A commentary on the book of acts chapter 25

The lord was again moving his man paul toward the very top ruler in the roman empire. The same theophilus is addressed, and in the first chapter the story is resumed just at the point where the gospel left off, save that a few extra details are given of the lords words after his resurrection, and the account of his ascension is repeated in a somewhat different setting. Acts 12, who was the political ruler of judea and who had control of the temple and priesthood a. Acts of the apostles chapter twentyfive objectives in studying this chapter 1 to consider the circumstances in which paul appealed to caesar 2 to observe paul before king agrippa summary shortly after festus arrived in caesarea, he went to jerusalem. The high priest and chief men informed festus of paul. Acts 25 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.

The events described in acts chapter 25 are the result, in great measure, of the change in. John calvin wrote that the book of acts was a kind of vast treasure. Persecutors deem it a peculiar favour to have their malice gratified. 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. Third missionary journey first, back to ephesus chapter 18. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of acts. Acts chapter 24 begins five days after paul is sent to caesarea. Luke mentions the city name five times in acts chapter 1. The book will therefore have been written only after the end of this time. Acts chapter 27 is a great chapter to read during lifes difficult times. He has been kept in herods judgment hall when ananias, the high priest, comes into his cell with. Secondly luke at the end of acts luke mentions pauls twoyear imprisonment in rome. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew.

Now when festus had come to the province, after three days he went up from caesarea to jerusalem. Some think that felix was turned out, and festus succeeded him, quickly after pauls imprisonment, and that the two years mentioned in the close of. This title accurately reflects the contents of the book, which is a series of vignettes chronicling the lives of key apostles especially peter and paul in. The reader is now prepared for the grand opening of the kingdom in acts, chapter 2. This chapter has the continuation of the second missionary tour, relating the revisiting of lystra and derbe acts 16. Acts 25 is the twentyfifth chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible. An understandable version of acts translation by william e. Acts 25 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. Pauls appeal to caesar, we see that it is lawful to avail ourselves, even in the cause of god, of those civil privileges with which his mercy has blessed us. Acts 25 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. Acts chapter 25 coffmans commentary of the new testament.

Study acts 25 using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better. 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. Pauls trial before festus three days after arriving in the province, festus went up from caesarea to jerusalem, where the chief priests and the jewish leaders appeared before him and presented the charges against paul. We learn from this part how the good news about jesus reached europe. This is a selftest on chapters 25 28 of the book of acts. It records the period of pauls imprisonment in caesarea. Verse 1 festus therefore, having come into the province, after three days went up to jerusalem from caesarea. All christians go through periods when we dont feel gods presence. Some think that felix was turned out, and festus succeeded him, quickly after pauls imprisonment, and that the two years mentioned in the close of the foregoing chapter are to be reckoned from the beginning of neros reign. Desiring to have judgment against him instead of, judgment, condemnation, sentence of death, is the reading of abc, and several others, which is probably genuine. This was the person whom titus vespasian so passionately loved, that he would have made her empress, had not the clamours of the romans prevented it. Martyn lloydjones called acts that most lyrical of bookslive in that book, i exhort you.

Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of the church. Acts 25 bible commentary matthew henry complete christianity. Acts 25 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. Acts chapter 1 kjv king james version 1 the former treatise have i made, o theophilus, of all that jesus began both to do and teach. The bible together zechariah 5 insights and commentary duration. So, the christians became stronger in the faith and more people joined the churches daily. A good study bible we recommend the following features. Backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary. Acts, chapter 25 king james version christian answers.

Sep 15, 20 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. Acts 25 commentary william barclays daily study bible. By its opening words the acts of the apostles is linked in the clearest way with the gospel of luke. Porcius festus takes over while it may be true, as boles said, that festus was a better man than felix, there being a strong contrast here between the honesty and straightforwardness of festus and the wickedness of felix, f1 it is true, nevertheless, that festus was a worse governor. Acts 27 king james version 1 and when it was determined that we should sail into italy, they delivered paul and certain other prisoners unto one named julius, a centurion of augustus band. Acts 25 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Book of acts acts chapter 1 acts chapter 2 acts chapter 3 acts chapter 4 acts chapter 5 acts chapter 6 acts chapter 7 acts chapter 8 acts chapter 9 acts chapter 10. Preaching christ, the end of the law, was no offence against the law.

A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. The apostles really suffered much with no protection of the wasteful and tyrannic herodians. Acts chapter 25 kjv king james version 1 now when festus was come into the province, after three days he ascended from caesarea to jerusalem 2 then the high priest and the chief of the jews informed him against paul, and besought him. This commentary on acts 25 treats the adjudication of pauls case by the roman governor festus and discusses his appearance before agrippa ii. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Book of acts overview insight for living ministries. Acts 25 commentary commentary critical and explanatory.

Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. Chu ahorlu on acts 25 festus behaviour shows how incompetent roman ruleers tried to gain favour of roman client state communities. 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. 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. You will be witnesses to me in jerusalem, in all judea and samaria, and to the uttermost parts of the earth 1. He was afterwards raised to the rank of king, and made governor over the tetrarchy of philip and lysanias acts 25. The king agrippa who comes to pay his respects to festus was marcus julius agrippa ii a. Acts chapter 25 explained discover the 66 books of the bible. May 25, 2018 the bible together zechariah 5 insights and commentary duration. King agrippa, historically identified as agrippa ii, was the son of the herod of chapter 12, herod agrippa i. In this part, luke describes how the gospel spread through more countries. Acts chapter 16 coffmans commentary of the new testament.

You can find the best commentary on acts for you using the tools on the right side. 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. Acts 25, new international version niv the bible app. Paul gives an allencompassing defense of himself here. Paul appeals to caesar to avoid a plot against his life. This is evidently the meaning of the place, whichever reading we prefer. Acts chapter 25 acts chapter 26 acts chapter 27 acts chapter 28. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 3 scripture passage page 20. They requested festus, as a favor to them, to have paul transferred to jerusalem, for they were preparing an ambush to kill him along the way. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. This commentary has been through advanced checking. It is a tonic, the greatest tonic i know of in the realm of the spirit.

Third missionary journey part 2 strengthening the pastors chapter 20 68 22. Acts 25 niv pauls trial before festus three bible gateway. Acts 25 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 25 in plain english. David guzik commentary on acts 25 pauls trial before festus. All of chapter 21 is about jerusalem, as are chapters 22, 23, and 24. Here is a bible study with commentary and a summary over acts chapter six.

Study guide for acts 25 by david guzik blue letter bible. This man might have been a christian wanting instruction. The title of the book of acts comes from the greek word praxis, a word often used in early christian literature to describe the great deeds of the apostles or other significant believers. Paul once again defends the gospel and himself before a roman ruler. Here is a bible study, commentary, and summary of acts chapter four.

In the beginning of the book of acts, jesus promised the apostles, you will receive power when the holy spirit has come upon you. A good book on the topic of understanding gods will during the difficult times. Acts 25 commentary before agrippa and bernice bible gateway. First of all luke mentions the fact that acts is the sequel to the gospel of luke written around 5560 ad, and therefore must have been written later. The book containing this chapter is anonymous but early christian tradition uniformly affirmed.