In acts 27 we read that paul, a prisoner headed for rome, warned the centurion of disaster if they set sail. Introduction when i come to acts chapter 27, it is like a breath of fresh air to me. Throughout the book of acts, we have see not only paul but the other apostles and evangelists. In his book, the bearing of recent discovery on the trustworthiness of the new testament, ramsay explained. I have always looked upon the apostle paul as a godly man, a zealous. A history of the apostles separating tradition and history criswell, david on. And all the believers met together in one place and shared everything they had. Sunday school kids sunday school activities sunday school crafts jesus stories bible stories. To this invaluable book commentators on this chapter, and these notes, are. Though luke records the acts of all the apostles, and records their collective name quite a bit, he mentions sts peter and paul by name far more than any others in the book of acts. Acts 27 is the twentyseventh chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible. Acts 27 niv bible when it was decided that we would sail.
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. Acts of the apostles 27, new living translation nlt. Acts 27 and when it was decided that we should sail for. The book of acts sheds light on the gift of the holy spirit, who empowers, guides, teaches, and serves as our counselor.
Acts of the apostles 27 commentary new testament matthew. Luke records many examples of conversion in the book of acts e. The following day they even took some of the ships gear and threw it overboard. The man, however, listened to contrary advice and gave orders for the ship to leave port.
What we have here might be called the log of the ship. The course they steered, and the places they touched at, are here set down. The book of acts sheds light on the gift of the holy spirit, who empowers, guides, teaches, and serves as. It refers to those difficult times in life when it seems all is lost.
Actually, john is the only one who mentions many of the apostles in situations other than these lists or the accounts of when jesus calls them. The acts of the apostles, abbreviation acts, fifth book of the new testament, a valuable history of the early christian church. Bruce, the book of acts, revised edition grand rapids. Acts, chapter 27 united states conference of catholic bishops. Twelve apostles simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. And when it was determined that we should sail into italy, they delivered paul and certain other prisoners unto one named julius, a centurion of. Clearly, the author of the book of luke is also the one who penned the book of acts. Acts 27 niv paul sails for rome when it was bible gateway. But as you read the book through, the only ones whose acts are referred to are peter and paul. Starting your free trial of bible gateway plus is easy.
The first verse points the reader back to the book of luke which is obviously the former account luke 1. T he book of acts in the bible, written around 6263 a. For assurance of our own salvation, we can compare our own conversion experience with those in acts. The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt.
In almost all the editions of scripture it is called the acts of the apostles. Acts 27 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on the. While there are some areas of great detail of the acts of the apostles, many times you must use cross references to the gospels of matthew, mark, luke and john as well as some other epistles in the new testament to get the full picture of what was. Acts the ivp new testament commentary series bible gateway. Acts of apostles was accepted without question as inspired scripture and canonical by scripture catalogers from the second through the fourth centuries c. The storms of life introduction why do i call chapter 27 the storms of life.
This is, in my opinion, the best and most beautiful recording of the. I have always looked upon the apostle paul as a godly man, a zealous servant. The next step is to enter your payment information. It was perfectly characteristic, therefore, for him to introduce the business of the election of a new apostle. Acts overview gary hampton commentary on selected books. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. Portions of the book, along with fragments of the four gospels, are found in the chester beatty no. It records the journey of paul from caesarea heading to rome, but stranded for a time in malta. A history of the apostles separating tradition and history. This chapter of acts has been considered the finest description of a sea voyage in the ancient world that is on record today. 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.
Paul and several other prisoners were placed in the custody of a roman officer named julius, a captain of. When the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their desire they sailed. John provides no complete list as such, though all but 3 of the 12 are mentioned somewhere in the book, as shown in the chart. The story of pauls voyage is unlike any other story in the bible. As egypt was the granary of italy, and this vessel was laden with wheat acts 27. The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. Acts lesson 22 1 acts of the apostles a study of new testament history lesson 22 acts 27. Acts 27 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on.
Acts was written in greek, presumably by the evangelist luke, whose gospel concludes where acts begins, namely, with christs ascension into heaven. The emphasis of the book is the fulfillment of the great commission. His studies in asia minor caused him to study the book of acts, which he accepted as a document of the second half of the second century, but later changed his belief based on the irrefutable evidence from the book of acts itself. The reason why peter did this may be seen in the notes on matthew 16. Juliuswho treats the apostle throughout with such marked courtesy acts 27. In chapter 27 of acts we have the record of his voyage to rome. Acts 27 new international version niv paul sails for rome. Aug 24, 2016 in chapter 27 of acts we have the record of his voyage to rome. James takes you through acts 27 to give you a clear understanding of the word of god, and with motion graphics and text on the screen to help. Youre already logged in with your bible gateway account. Paul and several other prisoners were placed in the custody of a roman officer named julius, a captain of the imperial regiment. The acts of the apostles the acts of the apostles this was accomplished through the divinely chosen representatives acts 10. Jan 02, 2020 the emphasis of the book is the fulfillment of the great commission.
Notes for acts chapter 27 page 1 of 3 johns title for chapter 27. Paul was a great preacher and teacher, as the book of acts makes abundantly clear. 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. This is the holy book of acts, known as the acts of the apostles. Oct 27, 2016 james takes you through acts 27 to give you a clear understanding of the word of god, and with motion graphics and text on the screen to help, this makes for a compelling production for those who. Acts 27 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary. This book was written by luke, pauls beloved companion, the same man who wrote the gospel of luke. It is not improbable, besides, that peter was the most aged of the apostles.