The book has been called the acts of the apostles, really a misnomer because acts has very little to say concerning most of the original twelve apostles. David jeremiahs teaching on chapters five through nine separates the transitional from the permanent and highlights every theological and practical principle upon. Acts brazos theological commentary on the bible kindle edition by pelikan, jaroslav. In acts, he told how the good news about jesus christ spread. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. Bock acts baker exegetical commentary on the new testament, 2007. The life and teachings of jesus christ are established in the four gospel narratives, and the book of acts provides a coordinated account of the beginning and spread of the church as the result of the work of the risen lord and the holy spirit through the apostles. A better title would be the acts or the workings of the holy spirit, because he is the real main character of the book. Stephen said some words from the book by the prophet isaiah isaiah 66. Wiersbes be wise commentary, this eightweek study includes engaging questions and practical.
Commentary on acts is an impressive commentary, containing some of calvins most important views. We have with an abundant satisfaction seen the foundation of our holy religion laid in the history of our blessed saviour, its great author, which was related and left upon record by four several inspired writers, who all agree in this sacred truth, and the incontestable proofs of it, that jesus is the christ, the son of the living god. But stephen reminded the jews that god was bigger than any temple. Acts commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. The new testament without acts leaves a great, yawning gap. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of acts. The book of acts also describes the work of the two apostles peter and paul. The acts is a continuation of the work of the lord jesus, but in his servants, by the power. Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand. Pentecost was a holiday that came 50 days after the passover.
Acts 1 net jesus ascends to heaven i wrote the bible gateway. Baker exegetical commentary on the new testament robert w. In fact, the story doesnt end at the end of the book of acts. In the first verse of the book of acts the author mentions the fact that he has. With extensive research and thoughtful chapterbychapter exegesis, bock leads readers through all aspects of the book of actssociological, historical, and theological. A good study bible we recommend the following features. The founders press study guide commentaries offer solid exegesis, clear explanation, and practical insights into eight new testament books. Acts brazos theological commentary on the bible kindle. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. 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. The unity of the spirit felt by the first christians when the. This video explains the transitional book that is the book of acts, and how it starts with jews to jews, and slowly changes to gentiles, as the jewish nation as a whole rejects jesus christ, and. One key to understanding acts is to see that it is a transitional book.
David guzik commentary on acts 1 describes the ascension of jesus into heaven and the appointing of matthias as a replacement for judas. Calvin is regarded as one of the reformations best interpreters of scripture. The book is anonymous, after all, and these scholars claim it presents a rather different picture of paul from the one that we obtain from his own letters. Acts is a bridge between the gospels and the epistles.
This study explores the power of gods spirit and how that power can impact our lives today. The book of the acts of the apostles forms the fifth, and last, of the historical books of the new testament. The book of acts new international commentary on the new. Peters activities are described at some length, and john and philip are mentioned, but more than half of the book is about paul and his connection with the christian movement. By its opening words the acts of the apostles is linked in the clearest way with the gospel of luke.
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. We read of the evangelistic methods and message of the early apostles and preachers 3. He designed it to be read more as a narrative than simply as a reference book, and encourages readers to use it so. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of acts. In this passage, luke is restating the great commission challenge jesus gave in luke 24. The presence and working of the holy spirit is the dominating mark of the book of acts.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading acts brazos. Acts of the apostles 4 imprisonment in rome are 6062 a. 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. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Purpose of the book as indicated previously, the original purpose of both the gospel and acts may have been to assist. Im sure there are many theories as to why luke ends the book of acts in this way, but heres one good reason the ending fits. Since the book of acts is the continuation of the gospel account of all jesus began to do and teach, it catalogs what jesus continued to do and teach through the holy spirit. The book begins with the ascension of jesus and goes on through pauls jail time in rome, which opens his ministry to the church at rome.
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. F download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Study the bible online using commentary on acts and more. The message of acts is the church of jesus christ is divinely established and spiritually empowered to proclaim the gospel and plant believing communities locally, regionally, and globally. Doughty southside christian church january 2014 introduction.
If the book was just before or after pauls release, then it was likely written around 63 a. The basic spiritual principles found there are the same today. A commentary on the acts of the apostles by pastor galen l. 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. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Read acts commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. 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. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew.
The temple in this book called acts was the third temple. Acts overview mcgarveys original commentary on acts. These concise resources are the perfect marriage of study guide and commentary, offering scholarly exposition in an. 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 1708 1710 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. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. Bruce the book of the acts new international commentary on the new testament, 1988. And on this account it has been generally placed at the end of the four gospels.
Acts overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. The offering sent by barnabas and saul to the jerusalem elders. Acts is the book that reveals the power of the church. Pauls epistles, as many circumstances in them are referred to by the narrative contained. Here is a summary and overview of the book of acts. Acts overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this one. Authorship it is generally held that luke, the physician and traveling companion of paul wrote both the gospel of luke and the book of acts. Why does the book of acts end in such a lame manner. He cites an encyclopedia entry which he believes best. Stein, editors volumes now available luke darrell l. The forward progress of the church is the second turning point study on the book of acts. The ending of the book of acts and writing volume 3.
Top 5 commentaries on the book of acts ligonier ministries. Standing between the gospels and the epistles, the book of acts is a bridge between the life of jesus and the ministry of the apostle paul. He frequently offers his own translations of a passage, explaining the subtleties and nuances of his translation. Therefore, when a church begins to dwindle, lose its power, and turn dull and drab in its witness, it needs desperately to get back into the spirit, expectation, knowledge and teaching of the book of acts. The acts of the apostles often referred to simply as acts, or formally the book of acts, is the fifth.
Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. It opens with a greeting to theophilus, who was also the intended recipient of lukes gospel. 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. For assurance of our own salvation, we can compare our own conversion experience with those in acts. This commentary has been through advanced checking. If the book of acts were gone, there would be nothing to replace it howson. Acts 114, acts 1528 international critical commentary.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of acts new international commentary on the new testament. The gospels present the blessed person of the lord jesus christ and his great work of redemption, his resurrection and ascension to glory as the solid foundation upon which christianity is built. The present commentary, necessarily partaking of the character of the book which it is designed to illustrate, is more historical than doctrinal. This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. The book of acts new international commentary on the new testament kindle edition by bruce, f. Verse 3 i am a jew, born in tarsus of cilicia, but brought up in this city, at the feet of gamaliel, instructed according to the strict manner of the law of our fathers, being zealous for god, even as ye all are this day. In this book we see the first mention of the dispensation of the holy spirit and jesus command to take his gospel to all the world. In this book, the principles of the exchanged life not i, but christ is.
Bock provides a substantive yet highly accessible commentary on acts in this latest addition to the acclaimed becnt series. Luke records many examples of conversion in the book of acts e. Acts furnishes a ladder on which to place the epistles. Its central elevation is about 100 ft 30 m higher than jerusalem.