Acts of the apostles chapter 29 rejected scriptures. Acts concerns the very vital period in christian history between the resurrection of jesus and the death of the apostle paul, the time when christian ideas and beliefs were. In the last two installments in this series we covered events from the start of the christian church to pauls first travels through the mediterranean world. Acts 29 an apocryphal addition of pauls missionary travels. In fact, he was one of pauls last faithful friends 2 tim 4. Although he tries to get to know other converted people in jerusalem, the brethren are suspicious of him and stay away acts 9. Quarter 1 exam october 5, 2016 other sets by this creator. Paul the apostle commonly known as saint paul and also known by his hebrew name saul of. Preparations for a worldwide witnessing work address to theophilus jesus shows himself during 40 days and speaks about gods kingdom jesus instructs the apostles to stay in jerusalem and wait for the promised holy spirit jesus answers the apostles question about when the kingdom will be restored to israel jesus commissions the apostles to be witnesses of him to the ends of the. To visit and encourage the churches there, and to gather those who will be carrying the financial gifts from those churches to the church in jerusalem, which once again was suffering through a famine see great famine. That is where the book of acts ends, but it is not the end of the story.
In chapter nine of acts, luke tells us the famous story of pauls conversion. As we read of pauls travels in acts, it becomes obvious when luke is with paul and when he is not. As a result of such a reconstruction, perhaps we ought to start talking about pauls fourth missionary journey. Before paul was converted in acts chapter 9, he was a pharisee who. If you are doing the map activity as we go through acts, please move paul as he travels to the locations mentioned in this chapter. We left off in our last lesson in acts 28 when paul spent two years in prison or under house arrest in rome. We saw this pattern in pauls preaching throughout the book of acts. If the book was just before or after pauls release, then it was likely. The book of acts opens where the gospel record of luke left off compare luke chapter 24 with acts chapter 1.
Barnabas, a disciple known for encouraging others, takes paul to the apostles and. These changes would indicate that the author was one of pauls. Paul being a roman citizen has appealed his court case to caesar, and now is off to rome for the trial. Acts 29 suggest new tag apocryphal additions in the late 1800s, after his death, sir john newports belongings were sold. Acts cliffsnotes study guides book summaries, test. Told from pauls point of view, this book follows all four of pauls journeys through asia and southern europe. Paul, still called saul at this point, has taken an active part in the persecution of the christian movement after the. Acts 1 niv jesus taken up into heaven bible gateway. Thanks to the modern tools of archaeology, researchers have found much cultural, historical and geographical background material that supports the biblical account of pauls trips through the mediterranean world.
The acts of the apostles may be a misnomer since what is recorded are the acts of the holy spirit through his human vessels, including the apostles, for the glory of god. Commentary on the book of acts bible study notes and comments by david e. An understanding of the chronological order of events in pauls ministry can be very valuable as a tool for the study of acts and pauls epistles. Note how the great door opened to paul and many adversaries in verse 9 compares with the events in the ephesian amphitheater in acts 19. We do not know of lukes activities during pauls last travels, but we do know that he was with paul when paul was again in prison in rome awaiting his execution. Hi, im carl laney, professor here at western seminary and its my privilege to give you this introduction to the new testament. The first six verses give a summary of many months of pauls travels. Actus apostolorum, often referred to simply as acts, or formally the book of acts, is the fifth book of the new testament.
While in the city of philippi, paul and his companion, silas, were thrown into prison. Barnabas and paul separated over a disagreement acts 15. Acts of the apostles online commentary america magazine. There are enough biblical and historical hints floating around to allow us to reconstruct some of what happened next. All the trials in front of the jewish officials and roman officials in jerusalem and nearby caesarea are now over. Today we are going to be looking at pauls life after acts. The book of acts, which continues the narrative that luke began in his gospel, is especially important because it was the first written history of the christian church.
The document, purporting to be the concluding portion of the acts of the apostles, covers a portion of the period after pauls two years enforced residence in rome, in his own hired house. On this trip paul had a dream calling him to bring the gospel to macedonia. From jerusalem paul went overland to revisit the churches in lystra and iconium. Peter is the human main character in the first 12 chapters, paul in the second part from chapter. How many missionary journeys did paul take in the book of acts. When we reach the end of the book of acts we see, as it were, the final act of rejection by the jews, and the times of the gentiles officially begins. Theres a story in chapter 24 of acts, and verse 25, where the apostle paul is brought before the roman governor by the name of felix and felixs wife, drusilla, who.
Luke is again writing to theophilus to tell him what happened concerning the lord jesus christs earthly ministry and his apostles ministry once. This bible story was made as part of the miracle of. From the perspective of the book of acts as a whole, chapter 20 marks an important transition in pauls life. Acts overview abbots illustrated new testament bible. It is the finishers that overcome obstacles and make a difference for christ. Supposedly among them was a greek manuscript purporting to be the final chapter of the book of acts since acts 28 ends abruptly and is missing the typical amen which ends so many other nt books, some assume it was. These speeches make up about 25% of the entire book of acts. Every time i go through the book of acts, its a fascinating read and study of the story of the church in the first century and helps us to understand aspects of our faith. Chronology of apostle pauls journeys and epistles matthew mcgee.
The rest of the book of acts records pauls travels to cyprus, galatia, macedonia, greece, asia minor, and rome. The apostle paul was a welleducated, leading jew named saul. Chapter 27 ends with paul, under house arrest, just writing epistles of the new testament. Traditionally, paul is said to have made three missionary journeys, plus a fourth journey to rome.
The missionary journeys of paul jesus film project. After an earthquake shook the prison, they were released and at pauls insistence were given a police guard until they were safely out of the city. Timeline of the book of acts from the bible generation word. 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. For the first time, all the historical details of pauls journeys are found in a single book written for the general reader. Living in jerusalem just after christs death and resurrection, he did his best to destroy the christian church. By carefully noting the use of we and they in the book of acts, we glean that luke joined.
Our study of the places in the book of acts requires a supplemental summary of the journeys and periods of the apostle paul. May he bless you as you witness the truth, the grace and the power with which he launched and continues to love his church. Acts 14 pauls first missionary journey gives us a introduction of the importance of missions inthe local church, reasons the church center moved from jerusalem to antioch and a. Acts 1 new international version niv jesus taken up into heaven.
Pauls testimony, resurrection, dispute, plot, forty men, pauls nephews warning, caesarea, letter to felix, travel. Acts in the picture study bible the book of acts with. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. The new testament records paul taking three missionary journeys that spread the message of christ to asia minor and europe. He went to the jew first and then, when the jews rejected the gospel, paul went to the gentiles. Pauls first missionary journey begins, and he strikes elymas the sorcerer blind. The sonnini manuscript, better known as the long lost chapter of the acts of the apostles contains the account of pauls journey in spain and britain. Pauls missionary journeys and journey to rome simply bible. Paul offered the gospel to israel, then to the gentiles. Creator of veggie tales phil vischer and the cast of buck denver asks. Cyprus, john mark assisted them as they proclaimed the gospel to the synagogues acts. Saul, the great persecutor, had been converted and accepted by the leaders of the new church movement. The book of acts records three of pauls missionary journeys by which the church was established, the people of god, the christians who would change the world. The book of acts clearly focuses on the beginnings of the church, and two people.
The book of acts tells mainly about the ministry of paul, beginning just after the resurrection of jesus christ and ending about a. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Acts facts people, places, and verse by verse study. These verses describe events after peters escape from prison. Acts 14 pauls first missionary journey mission work. Stopping in athens, paul attempted to proclaim the gospel in athens, where he was met with polite indifference acts 17. Praise god because he has brought you to the conclusion of the book and ask him to clearly show you any additional lessons from the last chapter of acts. Pauls travels shares the story of paul from the new testament. The beginning verses of acts make it clear that acts is a sequel of the story started in luke and written to the same man named theophilus, generally a title ascribed to highranking roman officials. What were the different missionary journeys of paul. Luke was from antioch but traveled with paul all over southern europe and the middle east. Paul and barnabas were persecuted and expelled acts. Paul foresaw his route of travel for the next four or so years in acts 19. Also, it is hard to fit some of the particulars of pauls travels in acts with information from his letters.
Approximately half of the book of acts deals with pauls life and works. The remainder of the book of acts describes pauls visit to macedonia. The never ending story chapter 28 congratulations paul has persevered to the end of his travels in acts and so have you. In this article we conclude our discussion of the book of acts by covering pauls trips to ephesus, jerusalem and rome. The book could not have been written until after pauls imprisonment at rome, since it brings down the history to that event. Pauls journeys missionary journeys and journey to rome. The book of acts also describes the work of the two apostles peter and paul.
The geographical centre of the first part is jerusalem, of the second antioch, where the first great assembly of converted heathens was formed. Before he left ephesus, paul wrote to the church in corinth of greece achaia, now concerning the. You can learn more about the book of acts in the bible dictionary, acts of the apostles pp. This bible story shows the catalyst for pauls ministry. Following his conversion to christianity, paul embarked on a missionary journey, bringing his message primarily to gentiles throughout the roman empire. He is traveling from ephesus to jerusalem but in a very symbolic these two cities represent pauls transition from full time missionary to full time prisoner. The book of acts and the epistles of paul sometimes tell us the length of time between one event and another.
The author of acts arranges pauls travels into three separate journeys. Its based on many chapters in acts but focuses primarily on his conversion in acts 9. This journey is described in the bibles book of acts, chapters and 14. God worked mightily through pauls labors and churches were established at such significant cities as philippi, thessalonica, corinth, and ephesus. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. He traveled from syrian antioch to derbe, and back again. Pauls dealings with noted individuals who are also written about in pagan and jewish historical accounts. Acts 27 describes pauls travels from caesarea to rome.