Someone replied to a former question i posted with this. Acts 4 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 4 in plain english. This is the aftermath of the healing that took place begging the question of by what authority. As for this fellow moses who led us out of egyptwe dont know what has happened to him.
Was socialism forced and enforced in the book of acts. But god promised him that he and his descendants after him would possess the land, even though at that time abraham had no child. As peter and john spoke unto the people, what 3 groups came upon them. Even though they have come apart from the main stream of judaism, yet they are still involved in the temple worship. Acts 4 kjv and as they spake unto the people, the bible gateway. And said unto him, get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and come into the land which i shall shew thee. Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of israel, that by the name of jesus christ of nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom god raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole. 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. Acts chapters 3, 4, 5 part 2 les feldick bible study.
May he bless you as you witness the truth, the grace and the power with which he launched and continues to love his church. Instead, they rejected him and in their hearts turned back to egypt. God answers, and fills them with the holy spirit, acts 4. The book containing this chapter is anonymous but early. We trust we are reaching hearts that probably would never otherwise be reached. Being grieved that they taught the people, and preached through jesus the resurrection from the dead. Its subject and intention is nicely summarised by the words of the lord in chapter 1. Study of acts discussion notes chapter 17 introduction paul is well into his second missionary journey. The meaning of acts chapter 4 missionlink fellowship. Today, we hope to discuss the beginning of persecution. It is titled acts to emphasize that this book records the acts of the apostles through the work of the holy spirit. I found in the fourth chapter of acts a witness to several powerful statements about the kingdom of god. Acts 4 is the fourth chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible. The book of acts is the link between the gospels and the epistles.
Was socialism forced and enforced in the book of acts chapter 4. The holy spirit, through which jesus continued his works after leaving the earth, is mentioned in this chapter. In acts chapter 4, the apostles began to face persecution for their works and teachings. Acts 3 niv peter heals a lame beggar bible gateway. What was the main issue that upset the sadducees in peter and johns preaching. This is the aftermath of the healing that took place begging the question. They return to their own company, who all join in praise and prayer to god, acts 4. The priests and sadducees are incensed at the apostles teaching, and put them in prison, acts 4. Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of israel, that by the name of jesus christ of nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom god raised from the dead, even by. The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of the document. Just keep it simple so we can understand it, and that is what we intend to do. Study of the book of acts chapter 4 ivy baptist church. What conclusion do you reach about who wrote the book of acts.
The book of acts chapter 4 part 1 christian living. The genre of the book of acts is narrative history with several sermons. The believers of the early church were empowered by the holy spirit with boldness. Welcome to ivy baptist churchs bible study on demand before beginning this study, please take an opportunity to download the worksheet for. Go to previous section go to next section return to book of acts menu return. Who was saul and to whose death was he consenting acts 8. When they were past the first and the second ward, they came unto the iron gate that leadeth unto the city. At that time a great persecution arose against the church which was at jerusalem.
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. As you do make a list of major themes that are frequently mentioned in the book. Acts, chapter 4 king james version christian answers webbible. Acts chapter 4 explained discover the 66 books of the bible. Bruce, the book of acts,the new international commentary on the new testament rev. A key idea in the book of acts is that we should be witnesses of the lord wherever we go. Because peter was under the control of the spirit, he was able to face persecution and preach the gospel with power luke 12. Jan 30, 20 study of the book of acts chapter 4 ivy baptist church. A key idea in the book of acts is that we should be witnesses for the lord everywhere we go. Acts 7, new international version niv the bible app. Learn study bible 4 acts with free interactive flashcards. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Why is a belief in the death and resurrection of christ so vital to our faith.
Acts chapter 4 questions for discussion the living word. The book of acts chapter 4 part 3 christian living. They were greatly disturbed because the apostles were teaching the people, proclaiming in jesus the resurrection of the dead. Its so nice to hear from so many of you who tell us not to change a thing in our teaching. The god of glory appeared unto our father abraham, when he was in mesopotamia, before he dwelt in charran, 3.
They seized peter and john and, because it was evening, they put them in jail until the next day. Acts 4 niv bible the priests and the captain of the. Acts 8, new international version niv the bible app. Acts concerns the very vital period in christian history between the resurrection of jesus and the death of the apostle paul, the time when christian ideas and beliefs were. Acts chapter 1 king james version kjv alexander scourby free audio video bible duration. Next chapter of acts the book of acts, chapter 4 we hope that you find the content of the book of acts, chapter 4 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.
In this section of the book of acts peter and john returned to the company of believers. Acts chapter 1 begins with a summary of proofs of the life of jesus christ. These proofs include his resurrection, his conference with the disciples, and the instructions that he left for them before he ascended into heaven. So although peter and john are instructed to no longer preach the gospel, jesus commanded them and us to go into all the. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Acts 3 new international version niv peter heals a lame beggar. The blessed state of the primitive disciples, acts 4. The purpose of the observation stage is to maintain focus on the text at hand within the normative rules of language, context and logic. Choose from 500 different sets of study bible 4 acts flashcards on quizlet. It alone presents an extensive picture of early church life and history. As chapter 4 begins, a group of priests and sadducees enter the scene and interrupt peters speech. Peter, filled with the holy ghost, answers, and proclaims jesus, acts 4.
But many of the peoplepeter and john spoke to had the word and believed. And as they spake unto the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple, and the sadducees, came upon them, 2. Study of acts discussion notes chapter 4 introduction if we learn anything from acts 4, it is that christians should not be sheepish cowards when it comes to our faith. 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. 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. Other passages must have a relationship with the context at hand, such as a scriptural quotation or reference in the passage at hand. Audio video bible alexander scourby kjv 4,053 views. Acts 5 new international version niv ananias and sapphira. Acts 4 1 the priests and the captain of the temple guard and the sadducees came up to peter and john while they were speaking to the people. Acts chapter 4 the first persecution pastor tom luitwieler 10022016. Acts of the apostles chapter four objectives in studying this chapter 1 to study the beginning of the persecution against the church, and the reason for it 2 to note the apostolic response to persecution, and continued progress of the church in jerusalem summary the first case of persecution against the church is described in this chapter. John is mentioned six times in this chapter as participating.
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 4 niv peter and john before the sanhedrin bible. The book of acts, which continues the narrative that luke began in his gospel, is especially important because it was the first written history of the christian church. He is accompanied by timothy, silas and luke the author of acts. After the death of his father, god sent him to this land where you are now living. The acts of the apostles is a unique and therefore crucial book of the new testament. Aug 08, 2010 someone replied to a former question i posted with this.
Acts teaches us about the worldwide mission of the christian church. These men, peter and john, were not rabbis nor teachers so they could not teach. The rulers, elders, and scribes call the apostles before them, and question them concerning their authority to teach, acts 4. In chapter 17, we see pretty much the same pattern we have seen in the past. The religious institutional leaders were beside themselves because of the connection the disciples were making between the miracles and the risen. 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. Acts 4 new international version niv peter and john before the sanhedrin.
Saul was the young man who looked after the clothes of. Luke, the author of the gospel of luke, was a doctor and gentile. It is titled acts to emphasize that this book records the acts of. Published november 27, 2011 by bob roby i found in the fourth chapter of acts a witness to several powerful statements about the kingdom of god. 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.
Acts 4 niv peter and john before the sanhedrin bible gateway. Acts 5 niv ananias and sapphira now a man named bible. The book of acts focuses on the deeds of the apostles after jesus rose and ascended into heaven after a period of 40 days. Peter and john before the sanhedrin the priests and the captain of the temple guard and the sadducees came up to peter and john while they were speaking to the people. The word of god instructs us to obey those in authority over us, including government officials, as long as our obedience does not violate the word of god. It required that all converts joining the church had to sell all that they had and bring the money to the apostle to be redistributed among according to their need. Acts chapter 4 questions for discussion the living.
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