The book of acts sheds light on the gift of the holy spirit, who empowers, guides, teaches, and serves as our counselor. 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. The gospel of luke, as well as the book of acts, is addressed to a certain theophilus cf luke 1. Read and study acts, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary. We have just added many new sources, including the expositors bible commentary, bengels gnomon, langes commentary, hastings great texts and many more. Study acts using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The unity of the spirit felt by the first christians when the. More than likely, luke completed the book before either of these events occurred, sometime between ad 60 and ad 62, while paul sat in prison, awaiting the resolution of his appeal. A better title would be the acts or the workings of the holy spirit, because he is the real main character of the book. 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. Therefore one would conclude that the book of acts also. Click the commentary tab or pulldown menu for a full selection of commentaries over any bible passage you are researching.
In the book of acts, we discover how gods multiethnic, international church grew through persecution and missionary journeys throughout the world. The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. David guzik commentary on acts 1 describes the ascension of jesus into heaven. Acts commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole bible. A commentary on acts of the apostles bible study guide. Here, you can find book by book, chapterbychapter, and versebyverse commentary on the entire bible eventually. However, we do not feel this is the best method for using the blue letter. It alone presents an extensive picture of early church life and history. Best acts commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. 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. Actus apostolorum, often referred to simply as acts, or formally the book of acts, is the fifth book of the new testament. The beautiful, amazing, powerful, weak, dysfunctional church a chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 6 acts 1 50 days 1.
However, we do not feel this is the best method for using the blue letter bible. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly scripture encouragement to share with family and friends. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. Over fifty entries by a range of scholars offer valuable insight into the geographical, social, and historical context of the book of acts, the new testament letters, and revelation. Here, you can find bookbybook, chapterbychapter, and versebyverse commentary on the entire bible eventually. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. 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. Study the bible online using commentary on acts and more. It traces the first decades in the history of the church after the resurrection of christ, focusing in. Read acts commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. This ebook is a shorter and more popular commentary on acts. 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. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one book with two volumes.
A theological commentary on the bible willie james. The acts is an historical book, but it is not mere history. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. The dates of the commencement and the end of the book are tolerably certain. You pick up your bible and see the ministry of jesus ending in the gospel of john. Book of acts overview insight for living ministries. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of acts. Ancient books were generally written on papyrus scrolls. The acts of the apostles is a unique and therefore crucial book of the new testament. In those two years, luke had plenty of time to research and write his gospel and the book of acts. 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 reflects both professor bruces careful study of acts as well as his passion for proclaiming the bible as gods guide for our lives. The inspired historian begins his narrative of the acts of the apostles, i. This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format.
Acts 6 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 6 in plain english. The former account i made, o theophilus, of all that jesus began both to do and teach. Acts 1 jesus ascends to heaven, a new apostle chosen a. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. 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. Acts of the apostles 1 commentary new testament matthew. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible. Had infinite wisdom seen fit, we might have had as many books of the acts of the. The presence and working of the holy spirit is the dominating mark of the book of acts. That larger book has been called one of the best commentaries on this book of scripture. Imagine what it would be like if the book of acts wasnt in the bible.
Acts commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Doughty southside christian church january 2014 introduction. The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of the document. Guzik bible commentary 20 david guzik no distribution beyond personal use without permission for more information and resources visit. T he book of acts in the bible, written around 6263 a.
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 matthew henrys bible commentary concise. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. We wouldnt know what had happened if it werent for this book. See all of our coronavirus resources here toggle navigation. The system of numbering notes was designed for the printed. This commentary has been through advanced checking. 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. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one. Top 5 commentaries on the book of acts ligonier ministries. Christ had told his disciples that they should be his witnesses, and this book. We have provided this method as a convenience to our users. The lexham geographic commentary on acts through revelation is a worthy sequel to the awardwinning lexham geographic commentary on the gospels.
Verse 1 luke referred to his gospel here as my first book. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of acts. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of god. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading acts brazos theological commentary on the bible. Acts brazos theological commentary on the bible kindle. 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. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in lukes second volume. 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. The book of acts tells how the multiethnic, international.
Lexham geographic commentary on acts through revelation. Several questions can be answered from the first 2 verses. The book of acts also describes the work of the two apostles peter and paul. This 71 part expository study of acts was preached at flagstaff christian fellowship in 20002002. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible.
Our goal is to provide easytounderstand discussion of the scriptures, without relying on jargon or slogans. Acts is the second book in the history that luke wrote. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as. 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 page provides a method to go directly to a commentary by a specific author. Scott, the gospel of luke and acts of the apostles ibt, 2008. Audio and manuscripts are available for each lesson. In the book of the acts we see how the church of christ was formed and settled.
Acts is the only biblical book that chronicles the history of the church immediately after jesuss ascension. In the twentieth century pentecost has become a source of confusion, embarrassment or division for christians, even as it has become a curiosity, if not an object of ridicule, for nonchristians. You can find the best commentary on acts for you using the tools on the right side. The life for today commentary notes on this web site are taken from the printed life for today study bible series. Acts 1, new international version niv the bible app. 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. Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand. An online bible commentary you can understand welcome to, the free online bible study site. By its opening words the acts of the apostles is linked in the clearest way with the gospel of luke. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. A commentary on the acts of the apostles by pastor galen l. Luke was the author of two booksthe gospel of luke which tells the story of the life of jesus and the acts of the apostles which tells the story of the early church. 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 friend theophilus, ver.
There is some overlap between the end of the gospel and the beginning of acts. Personal repentance and new life through baptism must lead to a committed group of believers who share their property and wealth, and take care of each other. Acts brazos theological commentary on the bible kindle edition by pelikan, jaroslav. Acts of the apostles bible study notes, commentary, and comments. Read acts commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. A good study bible we recommend the following features. Tom constables expository notes on acts this is also available in the net. Acts commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.
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