Blue letter bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the bible easy and rewarding. Acts 5 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of acts chapter 5 in plain english. This is the first use of the word church in the book of acts. Acts chapters 3, 4, 5 part 2 les feldick bible study. Oct 04, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of acts, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Watch our overview video on the book of acts, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Now a man named ananias, together with his wife sapphira, also sold a piece of property. But in acts, god took this type of judgment out of the churchs hand and did it himself.
My life group started studying the book of acts at homes. Acts 5 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. Studies in acts chapters 1 3 by francis dixon study verses. Bobdeffinbaugh graduated from dallas theological seminary with his th. The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of the document. So great fear came upon all those who heard these things. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. Acts 5 new international version niv ananias and sapphira. They were afraid about the seriousness of hypocrisy and sin in the church.
This event was of obvious importance for the early church in the book of acts and it is important for us to understand something about its nature. Bob is a pastorteacher and elder at community bible chapel in richardson, texas, and has contributed many of his bible study series for use by the foundation. Acts 5 lying, healing, and growing persecution objectives. Acts 5 niv ananias and sapphira now a man named bible. This chapter recounts the tragic fall of ananias and sapphira acts 5. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible. This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format.
Oct 02, 2019 conclusions bsf study questions acts lesson 5, day 4. Acts of the apostles chapter five objectives in studying this chapter 1 to examine the sin of ananias and sapphira in lying to the holy spirit 2 to note the amazing signs and wonders that were done by the apostles, in which all were healed 3 to consider the apostles response when government seeks to stifle the preaching of the gospel. As luke introduced the book of acts, he referenced jesus actions and the events that happened to him, providing a signi. Acts 5, new international version niv the bible app. Study acts 5 using wesleys explanatory notes to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. This web page contains lesson plans for a multiweek study of your choice. 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. The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. In his gospel and also in acts, luke has a lot to say about women. Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand. Bible study of acts join us for an inspiring study on the.
Study 1 going through the book of acts words of life ministries. This is encouraging to us because god can work through us and when unexplained deaths happen around us, god is working through that as well. Acts chapter 5 coffmans commentary of the new testament. In acts, jesus sends the holy spirit to empower his disciples as they carry. And he kept back part of the proceeds, his wife also being aware of it, and brought a certain part and laid it at the apostles feet. Acts 5 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. But a certain man named ananias, with sapphira his wife, sold a possession. A bible study lesson series about the beginning of christianity as revealed in the book of the acts of the apostles.
Luke is the writer, as he states in his introduction v. The student can explain the temptation to lie which ananias and sapphira faced and how we face similar temptations. A full chapter by chapter study would take more than six months, so feel free to select from our available lessons below. Sir william ramsay, after making a critical study of lukes writings, declared that luke was the greatest historian, ancient or modern. Our group has grown, though, and will be using rooms at the church now and would like to have the children study the same topic. We see god working through stephen, even stephens death is gods plan. Acts chapter 5 questions for discussion the living word. The book of acts, above all else, is a story about the churchand what a story it is.
In joshua, god expected the people of god themselves to execute the judgment upon the offender. In noticing the comparison between the incident of ananias and sapphira and achan in the book of joshua, it is interesting also to look at the contrasts. 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. 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. The kids ages 7 have been entertaining themselves in various ways. Acts of the apostles chapter five objectives in studying this chapter 1 to examine the sin of ananias and sapphira in lying to the holy spirit. Blue letter bible is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. This is a study guide commentary, which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the bible. Feb, 20 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.
Includes lessons about the kingdom of christ, church organization and worship, examples of conversion, the nature and purpose of miracles, and the work of the holy spirit. Tom constables expository notes on acts this is also available in the net. Acts 5 in the picture study bible, with maps and background information on acts 5 bible history online. Its subject and intention is nicely summarised by the words of the lord in chapter 1. It alone presents an extensive picture of early church life and history. The acts of the apostles is a unique and therefore crucial book of the new testament. With his wifes full knowledge he kept back part of the money for himself, but brought the rest and put it at the apostles feet. Book of acts bible study for childrens sunday school. The book of acts course a, lesson 5 free bible study.
Ananias and saphira drop dead instantly after lying to the holy spirit. Content includes book studies on luke, ephesians, thessalonians, james, 1 samuel, john, and acts. Acts 5 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. With his wifes full knowledge he kept back part of the. Acts 5 new american standard bible nasb fate of ananias and sapphira. In many ways acts is the most exciting book in the new testament because it is full of movement and interest.
Here is a bible study, commentary, and summary of acts chapter five. There is one really important lesson to be learned here, besides the lesson of not. Study guide for acts 5 by david guzik blue letter bible. What affect did the above incident have on the church. Acts 5 nasb fate of ananias and sapphira but a bible. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The book of acts is the link between the gospels and the epistles. Study acts 5 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The book of acts, sometimes called the fifth gospel, is a continuation of the gospel of luke. Usually the church meetings would include people interested in the gospel but not yet added to the church. In addition, there are topical studies on issues such as spiritual leadership, gods redemptive plan, and old testament character studies.
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