Acts of the apostles 1, new living translation nlt bible. Two men joseph, called barsabbas also known as justus and matthias were nominated. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. Often referred to as a onebook pentecostal library, the fire bible contains 77 theme articles, 45 maps and charts, introductions to each book of the bible, and pentecostal study notes. The acts of the apostles is a unique and therefore crucial book of the new testament.
Its subject and intention is nicely summarised by the words of the lord in chapter 1. The book of acts is the link between the gospels and the epistles. 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. Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand. Had infinite wisdom seen fit, we might have had as many books of the acts of the. 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. Read and study acts, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary.
Designed for 30minute lunch breaks, the study contains scripture references, thought. Additionally, the main point is then organized in an easy to follow outline that flows through the bible text. Verse 1 luke referred to his gospel here as my first book. I told you, theophilus, about everything jesus began to do and teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven after giving his chosen apostles further instructions through the holy spirit. Enduring word bible commentary of the whole bible with. Commentaries for the book of acts the jerusalem church. I feel like i have a much better understanding of the book of acts, especially from a historical standpoint. And on this account it has been generally placed at the end of the four gospels. Book of acts matthew henrys bible commentary concise. The god of the bible study of the father, son, and holy spirit.
Lukes literary skills did not prevent scribes from rewriting his masterwork, however, the textual tradition of acts is among the most. Acts is written in the literary style of the greek translation of the old testament, known as the septuagint. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one book with two volumes. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of.
In acts nivac experienced international church planter and nt scholar ajith fernando brings both his outstanding scholarship and church planting experience to bear on the book of acts, the historical crux of the early church. Acts 1 bible study acts 1 chapter bible study and commentary. Tom constables expository notes on acts this is also available in the net. Since the text and audio content provided by blb represent a range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed in the resource materials are not. Pauls epistles, as many circumstances in them are referred to by the narrative contained. The book of the acts of the apostles forms the fifth, and last, of the historical books of the new testament. The holy bible book 44 acts kjv dramatized audio youtube. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations.
The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt. That larger book has been called one of the best commentaries on this book of scripture. As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1. Several questions can be answered from the first 2. Perhaps luke was using it to mean any christian reader. Additional notes are available in the expanded living commentary, containing footnotes on over 23,000 of the 31,000 bible verses. The book of acts tells how the multiethnic, international. 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. It alone presents an extensive picture of early church life and history. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends. This study of the book of acts takes a look at the similarities between the early churchs challenges in the face of opposition and todays trials in nonchurchrelated workplaces. This series is great for really getting deep into the book as a whole and looking at things intellectually from a new perspective. 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 acts, also called acts of the apostles, does not specifically identify its author.
So many bible studies geared toward women are based on emotion, and tend to stay on the surface of things. You can find the best commentary on acts for you using the tools on the right side. All who are in the group lift up their voice through him. We have just added many new sources, including the expositors bible commentary, bengels gnomon, langes commentary, hastings great texts and many more. 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. 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. A theological commentary on the bible willie james. You pick up your bible and see the ministry of jesus ending in the gospel of john. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on. 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 acts of the apostles joins the gospel of luke with the ministry of paul. Acts 1 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of acts chapter 1 in plain english. 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.
Book of acts overview insight for living ministries. The beautiful, amazing, powerful, weak, dysfunctional church a chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 6 acts 1 50 days 1. Imagine what it would be like if the book of acts wasnt in the bible. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of the church. The enduring word bible commentary is structured by each book of the bible. Ancient books were generally written on papyrus scrolls. Secondly luke at the end of acts luke mentions pauls twoyear imprisonment in rome. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. A bible commentary in the wesleyan tradition wesbc.
Acts 1 niv jesus taken up into heaven in my bible gateway. The blue letter bible ministry and the blb institute hold to the historical, conservative christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of scripture. Andrews free online bible commentary contains notes from the life for today commentaries which provides notes for about half of the verses. The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of the document. 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. Acts and the epistles bible study questions and 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. Christ had told his disciples that they should be his witnesses, and this book. 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. Acts 1, new international version niv the bible app. The book of acts, also named the acts of the apostles, is the continuation of the gospel of luke, but the book of acts should not be considered a full account of all the acts of the apostles. God took a christianhating murderer and transformed him into historys greatest christian evangelist, the author of almost half the books of the new testament. 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. Click the commentary tab or pulldown menu for a full selection of commentaries over any bible passage you are researching. The new apostle would be a witness to the fact jesus was alive. Guzik bible commentary 20 david guzik no distribution beyond personal use without permission for more information and resources visit.
This is the holy book of acts, known as the acts of the apostles. Top 5 commentaries on the book of acts ligonier ministries. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. Renowned biblical greek expert mounce continues the expositors legacy of cuttingedge scholarship that affirms scriptures divine authority. In the book of acts, we discover how gods multiethnic, international church grew through persecution and missionary journeys throughout the world. But it is more likely that theophilus was a real person. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. Volume 10 features the full niv text of luke, john, and acts. In those two years, luke had plenty of time to research and write his gospel and the book of acts. The theology of work bible commentary bible commentary. In addition to the fire bible notes, we also released a commentary on the book of acts by pentecostal scholar stanley horton. This ebook is a shorter and more popular commentary on acts. Acts 1 new international version niv jesus taken up into heaven. A good study bible we recommend the following features.
Study acts using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. 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. It traces the first decades in the history of the church after the resurrection of christ, focusing in. 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 e book is a shorter and more popular commentary on acts. By its opening words the acts of the apostles is linked in the clearest way with the gospel of luke. Approximately 2 million christians who work, pastors, scholars and others access it free online every year. A new translation with introduction and commentary, the anchor bible, new york. Partner with the blb disclaimer multiverse retrieval.
Acts is the second book in the history that luke wrote. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. The book will therefore have been written only after the end of this time. Providing a informed interpretation and unique application of the biblical text, fernandos work is widely considered one of the most useful treatments of. The acts is an historical book, but it is not mere history. 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. Study the bible online using commentary on acts and more. John michael penney, the missionary emphasis of lukan pneumatology, sheffield.
Pervo shows how this masterful storyteller worked his magic, drawing on firstcentury literary techniques of narration and characterization. A bible study commentary kindle edition by bruce, f. Acts commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole bible. T he book of acts in the bible, written around 6263 a. 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. To help your study time, each chapter has the main point extracted from the text. Actus apostolorum, often referred to simply as acts, or formally the book of acts, is the fifth book of the new testament. Acts commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The theology of work bible commentary is the only commentary covering what every book of the bible says about work. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. Acts of the apostles bible study notes, commentary, and comments.
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