This study focuses on the original hebraic context of those words, offering an interpretation that is more in harmony with the bible as a whole. Illustrated bible history illustrations, photos, and images of the ancient world of the bible. Cornelius was expecting them and had called together his relatives and close friends. Acts 10 at caesarea there was a man named cornelius, a. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Acts 10 peter and cornelius bible object lesson for kids. Complete bible timeline links interlinear bible bible commentaries bible lexicon topical bible bible summary bible outline bible timeline childrens bible bible hub homepage. This book has recorded the formation of the early church from jesus commission to the apostles to spread the. Really, very little is written about the apostles in acts. Acts 10 in the picture study bible, with maps and background information on acts 10 bible history online.
There was a certain man in cesarea that is, cesarea of palestine, of which see note on acts 8. Many people call acts the acts of the apostles, but really, if you want to add to the name acts, perhaps, a better name would be the acts of the early church. The esv study bible includes maps on many of the pages in the book of acts that help illustrate the various places mentioned in acts and routes taken by the apostles as they proclaim the gospel. Then peter said, 47surely no one can stand in the way of their being baptized with water.
Lukes devoting so much space to the narrative of a single conversion indicates the importance of it. This chapter records the vision of saint peter and his meeting with cornelius in caesarea. An understandable version of acts translation by william e. Chapter 10 is a long chapter packed with many details.
Acts 10 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of acts chapter 10 in plain english. The drawings were as important for this sermon as the words. And as i began to speak, the holy spirit fell on them, even as on us at the beginning acts 11. This will help you place yourself in the shoes or sandals of the apostles and understand the kindness of god in the gospel being for all people. The book containing this chapter is anonymous but early christian tradition uniformly affirmed that luke composed this book as well as the gospel of luke. Acts chapter 1 begins with a summary of proofs of the life of jesus christ. The good doctor luke has described the beginning of the church, the kingdom, in. The first thing he encountered in caesarea was this gentile centurion falling at his feet in worship.
Luke was a companion of paul on his missionary journeys, and in many parts of the book of acts it says we did this or that acts 16. Acts 10 english standard version esv peter and cornelius. The first few times i read acts, all the new city and province names just blurred together in my. They continued to preach, and the church at antioch. The book of acts was penned by luke, the physician. We are going to zoom in to the city of jerusalem and witness the very first act of the apostles after the day of pentecost. But in acts, several major characters loopdeloop their way around the roman empire. We saw that were not supposed to model our behavior after everything some biblical character does. Acts 10 chapter 10 of the book of acts is a pivotal point in the great commission. Acts chapter 10 commentary northwest college of the bible. Acts 10 commentary abbots illustrated new testament. This is a really neat event because we get to see what god is doing in two different places at the same time.
This chapter is concerned exclusively with the conversion of cornelius, the same event also being under consideration in acts 11. 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. Subscribe to a study package to unlock the esv study bible, the interactive knowing the bible study series, the preaching the word commentary series, and. While the messengers are on their way to joppa, peter has a remarkable vision, by which he is taught how he should treat the gentiles, acts 10.
The apostle peter and a new character named cornelius. This spirit is the holy spirit of god because it is capitalized. In the great providence of god, the gospel was to the elect of god. An angel appears to cornelius, a centurion, and directs him to send to joppa, for peter, to instruct him in the way of salvation, acts 10. In acts chapter 10, many lessons are taught to us about the utility of the gospel, both what it does and does not do. Timeline of the book of acts from the bible generation word. Cornelius the central character in this chapter was a gentile, that is, he was not of the nation of the jews. Acts 10 is the tenth chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible. Acts 10 niv cornelius calls for peter at caesarea bible gateway. Luke now begins to tell the story of a fundamental turning. Peter did not say, thank you for recognizing my high spiritual office, and offer him his ring to kiss.
Note that it was a mixture, with probably some clean animals and some unclean. And they said, cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that feareth god, and of good report among all the nation of the jews, was warned from god by an holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words of thee. A centurion was one of 60 officers in a roman legion, each of whom commanded 100 men see note on matt. Bible study tips for the book of acts unlocking the bible. Power, status, and resources are to be used for the sake of the community. Acts 10 background information with maps and images. Acts 10 new international version niv cornelius calls for peter. There is an obscurity in the construction of this passage, and in its connections with the context, which cannot be satisfactorily removed. The book of acts a workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or personal bible study. Jesus followers received the holy spirit on pentecost and became filled and equipped to spread the good news that would restore gods kingdom over the world. They have received the holy spirit just as we have. Acts 10 commentary, this commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, contains the authors personal study and translation of the original greek new testament. These proofs include his resurrection, his conference with the disciples, and the instructions that he left for them before he ascended into heaven.
Pentecost ii it is no longer a jewish thing a summary of chapter 10. Peter and cornelius sunday school lesson from acts 10. Rather, he pulled cornelius to his feet and said, stand up. This is a selftest on chapters 10 12 of the book of acts. A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies. Last week, we talked about how to read the book of acts. Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the bible and answer the questions at the end of each chapter found at the website answer the questions below and then click ok to send your answers. Chapterbychapter bible studies acts kathleendalton.
Acts in the picture study bible the book of acts with. Most bible narratives take place in one corner of the near east. So, i decided to put the sermon audio to the powerpoint. Luke is again writing to theophilus to tell him what happened concerning the lord jesus christs earthly ministry and his apostles ministry. This is not to imply that the outreach to the gentiles was an afterthought. It does not need fancy storytelling tips because the verses are rich enough in themselves. Notes for acts chapter 10 johns title for chapter 10.
Before passing to a consideration of the rest of peters speech, an event, the chronology of which is given in the next chapter, should be noticed. Acts 10 kjv there was a certain man in caesarea bible gateway. Acts of the apostles chapter 10 bible study duration. Summary of acts chapter 10 and the salvation of cornelius. The book containing this chapter is anonymous but early.
Acts 10, new international version niv the bible app. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 2 acts the beautiful, amazing, powerful, weak, dysfunctional church table of contents scripture passage page 1. This picture shows how the whole book can be divided into those three regions. It had been preached, however, by him, as it was now at jerusalem and elsewhere, only to the jews, samaritans, and such gentiles as were.
The spirit reveals to peter that the men are there. 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. 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. We all know that initially, the gospel message was for israel. Acts 10, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app. I invite you to take out your bibles and turn to acts chapter 3. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. The holy spirit, through which jesus continued his works after leaving the earth, is mentioned in this chapter. The healing touch an illustrated sermon from acts 3. The book of acts tells how the multiethnic, international.