THE BOOK OF ACTS. CHAPTER 18 OUTLINE AND COMMENTARY. MARK DUNAGAN I. OUTLINE OF CHAPTER 18: I. Paul in Corinth: Acts 18:1-18 A. Working with Priscilla and Aquila: Acts 18:1 B. Arrival of Silas and Timothy: Acts 18:5-8 C. Jesus' promise: Acts 18:9-10 D. Before Gallio: Acts 18:11-17 II. End of... [ Continue Reading ]
"After these things he departed from Athens, and came to Corinth"Came to Corinth" "The journey may have been either by land along the Isthmus of Corinth, or by sea from Piraesus to Cenchrea.' (Reese p. 638) Corinth was located some 50 miles south of Athens, if by land. two day's journey, or by sea,.... [ Continue Reading ]
"And he found. certain Jew named Aquila,. man of Pontus by race, lately come from Italy, with his wife Priscilla, because Claudius had commanded all the Jews to depart from Rome: and he came unto them"Found. certain Jew named Aquila" Although Aquila was Jewish by birth, it seems Aquila and his wife... [ Continue Reading ]
"and because he was of the same trade, he abode with them, and they wrought, for by their trade they were tentmakers" "Because he was of the same trade" Notice how God is taking care of Paul. He needs both Christian companionship and. job. In finding this couple, both needs are providentially met. ... [ Continue Reading ]
"And he reasoned in the synagogue every Sabbath, and persuaded Jews and Greeks"Reasoned" This reasoning would be from the O.T. Scriptures (Acts 17:2). Notice how Paul felt that preaching was based upon the logical and orderly presentation of the Scriptures. Unfortunately, some professed Christians t... [ Continue Reading ]
"But when Silas and Timothy came down from Macedonia, Paul was constrained by the word, testifying to the Jews that Jesus was the Christ"Silas and Timothy came down from Macedonia" The Roman province of Macedonia included such cities as Philippi and Thessalonica and was north of the province of Acha... [ Continue Reading ]
"And when they opposed themselves and blasphemed, he shook out his raiment and said unto them, Your blood be upon your own heads;. am clean: from henceforth. will go unto the Gentiles"Opposed themselves" "Resisted" (NASV). The word here "is. military term, implying an organized and systematic resist... [ Continue Reading ]
"And he departed thence, and went into the house of. certain man named Titus Justus, one that worshipped God, whose house joined hard to the synagogue"Titus Justus" This is. Roman name. "One that worshipped God" "It is probable that this man had been attending synagogue as. proselyte" (Reese p. 644)... [ Continue Reading ]
"And Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed in the Lord with all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing believed, and were baptized" "Crispus" Paul later mentions this man as one that he had personally baptized (1 Corinthians 1:14). "Ruler of the Synagogue" "The ruler of the synagogue... [ Continue Reading ]
"And the Lord said unto Paul in the night by. vision, Be not afraid, but speak and hold not thy peace" "Be not afraid" "Literally, 'stop being afraid'" (Robertson p. 298). "The Greek prohibits the continuance of something already going on" (Reese p. 645). "But speak" Keep on speaking. "Hold not thy... [ Continue Reading ]
"for. am with thee, and no man shall set on thee to harm thee: for. have much people in this city"For. am with thee" This is the greatest protection that one could ever have. Sadly, even some professed Christians have very little confidence in God. They feel secure when surrounded by financial stabi... [ Continue Reading ]
"And he dwelt there. year and six months, teaching the word of God among them"Dwelt there" "Supported by the assurance given in the vision, and full of fresh confidence, Paul settles down to evangelize the city" (Reese p. 646). "A year and six months" How much time Paul had spent in Corinth prior to... [ Continue Reading ]
"But when Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews with one accord rose up against Paul and brought him before the judgment-seat"Gallio" Here is another instance in which the reader should be impressed that the events mentioned in the Bible actually took place in real history. "Gallio and his brothe... [ Continue Reading ]
"saying, This man persuadeth men to worship God contrary to the law"Saying" Here is the specific case brought against Paul. "This man persuadeth men" This admits that Paul was having. lot of success in Corinth in terms of converting Jews and Gentiles. "To worship God contrary to the law" There is so... [ Continue Reading ]
"But when Paul was about to open his mouth, Gallio said unto the Jews, If indeed it were. matter of wrong or of wicked villany,. ye Jews, reason would that. should bear with you"When Paul was about to open his mouth" Carefully note that Paul did not know how God was going to fulfill His promise (Act... [ Continue Reading ]
"but if there are questions about words and names and your own law, look to it yourselves;. am not minded to be. judge of these matters"Questions" "Plural, contemptuous, 'a parcel of questions'" (Robertson p. 301). "Words and names" "The Jews, Gallio knew, split hairs over words and names" (Robertso... [ Continue Reading ]
"And he drove them from the judgment-seat" "These words probably imply that Gallio gave an order to his lictors to clear the court. Any of the Jews who did not immediately retreat would expose themselves to blows from the lictor's rods" (Reese p. 650). "The Jews were stunned by this sudden blow from... [ Continue Reading ]
Introduction To Christian Evidences. Ferrell Jenkins p. 68.... [ Continue Reading ]