Commentary book of acts

In only three decades, a small group of frightened believers in jerusalem transformed. You will also find options for commentaries on acts that help pastors, teachers, and readers with application of the bible, commentaries that approach the scripture versebyverse, classic christian commentaries, and much more. As such, it provides us with a valuable account of how the church was able to grow and spread out from jerusalem into the rest of the roman empire. In this passage, luke is restating the great commission challenge jesus gave in luke 24. Bible study quiz questions set 2 acts facts book of acts. The acts is an historical book, but it is not mere history. Acts is the second book in the history that luke wrote. Study 1 going through the book of acts words of life. Acts is a transitional book in the sense that it gives us the record of the way god moved in the. Acts 1, new international version niv the bible app. Perhaps luke was using it to mean any christian reader. The book of acts was written to provide a history of the early church.

Read acts commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Acts 114, acts 1528 international critical commentary. I purchased this commentary to help me prepare for an adult bible study, and i have never taught through acts before. The book of acts also describes the work of the two apostles peter and paul. History outside the book of acts offers no information about him beyond a few words in josephus, telling that he put down an insurrection during his brief time in office before his death.

We wouldnt know what had happened if it werent for this book. In the freshness of faith and first love it seems likely they did this every day. Includes lessons about the kingdom of christ, church organization and worship, examples of. An introduction and commentary tyndale new testament commentaries howard marshall. Acts is a transitional book in the sense that it gives us the record of the way god moved in the minds and hearts of men to found and establish the church and begin its great work in the world today. Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand. The following are the five that i have found to be the most helpful. The unique contribution of the book of acts, part of a series. Prepared by some of the worlds leading scholars, the series provides an exposition of the new testament books that is thorough and fully abreast of modern scholarship yet faithful to the scriptures as the infallible word of god. Acts 1 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. Other results for book of acts bible study questions and answers. The acts of the apostles is a unique and therefore crucial book of the new testament. Preface to studies in acts next we prepare for the study of acts verse by.

At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one. As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1. Ancient books were generally written on papyrus scrolls. A theological commentary on the bible willie james. With a reference to, and a brief recapitulation of, his gospel, or history of the life of christ, inscribing this, as he had done that, to his. This commentary may be downloaded for any usage except sales. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. A bible study lesson series about the beginning of christianity as revealed in the book of the acts of the apostles. A better title would be the acts or the workings of the holy spirit, because he is the real main character of the book.

The acts of the apostles ben witherington, ben witherington. May 05, 2017 in this new commentary for the belief series, awardwinning author and theologian willie james jennings explores the relevance of the book of acts for the struggles of today. This commentary on acts 23 treats pauls appearance before the sanhedrin and his removal from jerusalem to save him from assassins. The emphasis of the book is the fulfillment of the great commission. What follows is an an organized and curated list of content. The book of acts is the link between the gospels and the epistles. A better title for this book is the acts of the holy spirit and because of this the book of acts is an unfinished book.

It alone presents an extensive picture of early church life. It is another in a multitude of evidences that the book of acts. Acts commentary commentary critical and explanatory on the. Acts commentary commentary critical and explanatory on.

The book of acts was likely written between ad 61 and 64. The book of the acts new international commentary on the new. A good study bible we recommend the following features. Doughty southside christian church january 2014 introduction.

Best acts commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. Content includes book studies on luke, ephesians, thessalonians, james, 1 samuel, john, and acts. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. Its subject and intention is nicely summarised by the words of the lord in chapter 1. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. Socialscience commentary on the book of acts social science commentary. The books full name is the acts of the apostles, for it recounts their efforts to take the gospel to the nations. It opens with a greeting to theophilus, who was also the intended recipient of lukes gospel. Thomas constable originally published his expository bible study notes.

Festus, the governor who succeeded felix, is a shadowy player on the roman stage. Blue letter bible is a free, searchable online bible program providing access to many different bible translations including. Various scholars have also pointed out that the style and the choice of words in luke and acts are very similar. Acts 1 jesus ascends to heaven, a new apostle chosen a. Read acts commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible. Jan 02, 2020 the book of acts sheds light on the gift of the holy spirit, who empowers, guides, teaches, and serves as our counselor. It traces the first decades in the history of the church after the resurrection of christ, focusing in.

Acts 1 bible study acts 1 chapter bible study and commentary. Acts 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. A commentary on the acts of the apostles by pastor galen l.

Already the church father ireneus ca 140202 mentions that luke is the author of the book of acts. An overview of the book of acts the life of the early church is recorded and preserved for us in the book of acts and the epistles. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in lukes second volume. Book of acts matthew henrys bible commentary concise. You can find the best commentary on acts for you using the tools on the right side. In addition, there are topical studies on issues such as spiritual leadership, gods redemptive plan, and old testament character studies. In addition, indepth study tools are provided on the site with access to commentaries. Click here for an exhaustive list of content on acts. Bruce the book of the acts new international commentary on the new testament, 1988. Actus apostolorum, often referred to simply as acts, or formally the book of acts, is the fifth book of the new testament. The inspired historian begins his narrative of the acts of the apostles, i. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of acts. The best commentary on acts is the one by darrell bock baker academic 2007 in the baker exegetical commentary on the new testament series. Acts of the apostles introduction new testament matthew.

The book begins with the ascension of jesus and goes on through pauls jail time in rome, which opens his ministry to the church at rome. This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an. Later on this appears to have become more settled as an observance on the first day of the week acts 20. With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library, including complete notes from the niv cultural backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary. Book of acts overview insight for living ministries. This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. While some see acts as the story of the founding of the christian church, jennings argues that it is so much more, depicting revolutionlife in the disrupting presence.

The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt. Acts 1 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of acts chapter 1 in plain english. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew henry. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. But it is more likely that theophilus was a real person.

There are a number of good commentaries on the book of acts. Acts 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. Verse 1 luke referred to his gospel here as my first book. The following outline is intended to be used while studying the book. You will also find options for commentaries on acts that help pastors, teachers, and readers with application of the bible, commentaries that approach the scripture versebyverse, classic christian commentaries.

At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts. Yet we can also think of it as the acts of the holy spirit. Luke wrote his gospel and also the book of acts compare luke 1. In this book we see the first mention of the dispensation of the holy spirit and jesus command to take his gospel to all the world. May 14, 2014 read this book first after reading acts to make sure you can see the forest before exploring the trees. The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of the document. The presence and working of the holy spirit is the dominating mark of the book of acts. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Bruces revised study on the book of acts is a contribution to the new international commentary on the new testament. As harrison noted, this verse is a table of contents of the book of acts. Jun 12, 2017 lesson 1 investigates the author, historical setting, and the theological background of the book of acts.

Socialscience commentary on the book of acts social science commentary malina, bruce j. It alone presents an extensive picture of early church life and history. It traces the first decades in the history of the church after the resurrection of christ, focusing in particular on the work of peter and paul. Bock acts baker exegetical commentary on the new testament, 2007. The book of acts tells how the multiethnic, international. Top 5 commentaries on the book of acts ligonier ministries. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles matthew henrys bible commentary. I connect the commencement and the close, because i think that the juxtaposition. Acts commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole bible. 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. Frederick fyvie bruce, is an excellent addition to this series, and a worthy followup to joel greens commentary. Socialscience commentary on the book of acts social. Another marked feature of their very life was continuance in prayers, a fact seen prominently throughout the book of acts.

In those two years, luke had plenty of time to research and write his gospel and the book of acts. Here is a summary and overview of the book of acts. Study the bible online using commentary on acts and more. In the book of acts itself we find two important hints which are important to ascertain the time of writing. Study acts using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Read and study acts, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary. The former account i made, o theophilus, of all that jesus began both to do and teach. Reading the book of acts, we are enlightened and encouraged by the power of the gospel as it spread throughout the world and transformed lives. Acts is the only biblical book that chronicles the history of the church immediately after jesuss ascension. The book of the acts new international commentary on the. Had infinite wisdom seen fit, we might have had as many books of the acts of the apostles as we have gospels, nay, as we might have had gospels. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. Bobdeffinbaugh graduated from dallas theological seminary with his th.