It will not be long before he will come, matthew 16. He began at abraham and followed the line down to jesus, through joseph. Swindolls living insights new testament commentary book 1. Matthew collected taxes, but he became one of jesus 12 special friends matthew 9. But the promise jesus makes here and the promises god has made from the beginning assure a future, a future in which justice blooms, a future in which the hungry are fed and the imprisoned are comforted see matthew 25. Ifthe book referstothebookofthe gospel of matthew, the idea could be that this is a gospel. And promises the speedy opening of the glory of his own kingdom on earth, matthew 16. Jesus confirms this confession by peter as a mark of gods blessing and as the rock upon which he will build his church 16. In insights on matthew 1628, chuck swindoll unpacks the journey of jesus from his. The immediate sequence of the vision of the son of man transfigured from the low estate in. Luke limits jesus resurrection appearances to jerusalem and emphasizes repentance and forgiveness of sins luke 24. The pharisees insidiously require our lord to give them a sign. Matthew 16 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. In insights on matthew 115, chuck swindoll explores the announcement, arrival, proclamation, and reception of the king.
Matthew chapter 28 explained discover the 66 books of. Through disinformation and affecting our attitudes, he will lead us toward selfsatisfaction, not selfdenial, because selfsatisfaction is the essence of sin. Truly, i say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death until they see the son of man coming in his kingdom. I think my explanation about is much more straightforward and the likelier. A popular handbook on bible difficulties wheaton, ill victor books, 1992. This was a major step forward in the disciples understanding, and it corrected the erroneous prophetic teaching of the pharisees and sadducees. Nobody remembers who named the book, but for me it was the beginning of three decades of intensive bible study as i wrote additional commentaries, all of them falling under the new be series. All this is true, but in the context of matthew 16. Study matthew 16 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better. What are the most commonly asked questions about the book of matthew. Peter proclaims jesus to be the messiah, and jesus speaks of building his church and being crucified and resurrected. Matthew 16 commentary james burton coffman commentaries.
Verses 2428 matthew henrys commentary bible gateway. Some standing here will not taste death the unfolding of. Matthew 16 28 every serious student of the bible desires to understand the text, discover the biblical principles, and apply the truths to hisher life. Matthews gospel free bible commentary in easy english. The christian church put matthews book first because matthew often refers to the old testament. In insights on matthew 16 28, chuck swindoll unpacks the journey of jesus from his transfiguration to his glorious resurrection. Insights on matthew 1628 swindolls living insights new. The context this reading is closely tied to verses 20, last weeks gospel lesson. Matthew 16 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary by albert barnes, a dedicated student of the bible, continues to be very popular even today. Matthew s gospel shows that jesus was israels king and longawaited messiah. The following teaching by charles spurgeon concerning matthew 16.
Wright begins each section with some example or illustration and then tries to make sense of what the gospel is saying in its original context and. This commentary is designed to help students, pastors, and bible teachers understand the book of matthew in a simple manner. To find a literal fulfillment we need only look to the next chapter matthew 17, where we find that the some standing here refers to peter, james and john and seeing the son of man coming in his kingdom refers to the transfiguration. Matthew 16 commentary albert barnes notes on the whole. Truly i tell you, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see the son of man coming in his kingdom. Verse by verse commentary on gospel of matthew duncan heaster published.
Matthew 16 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Moreover, only in losing ones life the primary meaning of apollymi is to destroy. He will come as their friend, and they shall ascend with him to heaven. He is one that walks in the same way christ walked in, is led by his spirit, and treads in his steps, whithersoever he goes. At any rate, it will not be long before we shall meet him. Christs appearance in matthew 28 when he gave his great commission is the same occasion the apostle paul referred to when he wrote in 1 corinthians 15. There be some which shall not taste of death this verse seems to confirm the above explanation, as our lord. Chucks deep insight, signature easygoing style, and humor bring a warmth and practical accessibility not often found in commentaries. Some of the other books of the bible have additional information on this, but we will wait until we get to that book to discuss it.
Zerrs commentary on selected books of the new testament. Enduring word bible commentary matthew chapter 16 matthew 16 revealing who jesus is and what he came to do a. Matthew did not write the first book about jesus life. In verse 16, peter confessed his faith that jesus was the messiah, the son of god. When we sin, we bring upon ourselves the death penalty. Matthew recorded the genealogy of joseph, the husband of mary, of whom was born jesus who is called christ matthew 1. Working from the popular new international version niv, the author provides helpful commentary on the text verse by verse. Verse 1 the pharisees also with the sadducees though a short account of these has been already given in a note on matthew 3. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of the bible. The only difference is, that in this passage the sphere, in its worldwide compass and its universality of objects, is more fully. A wellwritten commentary on matthew 16 28, seeking to explain the meaning of matthew s gospel to twentyfirst century westerners. This is a strong asseveration, christ puts his amen to it.
The resurrection announced to the women matthew 28. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. The great commission the various gospels emphasize different aspects of this great commission. These verses are fulfilled literally in the resurrection of the dead. The wicked should weep and wail that jesus will come again to our world.
Verses 24 28 verses 24 28 christ, having shown his disciples that he must suffer, and that he was ready and willing to suffer, here shows them that they must suffer too, and must be ready and willing. Find top church sermons, illustrations, and powerpoints for preaching on matthew 16. Peter speaks for the disciples, for matthew s gospel and the community to which it is first addressed, and certainly for us, announcing that jesus is the messiah, the son of the living god 16. This miracle marked the start of the most tragic war in israelite history, a war whose outcome saw the literal fulfillment of seemingly every end time prediction in the bible.
As to their religious opinions, they still continued to credit the being of a god. While this is a possible explanation, it does not seem to account for the fact that jesus. The scene changed in the next verse to the watchmen who had apparently finally awakened. Insights on matthew 115 swindolls living insights new. Some standing here shall not taste death mt 162728. Verily i say unto you to encourage them, he assured them that. This versebyverse commentary is different from others in two respects. Enrich your faith and grow in spiritual maturity with the incredible bible study and devotional books listed below.
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