At the end of each section is a summary statement 6. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Luke, the author of the gospel of luke, was a doctor and gentile. Acts 22 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Acts 22 a study guide by kevin scott executable outlines. Acts 22 niv bible brothers and fathers, listen now to my. And he continued, 3 i am a jew, born in tarsus in cilicia, but brought up in this city. 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.
The ending of acts plays an important role in route of determining the books date. Study of acts discussion notes chapter 22 introduction in chapter 20 paul presses on to jerusalem where he longed to see other saints and preach the gospel even more. Aramaic, the language commonly spoken in palestine 2 kings 18. So when pauls sisters son heard of their ambush, he went and entered the barracks and told paul. Acts of the apostles chapter twentytwo objectives in studying this chapter 1 to explore pauls address to the jerusalem mob 2 to understand how paul used his roman citizenship to avoid scourging 3 to observe paul taken before the sanhedrin council summary paul addressed the crowd as brethren and fathers in hebrew. He recognizes there is going to be trouble but he is eager to share with other believers what god is doing. Now, here we come to one of the great days in the history of the church, the conversion of saul of tarsus. Acts chapter 22 questions for discussion the living. Luke here presents paul as a devout jew and zealous persecutor of the christian community acts 22. All of the new testament epistles end with this, to indicate the book is complete in itself.
There are only two others which do not have the amen added at the end. It is titled acts to emphasize that this book records the acts of the apostles through the work of the holy spirit. 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. 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 22 explained discover the 66 books of the bible. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout judea and samaria. Its subject and intention is nicely summarised by the words of the lord in chapter 1. Acts chapter 22 questions for discussion the living word.
It alone presents an extensive picture of early church life and history. Acts 22 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. The difficult witness page 1 of 3 a summary of chapter 22. Jesus of nazareth was a man accredited by god to you by miracles, wonders and signs, which god did among you through him, as you yourselves know. He, too, had seriously opposed the message of jesus of nazareth. This is a selftest on chapters 22 24 of the book of acts. The speech deals primarily with pauls statement of his background, education, and zeal as a persecutor of christ, dwelling especially on the record of his conversion. Acts 22 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. The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of the document.
Paul uses terms that are a show of respect and will get the attention of the people. Acts chapter 22 coffmans commentary of the new testament. And the high priest ananias commanded them that stood by him to smite him on the mouth. Jesus of nazareth, a man approved of god among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which god did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know. There is so much anger at paul, 40 men vow not to eatdrink until he is dead.
Do you indeed sit in judgment upon me according to the law and yet in violation of the. Paul advances three credentials they should accept. Note it is titled acts 29, which would be the chapter which follows the canonical acts of the apostles in holy scripture. Acts 8, new international version niv the bible app. Now viewing scripture range from the book of acts chapter 22. The genre of the book of acts is narrative history with several sermons. Acts 22 niv bible brothers and fathers, listen now to. Many of you already know that the theme verse of acts is found in the first chapter, but you will receive power when the holy spirit comes on you. And paul, earnestly beholding the council, said, men and brethren, i have lived in all good conscience before god until this day.
Since luke is the author of acts, any date between ad 60 and 100 is reasonable as conzelmann points out. When they were past the first and the second ward, they came unto the iron gate that leadeth unto the city. And paul, earnestly beholding the council, said, men and brethren, i have lived in all good conscience. Acts 7, new international version niv the bible app. The acts of the apostles is a unique and therefore crucial book of the new testament. Acts teaches us about the worldwide mission of the christian church. Paul had the holy spirit inside him and had jesus speaking him.
Acts 22, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Acts 22 1 brothers and fathers, listen now to my defense. Then paul called one of the centurions to him and said, take this young man to the commander, for he has something to tell him. Mark his address, at once so free from all flattery, and so expressive of meekness. The speech deals primarily with pauls statement of his background, education, and zeal as a persecutor of. The tone of the letter implies that the commander became initially involved in pauls case because of his roman citizenship, but this is not an exact description of what really happened see acts 21. He is accused of brining gentiles in the enclosed area of the temple this is forbidden. Acts reveals a progression of the gospel that divides the book into six parts. 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. Under gamaliel i was thoroughly trained in the law of our fathers and was just as zealous for god as any of you are today. Aug 21, 20 study of the book of acts chapter 22 ivy baptist church. The book of acts is the link between the gospels and the epistles. What did paul mean when he said i persecuted this way. Acts, chapter 22 king james version christian answers.
As for this fellow moses who led us out of egyptwe dont know what has happened to him. Acts 2 niv bible when the day of pentecost came, they. Jesse in reply on acts 22 a person who calls upon the lord and surrenders their life to christ, has their sins forgiven, past, present, and future. Can we imagine having jesus speaking to us, thank god for the holy spirit. This time, rather than telling the history of the jewish. Next chapter of acts the book of acts, chapter 22 we hope that you find the content of the book of acts, chapter 22 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. Instead, they rejected him and in their hearts turned back to egypt. Warmup 510 min try telling someone about your relationship with jesus, starting with your earliest memories of him up to how you feel about him today. 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. Acts 22 king james version 1 men, brethren, and fathers, hear ye my defence which i make now unto you. How can we share the gospel in a way that people will understand and listen.