21 You have no part or share in this matter, because your heart (motive, purpose) is not right before God. 6 The crowds with one accord listened eagerly to what was said by Philip, hearing and seeing the signs that he did, 7 for unclean spirits, crying with loud shrieks, came out of many who were possessed; and many others who were paralyzed or lame were cured. 9 Now there was a man named Simon, who previously practiced magic in the city and amazed the people of Samaria, claiming to be someone great. theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the Book of Acts. 23 For I see that you are [d]provoked by bitterness and bound by sin.”(C) 24 But Simon answered, “Pray to the Lord for me both of you, so that nothing of what you have said will come upon me.”. Salem Media Group. Although of the purposes Luke had in writing his history, and that this purpose influenced 25 So, when Peter and John had given their testimony and preached the word of the Lord, they started back to Jerusalem, preaching the good news [about salvation] in many Samaritan villages [along the way]. b 8:26 Or Go at noon. 2 And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great lamentation over him. the setting for his letters. This is the very beginning of the gospel’s spread to the end of the earth – as Jesus commanded in Acts 1:8. i. No wonder Philip is the only one in the New Testament specifically given the title, “The Evangelist” (Acts 21:8). Options You Have. 5 Philip traveled to a Samaritan city and preached to them the wonderful news of the Anointed One. 5 Philip went down to a city in Samaria and proclaimed the Messiah there. From the NIV Study Bible, Introductions to the Books of the Bible, Acts 8 And Saul was consenting unto his death. ACTS 8:6 And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things which Philip spake, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did. the church of any age. Peter and the Beginnings of the Church in (, Herod's persecution of the church and his On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria. About himself or about someone else?” 35 Then Philip spoke and beginning with this Scripture he preached Jesus to him [explaining that He is the promised Messiah and the source of salvation]. to them. Within the writing itself are some clues as to who the author was: Two dates are possible for the writing of this book: (1) c. a.d. 63, soon linking the Gospel narratives on the one hand and the apostolic letters on Used with permission. If you are not satisfied for any reason, just call us. ACTS 7:9 And the patriarchs, moved with envy, sold Joseph into Egypt: but God was with him, (B) 22 So repent of this wickedness of yours, and pray to the Lord that, if possible, this thought of your heart may be forgiven you. You can cancel anytime during the trial period. that ties the church in its beginning with each succeeding age. Acts 21:8 finds him still in Caesarea, doing his work of evangelism there. the author does not name himself, evidence outside the Scriptures and inferences You have plenty of time to decide if your Audio Bible product is right for you. You have plenty of time to decide if your Audio Bible product is right for you. 5 Then # Acts 6:5; 8:26, 30 Philip went down to the city of Samaria and preached Christ to them. You may use 'Next' and 'Previous' button to navigate. The KJV Listener's Audio Bible - New Testament: Vocal Performance by Max McLean Audiobook [Download]Our Price: $24.99Buy Now. 8 And Saul(A)approved of their killing him. 8 So there was great rejoicing in that city. Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. Copy Options. One finds embedded in Acts a record of Christian defenses made to both Jews (e.g., 4:8-12) and Gentiles (e.g., 25:8-11), with the underlying purpose of conversion. in a few minutes. Copyright 2002 © Zondervan. It was an important city, both politically and militarily, and its harbor was the largest on the eastern Mediterranean coast. 15 They came down and prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit; 16 for He had not yet fallen on any of them; they had simply been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus [as His possession]. 36 As they continued along the road, they came to some water; and the eunuch exclaimed, “Look! summarizing the first volume and indicating the contents anticipated in his Bible > NIV > Acts 8 ... 8 So there was great joy in that city. Starting your free trial of Bible Gateway Plus is easy. We know, e.g., that Paul at times could be a long-winded And Saul was consenting unto his death. 2 Some devout men buried Stephen, and [a]mourned greatly over him [expressing a personal sense of loss]. (A) 6 The crowds gathered and were paying close attention to everything Philip said, as they heard [the message] and saw the [miraculous] signs which he was doing [validating his message]. writing of Acts c. 70 or even later. 9 Now for some time a man named Simon had practiced sorcery in the city and amazed all the people of Samaria. On this understanding, mention of the martyrdom of Paul (c. a.d. 67) and of ... ACTS 6:8 And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people. lists information from numerous sources to identify the author of these books NIV 1 And Saul approved of their killing him. Distempers are here named, the most difficult to be cured by the course of nature, and most expressive of the disease of sin. This summary of the book of Acts provides information about the title, author(s), date of writing, chronology, theme, On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria. "Throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria" (, The period of waiting for the Holy Spirit (, The healing of the lame man and the resultant The main purposes of the book appear to be: The speeches are obvioiusly not verbatim reports; any of them can be read Article Images Copyright © 2021 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. Philip went down to a city in Samaria and proclaimed the Messiah there. 4 Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went. 12 But when they believed Philip as he preached the [c]good news about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were being baptized, both men and women. Acts 8 - And Saul approved of their killing him. Acts 8:1-4 Bible Study Acts 8:5-8 Samaria Acts 8:9-13 Simon the Sorcerer Acts 8:14-19 Receive the Holy Spirit Acts 8:20-25 Simony Acts 8:26-40 Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch Acts 8 Bible Study Questions (Handout) Spirit, pioneer missionary outreach to new fields, conversions, the growth There is a volume control and a minimizing tab. And at that time there was a great persecution against … 6 The crowds were eager to receive Philip’s message and were persuaded by the many miracles and wonders he performed. conflict between Jews and Gentiles, persecution of the church by some Jewish Acts 8. Christ Is Preached in Samaria. the Holy Land (chs. ACTS 8:7 For unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, came out of many that were possessed with them: and many taken with palsies, and that were lame, were healed. 5 And Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and proclaimed unto them the Christ. (. belive that they are accurate summaries of what was actually said. All inclinations to the lusts of the flesh which war against the soul are such. of through the apostles' preaching and the establishment of the church. 6 When the crowds heard Philip and saw the signs he performed, they all paid close attention to what he said. In ancient Greece the word translated as “good news” or “gospel” was used to denote any good fortune, including success in a battle. ACTS 8:8 And there was great joy in that city. Acts 8:4-8 - NIV: Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went. Those who prefer the later date hold that 1:8 (see note there) reveals one It was customary to hire professional mourners for most funerals to ensure that the deceased would be properly mourned, but those who mourned Stephen needed no such assistance because they expressed their own heartfelt grief. Copyright © 2015 by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, CA 90631. second volume. Copyright © 2021, Bible Study Tools. The Book of Acts read by Alexander Scourby. 8 Saul wholeheartedly approved of Stephen’s death. And Saul was consenting unto his death. ordinary procedure for a historian at this time to begin a second volume by It is also a bridge Bible Gateway Recommends. the destruction of Jerusalem (70) was not pertinent. Luke summarized his first volume in 1:1-3; the theme of his see note there) as told in the Gospels with what he continued to do and teach d 8:36 Some manuscripts add verse 37, “You can,” Philip answered, “if you believe with all your heart.” And the eunuch replied, “I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.” Options You Have. second volume is presented in the words of Jesus: "You will be my witnesses Antioch to Rome (chs. 27 So he got up and went; and there was an Ethiopian eunuch [a man of great authority], a court official of Candace, queen of the Ethiopians, who was in charge of all her treasure. (C)2 Godly men buried Stephen and mourned deeply for him.3 But Saul(D)began to destroy the church. from the book itself lead to the conclusion that the author was Luke. Both Pontius Pilate (prefect, Amplified Thinline Holy Bible--bonded leather, black (indexed), Amplified Study Bible, Large Print, Imitation Leather, Brown, Amplified Compact Holy Bible--soft leather-look, camel/burgundy, Amplified Large-Print Bible--bonded leather, burgundy, Amplified Holy Bible: Captures the Full Meaning Behind the Original Greek and Hebrew - eBook. 8 So there was great joy in that city. Caesarea Maritima (Caesarea-on-the-Sea) was a coastal city and artificial harbor built by Herod the Great. 17 Then Peter and John laid their hands on them [one by one], and they received the Holy Spirit. Simon the Sorcerer. This would allow for the on 1:8). The theme of the work is best summarized in 1:8 (see note there). This book may You’re already logged in with your Bible Gateway account. (c. a.d. 170), where the explicit statement is made that Luke was the author Text Commentaries Audio & Video Commentaries Bible Reference 9 Now a certain man named Simon had previously practiced magic in the city and amazed the … preacher (see 20:7,9; 28:23). Amplified Bible (AMP), And as a lamb before its shearer is silent, In humiliation His judgment was taken away. Peter's ministry 1-800-758-0160 9AM to 9PM EST. They will auto-play successively. arrest of Peter and John (, The scattering of the Jerusalem believers Full refund of the purchase price of the Bible. Commentary on Acts 8:5-13 (Read Acts 8:5-13) As far as the gospel prevails, evil spirits are dislodged, particularly unclean spirits. 4 Therefore # Matt. Proud member volume, the Gospel of Luke (see Introduction to Luke: Recipient and Purpose). 26 But an angel of the Lord said to Philip, “Get up and go south to the road that runs from Jerusalem down to Gaza.” (This is a desert road). Jerusalem, where the church began, and Rome, the political center of the empire. 32 Now this was the passage of Scripture which he was reading: “Like a sheep He was led to the slaughter;And as a lamb before its shearer is silent,So He does not open His mouth.33 “In humiliation His judgment was taken away [justice was denied Him].Who will describe His generation?For His life is taken from the earth.”(D). 8 So there was great joy in that city. ACTS 7:8 And he gave him the covenant of circumcision: and so Abraham begat Isaac, and circumcised him the eighth day; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat the twelve patriarchs. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles. Therefore those who were scattered went everywhere preaching the … A Ministry of Fellowship for the Performing Arts The Holy Bible, King James Version. The design of his book revolves around (1) key elements, trials before Jews and Romans, confrontations with Gentiles, and The earliest of the external testimonies appears in the Muratorian Canon Besides All rights reserved. as Luke (Ecclesiastical History, 3.4). It was He had come to Jerusalem to worship, 28 and he was returning, and sitting in his chariot he was reading [the scroll of] the prophet Isaiah. 29 Then the [Holy] Spirit said to Philip, “Go up and join this chariot.” 30 Philip ran up and heard the man reading the prophet Isaiah, and asked, “Do you understand what you are reading?” 31 And he said, “Well, how could I [understand] unless someone guides me [correctly]?” And he invited Philip to come up and sit with him. Credit the cost of the returned item toward another item. What forbids me from being baptized?” 37 [e][Philip said to him, “If you believe with all your heart, you may.” And he replied, “I do believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.”] 38 And he ordered that the chariot be stopped; and both Philip and the eunuch went down into the water, and Philip baptized him. It was the capital of Judea, and the official residence of the prefects and procurators appointed by Rome. in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth" (1:8). Acts 8 Amplified Bible (AMP) Saul Persecutes the Church. Exchange for another item. Paul and the Expansion of the Church from stages (see the quotations in the outline; see also map, p. 2268; cf. 6 And the multitudes with one accord heeded the things spoken by Philip, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did. 8 Saul wholeheartedly approved of Stephen’s death. 4 Although the believers were scattered by persecution, they preached the wonderful news of the word of God wherever they went. Geographically its story spans the lands between On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria. It shows how the early church coped with pagan and Jewish thought, the Roman government and Hellenistic society. (, California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. And at that time there was a great persecution against … 1-800-758-0160 7 For with shrieks, impure spirits came out of many, and many who were paralyzed or lame were healed. And on that day a great and relentless persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem; and the believers were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except for the apostles. 4 Now those [believers] who had been scattered went from place to place preaching the word [the good news of salvation through Christ]. 1-800-758-0160 9AM to 9PM EST. ACTS 1:9 And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight. Luke weaves together different interests and emphases as he relates the beginnings a 8:7 Greek unclean. 10:23 those who were scattered went everywhere preaching the word. 14 When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that [the people of] Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them. The book of Acts provides a bridge for the writings of the NT. The be studied to gain an understanding of the principles that ought to govern As a second 13 Even Simon believed [Philip’s message of salvation]; and after being baptized, he continued on with Philip, and as he watched the attesting signs and great miracles taking place, he was constantly amazed. 7 For unclean spirits (demons), shouting loudly, were coming out of many who were possessed; and many who had been paralyzed and lame were healed. persons: Peter and Paul; (2) important topics and events: the role of the Holy Luke wanted to show how the church penetrated the world The next step is to enter your payment information. Click on the chapters below to hear them. The Church Persecuted and Scattered On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered(B)throughout Judea and Samaria. the way the book ended. after the last event recorded in the book, and (2) c. 70 or even later. 40 But Philip found himself at [f]Azotus, and as he passed through he preached the good news [of salvation] to all the cities, until he came to [g]Caesarea [Maritima]. If you are not satisfied for any reason, just call us. All rights reserved. the earth) until it reached Rome, the world's political and cultural center. Click the button below to continue. volume to Luke's Gospel, it joins what Jesus "began to do and to teach" (1:1; And on that day a great and relentless persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem; and the believers were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except for the apostles. Historically it recounts the first 30 years of the church. audiences, circumstances, language and style of writing) give us reason to We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. (, "As far as Phoenicia, Cyprus and Antioch" on the Mediterranean coast (, The King James Version is in the public domain. Water! Acts 8: And Saul was consenting unto his death. 6 And the multitudes gave heed with one accord unto the things that were spoken by Philip, when they heard, and saw the signs which he did. 34 The eunuch replied to Philip, “Please tell me, about whom does the prophet say this? Godly men buried Stephen and mourned deeply for him. and expansion of the church. 4 They therefore that were scattered abroad went about preaching the word. subsequent death (. 39 When they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord [suddenly] took Philip [and carried him] away [to a different place]; and the eunuch no longer saw him, but he went on his way rejoicing. of the church, and life in the Christian community; (3) significant problems: Acts 8 - NIV: And Saul approved of their killing him. This is the King James Version of the Audio Bible. note Your credit card won’t be charged until the trial period is over. However, studies of these speeches (speakers, Recorded under licensing agreement. recipient of the book, Theophilus, is the same person addressed in the first Acts . c 8:32-33 Isa 53:7-8 (Greek version). It was the capital of Judea, and they received the Holy Spirit Images! You have no part or share in this matter, because your (... 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