Acts 13:24-52 NIV

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Acts 13:24

When John had first preached before his coming the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel. And as John was fulfilling his course, he said, What suppose ye that I am? I am not he. But behold, there cometh one after me the shoes of whose feet I am not worthy to unloose.Paul's appeal to the testimony of John the Baptist in support of his thesis that Jesus is the Christ of God is doubtless abbreviated here. The testimony of John was extensive and included the following affirmations... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Acts 13:26

Brethren, children of the stock of Abraham, and those among you that fear God, to us is the word of this salvation sent forth. For they that dwell in Jerusalem, and their rulers, because they knew him not, nor the voices of the prophets which are read every sabbath, fulfilled them by condemning him. And though they found no cause of death in him, yet asked they of Pilate that he should be slain. And when they had fulfilled all things that were written of him, they took him down from the tree,... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Acts 13:30

But God raised him from the dead.The resurrection of Christ was the cornerstone of Paul's preaching, this doctrine standing here as the climax of his sermon. As proof of Jesus' resurrection, Paul offered the testimony of eyewitnesses and also the prophecies of the Old Testament which foretold it. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Acts 13:31

And he was seen for many days of them that came up with him from Galilee to Jerusalem, who are now his witnesses unto the people.The post-resurrection appearances of Jesus were at least ten in number, perhaps many more; and, upon one occasion, he was seen of over five hundred brethren at one time (1 Corinthians 15:6). It was the absolute certainty of the first-century Christians that Jesus had indeed risen from the dead which motivated the apostolic preachers and gave the faith of our Lord... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Acts 13:32

And we bring you good tidings of the promise made unto the fathers, that God hath fulfilled the same unto our children, in that he raised up Jesus; as also it is written in the second Psalm, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee.The second Psalm ... Some ancient manuscripts read "in the first Psalm," due to some third-century Psalters combining Psalms 1,2, making both together the first Psalm.[27]Thou art my Son ... God's recognition of Jesus as his Son was emphatic upon the occasion... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Acts 13:34

And as concerning that he raised him up from the dead, now no more to return to corruption, he hath spoken on this wise, I will give you the holy and sure blessings of David. Because he saith also in another Psalm, Thou wilt not give thy Holy One to see corruption.Holy and sure blessings ... This comes from Isaiah 55:3 where "the everlasting covenant" is mentioned as one of those blessings. Thus it must be concluded that the gospel of Jesus Christ for all men is the everlasting covenant in view... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Acts 13:36

For David, after he had in his own generation served the counsel of God, fell asleep, and was laid unto his fathers, and saw corruption; but he whom God raised up saw no corruption.Having clinched his argument regarding the resurrection of Christ by his appeal to the testimony of the eyewitnesses, and to the Old Testament prophecy of it, Paul proceeded to announce the availability of salvation from sin through faith in Christ. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Acts 13:38

Be it known unto you therefore, brethren, that through this man is proclaimed unto you remission of sins; and by him every one that believeth is justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses.Through this man ... remission of sins ... The primary purpose of the coming of Christ and the Christian gospel is that men may be forgiven of their sins. How reprehensible is the conduct of the secular church in our generation which has perverted this purpose in the... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Acts 13:40

Beware therefore, lest that come upon you which is spoken in the prophets: Behold, ye despisers, and wonder, and perish; For I work a work in your days, A work which ye shall in no wise believe, if one declare it unto you.The quotation here is from Habakkuk 1:5; and the admonition is to the effect that the unique, startling, and amazing facts of the gospel should not be the grounds of the people's rejecting them. Isaiah exclaimed, "Who hath believed our report?" (Isaiah 53:1), showing that the... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Acts 13:42

And as they went out, they besought that these words might be spoken to them the next sabbath. Now when the synagogue broke up, many of the Jews and of the devout proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas; who, speaking to them, urged them to continue in the grace of God.So far, so good. Paul's great sermon had fully captured the attention of many who were inclined to accept Christianity, and the conversations regarding this continued, apparently, throughout the whole day. An appointment was made... read more

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Acts 13:24

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Acts 13:26

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Acts 13:30

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Acts 13:31

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Acts 13:32

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Acts 13:34

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Acts 13:36

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Acts 13:38

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Acts 13:40

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Acts 13:42

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