David guzik commentary on acts 8 describes the persecution of the church. The book of acts course a, lesson 1 free bible study. 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. Acts, chapter 8 united states conference of catholic bishops.
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. Acts of the apostles chapter eight objectives in studying this chapter 1 to note the spread of the gospel into judea and samaria, as foretold by jesus cf. Acts of the apostles 8, new living translation nlt bible. God has a determined will that cannot be stopped it is to build the kingdom of god. Adventures with philip, on to judea and samaria chapter 8 has something unexpected happened to you. It has challenged our theology and the depth of our relationship with christ and the holy spirit. Acts 89 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The holy spirit, through which jesus continued his works after leaving the earth, is mentioned in this chapter. It is written, thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of.
Remember, philip and stephen had been chosen to serve tables acts 6. It records the burial of stephen, the beginnings of christian persecution, and the spread of the. Acts 8, new international version niv the bible app. A timid peter is transformed into a bold evangelist whose first preach sees. Acts 2 new international version niv the holy spirit comes at pentecost. Saul persecutes the churchphilips ministry in samaria is describedphilip performs miracles and baptizes men and womenpeter and john. Work and christian identity acts 812 bible commentary produced by tow project the next section of acts moves the christian community, by the power of the spirit, across cultural barriers as the. All the believers, except the apostles, were scattered throughout the provinces of judea and samaria. Heres some other passages which tell us about things which happened in those 40 days. 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.
Work and christian identity acts 812 bible commentary produced by tow project the next section of acts moves the christian community, by the power of the spirit, across cultural barriers as the gospel of jesus christ is extended to foreigners samaritans, social outcasts the ethiopian eunuch, enemies saul, and all ethnicities gentiles. Acts chapter 8 questions for discussion the living word. In acts 1 jesus had instructed the apostles to wait in jerusalem to receive the holy spirit. On that day, there broke out a severe persecution of the church in. Acts 8 nlt saul was one of the witnesses, and he bible gateway. This is the end of the first phase of the assembly of godits history in immediate connection with jerusalem and the jews, as the centre.
These chapters also recount the conversion of saul, one. Oct 17, 20 this is a bible study given by his grace bishop youssef on acts chapter 8. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at jerusalem. At that time a great persecution arose against the. Acts chapter 10 kjv king james version i salute water baptism b f the cross it was a sign of a greater baptism coming,thats y the dove descended on christ marking him as our sacrficial dove tht had to be washed by running water. These proofs include his resurrection, his conference with the disciples, and the instructions that he left for them before he ascended into heaven. You will have approximately 20 minutes to complete this homework assignment. It records the burial of stephen, the beginnings of christian persecution, and the spread of the gospel of jesus christ to the people of samaria and ethiopia. Acts 1, new international version niv the bible app. Acts 8 is the eighth chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible. Acts chapter 1 questions for discussion the living. Acts 8 1 and saul was there, giving approval to his death. Who was saul and to whose death was he consenting acts 8. Peter then preached a sermon briefly describing jesus life, death, and resurrection.
In acts chapter 8 we see three specific responses to the gospel. In the midst of a very successful ministry, what was philip told to do and by whom. Acts of the apostles 8, new living translation nlt the. Acts 8 niv bible and saul approved of their killing him. The earlier persecutions of chapters 4 and 5 involved persecutions of the christian leaders, the apostles, by the jewish leaders, primarily the priests. Acts 10 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Chapter 2 begins by describing a meeting of the twelve apostles cf. The author tells us that he was a godfearing man who, although not a jew and not. The apostles remained there until herod put james to death. We find them clearly evident in every chapter of acts. The events of this chapter begin as the 12 apostles 1. During this time, however, paul was called to the apostleship, and peter had preached the gospel to cornelius, philip to the eunuch, etc.
Acts 8 king james version 1 and saul was consenting unto his death. After the jews had rejected the gospel again, we see. How was the gospel spread further among the samaritans. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church at jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout judea and. This persecution is much more severe, since it involves the laypeople and since it comes from the unrelenting hands of saul.
And said unto him, get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and come into the land which i shall shew thee. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout judea and samaria. Saul persecutes the churchphilips ministry in samaria is described philip performs miracles and baptizes men and womenpeter and john. Next chapter of acts the book of acts, chapter 8 we hope that you find the content of the book of acts, chapter 8 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. Now we see the beginning of the witness to the ends of the earth. Chapters 8 14 carry us into the story of sauls conversion and ministry, along with peters continuing story as an apostle. Then god turned, and gave them up to worship the host of heaven. 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 2 niv the holy spirit comes at pentecost bible. Wherever the established believer is driven, he carries the knowledge of the gospel, and makes known the preciousness of christ in every. As you study chapter 8 look for the first principles and ordinances of the gospel being taught and applied. The portion of scripture by reading that very chapter, the fifty third of isaiah, many jews, yea, and atheists, have been converted. Acts chapter 8 questions for discussion the living. Jewish males were required to assemble for this holy day, just as they had been for passover 2.
Seated in his carriage, he was reading aloud from the book of the prophet isaiah. Aug 28, 2009 41 videos play all book of acts full movie the visual bible biblemovies the gospel according to luke kjv full film 480p duration. Therefore they that were dispersed went every where these very words are reassumed, after as it were a long parenthesis, chap. Verse 5 5 then philip went down to the city of samaria, and preached christ unto them. Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the bible and answer. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. This was similar to his sermons in acts 2 and 3, but here peter preached to gentiles, because jesus is lord of all v36 i. Godly men buried stephen and mourned deeply for him. What opportunities do we have to share the gospel today. He is mentioned frequently in the gospel of john 1. Work and christian identity acts 812 bible commentary.
For it is written in the book of psalms, let his habitation be desolate, and let no man dwell therein. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in jerusalem, and all. Acts 8 niv bible and saul approved of their killing. Acts chapter 1 begins with a summary of proofs of the life of jesus christ. The holy spirit in this passage refers to a confirmation, like. Saul was present at stephens death, and consenting to it. Heres some other passages which tell us about things which happened in. Acts, chapter king james version christian answers. He desired philip to come up and sit with him such was his modesty, and thirst after instruction. At that time a great persecution arose against the church which was at jerusalem. Acts chapter 8 commentary northwest college of the bible.
The veil indeed was rent by the death of christ, but the grace of god was still acting towards the jews, as such, and proposed to them the return of jesus to the earth. Acts chapter 8 explained discover the 66 books of the bible. The book of acts is a true and compelling account of the first church. The former treatise have i made, o theophilus, of all that jesus began both to do and teach. We may remark here, that the sanctuary, so to speak, is open to all believers.
On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout judea and. 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. The second is philip the evangelist, who was one of the seven men chosen to take. At that time there was great persecution against the church their adversaries having.
Acts 1 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. Acts, chapter 8 king james version christian answers webbible. Acts chapter 10 is about peter and his interaction with cornelius. He was a centurion in the battalion called the italian battalion. Acts chapter 8 kjv king james version o proud man, know ye not that the son of god chose ye that ye may live. Luke distinguishes between evil spirits and paralysis. The birth of the church happens in acts 2 with the outpouring of the holy spirit. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.