was journeying near damascus, the lord spoke to him. Acts 9, new international version niv the bible app. He went to the high priest 2 and asked him for letters to the synagogues in damascus, so that if he found any there who belonged to the way, whether men or women, he might take them as prisoners to jerusalem. He went to the high priest and asked him for letters to the synagogues in damascus, so that if he found any there who belonged to the way, whether men or women. He departs from a careful analysis of apostles experiences in jerusalem. The book of acts is the link between the gospels and the epistles. Pauls conversion is such an important point in church history that it is recorded three times in the book of acts. Now, here we come to one of the great days in the history of the church, the conversion of saul of tarsus.
Acts 1 new international version niv jesus taken up into heaven. Meanwhile, saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the lords disciples. Acts chapter 9 barnes notes on the new testament on. It must have seemed as if the sun itself had leaped toward the earth. Kjv the book of acts is the historical link between the. This chapter reveals the conversion of saul of tarsus, the mighty persecutor acts 9.
The emphatic yet is intended to note the remarkable fact, that up to this moment his blind persecuting rage against the disciples of the lord burned as fiercely as ever. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. This gives us a full indication of the manner in which saul passed the three days mentioned in acts 9. In many ways acts chapter 8 is a significant pivot point. When he replied, here i am, lord, 11 the lord said, get up and go to straight street and ask at the house of judas for someone called saul, who comes from.
Up to now all the activity concerning the knowledge and spreading of the good news of the gospel has taken place in the city of jerusalem, has been strictly among jews, and the focus of events has revolved around the works of the 12 disciples. Acts 10 new international version niv cornelius calls for peter. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Under the impact of this sudden blaze, the whole company fell to the ground acts. He was baptized to show that he had been born again not of the flesh, but of the spirit. Acts 10 niv cornelius calls for peter bible gateway. A bright light came from the skies and those who were accompanying saul were overwhelmed as they could hear a voice, but they could not see who was speaking. The acts of the apostles may be a misnomer since what is recorded are the acts of the holy spirit through his human vessels, including the apostles, for the glory of god.
In acts chapter 9, the story of sauls conversion is the main focus. Study of acts discussion notes chapter 9 introduction in chapter 9 of acts, luke begins to give a broader view of what is taking place in the new testament church. To paul it is brighter than the sun, which makes it all the more surprising 26. In the other accounts later in acts, we find that the bright light flashed, not at night, but at high noon. And ananias went his way, and entered into the house.
In acts 22, paul says the men with him see the light, which chapter 9 doesnt mention. Saul was 3 days without sight and neither did eat or drink. 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. Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the bible and answer the questions at the end of each chapter found at the website answer the questions below and then click ok to send your answers. Acts chapter 9 explained discover the 66 books of the bible. Its subject and intention is nicely summarised by the words of the lord in chapter 1. Kurios is used in x in 12 verses in acts 9 far more than any other chapter in acts and all refer to the lord jesus.
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