And yet it is not until the first missionary journey of paul and barnabas, described by luke in acts and 14, that we see an organized effort to save the gentiles, with multitudes of gentiles coming to. A viper comes out of the bundle of sticks, laid on the fire, and seizes on pauls hand, 3. Acts 27, new international version niv the bible app. Acts 28 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 28 in plain english. A man who had been lame from birth was being carried to the temple gate called beautiful. Chapter 4 the religious leaders were greatly agitated by the public speaking of the apostles, and the sadducees particularly, for one of their cardinal doctrines was the denial of any. Book of acts is the gospel, they walked in the light as jesus walked. Acts chapter 28 questions for discussion the living. The islanders kept on expecting paul to either swell up compare num 5. In the phoenician language, malta was called melita, meaning a place of. Introduction the acts of the apostles is continuous to this day. Still, suffering no harm is the exception, not the rule, for christian disciples in general and for paul in particular acts 14.
This trip to rome was attempted at a dangerous time of. Notes on acts chapter 14 3 chapter 14 pauls first missionary journey ends acts 14. Acts 28 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. Study guide for acts 28 by david guzik blue letter bible. Acts 28 commentary william barclays daily study bible. One should read the last chapter of romans in connection with this welcoming.
Acts 28 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. The opinion that this island was not malta to the south of sicily, but meleda in the gulf of venicewhich till lately had respectable support among competent judgesis now all but exploded. Bible commentary on the book of acts, chapter 23, by dr. 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. What was the effect of the incident with the viper. They were on a major island just south of italy, the island of malta. After rising from the dead, jesus met with his disciples and followers, giving convincing proofs that he was alive. Acts 28, new king james version nkjv the bible app.
Acts 28 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. The unity of the spirit felt by the first christians when the. 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. Personal repentance and new life through baptism must lead to a committed group of believers who share their property and wealth, and take care of each other. Would it be easier for the gentiles to accept salvation as a result. He sat at the gate each day begging from those going into the temple courts. Yet most people today have never heard of john gill. The natives showed us quite extraordinary kindness for they lit a bonfire and brought us all to it because of the rain which had come on and the cold. Paul, and the rest of the crew, getting safely ashore, find that the island on which they were shipwrecked is called melita, 1. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of god. Pnt commentary on acts chapter 28 christians unite.
Later it was a difficulty to peter to think of even entering a gentile home, so that he required a clear and convincing revelation from god to do so acts 10. Peter has disappeared and paul is the main character from now on. David guzik commentary on acts 28 describes how paul finally arrives in rome after doing ministry on the island of malta. The book of acts is concluded by a brief summary of the two whole years of pauls imprisonment. The first three days had probably been devoted to the brethren. Paul, other prisoners, roman guards, luke and others board a ship to myra. Study of the book of acts chapter 28 ivy baptist church. Acts 28 commentary john gills exposition of the bible. I can only imagine how relieved they all were to get off that ship and on land.
He eventually arrives at rome where he immediately assembles the jews and after appointing a day to address them, preaches the gospel to them. In three days after his arrival as a prisoner he begins his work. Commentaries for acts chapter 28 ministry at malta and rome. The people, seeing this, suppose him to be a murderer, and thus pursued by. Upon the respect shown him by the christians at rome, who came a great way to meet him, acts 28. Acts of the apostles chapter fourteen objectives in studying this chapter 1 to continue tracing the route of paul and barnabas on their missionary journey 2 to note the increasing persecution endured by the apostle paul cf. Chapters 27 and chapters 28 are pauls travels from caesarea israel to rome italy chapter 27 begins with paul leaving caesarea. By the way luke concludes acts, he shows us that he wants us to interact fully with its messagenot that we. Stranded on the island of malta, the anointing and gifts in the life of paul allow the glory of god to be demonstrated. Notes for acts chapter 28 page 1 of 3 johns title for chapter 28.
Upon the favour he found with the captain of the guard, into whose custody he was delivered, who suffered him to dwell by himself, and did not put him in the common prison, acts 28. Now when they had escaped, they then found out that the island was called malta. There are a number of good commentaries on the book of acts. The feast of pentecost was also called the feast of weeks and took place 7 weeks 49 days after the passover feast on the 50th day. A viper comes out of the bundle of sticks, laid on the fire, and seizes on pauls hand, acts 28. They are received with great hospitality by the inhabitants, 2. The people, seeing this, suppose him to be a murderer, and thus pursued by divine vengeance, 4. Acts 28 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. In this instance god protected him, because he did not know. It is important to do some background study into this, because it reveals gods underlying purpose. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. Among the watchwords of the 1989 evangelical world congress on evangelism, lausanne ii in manila, was for the whole church to bring the whole gospel to the whole world.
This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the jews. It also was a miracle that opened a door for them to stay three days with the chief of the island and they laid hands on the sick and they were healed acts chapter 28. 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 bible study discussion questions chapter 28 acts 28. Top 5 commentaries on the book of acts ligonier ministries. They are received with great hospitality by the inhabitants, acts 28. Study the bible online using commentary on acts 28 and more. It traces the first decades in the history of the church after the resurrection of christ, focusing in particular on the work of peter and paul. Also, christianitys base of operation shifts from jerusalem to antioch. Acts 28 a study guide by kevin scott executable outlines. Paul, and the rest of the crew, getting safely ashore, find that the island on which they were shipwrecked is called melita, acts 28. What else occurred, and how was it different from pauls usual experience in a new place. The lord jesus christ at work by the holy spirit through the apostles. That ship ran aground was broken to pieces, but in fulfilment of gods promise 27.
The apostles were doing the command that our lord gave them to preach and. The first verse of acts chapter 2 starts with a reference to the day of pentecost having come. Such a large company of people arriving onshore could not long remain unnoticed by the local inhabitants. A short time later they took soundings again and found it was ninety feet. In his appeal he sought not to accuse his nation, but only to clear himself. Acts 14 now at iconium they entered together into the. By its opening words the acts of the apostles is linked in the clearest way with the gospel of luke. One older book that has been such a help to commentators is james smiths the voyage and shipwreck of st. True christianity settles what is of common concern to all mankind, and is not built upon narrow opinions and private interests.
Read acts 28 commentary using john gills exposition of the bible. The following are the five that i have found to be the most helpful. Study of acts discussion notes chapter 28 introduction just as god promised paul and paul promised the crew, not one life was taken. Throughout the rest of chapter 28, luke reported only on pauls dealings with the. This chapter has the continuation of the second missionary tour, relating the revisiting of lystra and derbe acts 16. And when we were escaped, then we knew that the island was called melita.
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