Before ascending into heaven, jesus commissions his disciples to. It begins in jerusalem just after jesus resurrection, recounts how the gospel. It reflects both professor bruces careful study of acts as well as his passion for proclaiming the bible as gods guide for our lives. Acts overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this one volume concise commentary provides a condensed look at nearly every verse in the bible. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one. Bible study quiz questions set 2 acts facts book of acts. Written as part of scripture unions bible study commentary series, which encourages regular, systematic personal bible reading, this commentary is also designed as a resource manual for group study.
Bible study tips for the book of acts unlocking the bible. The book of acts describes the true history of the early church and the spread of the gospel. Lifeway provides a variety of acts bible studies for your next personal or small group study. Acts of the apostles introduction new testament matthew. The book of acts tells how the multiethnic, international. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a mighty wind coming, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. The implications of this are that the people and places mentioned in the book are historically true and present a factual picture of the events that turned the world upside down, as acts 17.
This will help you place yourself in the shoes or sandals of the apostles and understand the kindness of god in the gospel being for all people. Through the power of the holy spirit, they lived out a triumphant faith in the face of opposition and persecution, established order for the growing movement, and. Witnesses to the world 21st century biblical commentary. Acts is the second book in the history that luke wrote. This is the holy book of acts, known as the acts of the apostles. This book at one time was listed as part of the bible study textbook series. A commentary on the acts of the apostles by pastor galen l. Study acts 1 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The book of acts furnishes a ladder on which to place the epistles.
The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. This e book is a shorter and more popular commentary on acts. The book before is a special history of the planting and extension of the church, both among jews and gentiles, by the gradual establishment of radiating centers, as sources of influence, at certain salient points throughout a. 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. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. Book of acts matthew henrys bible commentary concise. Acts overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. 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. See all of our coronavirus resources here toggle navigation. Acts of the apostles, the book of acts commentary, bible study and when the days of the pentecost were accomplished, they were all together in one place. This can be extended to the question of the christian new testament as an accurate record of the historical jesus and the apostolic age.
Upon the free conference he had with the jews at rome, both about his own affair acts 28. Acts commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. In only three decades, a small group of frightened believers in jerusalem transformed. Hence the grand history of what jesus did and taught does not conclude with his departure to the father. There are a number of good commentaries on the book of acts. Pauls epistles, as many circumstances in them are referred to by the narrative contained in this book, which is carried down almost to the apostles death. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. The book of acts records three of pauls missionary journeys by which the church was established, the people of god, the christians who would change the world. Acts of the apostles bible study notes, commentary, and comments.
Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. And on this account it has been generally placed at the end of the four gospels. Acts chapter 28 verse by verse bible commentary matthew. As such, it provides us with a valuable account of how. Staggs commentary focuses on lukes purposes in writing acts. You pick up your bible and see the ministry of jesus ending in the gospel of john. A commentary on acts of the apostles bible study guide. A bible study lesson series about the beginning of christianity as revealed in the book of the acts of the apostles. In the first verse of the book of acts the author mentions the fact that he has already written an earlier report concerning all things which jesus began both to do and to teach, until that day in which he was taken up. But it is more likely that theophilus was a real person. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one book with two volumes. 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.
Doughty southside christian church january 2014 introduction. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. 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. Acts of the apostles study guide the book acts has been described like a drama with two main characters, peter and paul. The book of acts clearly focuses on the beginnings of the church, and two people. That larger book has been called one of the best commentaries on this book of scripture. The book of acts is the second book written by luke, the first one being the book of luke, the third book of the gospel. Acts of the apostles, the book of acts commentary, bible study. You can find the best commentary on acts for you using the tools on the right side. The book focuses primarily on the acts of two apostles, peter and paul. Verse 1 luke referred to his gospel here as my first book.
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. Perhaps luke was using it to mean any christian reader. We have just added many new sources, including the expositors bible commentary, bengels gnomon, langes commentary, hastings great texts and many more. God took a christianhating murderer and transformed him into history s greatest christian evangelist, the author of almost half the books. Commentaries for the book of acts the jerusalem church. Welcome to session 2 of the community bible experience. Tom constables expository notes on acts this is also available in the net. The former account i made, o theophilus, of all that jesus began both to do and teach. Acts 21 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 21 in plain english. Acts is the second volume of the history of christian origins by luke, a doctor who wrote an orderly account of the life of christ and the early church. The gospel of luke, as well as the book of acts, is addressed to a certain theophilus cf luke 1. Bible scriptures from acts, often referred to as the acts of the apostles, is not to be considered as a history of what was done by all the apostles, who were dispersed into different nations. Acts overview matthew henrys concise commentary on the bible. Peter is the human main character in the first 12 chapters, paul in the second part from chapter.
The esv study bible includes maps on many of the pages in the book of acts that help illustrate the various places mentioned in acts and routes taken by the apostles as they proclaim the gospel. The theme deals with the spread of the gospel from jerusalem the city where jesus was crucified to rome, the capital of the roman empire, and provides valuable information concerning the development of the early church. It alone presents an extensive picture of early church life and history. The geographical centre of the first part is jerusalem, of the second antioch, where the. Other results for book of acts bible study questions and answers. The account of acts reveals that it was first in antioch of syria that the disciples were by divine providence called christians. Preparations for a worldwide witnessing work address to theophilus jesus shows himself during 40 days and speaks about gods kingdom jesus instructs the apostles to stay in jerusalem and wait for the promised holy spirit jesus answers the apostles question about when the kingdom will be restored to israel jesus commissions the apostles to be witnesses of him to the ends of the. Acts 1 jesus ascends to heaven, a new apostle chosen a. For a comprehensive study of the history of criticism of the book of acts see w.
It was now a time of trouble and danger with the disciples of christ. Also the great missionary commission, which appears in all four gospels, is confirmed in the book of acts. We are members of the christian church, that tabernacle of god among men, and it is our honour and privilege that we are so. 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. Content includes book studies on luke, ephesians, thessalonians, james, 1 samuel, john, and acts. This book introduces them and is a key to them, as the history of david is to davids psalms. Acts is a history of the early church and of the spread of the gospel. Think of your discussion as more of a book club than a bible study.
The book of acts also describes the work of the two apostles peter and paul. The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of the document. In the twentieth century pentecost has become a source of confusion, embarrassment or division for christians, even as it has become a. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in lukes second volume. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of the church. The book of acts is a thrilling account of the early church discovering what it means to be christian. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. And it proposes to show the continuation of all that jesus began both to do and teach 1. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of acts. The acts is an historical book, but it is not mere history. Timeline of the book of acts dates reference events books written historical events roman emperors c. Top 5 commentaries on the book of acts ligonier ministries. A history of the criticism of the acts of the apostles.
Includes lessons about the kingdom of christ, church organization and worship, examples of conversion, the nature and purpose of miracles, and the work of the holy spirit. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. Acts is the only biblical book that chronicles the history of the church immediately after jesuss ascension. 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. Acts overview, 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. Actus apostolorum, often referred to simply as acts, or formally the book of acts, is the fifth book of the new testament. A history of the period between the death of joshua and the birth of samuel, describing israels repeated apostasies into idolatry and gods deliverance when they repented. The historicity of the bible is the question of the bible s relationship to history, meaning not just its acceptability as history but our own ability to understand the literary forms of biblical narrative. It contains the acts jesus carried out after his ascension, through the holy spirit, in establishing the church. This ebook is a shorter and more popular commentary on acts. Best acts commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible. The book of the acts of the apostles forms the fifth, and last, of the historical books of the new testament.
Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible. Acts 21 king james bible kjv book of acts bible history. A good study bible we recommend the following features. Study the bible online using commentary on acts and more. This commentary is best for expository preachers, bible college and seminary students, church elders and teachers, and experienced bible readers. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. A bible study commentary kindle edition by bruce, f. Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand. Luke apparently became a believer sometime after 33 c. Imagine what it would be like if the book of acts wasnt in the bible. Study acts using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. I connect the commencement and the close, because i think that the juxtaposition throws great light upon the purpose of the writer, and suggests some very important lessons. Acts bible study the book of acts bible study lifeway. With a particular narrative of christs ascension into heaven, his disciples discourse with him before he ascended.
With a summary of the proofs of christs resurrection, his conference with his disciples, and the instructions he gave them during the forty days, of his continuance on earth, ver. Preface to studies in acts next we prepare for the study of acts verse by verse, with an introduction and overview for the verse by verse exposition. Click the commentary tab or pulldown menu for a full selection of commentaries over any bible passage you are researching. Now this book gives us an account of the framing and rearing of that tabernacle. This book has a more in depth study than most commentaries. This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. Read acts commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Although it cannot be proved that the author of acts was a physician simply. A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or personal bible study by david e pratte feb 19, 2014 4. New testament commentaries on the book of acts, by dr. The book of acts also called acts of the apostles begins where the gospel of luke left off. A list of the periods of bible history we may divide bible history into the following fifteen periods.
You have been experiencing the bible personally by reading through the book of luke this week, and now your group has gathered to experience the bible in community with each other. The format is more like a standard commentary but at over pages is very thorough and contains 20 special studies. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends. In addition, there are topical studies on issues such as spiritual leadership, gods redemptive plan, and old testament character studies. Best commentaries and books on acts logos bible software. The acts of the apostles is a unique and therefore crucial book of the new testament. T he book of acts in the bible, written around 6263 a. Book of acts overview insight for living ministries. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Pauls epistles, as many circumstances in them are referred to by the narrative contained. Introduction to the book of acts study resources blue letter bible. It would be an enriching experience to read them together, as acts gives the history. Within the writing itself are some clues as to who the author was.
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