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You can find the best commentary on acts for you using the tools on the right side. Peter wagner, phd, holds graduate degrees in theology, missiology, and religion from fuller theological seminary, princeton theological seminary, and the university of southern california. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of acts. Bible study notes and commentary on the new testament book of acts. 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. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of acts. Acts concerns the very vital period in christian history between the resurrection of jesus and the death of the apostle paul, the time when christian ideas and beliefs were. 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. Classic commentaries and studies on the acts of the. The book of the acts new international commentary on the new.

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. Recently released commentaries that you also may want to consider adding are towner on 12 timothy and titus nicnt and davids on 2 peter and jude pntc. Written in the late 19th century, commentary on the acts of the apostles is a versebyverse look at acts, which mcgarvey believed many theologians had misunderstood before. There are a number of good commentaries on the book of acts. Peter had said that the holy spirit said these things by means of davids mouth. After rising from the dead, jesus met with his disciples and followers, giving convincing proofs that he was alive.

Emphasizes understanding the text with practical applications. The book of acts is the second of a twovolume work the first being the gospel according to luke traditionally attributed to luke, a physician and traveling companion of paul. Commentaries, workbooks, and bible study books by david pratte. Classic commentaries and studies on the acts of the apostles. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. Intended to be helpful to all christians, including teachers and preachers, while avoiding an emphasis on technical issues. Studies in the acts of the apostles a valuable resource for studying the book of. Acts commentary commentary critical and explanatory on.

Stein, editors volumes now available luke darrell l. Acts commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in lukes second volume. The first volume, the gospel of luke, shows as luke says, all that jesus began to do and teach.

The book of acts is a perfect gift for those who want to explore the true story behind the riveting nbc television series a. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. By its opening words the acts of the apostles is linked in the clearest way with the gospel of luke. 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. David platt is the president of the international mission board and the founder. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. The acts of the holy apostles, written by luke the evangelist. And on this account it has been generally placed at the end of the four gospels. The book of the acts of the apostles forms the fifth, and last, of the historical books of the new testament. Exalting jesus in acts christcentered exposition commentary merida, tony on. Commentary on the book of acts by david e pratte, 9781492840312, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The book of acts in the new testament is the history of what the first christians were. In his own generation served the counsel of god for served his own generation by the will of god, a. Book of acts overview insight for living ministries.

A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. 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 would be. The acts of the apostles often referred to simply as acts, or formally the book of acts, is the fifth. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one book with two volumes. 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. The design of luke, in writing acts, was to supply, by select and suitable instances, an. The first, covering acts 1 through 14, is available as either a paperback or kindle ebook at.

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. Israel has publicly, positively refused the appeal of. Ed rickards commentary on acts is a work on several levels, designed to give the reader an opportunity to pursue his own path of learning. Exalting jesus in psalms, psalms bible commentary, study the book of. Acts of the apostles 1 commentary new testament matthew. In this valuable book david gooding applies to the acts of the apostles the approach that yielded such dividends in according to lukeclose analysis of the text. Study the bible online using commentary on acts and more. 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 after his resurrection, and the account of his ascension is repeated in a somewhat different setting. The book of the acts new international commentary on the new testament bruce, f. A new volume in the exciting, comprehensive series. He cites an encyclopedia entry which he believes best represents the book. The title acts of the apostles was first used by irenaeus in the late 2nd century. Finally, this book containeth many excellent sermons of the apostles and disciples, as touching the death, resurrection, and ascension of christ.

Acts narrates the founding of the christian church and the spread of its message to the roman empire, providing theological insight and practical guidance for christian. A commentary on the acts of the apostles by pastor galen l. With extensive research and thoughtful chapterbychapter exegesis, bock leads readers through all aspects of the book of acts sociological, historical, and theological. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Explore the biblical roots of the powerful story portrayed in the a. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. Doughty southside christian church january 2014 introduction. Men and brethren, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which the holy ghost by the mouth of david spake before concerning judas, which was guide to them that took jesus. Read acts commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible concise. Favorite new testament commentaries biblical foundations.

Any new copy ordered directly by selecting its main listing on amazon will be the latest revision, dated 31120. With extensive research and thoughtful chapter by chapter exegesis, bock leads readers through all aspects of the book of acts sociological, historical, and theological. 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. The present commentary, necessarily partaking of the character of the book which it is designed to illustrate, is more historical than doctrinal. Many scholars believe that in rome, luke wrote both the gospel of luke and the book of acts, also known as the acts of the apostles, to assist in pauls defense. The book of acts, which continues the narrative that luke began in his gospel, is especially important because it was the first written history of the christian church. The signs and preaching at samaria which resulted in the conversion of the samaritans. Catholic press association book award winner acts has all the marks of pelikans scholarship. 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. Fifteen years in the making, this comprehensive commentary by david peterson offers thorough. Peter wagner, phd, holds graduate degrees in theology, missiology, and religion from fuller theological seminary, princeton theological seminary. The former account i made, o theophilus, of all that jesus began both to do and teach. The unity of the spirit felt by the first christians when the. This commentary may be downloaded for any usage except sales.

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. The common elements in all of the preaching throughout the book of acts are. Bible study notes and comments on the new testament book. A promise for the disciples now and a promise to return 1. Acts brazos theological commentary on the bible kindle. It is not known whether this was an existing title or one invented by irenaeus. A new landmark in evangelical scholarship on the book of acts. In each chapter of the commentary, issues regarding history, language, and culture are discussed, making burrells the early church. The classic commentaries and studies on the acts of the apostles collection 30 vols. Commentary on the book of acts bible study notes and comments by david e. Studies in the acts of the apostles interacts with the book of acts on a sectionbysection basis.

Kostenberger, i would suggest adding marshall on acts tntc and g. Baker exegetical commentary on the new testament robert w. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of the church. Commentaries, workbooks, and bible study books by david.

Imagine what it would be like if the book of acts wasnt in the bible. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of god. Exalting jesus in acts christcentered exposition commentary. Where the commentary excels is the massive amount of grecoroman material which is brought to bear on the text of acts. Study acts using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. David himself had long since died and his body given to corruption. Chapter 1 verse 1 establishes the fact that luke a gentile is the writer, the former treatise being his gospel lk. Sssh the book of acts misunderstood, maligned, mistreated, and often reviled, paul nevertheless pressed on in faith. Bruce rylands professor of biblical criticism and exegesis, university of manchester, england introduces this exellcent commentary on the book of acts with a fitting discussion on the canonicity of the new testament, aptly noting that marcions canon did not compel them to create the canon of holy scripture which has ever since, with minor variations, been accepted by the church. Written in the late 19th century, commentary on the acts of the apostles is a verse by verse look at acts, which mcgarvey believed many theologians had misunderstood before. A good study bible we recommend the following features. Acts baker exegetical commentary on the new testament. The book of acts is the link between the gospels and the epistles. Presupposing the historicity of acts, david and joseph burrells the early church.

Acts narrates the founding of the christian church and the spread of its message to the roman empire, providing theological insight and practical guidance for christian churches in the first generation. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Where appropriate, an even more technical commentary is provided. Bock provides a substantive yet highly accessible commentary on acts in this latest addition to the acclaimed becnt series. May 29, 2012 this commentary is one of the best for cultural background material for reading acts and has been the first off the shelf for me for several years. Top 5 commentaries on the book of acts ligonier ministries. Many good commentators construe the words as the r. 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. Bock phd, university of aberdeen is research professor of. With authors such as joseph addison alexander, frederick denison maurice, william owen carver, and c. Guiding you through the book of acts, bestselling author and bible teacher jeremiah reveals what motivated jesus small band of followers to fearlessly spread his messageand how the fledgling church grew into an international movement after christs death and resurrection. The readers study of acts in the book of acts will bring new intimacy with the spirit and new joy in doing his will. 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.

Bruces revised study on the book of acts is a contribution to the new international commentary on the new testament. A free bible version and commentary on the book of acts in easyenglish. Book of acts matthew henrys bible commentary concise. Vaughan, classic commentaries and studies on acts 30 vols. Christ having ordered them not to depart thence, but to wait for the pouring out of the holy spirit. The following are the five that i have found to be the most helpful. Personal repentance and new life through baptism must lead to a committed group of believers who share their property and wealth, and take care of each other. The acts of the apostles the pillar new testament commentary. Witherington provides some exegetical commentary, although the general reader will have no problem reading the commentary since this is not the main thrust of the book.

Read acts commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Actus apostolorum, often referred to simply as acts, or formally the book of acts, is the fifth book of the new testament. Its subject and intention is nicely summarised by the words of the lord in chapter 1. Bible study books, commentaries, workbooks, and study guides written by david e. Acts commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole bible.

We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. Sep 28, 20 commentary on the book of acts by david e pratte, 9781492840312, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Pauls epistles, as many circumstances in them are referred to by the narrative contained. The bible prophesied that jesus christ, the son of god, would come to our earth. David guzik commentary on acts 1 describes the ascension of jesus into heaven and the. But as a prophet he spoke of him whom god had sworn would sit upon david s throne, being one of david s seed according to the flesh.