The book of acts and 2 timothy along with the statements of church history, imply that paul was released from prison, preached in spain and the aegean sea. The book containing this chapter is anonymous but early christian tradition uniformly affirmed that luke composed this book as. The book of acts was written to provide a history of the early church. Apparent discrepancies like these, in the different narratives of the same scene in one and the same book of acts, furnish the.
Study guide for acts 9 by david guzik blue letter bible. He wanted to bring themboth men and womenback to jerusalem in chains. Acts chapter 9 coffmans commentary of the new testament. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. We are told that while he was journeying near damascus, the. Acts these are all of the chapters of the book of acts. Acts chapter 9 questions for discussion the living. Meanwhile, saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the lords disciples.
And saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the lord, went unto the high priest, 9. Acts 9 in the picture study bible, with maps and background information on acts. The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of. Jesus identifies with his disciples, his body see lk 10. The book of acts chapter 6 king james version kjv audio bible by alexander scourby duration. 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. Pauls conversion is such an important point in church history that it is recorded three times in the book of acts. The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt.
And never did christ leave any who were brought to that. Interlinear bible bible commentaries bible lexicon topical bible bible summary bible outline bible timeline childrens bible bible hub homepage. This chapter reveals the conversion of saul of tarsus, the mighty persecutor acts 9. Events in acts and other new testament books are placed in harmony. An old apocryphal book, dating to the end of the first century, described paul like this.
Tom constables expository notes on acts this is also available in the net. Home bible studies acts of the apostles acts chapter 9 questions for discussion author. Welcome to ivy baptist churchs bible study on demand before beginning this study, please take an opportunity to download the worksheet for this bible study. Luke begins his description of pauls conversion in chapter 9 by continuing the story. The significance of acts as a historical account of christian origins cannot be overestimated. And desired of him letters to damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound unto jerusalem.
Acts chapter 11 starts with peter going back to jerusalem after he preached the gospel to a gentile centurion named cornelius. And ananias went his way, and entered into the house. Timeline of the book of acts from the bible generation word. The book containing this chapter is anonymous but early christian tradition. Placing his hands on saul, he said, brother saul, the lordjesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming herehas sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the holy spirit. During this time, the jews were regarded as a favored people and many thought that salvation was only meant for them.
Sauls conversion is described in his own words in two other chapters 22 and 26 so we will have. The churchs mission is indeed unstoppable if the risen lord can reach down to save the movements chief enemy, paul. His particular design upon the christians at damascus. Acts 9 niv bible meanwhile, saul was still breathing out. Acts records the apostles being christs witnesses in jerusalem, judea, samaria, and the surrounding world. The jews took counsel to kill him, being more enraged at him than at any other of the preachers of the gospel, not only because he was more lively and zealous in his preaching than any of them, and more successful, but because he had been such a remarkable deserter, and his being a christian was a testimony.
The earliest of the external testimonies appears in the muratorian canon c. Acts chapter 9 explained discover the 66 books of the bible. I love the book of john and read one chapter a week for 21 weeds at least once every 8 months so that god can open up my understanding. Acts 9, new international version niv the bible app. I like to call chapter 9 the ministry to the great and small. Events which are the turning points in ones history so imprint themselves upon the. 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.
The dates of the commencement and the end of the book are tolerably certain. Acts of the apostles chapter nine objectives in studying this chapter 1 to study the conversion of saul, comparing lukes account in this chapter with sauls own words recorded later on in chapters 22 and 26 2 to note two miracles by peter, and the affect they had on many people who heard about them summary not content with persecuting. The business of conversion is worthy that a man should bestow whole days upon it, when he is being drawn to god. 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. It records sauls conversion and the works of saint peter. Bible chronological time line of the acts of the apostles including contemporary historical events. As a result, the other apostles were not pleased with peters actions. The most important event in human history apart from the life, death and. And saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the lord, went unto the high priest. How long he had been in jerusalem when he appears in this history, whether he was. He yet breathed out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the lord. The emphasis of the book is the fulfillment of the great commission. His general enmity and rage against the christian religion acts 9.
The book of acts was penned by luke, the physician. Interlinear bible bible commentaries bible lexicon topical bible bible summary bible outline bible timeline. Whilst his sight and taste were quiescent, he was inwardly collected in mind and recovered reconciled to god through prayer. In the book of the acts we see how the church of christ was formed and settled. The book of acts was likely written between ad 61 and 64. 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.
The first 12 chapters of the book of acts deal with peter, and the remainder of. Acts 9 in the picture study bible, with maps and background information on acts 9 bible history online. The bible book of acts with full chapters, footnotes and bible commentary to aid your bible search, reading, and study. Acts bible book with full chapters king james version.
Acts chapter 9 kjv king james version all unrighteousness is sin. 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. Intro to acts biblica the international bible society. The acts of the apostles is a unique and therefore crucial book of the new testament. Verily, verily, i say unto you, whosoever commits sin is the servant of sin. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of acts in the bible king james version. Really, very little is written about the apostles in acts.
Acts 9 is the ninth chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible. Acts of the apostles 9, new living translation nlt bible. 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. 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. Behold, the proud pharisee, the unmerciful oppressor, the. In acts chapter 9, the story of sauls conversion is the main focus. The book of acts chapter 9 king james version kjv audio bible by alexander scourby. 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. Behold, the proud pharisee, the unmerciful oppressor, the daring blasphemer, prayeth.
Read acts 9 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Acts 9 niv bible meanwhile, saul was still breathing. This is, in effect, an outline of the book of acts see plan and outline below. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and. Commentaries for acts chapter 9 pauls conversion and early ministry. 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.
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