A note to readers the holy bible, new living translation, was first published in 1996. Additionally, they charged that paul had brought greeks into the temple and defiled the place a. Study the bible online using commentary on acts 27 and more. Handout acts 28 receive bible study notes by email from. Throughout acts, we have seen certain principals that have remained consistent. It thrills our heart to know that folks are learning, and so many are writing and calling and telling us that for the first they are beginning to see the difference between god dealing with israel and the church. Luke filled chapter 27 with detail upon detail of the perilous trip to rome. As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1. Acts 27 commentary acts chapter 27 commentary bible study. Contents viii a note to readers ixx introduction to the new living translation xvv why the life application study biblee is unique xviii what is application. The book of acts also describes the work of the two apostles peter and paul. Handout acts 27 receive bible study notes by email from. Then the soldiers cut off the ropes of the boatalready lowered.
Acts 21 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. Sir william ramsay, after making a critical study of lukes writings, declared that luke was the greatest historian, ancient or modern. And when it was decided that we kjv nkjv nlt niv esv csb nasb. We will see that god was to comfort paul through this man julius verse 3. Jan 25, 2014 welcome to ivy baptist churchs bible study on demand before beginning this study, please take an opportunity to download the worksheet for this bible study. And embarking in an adramyttian ship, which was about to sail to the regions along the coast of asia, we put out to sea accompanied by aristarchus, a macedonian of thessalonica. Turn to acts chapter 1 and we will start where we left off last lesson. Study guide for acts 26 through the transitional book of acts. Study guide for acts 27 by david guzik blue letter bible. 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. The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of.
Acts 21 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Through the bible with les feldick lesson 1 part 1 book 17 acts chapter 1. He was saved on pauls first missionary journey to thessalonica. The acts of the apostles is a unique and therefore crucial book of the new testament. Acts chapter 27 commentary northwest college of the bible. What can we learn about leadership, which can benefit others, and can promote the gospel. This fast was associated with the day of atonement yom kippur, which occurred in late september or early october. Third missionary journey first, back to ephesus chapter 18. To this invaluable book commentators on this chapter, and these notes, are much indebted.
It is the greatest sequel ever written, the sequel of sequelsthe sequel to. Study of acts discussion notes chapter 27 introduction my wife loves a good novel. This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. Acts 27 new international version niv paul sails for rome. A good book on the topic of understanding gods will during the difficult times. An understandable version of acts translation by william e. The presence and working of the holy spirit is the dominating mark of the book of acts. The twentyseventh chapter is a fascinating account by dr. Niv the book of acts describes how the early apostles, through the power of the holy spirit. The waiting period introduction the gospel story has a sequel.
The book of acts is the link between the gospels and the epistles. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 3 scripture passage page 20. Its subject and intention is nicely summarised by the words of the lord in chapter 1. A study of the acts of the apostles page 1 lesson one preparations for the beginning of the church a. Content includes book studies on luke, ephesians, thessalonians, james, 1 samuel, john, and acts. Please take all courses in order as listed on our home page the computer will ask. Its a difficult book, full of violence and trouble, but it has a very happy ending for those who trust in the lord, allowing you to live well, end well and then spend eternity with him. Acts of the apostles chapter twentyone objectives in studying this chapter 1 to explore the warnings. The book of acts course a, lesson 4 free bible study.
Luke is the writer, as he states in his introduction v. The acts of the apostles camp hill church of christ. Acts chapter 27 is a great chapter to read during lifes difficult times. Bible study of acts join us for an inspiring study on the.
The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt. 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. Her dream day is curling up on the couch with a good book and submerging herself into it. The book remains the classic study of pauls last journey by sea. Overview of the passage and the structure of the text.
During the journey paul warns his captors about impending danger. They cried out charges as expected see notes above 3. This web page contains lesson plans for a multiweek study of your choice. It alone presents an extensive picture of early church life and history. Chapterbychapter bible studies acts kathleendalton. A chapter by chapter bible study of the book of acts 3 scripture passage page 20. And when it was decided that we should sail to italy, they delivered paul and some other prisoners to one named julius, a centurion of the augustan regiment. The following outline is intended to be used while studying the book. It always thrills us when folks write or call and tell us they are learning. This is the third in a series of three smallgroup bible study discussion guides luke 19, luke 1024 and selected portions of acts which explore the meaning of witness.
The first 8 verses of the chapter take paul from caesarea to a harbor named fair havens, not far from the city of lasea. Acts 1 in the first book, o theophilus, i have dealt. Study of acts discussion notes chapter 8 introduction our study of the book of acts has been informative and challenging. Nov 08, 2014 verse by verse study through the transitional book of acts. The second is to serve as preparation for urbana96. Pauls third journey continued from miletus to tyre acts 21. Study acts 27 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Luke of pauls voyage to rome, and of the shipwreck which occurred on. The centurion therefore had to book passage on another ship, one bound for italy. I have always looked upon the apostle paul as a godly man, a zealous servant of jesus christ, and a powerful preacher of the gospel. It will help to keep the whole of the book before you as you work your way through each section. All christians go through periods when we dont feel gods presence. The book of acts, sometimes called the fifth gospel, is a continuation of the gospel of luke. Acts 27 28 new international version niv paul sails for rome.
The great feature of the chapter, however, is that of pauls being mobbed in the temple and rescued by the romans who took him into protective. Each study is designed to first teach the leaders the passage and then provide them with questions they can use to lead their group through a process of selfdiscovered learning. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand. It is the greatest sequel ever written, the sequel of sequelsthe sequel to the story of christ see 1. Third missionary journey part 2 strengthening the pastors chapter 20 68 22.
These are questions that we shall seek to answer in our study of acts chapter 27. I on the other hand dont care a thing about fiction. Acts 1 in the first book, o theophilus, i have dealt with. But ye will receive power, the holy spirit having come upon you, and ye shall be my witnesses both in jerusalem and in all judaea and samaria and to the end of the earth. Content includes book studies on luke, ephesians, thessalonians, james, 1. And julius treated paul kindly and gave him liberty to go to his friends and receive care. Acts 27 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 27 in plain english. Acts chapter 27 questions for discussion the living. He had been a man of the sails, racing as far as hawaii. In all your concerns about tomorrow, you might think about reading the bible, especially the book of revelations. When i come to acts chapter 27, it is like a breath of fresh air to me. The great feature of the chapter, however, is that of pauls being mobbed in the temple and rescued by the romans who took him into protective custody, beginning a long period of imprisonment.
Acts chapter 27 questions for discussion the living word. A better title would be the acts or the workings of the holy spirit, because he is the real main character of the book. But it is here, in our text, that i see paul as a very wise man in practical matters, a man who is a leader of men, and whose counsel is taken seriously because he knows what he. Acts 2728 niv paul sails for rome when it was bible. Acts of the apostles 27, new living translation nlt the. How you handle that storm will determine a great deal as to how you live the remainder of your christian life. God has mercy on paul and the crew and the destruction is diverted. The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of the document.
Acts 27 commentary william barclays daily study bible. I have never had any formal bible training at a seminary or bible school. His advice is ignored and the journey continues acts 27. Acts 27 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on the. Welcome to ivy baptist churchs bible study on demand before beginning this study, please take an opportunity to download the worksheet for this bible study. David guzik commentary on acts 27 describes the journey of paul and his companions from caesarea to rome, on which they get shipwrecked. Introduction when i come to acts chapter 27, it is like a breath of fresh air to me. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. Four anchors that will hold acts 27 god, faith, church. The book of acts, above all else, is a story about the churchand what a story it is. Acts 27 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, as set of 17 volumes on the new testament, the result of barclays dedicated work. The use of the pronoun we marks the return of pauls close friend luke, who has been absent since 21.
Acts of the apostles chapter twentyseven objectives in studying this chapter 1 to observe how pauls trip to rome began 2 to notice how paul warned of a disaster and was ignored 3 to examine how the tempestuous sea became disastrous for the ship 4 to contemplate how all were saved in the shipwreck at malta summary when it was decided. Chapter 1, verse 9 jesus said, but you will receive power when the holy spirit comes on you. There will be a time in the life of most christians that you will come upon a real storm. It quickly became one of the most popular bible translations in the englishspeaking world. Book of acts bible study lessons course a free online bible study lessons about the history of the early church with examples of conversion. A full chapter by chapter study would take more than six months, so feel free to select from our available lessons below. The late david davis took acts from me at northwest college of the bible. Aristarchus, a macedonian of thessalonica, was with us. Acts 27 paul sails for rome when it was bible gateway.
But it is here, in our text, that i see paul as a very wise man in practical matters, a man who is a leader of men, and whose counsel is. It has challenged our theology and the depth of our relationship with christ and the holy spirit. One is simply to strengthen believers as witnesses to the work and life of jesus, both in history and in their lives. Acts 2728 new international version niv paul sails for rome. Acts 27 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.
The events of this chapter begin as the 12 apostles 1. Niv the book of acts describes how the early apostles, through the power of. Aristarchus never lost contact with paul while he was imprisoned and neither did luke. This whole chapter is taken up with an account of pauls voyage towards rome, when he was.