Commentary the book of acts

By its opening words the acts of the apostles is linked in the clearest way with the gospel of luke. Acts 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Book of acts matthew henrys bible commentary concise. 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. Proceeding pericope by pericope bruce unpacks this. The acts of the apostles ben witherington, ben witherington. Acts commentary commentary critical and explanatory on the. The acts is an historical book, but it is not mere history. The former account i made, o theophilus, of all that jesus began both to do and teach.

Acts 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. An immense amount of apostolic service is left unrecorded, and mention is made of just a few incidents which serve to show the way the spirit of god operated in bearing witness to the risen and exalted jesus, and in conducting the disciples into the fulness of christian blessing. This would indicate it was matthew, mark, luke, or john. The book of acts niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 44 duration. This 71 part expository study of acts was preached at flagstaff christian fellowship in 20002002. Howard marshall ivp 1980 in the tyndale series and david petersons contribution eerdmans 2009 to the pillar series.

Bible versions verse of the day verses by topic reading plans parallel bible books of 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. Like ben witheringtons previous commentary conflict and community in corinth, this commentary breaks fresh ground in providing a detailed social and rhetorical analysis of the book of acts. Acts 1 new international version niv jesus taken up into heaven. The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of the document. The books full name is the acts of the apostles, for it recounts their efforts to take the gospel to the nations. Acts commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole bible. In those two years, luke had plenty of time to research and write his gospel and the book of acts. The acts is a continuation of the work of the lord jesus, but in his servants, by the power. The book will therefore have been written only after the end of this time. The significance of the prologue with its introductory address to theophilus lies in. 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.

It alone presents an extensive picture of early church life and history. A list of the best commentaries on acts ranked by scholars. The same theophilus is addressed, and in the first chapter the story is resumed just at the point where the gospel left off, save that a few extra details are given of the lords words. The gospels present the blessed person of the lord jesus christ and his great work of redemption, his resurrection and ascension to glory as the solid foundation upon which christianity is built.

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. T he book of acts in the bible, written around 6263 a. Top 5 commentaries on the book of acts ligonier ministries. The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt. This title accurately reflects the contents of the book, which is a series of vignettes chronicling the lives of key apostles. Christianity today book award winner book award of excellence, foundation for pentecostal scholarship preaching today book award editors pick commentaries highly respected new testament scholar craig keener is known for his meticulous and comprehensive research.

Read and study acts, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary. We read of the evangelistic methods and message of the early apostles and preachers 3. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on. May 02, 2020 the book of acts shows how god essentially took a group of fisherman and commoners and used them to turn the world upside down acts 17. The book of acts is the link between the gospels and the epistles. The book of acts tells how the multiethnic, international. This commentary on acts, his magnum opus, may be the largest and most thoroughly documented. Acts 114, acts 1528 international critical commentary. Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand.

At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one book with two volumes. For permission to reproducedistribute these resources from steve cole including the word document and audio files found on the individual lesson pages below please see bible. As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1. This versebyverse bible study and commentary of the acts of the apostles the book of acts or simply acts is indepth but uses plain language that everyone can understand, as well as a format that will engage you. Bruces revised study on the book of acts is a contribution to the new international commentary on the new testament. This work, originally out in 1857, has proved helpful to many, though it is now far out of date as to literature commenting on acts. Several questions can be answered from the first 2. 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. 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. Verse 1 luke referred to his gospel here as my first book. It opens with a greeting to theophilus, who was also the intended recipient of lukes gospel. 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. The following are the five that i have found to be the most helpful.

Acts 28 commentary this versebyverse bible study and commentary of the acts of the apostles the book of acts or simply acts is indepth but uses plain language that everyone can understand, as well as a format that will engage you. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. After bock, the two commentaries i followed most carefully were the ones by i. This commentary may be downloaded for any usage except sales. Bock acts baker exegetical commentary on the new testament, 2007. But ye will receive power, the holy spirit having come upon you, and ye shall be my witnesses both in jerusalem and in all judaea and samaria and to the end of the earth. Acts is the second book in the history that luke wrote. Audio and manuscripts are available for each lesson. Jun 12, 2017 the book of acts niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 44 duration. 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.

Luke records many examples of conversion in the book of acts e. Bruce the book of the acts new international commentary on the new testament, 1988. It traces the first decades in the history of the church after the resurrection of christ, focusing in. The beautiful, amazing, powerful, weak, dysfunctional church a chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 6 acts 1 50 days 1. In the book of acts, we discover how gods multiethnic, international church grew through persecution and missionary journeys throughout the world. Specializing in the historical sociological context of the nt bruce was a natural selection for this volume, the book of the acts nicnt, which presents the message and acts of the apostolic church and its leaders. Useful not only for the study of acts but also early christianity, this work sets acts in its firstcentury context. The book of the acts new international commentary on the. Imagine what it would be like if the book of acts wasnt in the bible.

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 of the spirit of god. The book of the acts new international commentary on the new. The significance of the prologue with its introductory address to theophilus lies in the fact that everything luke said in. Acts of the apostles introduction new testament matthew. See all of our coronavirus resources here toggle navigation. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. Read acts commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Everyone was filled with the holy spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the spirit enabled them. Yet we can also think of it as the acts of the holy spirit. Arator, a subdeacon in the church at rome, in the sixth century, turned it into verse. Secondly luke at the end of acts luke mentions pauls twoyear imprisonment in rome. Study acts using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Joseph a alexander acts commentary 1857, 1866 over pages.

God took a christianhating murderer and transformed him into historys greatest christian evangelist, the author of almost half the books of the new testament. A theological commentary on the bible willie james. For many basic details verse by verse, it still is of good value and often. Book of acts overview insight for living ministries. Its subject and intention is nicely summarised by the words of the lord in chapter 1. This title accurately reflects the contents of the book, which is a series of vignettes chronicling the lives of key apostles especially peter and paul in. Ancient books were generally written on papyrus scrolls. His acts commentary is also helpful, especially for those who know greek, though i found the length and lay out of the book cumbersome. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in lukes second volume. But it is more likely that theophilus was a real person. The book of acts, also called acts of the apostles, does not specifically identify its author. In this passage, luke is restating the great commission challenge jesus gave in luke 24. For assurance of our own salvation, we can compare our own conversion experience with those in acts. You can find the best commentary on acts for you using the tools on the right side.

His name being changed to paul, he is given special revelations from god as to the heavenly character of christianity, and these take the foremost place before the book of acts closes. May 14, 2014 his acts commentary is also helpful, especially for those who know greek, though i found the length and lay out of the book cumbersome. Written in a readable style, with more detailed interaction with scholarly discussion found in the various excursuses, this commentary draws on the best new insights from a number of. Study the bible online using commentary on acts and more. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends. This commentary on acts, his magnum opus, may be the largest and most thoroughly documented acts commentary ever written. In this chapter are found lukes prologue to acts acts 1. A commentary on the acts of the apostles by pastor galen l. The acts of the apostles is a unique and therefore crucial book of the new testament.

The book of acts is the record of that commission beingcarried out. Acts 1 niv jesus taken up into heaven in my bible gateway. Acts 1 niv jesus taken up into heaven bible gateway. Chapter 1 verse 1 establishes the fact that luke a gentile is the writer, the former treatise being his gospel lk. The title of the book of acts comes from the greek word praxis, a word often used in early christian literature to describe the great deeds of the apostles or other significant believers. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The book of the acts has been uniformly and universally received by the christian church in all places and ages. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of. Perhaps luke was using it to mean any christian reader. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of the church. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. The tradition from the earliest days of the church has been that luke, a companion of the apostle paul, wrote the books of luke and acts colossians 4.

This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of acts. Acts commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. First of all luke mentions the fact that acts is the sequel to the gospel of luke written around 5560 ad, and therefore must have been written later. Bruce was arguably the most influential nt scholar of his generation. There are a number of good commentaries on the book of acts. Read acts commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Actus apostolorum, often referred to simply as acts, or formally the book of acts, is the fifth book of the new testament.