Chapterbychapter bible studies acts kathleendalton. Acts 4 niv peter and john before the sanhedrin bible. Acts 4 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 4 in plain english. I summarised the bible on twitter between aug 2010 and nov 20 one tweet per chapter, one chapter per day.
They seized peter and john and, because it was evening, they put them in jail until the next day. Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the lord jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please god, so ye would abound more and more 4. 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. Describe the spiteful treatment they had received at philippi. The letters called epistles from paul to thessalonica, which included i thessalonians and ii thessalonians were probably two of the earliest letters paul had written which was around a.
Tom constables expository notes on acts this is also available in the net. 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. Acts 4 is the fourth chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible. In chapter 4, paul is instructing the believers in thessalonica on how to live, in christ jesus, a holy life 1 thessalonians 4. The second problem he takes up is the matter of living honestly, in verses 9 through 12 of chapter four.
Their phenomenal results may also have had something to do with their arrest. Logos mobile education certificate programs course catalog topics courses for congregations access my courses. This is not only important as an act of obedience towards god. Bible study questions on the book of 1 thessalonians. The book containing this chapter is anonymous but early. For god has not called us for uncleanness, but in holiness. Enduring word bible commentary 1 thessalonians chapter 4. In addition, there are topical studies on issues such as spiritual leadership, gods redemptive plan, and old testament character studies. It still exists under the name of saloniki, and has a population of from 75,000 to. It is helpful to trace the locations of paul and his companions that relate to the thessalonian correspondence. New testament this category is for questions and answers related to thessalonians i and ii, as asked by users of. In 1 thessalonians chapter 4, paul warns the people of gods wrath, telling the thessalonians to remain strong in their faith and please god more and more but if they were to disregard a lifestyle honoring to god it would be the equivalent of. Acts 4 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 acts of the apostles often referred to simply as acts, or formally the book of acts, is the fifth. Repeatedly in leviticus 18 a chapter where god instructed israel on the matter of sexual. External evidence strongly supports pauline authorship geisler, a general introduction to the bible, pp. 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.
Book of first thessalonians overview insight for living ministries. I hope you will continue to develop the lessons based on the book of. Content includes book studies on luke, ephesians, thessalonians, james, 1 samuel, john, and acts. The thessalonian church is the only church not censured for anything.
It was founded by cassander, king of macedon 315 b. 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. Paul goes on to instruct them of a misconception they had. Acts 4 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. However acts chapter 27 is not the end but the beginning of the church, in fact acts is still going on, for we are now the church acting, we are now the bringers of the gospel, instrument of righteousness to be used by god for his glory. Its one of the reasons you get some interesting imagery during the book of philippi. The nucleus of the church was formed from this group of jews, although 1 thessalonians 1. In acts, luke recorded that paul preached for three sabbath days to the jews in. Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the lord jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please god, so ye would abound more and more. They seized peter and john and, because it was evening, they put them in jail until. Acts 4 niv peter and john before the sanhedrin bible gateway. Godfearing gentiles accepted the gospel see acts 17. 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. After paul started the church in thessalonica, he wrote this first letter to the believers there within just a few months of leaving.
We remember before our god and father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our lord jesus christ. Introduction to 1 thessalonians bible exposition commentary. First thessalonians is older than matthew, mark, luke, john, acts, romans, and every other new testament book except galatians and james. David guzik commentary on acts 4, where peter and john face the. When paul first came to thessalonica, silas came with him acts 17. I hope you will continue to develop the lessons based on the book of revelation. It was a great commercial center of pauls time, the inhabitants being greeks, romans and jews.
Being grieved that they taught the people, and preached through jesus the resurrection from the dead. The cumulative total of men in the jerusalem church by this time, not the number of those converted after peters latest message. In acts, luke recorded that paul preached for three sabbath days to the jews in the. Jan 02, 2020 paul then prays for them 1 thessalonians 3. Preparation for the coming of the spirit, chapter 1 1. In 1 thessalonians, paul directs the persecuted thessalonian christians to. The first epistle to the thessalonians chapter one objectives in studying this chapter 1 to understand how the virtues of faith, hope, and love should express themselves 2 to notice the potential a new congregation has for spreading the good news of the gospel of christ, and being a positive example to all believers summary joined by. They get to thessalonica and im going to pick up the story in acts 17. Paul mentioned the second coming in every chapter of 1 thessalonians. 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. Watch our overview video on 1 thessalonians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Therefore whoever disregards this, disregards not man but god, who gives his holy spirit to you.
Under their labors were added to the church chosen men, who, receiving the word of truth, consecrated their lives to the work of giving to others the hope that filled their hearts with peace and joy. Sunday school lesson plans sunday school powerpoint. Chapter 27 ends with paul, under house arrest, just writing epistles of the new testament. Second thessalonians is the ninth of pauls letters. And as they spake unto the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple, and the sadducees, came upon them. Listen to chuck swindoll s overview of first thessalonians in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. The jews there, who were against paul, brought him in front of gallio acts 18. The authenticity of 1 thessalonians is affirmed as pauline by almost all nt scholars1 b. Browse all courses logos mobile education certificate programs course catalog topics courses for congregations access my courses. Chapter 4 acts 4 ppt acts 4 script chapter 5 acts 5 ppt acts 5 script acts 5b ppt acts 5b script. Acts 4 commentary acts chapter 4 commentary bible study. A team of editors takes feedback from our visitors to keep trivia as up to date and as accurate as possible. May 20, 2018 acts chapter 4 king james version kjv alexander scourby free audio video bible. This summary of the book of 1 thessalonians provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of 1 thessalonians.
Acts chapter 4 king james version kjv alexander scourby. Now we ask you and urge you in the lord jesus to do this more and more. This letter is rich in advice, such as chapter 4 on choosing a wife, and mutual. Book of first thessalonians overview insight for living. How to prepare a sermon how to learn biblical hebrew how to learn biblical greek how to do inductive bible study see all guides. The lord jesus christ at work by the holy spirit through the apostles in jerusalem, chapters 17 a. Paul goes to jerusalem and is arrested, chapter 21. But we urge you, brethren, that you may walk properly toward those who. Acts 4 and as they were speaking to the people, the. Study guide for 1 thessalonians 4 by david guzik blue letter bible. Pauls defense before the mob at jerusalem, chapter 22.
Paul said this was a commandment 1 thessalonians 4. Acts chapter 4 king james version kjv alexander scourby free audio video bible. Paul acts much like a parent to the thessalonians, he remains loving and authoritative. For ye know what commandments we gave you by the lord jesus. When paul heard the heavenly voice on the road to damascus acts 9. Every chapter of the bible in 140 characters or less. Assignments on 1 thessalonians 2 please read the whole book of 1 thessalonians again as we study chapter 2. God fearing gentiles accepted the gospel see acts 17. It also attracted merchants from other parts of the empire, including numerous jews acts 17. With great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the lord jesus.
They were greatly disturbed because the apostles were teaching the people, proclaiming in jesus the resurrection of the dead. A free bible commentary on the first letter to the thessalonians in easyenglish. Check out this summary and commentary and the book of i thessalonians. Acts chapter 4 kjv king james version i have asked myself how do i increase in love and the power. Spurgeons morning and evening a summary of each bible book study resources four views on the. The first letter of paul to the thessalonians is likely the first writing of the. Nov 17, 2016 watch our overview video on 1 thessalonians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. How did paul describe their coming to the thessalonians in 2. Sep 14, 2019 paul acts much like a parent to the thessalonians, he remains loving and authoritative. I thessalonians 4, new king james version nkjv the bible app.
Study guide for acts 4 by david guzik blue letter bible. This theme is introduced in chapter 4 of the gospel of luke, when jesus, rejected in nazareth, recalls that. David guzik commentary on 1 thessalonians 1 describes how the gospel caused changes in. Enduring word bible commentary 1 thessalonians chapter 1. In chapter 4, paul starts responding to timothys report about what specific. Finally then, brethren, we urge and exhort in the lord jesus that you should abound more and more, just as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please god. Thanksgiving for the thessalonians faith we always thank god for all of you and continually mention you in our prayers.