Commentaries for the book of acts

Luke uses it, of what we should call the several books or portions of his histories. Doughty southside christian church january 2014 introduction. A commentary on the acts of the apostles by pastor galen l. The new apostle would be a witness to the fact jesus was alive. Not only that, but it is regarded as one of the very best works on the book. This work, originally out in 1857, has proved helpful to many, though it is now far out of date as to literature commenting on acts. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of the church. With authors such as joseph addison alexander, frederick denison maurice, william owen carver, and c. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english.

The book acts for today 2004 is a quick overview of the book of acts. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Tim perrine ccel staff writer this volume contains commentary on the first chapters of acts. Saldarini, pharisees, scribes and sadducees in palestinian society 2001, the biblical resource series. The book of acts is the link between the gospels and the epistles.

Witnesses to the world has struck this editor and amcs board secretary mottel baleston just that way for this reason, we have decided to present acts in its entirety not just for the wealth of information that may be. Bock acts baker exegetical commentary on the new testament, 2007. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. Acts 114, acts 1528 international critical commentary. Mcgarvey html at a commentary on acts of the apostles, by j. Witnesses to the world, his body of work includes a biblical commentary on hebrews and coauthorship of the popular bible prophecy commentary. The book was named one of christianity todays top books of the year in the biblical studies category. Acts commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole bible. Joseph a alexander acts commentary 1857, 1866 over pages.

Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand. Classic commentaries and studies on the acts of the. See introduction as to the title thus given to the book. 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. And if we leave out the book of acts and skip to the epistles of paul, we find that, instead of twelve apostles or eleven preaching only to israel. Verse 1 luke referred to his gospel here as my first book. This will be a challenging commentary to take on in an online format because there are numerous. This book will be an ideal companion for students navigating acts for the first time and a helpful resource for seasoned acts scholars. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. This commentary on the book of acts was written by j. Study acts using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on.

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. Bruce the book of the acts new international commentary on the new testament, 1988. 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. The schaffherzog encyclopedia described him as the most. This blog began in 2008 when i was teaching through acts both at my church and in a semester class at grace. And on this account it has been generally placed at the end of the four gospels. A list of the best commentaries on acts ranked by scholars. 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. It traces the first decades in the history of the church after the resurrection of christ, focusing in. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy.

Bruce the book of the acts new international commentary on the new testament. Oct 12, 2014 this is the first entry in the bible junkies online commentary on the acts of the apostles. The book of the acts of the apostles forms the fifth, and last, of the historical books of the new testament. Ancient books were generally written on papyrus scrolls. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in lukes second volume. After bock, the two commentaries i followed most carefully were the ones by i. Paideia commentaries explore how new testament texts form christian readers by attending to the ancient narrative and rhetorical. Secondly luke at the end of acts luke mentions pauls twoyear imprisonment in rome. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading acts tyndale new testament commentaries book 5.

Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. 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. Commentaries matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete acts. The blue letter bible ministry and the blb institute hold to the historical, conservative christian faith, which includes a firm belief in.

The acts is an historical book, but it is not mere history. This will be a challenging commentary to take on in. Alexander, the third son of the famous archibald alexander, and an eminent christian teacher in his own right. 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. Bruce has two commentaries on acts and the contribution to the nicnt series is regarded as the stronger of the two. In the book of acts, the story of jesus begun in the gospel of luke broadens into the story of the holy spirit, guiding the fledgling church to proclaim the saving reality of jesus. 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. Acts commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. In those two years, luke had plenty of time to research and write his gospel and the book of acts.

Before ascending into heaven, jesus commissions his disciples to. The schaffherzog encyclopedia described him as the most remarkable linguist ever produced by america. Commentaries for the book of acts the jerusalem church. Further, this volume also contains informative notes from the editor.

Acts overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. Michael greens thirty years that changed the world. Jul 01, 2019 the book was named one of christianity todays top books of the year in the biblical studies category. Study the bible online using commentary on acts and more. Its subject and intention is nicely summarised by the words of the lord in chapter 1. 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 overview mcgarveys original commentary on acts. 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 is the second book in the history that luke wrote. You can find the best commentary on acts for you using the tools on the right side. Acts of the apostles 1 commentary new testament matthew. Acts of the apostlesoutline studies in primitive christianity.

He is also a contributing author to the gathering storm and the zondervan kjv commentary. Perhaps luke was using it to mean any christian reader. Best acts commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. New testament commentaries on the book of acts, by dr. Since i have had the chance now to teach through acts several times, i have put together a huge collection of commentaries and other resources for studying the book of acts. As readers of his major work, paul and the salvation of mankind. For many basic details verse by verse, it still is of good value and often. These are two very fine volumes that will benefit preachers and bible class teachers, especially if they do not already possess a number of commentaries on acts. The first volume, the gospel of luke, shows as luke says, all that jesus began to do and teach. A good study bible we recommend the following features. Acts tyndale new testament commentaries book 5 kindle. This is the first entry in the bible junkies online commentary on the acts of the apostles. Book of acts matthew henrys bible commentary concise.

Every so often, a commentary comes to the attention of the student of scripture that strikes him or her as being head and shoulders above the crowd. His acts commentary is also helpful, especially for those who know greek, though i found the length and lay out of the book cumbersome. Best commentaries and books on acts logos bible software. The book will therefore have been written only after the end of this time. Now the second volume, acts, will detail jesus continuing work through his apostles that he had chosen and the work of the holy spirit who. 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. Howard marshall, tyndale new testament commentaries tntc, intervarsity press, 1980, 447 pp. Read and study acts, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary. Top 5 commentaries on the book of acts ligonier ministries. Read acts commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Pauls epistles, as many circumstances in them are referred to by the narrative contained. Read acts commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.

The classic commentaries and studies on the acts of the apostles collection 30 vols. Porter, mcmaster divinity college parsons deftly shepherds the reader through acts of the apostles in this rich and illuminating 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 of the apostles online commentary america magazine. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Acts tyndale new testament commentaries book 5 kindle edition by marshall, i. Acts commentaries a commentary on acts of apostles 7th edition. Two men joseph, called barsabbas also known as justus and matthias were nominated. In acts, part of the multivolume paideia commentary series, leading biblical scholar mikeal parsons gleans fresh theological insight from acts by attending carefully to the cultural and educational context from which it emerges. This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. The book of acts also called acts of the apostles begins where the gospel of luke left off. Howard marshall ivp 1980 in the tyndale series and david petersons contribution eerdmans 2009 to the pillar series. Bruces revised study on the book of acts is a contribution to the new international commentary on the new testament. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of acts.

Calvins commentary on acts should not be ignored by anyone interested in the book of acts or calvin himself. 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. But it is more likely that theophilus was a real person. The descent of the holy spirit at the day of pentecost. Chapter 1 verse 1 establishes the fact that luke a gentile is the writer, the former treatise being his gospel lk.