Lukes work on the advent and mission of the redeemer messiah. The book of acts tells how the multiethnic, international. Acts 4 niv peter and john before the sanhedrin bible. Therefore, the apostles had much more time to preach.
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. This of course took place well after his second letter to the thessalonians. Luke describes pauls ministry of encouragement as he summarizes his movements at the end of his third missionary journey and focuses on a local church gathering in troas. Here are thrilling stories of fierce persecutions and unswerving loyalty to god. The acts of apostles gives us a unique insight into how the church began. Acts of the apostles, the book of acts commentary, bible study. Acts 4 new international version niv peter and john before the sanhedrin. Luke presented jesus mission to establish the kingdom of god in bringing salvation to the lost sheep of israel and to mankind in general. Strongs exhaustive concordance of the bible, numbered to the hebrew, chaldee, and greek, and english, coded to the strongs concordance numbers.
Study the bible online using commentary on acts and more. I dont agree with a couple points he makes but overall i enjoyed it. For that and several other reasons, it may be the very best commentary for any reader who approaches the christian scriptures as literature rather than as. The two men were chosen by the disciples as standing, as far as they could see, on the same level. The acts of the apostles camp hill church of christ. The book of acts 15 28 will be a lot of fun to study. Clearly, the author ofthe book of luke is also the one who penned the book of acts. Despite its age it is still interesting and engaging.
Acts 20 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary provides notes on all 66 books of the bible, and contain more than 7000 pages of material. The following are the five that i have found to be the most helpful. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of bible. Pauls personal integrity and responsibilities which are identified in the phrases that begin with i that are meant to serve as an example of leadership, and the specific direction and charge to the elders who are about to assume sole leadership in their own right. After jesus was victorious over satan and returned to heaven, the enemy turned his attention to jesus church on earth. A commentary on the acts of the apostles by pastor galen l. In acts, jesus sends the holy spirit to empower his disciples as they carry. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in lukes second volume.
He proclaimed that if they were wrong, their campaign would fail of its own accord. The apostle would have been an easy target on a small ship packed with jewish pilgrims. 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 4 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 4 in plain english. There is much, even in the life of the apostle paul, that is not described not to. The books of reference used for this study of the book of acts were the bible, king james version, called the companion bible, publisher kregel. Characters of the acts of the apostles bible study guide. How long he spent in philippi, thessalonica and berea we are not told, but he gave them much exhortation. Watch our overview video on the book of acts, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The proper title for this historical book has always been a problem. The acts of the apostles chapter 1 the ascension of christ. Over the centuries it has been called simply acts, or the acts eusebius. Oct 12, 2014 acts of the apostles online commentary john w.
Acts chapter 3 is where we find peter and john healing a crippled man as they continue to tell people with boldness about jesus christ. To make the picture abundantly clear, god has given us a hand picked record of the activities of the early church. The acts of the apostles is indeed a journey of nearly epic proportionsand one that requires a guide as adept as fitzmyer. It traces the first decades in the history of the church after the resurrection of christ, focusing in particular on the work of peter and paul. The acts of the apostles is the only narrative found in the new testament apart from the gospels, and it tells the compelling story of how the lord grew and guided the early church. There ought to be stated times for the disciples of christ to come together. The amazing story of the early christian believers is told in volume 4, the acts of the apostles. Bible study tips for the book of acts unlocking the bible.
Marshalls commentary on the book of acts is a contribution to the tyndale new testament commentaries, a popular study aid designed to help the general bible reader understand clearly what the text actually says and what it means without going into scholarly technicalities. Acts of the apostles a study guide executable outlines. Bible stories of the apostles in the book of acts, chapter 5. Before jesus was taken into heaven where he was enthroned to share gods rule over the world, he instructed his followers to be a witness for him. Acts chapter 5 ends with one of the jewish leaders, gamaliel, stating that the apostles should be freed to spread their teachings. If true, even their deaths would not stop its advancement through the presence of god. Acts baker exegetical commentary on the new testament. Acts 1 jesus ascends to heaven, a new apostle chosen a. Acts includes apostles, prophets and miracle workers.
This introduction seems to intimate that, as he had already in his gospel given an account of the life and actions of our lord, so in this second. Apostles, prophets and governments since paul was not of the twelve, but is also called an apostle, it is evident that there is yet another group of apostles. Acts 11 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on. Acts of the apostles a study of new testament history overview introduction.
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. Copeland hundreds of free sermon outlines and bible study materials. The search for the twelve apostles kindle locations 22652266. Verse 2 and kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to it, and brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles feet. The acts of the apostles anchor bible commentaries the. A study of the acts of the apostles page 2 these conversions cover a wide range of people from various backgrounds. Peter is the human main character in the first 12 chapters, paul in the second part from chapter. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one. Jesus commissions his disciples to receive the holy ghost, then to preach his gospel to the world. To do and teach these two words comprise his miracles and sermons. The geographical centre of the first part is jerusalem, of the second antioch, where the first great assembly of converted heathens was formed. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on. The angel struck him on the side to awaken him and said, quick.
There is no evidence that the title, the acts of the apostles, affixed to this book, was given by divine authority or by the writer himself. Robert lee called it the acts of the ascended and glorified lord. Other commentaries and interpretations on the book of acts of the apostles. Matthias became the thirteenth because judas had betrayed the lord and committed suicide. Acts 4 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. God was pleased to confirm the teaching of these holy men of old, that if their hearers believed them not, they might believe the works. The puzzle is that the book of acts never specifically mentions a visit by paul to.
The former treatise the gospel according to luke, which is here most evidently intended. The term acts is not used, as it is sometimes with us, to denote decrees or. Bock provides a substantive yet highly accessible commentary on acts in this latest addition to the acclaimed becnt series. Peters necessary vindication of what he did in receiving cornelius and his friends into the church, from the censure he lay under for it among the brethren, and their acquiescence in it, acts 11. For example, listen to pauls words to the ephesian elders in acts chapter 20 verses 25 through 28. Acts of the apostles 1 commentary new testament matthew. The gospels matthew, mark, luke, and john describe the life and ministry of jesus christ when he was in the flesh, while much of the rest of the new testament is made up of letters written by the apostles to the early church after the life, death, resurrection, and ascension of jesus. Jesus sends the holy spirit to empower his disciples as they carry the good news of his kingdom to the nations of the world. Nov 03, 2014 in the spring of 20, ben witherington iii discovered hundreds of pages of biblical commentary by lightfoot in the cathedral library of durham university. When an apostle says farewell and addresses leaders of the next spiritual generation. While incomplete, these intervarsity press is proud to present the lightfoot legacy, a threevolume set of previously unpublished material from j. Apr 15, 2009 fifteen years in the making, this comprehensive commentary by david peterson offers thorough exegesis and exposition of the acts of the apostles, drawing on recent scholarship in the fields of narrative criticism and theological analysis, incorporating insights into historicalsocial background, and investigating why luke presents his material the way he does.
Acts 20 commentary to jerusalemmacedonia, achaia, troas. The former account i made, o theophilus, of all that jesus began both to do and teach. Acts summary we have detailed a brief summary of the book of acts for bible study or sunday school lessons. The book of acts bible study guide chapter 1 online. Luke, the author of the book, rejoins paul at philippi as indicated by we. Actus apostolorum, often referred to simply as acts, or formally the book of acts, is the fifth book of the new testament. Some have suggested the book should be called the acts of the spirit, and truly every book. Acts commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Acts 20 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on the. There are a number of good commentaries on the book of acts. Acts of the apostles, a study guide from the executable outlines series by mark a.
Acts of the apostles online commentary america magazine. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles matthew henrys bible commentary. Pauls travels up and down about macedonia, greece, and. Bible living why i dont want to read leviticus but should anyway.
Acts and historical narrative, at luther seminarys bible tutor. The book is most commonly called the acts of the apostles, although it is quite probable that, in its original form, it had no title at all. Even as the prophets of israel, his peer the apostle peterand, of course, his master. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Acts of the apostles verse by verse ministry international. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. Study basics about bible books, people, dates, places, and content, and take webbased selftests.
Since acts was most likely written by the same person who composed the gospel of luke, it is only fitting that the anchor bible commentaries on these new testament books should be written by the same author. Exploring the book of acts chapter 1 exploring the book of acts chapter 2. The acts of the apostles from the catholic connections handbook for middle schoolers, second edition. One of the greatest gifts a parent, a teacher or a coach can give is encouragement. Acts 20 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Study guide for acts 20 by david guzik blue letter bible. Top 5 commentaries on the book of acts ligonier ministries. Acts 1528 also over chapter headings found at the end of the student guide. You can find the best commentary on acts for you using the tools on the right side. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of acts. Finally paul follows timothy and erastus to macedonia, leaving a field of labor that had been most fruitful. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans. Acts of the apostles 12, new living translation nlt. A good one to start with before getting a more in depth commentary. Covering acts of the apostles chapters 1528 using the new king james version hosted by.
Acts chapter 5 coffmans commentary of the new testament. With extensive research and thoughtful chapter by chapter exegesis, bock leads readers through all aspects of the book of acts sociological, historical, and theological. Luke did not record when paul began his address, but the apostle kept speaking all night. Going to the bible it actually says the following for mark 2. After the uproar had ceased, paul called the disciples to himself, embraced them. The 28 chapters of the acts of the apostles provide a wide variety of compelling characters, both good and bad. Acts of the apostles 1, new living translation nlt the. Our story starts off where the gospel of luke left offjesus is back now that hes resurrected, jesus decides to hang out and chat with his disciples whom luke calls apostles for forty days. Doughty southside christian church january 2014 introduction. The apostles had chosen them to distribute food to the poorer believers.
Lukes work on the advent and mission of the redeemer. So, the apostles trained the church not only to evangelize under direct apostolic supervision, but also to carry on the work of building the church after the apostles died. Apostles, prophets and governments hopefaithprayer. The codex vaticanus and the revised versions also call it the acts of the apostles. Study the bible online using commentary on acts 7 and more. The following chart will give a listing of the more lengthy examples of conversion to christ and at the same time illustrate how his commission to his apostles was carried out.
Acts 20 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Study the bible online using commentary on acts 20 and more. I hope you, your students and all parents will grow spiritually during these studies in. Acts 20 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. It was left for the searcher of hearts to show, by the exclusion of human will, which of the two he had chosen. The book of acts also describes the work of the two apostles peter and paul. There is no single chapter that does not exhibit gods power and wisdom in operation. The fourteenth apostle was not paul, in order of time. Read acts 7 commentary using peoples new testament. It is a title, however, which, with a little variation, has been given to it by the christian church at all times. Read acts commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. The book of acts is unlike any other biblical book. Acts overview albert barnes notes on the whole bible.
The bible which i use is the authorized version and there it is called the acts of the apostles. The book is filled with some of the finest saints ever to live, coming into contact with some of the most evil enemies of the cross ever to trouble the church. The two apostles set out for a temple called beautiful because it was the ninth hour, a time for prayer. David guzik commentary on acts 20, in which paul addresses the elders in. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand. So, then, because the helpers distributed the food, the apostles did not have to do it any longer. Martens october 12, 2014 this is the first entry in the bible junkies online commentary on the acts of the apostles.
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