Conservative estimate places the number of miracles recorded in the acts at twenty individual and ten collective phenomena, to a total of thirty for more than a quarter century. We are continuing our study of the book of acts, but before we look at our text for this morning i want to back up a bit and go over something that we missed. Study the bible online using commentary on acts and more. I did research on a two volume book of miracles which was meant to be part of my acts commentary.
The book of acts was written to provide a history of the early church. But these are written that you may believe that jesus is the messiah, the son of god, and that by believing you may have life in his name john 20. It was first protos which can refer to the first in a set, in this case first lukes gospel, then his book of acts which picks up where the gospel ended, with jesus crucifixion, burial and resurrection. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. The book of the acts of the apostles forms the fifth, and last, of the historical books of the new testament. God never intended healing to stop, but provided it through the church. The commission there granted to the apostles we here find executed, and the powers there lodged in them we here find exerted in miracles wrought on the bodies of people miracles of mercy, restoring sick bodies to health and dead bodies to life miracles of judgment, striking rebels blind or dead. An overview of the book of acts the life of the early church is recorded and preserved for us in the book of acts and the epistles. An instance somewhat similar is recorded in acts 19. With a reference to, and a brief recapitulation of, his gospel, or history of the life of christ, inscribing this, as he had done that, to his friend theophilus, ver.
The research ended up being much larger and so i developed it into a two volume book. The book of acts provides a detailed, orderly, eyewitness account of the birth and growth of the early church and the spread of the gospel immediately after the resurrection of jesus christ. Jesus miracles place the focus and glory on his father. At the conclusion of johns gospel, he wrote, jesus performed many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. Acts records the apostles being christs witnesses in jerusalem, judea, samaria, and the surrounding world. Miracle international standard bible encyclopaedia. On the third day a wedding took place at cana in galilee. There are certain presuppositions which need to be stated in the outset of this paper.
If speeches take up a quarter of the book, then miracles and exorcism stories take about a fifth of the book of acts. A good study bible we recommend the following features. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Acts commentary commentary critical and explanatory on the. In his gospel, luke recorded the fathers gods promise. The emphasis of the book is the fulfillment of the great commission. Commentary on the book of acts bible study notes and comments by david e. Being assembled together with them namely, at jerusalem, to which place they had gone to prepare themselves for the feast of pentecost, or rather, in obedience to christs command, who, after he had met them in galilee, had appointed them to meet him there, that he might spend his last days on earth in that once holy city, doing this last honour to the place where god had. Pauls epistles, as many circumstances in them are referred to by the narrative contained.
Lets take a look at some of the miracles in the acts of the apostles. One could certainly argue that if acts was written around or before 62 a. It opens with a greeting to theophilus, who was also the intended recipient of lukes gospel. There are, however, many miracles recorded in the book of acts. The first 3 miracles are found only in the book of matthew. And we are sure that the disciples did many other signs which were not written in the book of acts but these that are written are given so that you may believe that jesus is the christ, the son of god, and that by believing you may have life in his name john 20. This summary of the book of acts provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of acts. Read acts 2 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The miracles of jesus with corresponding scripture. He healed the sick, in order to break the chain of suffering over peoples lives and bring the abundant life to them. Jesus didnt only perform miracles to show that he is god, but also to set an example for us. Its narrative supplies a bridge connecting the life and ministry of jesus to the life of the church and the witness of the earliest believers.
If there was ever a new testament book where mention of the fall of jerusalem might be expected, acts would be that book. Christ never worked a miracle on his own behalf perhaps the coin found in the fishs mouth is an exception to this rule. Acts brazos theological commentary on the bible kindle edition by pelikan, jaroslav. This spiritual gift, called the word of knowledge, is mentioned in 1 corinthians 12.
Such resulted in the warning jesus gave those who would attribute his power to work miracles to the devil. Trustworthiness of evidence in gospels and acts iii. Acts 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Carson, the gospel according to john, pillar new testament commentary. Matthew henry matthew henrys commentary scripture truth book.
As noted earlier, the gospels and the book of acts record many miracles. This commentary has been through advanced checking. We have with an abundant satisfaction seen the foundation of our holy religion laid in the history of our blessed saviour, its great author, which was related and left upon record by four several inspired writers, who all agree in this sacred truth, and the incontestable proofs of it, that jesus is the christ, the son of the living god. Other people are continually talking about experiencing miracles of healing.
By contrast, in the four gospels we have about thirtysix single and nine collective miracle narratives for a period of less than three years. His miracles, his acts of kindness and selfsacrifice. Book of acts versebyverse bible study and in depth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand. Jesus recorded miracles are reallife experiences of what it means to be under the wonderful rule of the powerful but merciful king of gods kingdom. In this passage, luke is restating the great commission challenge jesus gave in luke 24. The fact that these miracles were so similar to those performed by jesus christ demonstrated to the world that these disciples came endowed with his divine powers. Before pauls departure from troas, he preached a very lengthy sermon to the. Remember, jesus christ revealed to his disciples that they would have the comforter, the holy spirit. Preface this book, containing a history of christs infant church, and connecting the gospels and the epistles, according to the testimony of the most ancient christian writers, was composed by the evangelist luke. After all, he reallyworked miracles bythe poweroftheholyspiritmark3.
Healing scriptures in the book of acts and the epistles. The book of acts was likely written between ad 61 and 64. One of the reasons i love the book of acts so much is because of the amazing miracle stories. This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format.
This commentary on acts 15 treats the general council in jerusalem that put its blessing on pauls gospel and laid three requirements on gentile believers. David guzik commentary on acts 5 describes how ananias and sapphira hold back a part. Miracles in matthew performed by jesus the first 3 miracles are found only in the book of matthew two blind men healed matt. Although the author does not name himself, evidence outside the scriptures and inferences from the book itself lead to the conclusion that the author. The following outline is intended to be used while studying the book. Certain creation activities were accomplished by the word of god hebrews 11. And it is a record of jesus working through and speaking through his apostles hebrews 1. As when they resolved not to believe the finger of the spirit in christs miracles, they turned it off with this. A study on miracles in the bible page 2 the last recorded ot miracle was jonah in the belly of the fish jonah 2. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading acts brazos theological commentary on the bible. Jesus mother was there, and jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding.
Following in the footsteps of the master, the apostles of jesus performed many miracles as they took the gospel out into the world. Miracles in scripture are acts of god that proclaim his sovereign. Catholic press association book award winner acts has all the marks of pelikans scholarship. The miracles of god in acts our daily bread ministries. Though rendered as miracles in the king james version, the greek word semeia actually means signs. The books of acts shows that healing continued after jesus through the apostles.
An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of acts. Acts brazos theological commentary on the bible kindle. The entire consideration of miracles as they are recorded in the book of acts will. List of miracles recorded in the old testament bible access. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one. While on earth, jesus took the form of a man and relied on the holy spirit to empower him to work miracles. A survey of these miraculous works is worthy of our reflection. It will help to keep the whole of the book before you as you work your way through each section. Christ having ordered them not to depart thence, but to wait for the pouring out of the holy spirit. Justin also has written or edited numerous other books on historical. Thus, they serve to declare and prove gods existence and sovereignty. As a sign, this miracle, like other miracles in johns gospel, is more than simply a powerful or amazing act.
Acts of the apostles introduction new testament matthew. Thus all through the book the lord continued to work by miracles, by signs, by wonders and by testimony through his disciples. Acts of the apostles 1 commentary new testament matthew. A free bible version and commentary on the book of acts in easyenglish. The former account i made, o theophilus, of all that jesus began both to do and teach. The miracles in the book of acts lists the miracle, where it happened, and where it is recorded in scripture. Whether he actually believed in the gospel miracles, at any rate he speaks of. Study the bible online using commentary on acts 2 and more. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. Miracles in the book of acts by jason jackson when we think about miracles in the new testament, we often consider the miracles of christ in the gospel accounts. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Miracles of jesus christ complete list with bible scriptures.
We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. Miracles, holy spirit baptism, laying on of hands see holy spirit above. Thus i conclude that these miracles were not recorded to teach us to go out. And on this account it has been generally placed at the end of the four gospels. The miracles recorded in the bible fall into several categories. I connect the commencement and the close, because i think that the juxtaposition throws great light upon the purpose of the writer, and suggests some very important lessons. The miracles in the book of acts lists the miracle, where it happened, and where it is. At the beginning of israels history from the exodus through the rule of judges.
Hardon archives the miracle narratives in the acts of the apostles. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. Read acts commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. At the beginning of the prophetic era with elijah and elisha. Blue letter bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the bible easy and rewarding. As recorded in the new testament, here is a list of miracles performed by jesus christ. When we think about miracles in the new testament, we often consider the miracles of christ in the gospel accounts.
On the book of signs, miracles in john, and the first two. Some people say they dont believe christians should expect god to do the kind of miracles that are recorded in the book of acts. The entire consideration of miracles as they are recorded in the book of acts will be discussed under the presupposition that acts is divinely inspired scripture. Remember, jesus christ revealed to his disciples that they would have the comforter. Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand. Healing in the book of acts and the epistles exceedingfaith. Peters miracles in lydda and joppa america magazine. Peter healed a paralyzed man and raised tabitha from death back to life. Acts 1 jesus ascends to heaven, a new apostle chosen a. Acts of the apostles bible study notes, commentary, and comments. The literature of faith healers abounds with amazing claims. Hardon archives the miracle narratives in the acts of. Book of acts miracles study resources blue letter bible.