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. But stephen reminded the jews that god was bigger than any temple. Luke records many examples of conversion in the book of acts e. But it is more likely that theophilus was a real person. Both the gospel of luke and the book of acts are addressed to theophilus. Acts is the second book in the history that luke wrote. Bruces revised study on the book of acts is a contribution to the new international commentary on the new testament. For assurance of our own salvation, we can compare our own conversion experience with those in acts. Bruces commentary on acts in the nicnt series soon became a standard conservative evangelical commentary. It opens with a greeting to theophilus, who was also the intended recipient of lukes gospel. Bock provides a substantive yet highly accessible commentary on acts in this latest addition to the acclaimed becnt series. Emeritus professor in the university of manchester the study of the acts of the apostles shows no signs of slackening. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
Workbook on the book of acts the church of christ in. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of god. The book of acts is the link between the gospels and the epistles. Commentary on acts is an impressive commentary, containing some of calvins most important views.
Study the bible online using commentary on acts and more. Bruce the book of the acts new international commentary on the new testament, 1988. The book of acts also called acts of the apostles begins where the gospel of luke left off. If the book of acts were gone, there would be nothing to replace it the last recorded fact about jesus in the gospel of matthew is the resurrection. 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 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. Ive always been a strong believer in adult sunday school classes and bible. If the book was just before or after pauls release, then it was likely written around 63 a. In this passage, luke is restating the great commission challenge jesus gave in luke 24. Written by luke, the book of acts has a prominent missionary theme because it details the rapid growth of the early church and the first missionary efforts. The temple in this book called acts was the third temple. Acts of the apostles bible study notes, commentary, and comments. Read acts commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible.
We read of the evangelistic methods and message of the early apostles and preachers 3. The initial question regards the identity of theophilus, the one for whom the book is written. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. This bulletin has in recent years carried a lecture on thepaulinism of.
Purpose of the book as indicated previously, the original purpose of both the gospel and acts may have been to assist. 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. After rising from the dead, jesus met with his disciples and followers, giving convincing proofs that he was alive. The unity of the spirit felt by the first christians when the. Socialscience commentary on the book of acts social science commentary malina, bruce j. This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the jews. James takes the familiar identity of a bondservant in his greeting, evidencing his humility and obedience to his lord jesus christ.
So, the apostles too would be leaders of christians, as jesus was their leader. Chapter 1 verse 1 establishes the fact that luke a gentile is the writer, the former treatise being his gospel lk. Commentary on the book of james relevant bible teaching. Luke was on a par with other writiers of ancient history in his day regarding his skill and methods. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. It still remains one of the best commentaries on this book of scripture. Several questions can be answered from the first 2 verses. The new testament without the book of acts leaves a great yawning gap.
With extensive research and thoughtful chapterbychapter exegesis, bock leads readers through all aspects of the book of actssociological, historical, and theological. Pdf versions of past issue contents, and encourage them to request. A history of the early church gene taylor2an outline of the book i. Its subject and intention is nicely summarised by the words of the lord in chapter 1. Best commentaries and books on acts logos bible software.
Acts 4 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on. One story in two parts reformed theological college. 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. Buy book of acts new international commentary on the new testament 2nd revised edition by f. Socialscience commentary on the book of acts social science. Stephen said some words from the book by the prophet isaiah isaiah 66. Commentary on the book of james james 1 1james, a bondservant of god and of the lord jesus christ, to the twelve tribes who are dispersed abroad. The gospel of luke records what jesus began both to do and teach in his human body, and the book of acts tells us what jesus continued to do and teach through his spiritual body, the church. It is a bridge between the gospels and the epistles.
Catholic press association book award winner acts has all the marks of pelikans scholarship. Acts 7 commentary john gills exposition of the bible. He frequently offers his own translations of a passage, explaining the subtleties and nuances of his translation. For this reason, this study guide commentary is designed to provide an introduction to each book of the bible. Yet most people today have never heard of john gill. Calvin is regarded as one of the reformations best interpreters of scripture. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. Acts 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible.
All who are in the group lift up their voice through him. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 2 acts the beautiful, amazing, powerful, weak, dysfunctional church table of contents scripture passage page 1. The book of acts is also the account of the work of the holy spirit in and through the church. The beautiful, amazing, powerful, weak, dysfunctional church a chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 6 acts 1 50 days 1. 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. The first volume, the gospel of luke, shows as luke says, all that jesus began to do and teach. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Therefore an apostle could act for the person who sent him. Some computer software or websites provide good bible concord. Luke had written to him before and had told him about the things that jesus did and taught. By its opening words the acts of the apostles is linked in the clearest way with the gospel of luke.
Verse 1 luke referred to his gospel here as my first book. 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. There has been much debate as to the purpose 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. As with the other books of the bible that record history in narrative form. Jesus had shown himself alive by many proofs for 40 days. Book of acts new international commentary on the new testament. Bradd words in boldboldbold and underlined are the answers to the blanks on the acts study guides acts 1 the book of acts was written by luke to a man named theophilus. Commentary of the book of acts english text edition by f. 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. Top 5 commentaries on the book of acts ligonier ministries. Acts of the apostles 4 imprisonment in rome are 6062 a. Second principle the second principle is to identify the literary units. Acts brazos theological commentary on the bible kindle.
Interpreters have no right to isolate one aspect of truth by excluding others. As stringer says, when all the people in a group agree to the words of the one who is leading them in prayer, his voice is the voice of the group. The main issues revolve around whether he is a man perhaps a greek official for whom lukeacts is an apologetic for the gospel or a kind of generic. Perhaps luke was using it to mean any christian reader.
Missionary journeys of paul classic maps, ages software. 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. Before ascending into heaven, jesus commissions his disciples to. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. The present commentary, necessarily partaking of the character of the book which it is designed to illustrate, is more historical than doctrinal. Acts baker exegetical commentary on the new testament. 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.
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