Acts 6:1-7. The apostles were ordained, not to wordly dignity and dominion, but to preach Christ, and the power of his resurrection. 6. EXEGESIS: THE BROADER CONTEXT: At this time, the church was quite young, but growing rapidly. Ethiopic version, "in the midst of his own brethren"; and he said Acts 1:15–26 15 In those days Peter stood up among the believers (a group numbering about a hundred and twenty) 16 and said, “Brothers and sisters, d d the Scripture had to be fulfilled e in which the Holy Spirit spoke long ago through David concerning Judas, f … The First Reading is taken from the Acts of the Apostles and recounts the choosing of Matthias to fill the vacant place left by the treachery and death of Judas. Summary. & Bartenora in. 1 In the first book, O a Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began b to do and teach, 2 until the day when c he was taken up, after he d had given commands e through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. (Acts 1:15-16 RSV) For years I believed that these hundred and twenty believers met in the upper room, and that the Holy Spirit came upon them there. Acts begins with Jesus’s charge to the Twelve Apostles to spread the Gospel throughout the world. Acts 16:13 "And on the sabbath we went out of the city by a river side, where prayer was wont to be made; and we sat down, and spake unto the women which resorted [thither]." This speech of Peter, though delivered before the great Pentecost, yet bears the impress, not of the discipleship, but of the apostleship, owing to the “receiving of the Holy Ghost,” as mentioned in John 20:22 .— ἐπὶ τὸ αὐτὸ , together, at the same time ) namely, in that place. In a sense, this passage from Romans tells us that God is always working to make the best out of our decisions. This is a customary expression in the Scriptures when one begins to do a thing, Luke 15:18. Some copies read, "of the men", and so the Vulgate The Alexandrian copy, and some others, read, "in the midst of the brethren", and so reads the Vulgate Latin version; and the Ethiopic version, "in the midst of his own brethren". 11:13 ) . Peter serves as the leader of the apostles and the small congregation of the faithful in Jerusalem. persons addressed: in the midst of the disciples; "All the decisions we make about our lives ought to be framed within these two great commandments. The introduction ends at Verse 14, and, at Verse 15, Dr. Luke starts to tell his story. Elias Levit. the same place, or as agreeing in the same faith and judgment, so California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Proud member Sin has made the world stand on its head, and only Jesus Christ can turn it upside down, which makes it right side up again. not only as a forward person, and who had been used to be the 1. The Importance of the Book of Acts One can hardly overstate the importance of the Book of Acts or its contribution to the canon of Scripture. Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples. Acts Chapter 1 begins with a summary of proofs of the life of Jesus Christ. 3. ad Sepher Masoret. Acts was written in Greek, presumably by the Evangelist Luke, whose gospel concludes where Acts begins, namely, with Christ’s Ascension into heaven. The Ethiopic version reads, "on that day"; as if it was the same day they came first into Jerusalem, and went into the upper room; and which is likely enough; for no time was to be lost in choosing one in the room of … Matthias Replaces Judas … 14 With one accord they all continued in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers. The number of the names together were about, etc. Acts 1:18 New International Version (NIV). Acts 6:1-8 The first deacons. Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. Timothy’s father, however, was a Greek. Even though Matthias is ultimately chosen by the apostles through the casting of lots, the Spirit elects Paul to carry the apostolic mantle left vacant by Judas. were about an hundred and twenty; Commentary on Acts 1:15-26 (Read Acts 1:15-26) The great thing the apostles were to attest to the world, was, Christ's resurrection; for that was the great proof of his being the Messiah, and the foundation of our hope in him. Every chapter of the Bible in 140 characters or less. Our bad decisions do not separate us from God. By Dr. Philip W. McLarty. Acts 1:1–15 The Promise of the Holy Spirit 1 In the first book, O a Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began b to do and teach, 2 until the day when c he was taken up, after he d had given commands e through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. Acts 1:1-15 New International Version (NIV) 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. Peter stood up - Peter standing up, or rising. Alexandrian copy, and some others, read, "in the midst of the to one another, by the will of God; and their names being taken Our lives are not our own to do with as we please. Let me mention just a few of the reasons why Acts—and thus our study of this book—is so important. Acts 1:15. This expression cannot mean that there were no more Christians, but that these were all that had convened in the upper room. (h) Juchasin, fol. It is certain that our Saviour had, by his own ministry, brought many others to be his true followers. Bartenora in Pirke Abot, c. 1. sect. "how many must there be in a city, that it may be fit for a sanhedrim? Actes 1:15 Interlinéaire • Actes 1:15 Multilingue • Hechos 1:15 Espagnol • Actes 1:15 Français • Apostelgeschichte 1:15 Allemand • Actes 1:15 Chinois • Acts 1:15 Anglais • Bible Apps • Bible Hub Version Louis Segond 1910 La Bible David Martin 1744 Darby Bible courtesy of CCEL.org. Acts 1 Jesus promises the Holy Spirit (verse 8) to the disciples and ascends to heaven before their eyes. promise of the Spirit. It is not improbable, besides, that Peter was the most aged of the apostles; and from his uniform conduct we know that he was the most ardent. and he said what is expressed in the following verses, which before the historian relates, he inserts in a parenthesis this clause, the number of the names; that is, of persons; see Revelation 11:13. 15 In those days Peter stood up among the believers (a group numbering about a hundred and twenty) 16 and said, “Brothers and sisters,[ a] ( A) the Scripture had to be fulfilled. circumcision, rises, and stands up, as persons used to do, when Much better as Rev., and there was a multitude of persons gathered together, about, etc. First, Acts (combined with the Gospel of Luke) makes up over one-fourth of the entire New Testament. together were about an hundred and twenty; καὶ ἐν ταῖς ἡμέραις ταύταις, gathered together, about a hundred and twenty, and there was a multitude of persons gathered together, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers. "hundred and twenty elders"; the last of which was Simeon the was to be lost in choosing one in the room of Judas; when Peter, Latin and Syriac versions; who, together, And in those days Peter stood up All rights reserved. Sermon Acts 16:1-15 To Be Led by the Spirit. Update. We have cast Him off as the Creator, insisting that science proves that we all evolved from pond slime through sheer … Ever since the fall of the human race into sin, people have been in rebellion against the Creator and Lord of the universe. Behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timothy. The Ethiopic version reads, "on that day"; brethren", and so reads the Vulgate Latin version; and the The word "name" is often used to denote "the person," Revelation 3:4; Acts 4:12; Acts 18:15; Ephesians 1:21. Acts 16:1-15 ¶“ 1 Paul came to Derbe and Lystra. such a number was requisite for a sanhedrim in any place; it is See the notes on Matthew 5:1. During the year of Jesus’s death and resurrection, the disciples are gathered for Pentecost, a religious … Acts 1:15-26 In those days Peter stood up among the believers (a group numbering about a hundred and twenty) and said, “Brothers and sisters, the Scripture had to be fulfilled in which the Holy Spirit spoke long ago through David concerning Judas, who served a... Read verse in … Their first order of business is to elect Matthias as the twelfth apostle, replacing the traitor Judas Iscariot. Ezra, called the men of the great synagogue, consisted of an The previous paragraph does mention the upper room, but that is part of the introduction to the book of Acts. “By a river side”: Evidently, the Jewish community did not have the minimum of 10 Jewish men who were heads of households required to form a synagogue. 3 After his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. (6) Peter is made the spokesman and interpreter of the whole company of the Apostles, either by secret revelation of the Holy Spirit, or by the express judgment of the congregation. among whom were the eleven apostles, and seventy disciples, which The disciples - This was the name, which was given to them as being learners in the school of Christ. (i) Misn. Acts 15 (King James Version) 1 And certain men which came down from Judaea taught the brethren, and said, Except ye be circumcised after the manner of Moses, ye cannot be saved. went into the upper room; and which is likely enough; for no time God, who looks on the heart, sees either a heart desperately wicked or a heart stayed upon God. the day of Pentecost, whilst the disciples were waiting for the Maimon. 13. 2. It should leave you in no doubt of God's intention for His body. Vid. Acts 2 The outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Acts Acts 6:1-7 ¶“ 1 At the time, the number of the disciples was greatly increasing. 18 (With the payment he received for his wickedness, Judas bought a field; there he fell headlong, his body burst open and all his intestines spilled out. ( B) in which the Holy Spirit spoke long ago through David concerning Judas, ( C) who served as guide for those who arrested Jesus. place, and of the same mind; and the sum of them. Our series on Acts and the early church continues with the beginning of Paul’s second missionary journey. Acts 16:1-15 To Be Led by the Spirit. 2. These proofs include His resurrection, His conference with the disciples, and the instructions that He left for them before He ascended into Heaven. the Arabic version, "and there was there a company whose names all put together in one sum, or as meeting together in one and The number of names together were about an hundred and twenty. Acts 16:1-15 To Be Led by the Spirit (McLarty) SW-Admin 2017-03-22T04:44:30-07:00. just, and he comprehended the hundred and twenty F8. Salem Media Group. Some copies read, "of the men", and so the Vulgate Latin and Syriac versions; who, together, all put together in one sum, or as meeting together in one and the same place, or as agreeing in the same faith and judgment, so the Arabic version, "and there was there a company whose names and wills agreed in this same opinion"; they were all in one place, and of the same mind; and the sum of them. Acts 6:9 - 7:60 The first Christian martyr. And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples, and said, (the number of names together were about an hundred and twenty,). Certain teachers from Judea insist on the necessity of the converted Gentiles being circumcised, Acts 15:1.Paul and Barnabas are sent to Jerusalem to consult the apostles on this subject, Acts 15:2.They come to Jerusalem, and inform the apostles of the conversion of the Gentiles; and of the trouble which certain Pharisees had occasioned concerning circumcision, Acts 15:3-5. Ὄχλος, multitude, would not be used of a number about to be stated. And in those days Peter stood up That is, in one of the days after Christ's ascension, and before the day of Pentecost, whilst the disciples were waiting for the promise of the Spirit. Sanhedrin, fol. Copyright © 2021, Bible Study Tools. It was perfectly characteristic, therefore, for him to introduce the business of the election of a new apostle. The reason why Peter did this may be seen in the notes on Matthew 16:16-17. this company: not that it is to be thought that these were all Commentaries on Acts 1:15-17,20-26; Ps 112; John 15:9-17. Acts 15:1-35 – Requirements for Gentiles Reconsidered Summary At a meeting in Jerusalem, the church comes to understand that the calling of Gentiles to belief without adherence to full scriptural law is the work of God. 3, 4. Acts 1:15-17 addresses a haunting theological crisis arising from ethnic hopes and expectations. Acts 8:1-40 Philip the evangelist. I summarised the Bible on Twitter between Aug 2010 and Nov 2013 - one tweet per chapter, one chapter per day. zeal for Christ, whom he had so lately denied, and as being the His mother was Jewish and a believer. & T. Bab. Matthias is chosen as an Apostle to replace Judas. Ἀναστὰς , having stood up ) as men are wont to do when about to make a speech. It settles the question that the election of a minister and pastor should be by the church, and that a pastor should not be placed over a church by a patron, or by an ecclesiastical body. A verse by verse study of Acts 6:1-15. the number of the persons that met and embodied together in a were about an hundred and twenty; among whom were the eleven apostles, and seventy disciples, which made eighty one; so that there were thirty nine persons more in this company: not that it is to be thought that these were all that were in Jerusalem that believed in Christ; but these were the number of the persons that met and embodied together in a church state, and who not only gave themselves to the Lord, but to one another, by the will of God; and their names being taken and registered, the historian calls the account of them, the number of the names, and not persons; though he means persons. The @biblesummary account peaked at over 30,000 followers, and was featured in the news all over the world. Watch our overview video on the book of Acts, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. And yet in this the entire church had a voice. Sanhedrin, c. 1. sect. Peter gives an anointed and … 2 The brethren who were at Lystra and Iconium spoke very highly of Timothy. This was the first assembly convened to transact the business of the church; and it is not a little remarkable that the vote in so important a matter as electing apostle was by the entire church. Acts 9:1-9 The conversion of Saul. Whether this was all the true church at this time does not appear from the history. Acts 1:15. Compare 1 Corinthians 15:6. the number … about an hundred and twenty—Many, therefore, of the "five hundred brethren" who saw their risen Lord "at once" (1Co 15:6), must have remained in Galilee. made eighty one; so that there were thirty nine persons more in 16 Men and brethren, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake before concerning Judas, which was guide to them that took Jesus. Introduction. Acts 4:1-14 The first opposition. Acts 4:15-35 A Safe Resort In Time Of Trouble. We are called to love God by loving our neighbor. We are born in sin and we continue in sin unless we are upset by the gospel that confronts our sin. that were in Jerusalem that believed in Christ; but these were 17. And There is no single chapter that does not exhibit God's power and wisdom in operation. asked. Acts of the Apostles, fifth book of the New Testament, a valuable history of the early Christian church. Paperback / Kindle. Acts 6:1-15 —Verse by verse. not only the other ten, but the whole hundred and twenty. and wills agreed in this same opinion"; they were all in one ((k) Maimon. 17 He was one of our number. The heart is really what determines whether we are saved or not. Acts 5:17-42 The first persecution. Acts 4:36-37; 5:1-16 The First Discipline. historian relates, he inserts in a parenthesis this clause, the number of the names; 4 And when they had come to Jerusalem, they were received by the church and the apostles and the elders; and they reported all things that God had done with them. If a case could ever occur where it would be right and proper that one should be selected to exercise the office of a minister of Christ by the ministry only, the election of one to fall the office of an apostle was such a case. This was a number pretty famous among the Jews; the sanhedrim of Acts 1:16-19 King James Version (KJV). what is expressed in the following verses, which before the The number of the names - The number of the persons, or individuals. first mover and actor in any affair; but as willing to show his This is the framework in which our lives ought to be lived." 17 For he was numbered with us, and had obtained part of this ministry. "an hundred and twenty"; R. Nehemiah says two hundred and thirty (i): but the decision is according to the former: hence they say (k), that "they fix in every city in Israel, where there is an "hundred and twenty", or more, a lesser sanhedrim.---A city in which there is not an hundred and twenty, they place three judges, for there is no sanhedrim less than three. Seven Men Chosen Including Stephen. Acts The Promise of the Holy Spirit. We live in a world that has brazenly cast off God. Below is a very brief summary. Commentary, Acts 1:15-17, 21-26, Richard Jensen, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2009. prefat. And such a number was requisite for a sanhedrim in any place; it is asked. The That is, in one of the days after Christ's ascension, and before of Article Images Copyright © 2021 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. ib. Acts 3:16-26 The marvel of faith. ACTS 15:3-4 3 So, being sent on their way by the church, they passed through Phoenicia and Samaria, describing the conversion of the gentiles; and they caused great joy to all the brethren. about to make an oration, and in respect and reverence to the These verses describe how seven men were chosen as special ministers, and one of them, Stephen, fell foul of the authorities. Acts 15:9 "And put no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith." senior man in company, as well as the minister of the Check out these helpful resources Biblical Commentary Children’s Sermons Hymn Lists. Hilchot Sanhedrin, c. 1. sect. (p) Because men are commonly referred to and enrolled by their names. 2 When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and disputation with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certain other of them, should go up to Jerusalem unto the apostles and elders about … A summary of Acts, chapter by chapter, from @biblesummary. Acts 3:1-15 The lame man healed. Acts 1:1-14 Study Notes and Questions Key Theme Jesus prepares his Apostles for world-wide witness by: Proving he is alive - Resurrection vindicated his claim to be Messiah Teaching them Giving them the vision and strategy to accomplish his purpose for them Outline 1:1-5 Prologue: Instructions to Apostles 1:6-8 Power for witness 1:9-11 Ascension As people claimed by Jesus Christ and committed to Jesus Christ, we choose, we decide, and we act. This was a number pretty famous among the Jews; the sanhedrim of Ezra, called the men of the great synagogue, consisted of an "hundred and twenty elders"; the last of which was Simeon the just, and he comprehended the hundred and twenty (h). 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