Acts commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. The waiting in rome for two years, yet preaching and teaching 28. In this massive work over 60% of this volume takes up introducing the book of acts. In the acts of the apostles luke continues the account of christianity begun in. Cole womens ministry acts 20142015 lesson 1 introducing the book of acts a wonderful and exciting challenge awaits us as we open the book of acts.
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. Doughty southside christian church january 2014 introduction. The book of acts course a, lesson 1 free bible study. Church of god elder from serbia aleksandar veljic gives an introduction on the book of acts and how this vital book falls into church history.
Lesson 1 investigates the author, historical setting, and the theological background of the book of acts. You can find the best commentary on acts for you using the tools on the right side. 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. Actus apostolorum, often referred to simply as acts, or formally the book of acts, is the fifth book of the new testament. Some argue that this prologue extends through the two volume set lukeacts. The book of acts tells how the multiethnic, international. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of acts. It stands immediately after the gospels, in the catalogues of the homologoumena, or universally acknowledged books of the new testament see introduction to our larger commentary, vol. The book of revelation is called t he revelation of jesus christ, and yet it is treated by so many as a side issue or a secondary matter. In acts, jesus sends the holy spirit to empower his disciples as they carry.
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. The word revolution can refer to a radical change in the way people think, act, and view the world. Book of acts matthew henrys bible commentary concise. 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. May 29, 2012 i find beginning at jerusalem to be the most highly detailed commentary on acts available today pending keeners due summer of 2012. Peter and john go to the temple at the hour of prayer, and heal a man who had been lame from his mothers womb, acts 3.
In essence, it is the story of transformed livesand the difference these lives made in the world. He certainly emphasizes socialhistorical, rhetorical and cultural connections of acts over grammatical and lexical details. Chapterbychapter bible studies acts kathleendalton. In the first volume of this fourvolume commentary, craig keener introduces the book of acts and provides detailed exegesis of its opening chapters, including more than 10,000 references from extrabiblical ancient sources. 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. Acts unveils one of the most thrilling dramas of the bible. After pages of introduction, dunn steps through the book of acts dealing with each pericope on an exegetical level, but much more attention is paid to historical and theological matters. The first verse points the reader back to the book of luke which isobviouslythe former account luke 1. Study the bible online using commentary on acts and more. It really should be called the acts of the holy spirit. An introduction and commentary tyndale new testament commentaries howard marshall. Staggs commentary focuses on lukes purposes in writing acts. Acts of the apostles introduction new testament matthew.
Read acts introduction commentary using peoples new testament. Introduction to acts the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The miracle here in acts had happened because god had glorified jesus. Acts introduction scofield reference bible commentary. Acts is the history of apostolic evangelization, the book of conversions, the first book of ecclesiastical. Introducing acts 2 before we begin our commentary on the acts, it is essential that we attempt to ascertain the kind of literature with which we are dealing. The book begins with jesus promise of the holy spirit, which is later fulfilled in reference to the jews, and then for the gentiles. Acts 5 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. John macarthur routinely preaches a sermon more th.
The main theological emphasis of the book of acts is the holy spirit. The book of the acts new international commentary on the. The following sermon transcript does not match the video version of the sermonit matches only the audio version. A selection of the best commentaries and bible study resources on the book of. Interpreting the book of acts guides to new testament exegesis walter l liefeld on. Book of acts overview insight for living ministries. It makes reference to about 100 geographical places including regions, provinces, cities, and islands around or near the mediterranean sea. The book of acts, sometimes called the fifth gospel, is a continuation of the gospel of luke. Introduction to the book of acts study resources blue letter bible. Baker, acts, evangelical commentary of the bible, edited by walter elwell grand rapids, mi. Book of acts bible study lessons course a free online bible study lessons about the history of the early church with examples of conversion. Introduction united states conference of catholic bishops.
In modern times scholars have questioned the reliability of acts as a historical document. Jun 08, 2016 any commentary in the new international greek text commentary is worth buying and often becomes the first resource i consult. Acts 3 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. Oct 04, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of acts, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. It was rejected, indeed, by certain heretical sects in the second and third centuriesby the ebionites. Bruces commentary on acts will prove valuable for both the scholar and layperson. In many ways acts is the most exciting book in the new testament because it is full of movement and interest. These studies will be expository, devotional, practical and varied, and this is an introduction to the whole book. The introduction to each volume gives a concise but thorough description of the authorship, date and historical background of the biblical book under. Acts tyndale new testament commentaries ivp numbered. Martin luther called it the chief book in the new testament and the purest gospel. Darrell bock provides a thoroughly evangelical commentary on acts in this volume. Acts is the only biblical book that chronicles the history of the church immediately after jesuss ascension. Reference to the holy spirit comes in a variety of ways.
In the former treatise he tells what jesus began both to do and teach. If the book of acts is a transition from the kingdom to the church, the book of revelation is a transition from the church back to the kingdom. Lukeacts makes up 28% of the new testamentmore than that written by either paul or john. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Consider the copernican revolution, when nicolaus copernicus 14731543 showed that the earth was not the center of the universe but actually circled the sun. Acts introduction commentary commentary critical and. It opens with a greeting to theophilus, who was also the intended recipient of lukes gospel. Standing between the gospels and the epistles, the book of acts is a bridge between the life of jesus and the ministry of the apostle paul. The genuineness, authenticity, and canonical authority of this book were never called in question within the ancient church. This commentary on acts 6 treats the churchs choice of seven men to a new office now known as deacon, also the events leading up to stephens arrest. It primarily deals with the acts of peter and paul. Luke acts makes up 28% of the new testamentmore than that written by either paul or john.
Book introduction acts read first chapter of acts writer. The book of acts is also the account of the work of the holy spirit in and through the church. Pauls epistles, as many circumstances in them are referred to by the narrative contained. The inspired historian begins his narrative of the acts of the apostles, i. Many scholars assume acts was written then because it does not record pauls defense, release, and further gospel preaching. The book of the acts of the apostles forms the fifth, and last, of the historical books of the new testament. Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand.
Here is a summary and overview of the book of acts. The acts of the apostles depicts the early church working hard to grow itself and serve others. An overview of the book of acts, which provides an introduction to the apostles and gives a brief summary of the leaders, peter and paul, as well as the other apostles. Longeneckers contribution to this series takes its place along a handful of recent major commentaries on the book of romans which will set the agenda for the study of this important book for the next generation of. Both were written by luke, a physician who traveled with the apostle paul. Interpreting the book of acts guides to new testament. Hopefully, youve had a chance to complete the suggested assignments in our bible study of acts orientation. Best commentaries and books on acts logos bible software. The acts of the apostles forms a bridge between the record of jesus christs life and teachings in the four gospels and the writings and. While it may be tempting to skip ahead and dive right in to studying the passages in. The consensus of scholars puts the date of acts between 6580 ad. Mar 23, 2015 this video explains the transitional book that is the book of acts, and how it starts with jews to jews, and slowly changes to gentiles, as the jewish nation as a whole rejects jesus christ, and.
Top 5 commentaries on the book of acts ligonier ministries. Acts ends with paul under house arrest, awaiting trial before caesar, c. The traditional title of this book is, in some respects, a misnomer. Luke is the writer, as he states in his introduction v. In these next few lessons, were are going to be diving into some background material for acts. The acts of the apostles, the second volume of lukes twovolume work, continues lukes presentation of biblical history, describing how the salvation promised to israel in the old testament and accomplished by jesus has now under the guidance of. The former account i made, o theophilus, of all that jesus began both to do and teach. In the gospels we see the corn of wheat falling into the ground and dying. Since the book of acts is the continuation of the gospel account of all jesus began to do and teach, it catalogs what jesus continued to do and teach through the holy spirit. Acts introduction commentary peoples new testament.
These have recorded the life, words and acts of our savior from his birth to the cross, the tomb, the resurrection, and the great commission. Study 1 going through the book of acts words of life. Find out why the religious leaders wanted jesus crucified and how the resurrection demonstrated gods approval of jesus as messiah. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. Clearly, the author ofthe book of luke is also the one who penned the book of acts. It was when the day of pentecost was fully come, in which there seems to be a reference to the manner of the expression in the institution of this feast, where it is said lev. Frank stagg in his commentary, the book of acts, the early struggle for an unhindered gospel, asserts the purpose is primarily the movement of the message about jesus the gospel from a strictly nationalistic judaism to a universal message for all humans.
The book of acts is an important book for understanding the actions of the apostles, mostly paul and peter, after jesuss ascension into heaven. In this passage, luke is restating the great commission challenge jesus gave in luke 24. If luke, pauls companion wrote the book, then we are looking at a fairly early date around 65 ad. With extensive and current research from major works written in the last 15 years and thoughtful chapterbychapter exegesis, bock covers all aspects of the book of actssociological, historical, and theologicalfor a deeper understanding of acts. This is the story of christianitys beginnings and how evangelism played. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. Study acts using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. A good study bible we recommend the following features. Since luke is the author of acts, any date between ad 60 and 100 is reasonable as conzelmann points out. It stands immediately after the gospels, in the catalogues of the homologoumena, or universally acknowledged books of the new testament see introduction to our larger commentary.
Read acts introduction commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. The waiting period introduction the gospel story has a sequel. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of acts. This book is to the gospels what the fruit is to the tree that bears it.
Watch our overview video on the book of acts, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. This is an important to know in considering this work. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. It is an important book in understanding how we can be directed by the holy spirit and the role of jesus lessons in our lives. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one. Archaeological findings support the accuracy of lukes account. The more technical issues, primarily of interest to scholars, are placed in footnotes at the bottom of the page.
In only three decades, a small group of frightened believers in jerusalem transformed. Bible commentary on acts introduction book introduction acts. Study the bible online using commentary on acts introduction and more. In the acts of the apostles luke continues the account of christianity begun in the gospel which bears his name. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. Is it really something that we can agree to disagree on, as is commonly believed. It is the greatest sequel ever written, the sequel of sequelsthe sequel to the story of christ see 1. 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. New testament scholar and historian nt wright delivered a series of sermons on acts. Luke is uniformly identified as the author acts by the second century a. We have with an abundant satisfaction seen the foundation of our holy religion laid in the history of our blessed saviour, its great author, which was related and left upon record by four several inspired writers, who all agree in this sacred truth, and the incontestable proofs of it, that jesus is the christ, the son of the living god.
The value of this book is found in the fact that it is an indepth explanation of the gospel by the converted rabbi, saul of tarsus, called to be an apostle to the gentiles cf. Acts 1 jesus ascends to heaven, a new apostle chosen a. The dating of acts is largely determined by the author. He was also the author of its companion work, the gospel of luke. The revelation of jesus christ a commentary on the book of. 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. Read acts commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible.
A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. And on this account it has been generally placed at the end of the four gospels. I highly recommend this lucidlywritten commentary for anyone wanting a good introduction to the acts of the apostles. The book of the acts new international commentary on the new. Tools to help students understand the purpose, structure, themes, and cultural background of the book of acts. The ending of acts plays an important role in route of determining the book s date. Please take all courses in order as listed on our home page the computer will ask. The book of acts mentions about 100 individuals by name. Study the key events of the gospels and the book of acts with prolific new testament scholar dr. Acts tyndale new testament commentaries ivp numbered marshall, i. Several questions can be answered from the first 2 verses. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english.
The book of acts ends with paul in house arrest waiting to. Luke volume ii, often called the acts of the apostles, completes the pentateuch of the new testament. The explosive power of this living document will touch your life in a profound way. This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. Bock walks you through the pivotal events of history that shaped the social, religious, and political environment of jesus and the early church. For a more detailed discussion consult a textual commentary on the greek new testament by bruce m. This video explains the transitional book that is the book of acts, and how it starts with jews to jews, and slowly changes to gentiles, as the jewish nation as a. In the book of acts, we discover how gods multiethnic, international church grew through persecution and missionary journeys throughout the world. A commentary on the acts of the apostles by pastor galen l. Introduction to acts bible commentary theology of work. The gospel of luke records what jesus began both to do and teach in his human body, and the book of acts tells us what jesus continued to do and teach through his spiritual body, the church.
We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. The book of acts should come with a warning label reading, if you are open to god, this book will call you to new life. You see, god wanted the jewish apostles to authentically seek the salvation and restoration of the jews just like jesus christ did, and in one sense god in the ways of man god was still authentically and genuinely seeking it at least until acts 7 and at most until acts 28. Acts 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the.
Acts 5 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. The fifth book of the new testament begins where the first four end. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 6 acts 1 50 days 1. Authorship of actsluke is the author of the book acts.
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