Lesson 1 investigates the author, historical setting, and the theological background of the book of acts. The acts of the apostles, pillar new testament commentary by. Acts records the apostles being christs witnesses in jerusalem, judea, samaria, and the surrounding world. Acts was designed to be gods training manual for christians.
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. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. The readers study of acts in the book of acts will bring new intimacy with the spirit and new joy in doing his will. The former account i made, o theophilus, of all that jesus began both to do and teach. Acts chapter 1 begins with a summary of proofs of the life of jesus christ. 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. Everyone was filled with the holy spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the spirit enabled them. Acts 1 in the first book, o theophilus, i have dealt. 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.
Oct 04, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of acts, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. It is a call to commitment and includes a recognition that god is coming. Mar 23, 2015 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. Book of acts chapter 2, part 2 christogenea internet radio 051020. T he book of acts in the bible, written around 6263 a. It worked in the early church, and it works in the postmodern world. The acts of the apostles, the second volume of lukes twovolume work, continues. The tradition from the earliest days of the church has been that luke, a companion of the apostle paul, wrote the books of luke and acts colossians 4. Imagine what it would be like if the book of acts wasnt in the bible. While there are some areas of great detail of the acts of the apostles, many times you must use cross references to the gospels of matthew, mark, luke and john as well as some other epistles in the new testament to get the full picture of what was. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. The book refers to them no less than twentythree times. Bruces revised study on the book of acts is a contribution to the new international commentary on the new testament.
The commentarys primary purpose is to provide the reader a reading of the text of acts informed by its jewish context and has a userfriendly format the acts of the apostles is the second part of lukes masterpiece history of the life of yeshua and the first generation of the church and its leaders such as paul and peter. The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt. 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. 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. William fincks christogenea internet radio commentary on the book of acts, broadcast over 35 programs in 20 and early 2014 is now available as a twodisc cd set containing all of the podcasts and notes presented here.
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. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. Walk with paul as he travels to corinth, antioch, ephesus and beyond. The emphasis of the book is the fulfillment of the great commission. Watch our overview video on the book of acts, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. In acts, luke has provided a broad survey of the churchs development from the resurrection of jesus to pauls first roman imprisonment, the point at which the book ends. The book of acts the radiant commentary on the new testament stanley m. This commentary has been through advanced checking.
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. David guzik commentary on acts 1 describes the ascension of jesus into. These proofs include his resurrection, his conference with the disciples, and the instructions that he left for them before he ascended into heaven. 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. 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. The book of acts is the link between the gospels and the epistles. We read more of stephen and philip later, both of whom manifestly used the office of a deacon well, purchasing to themselves a good degree and great boldness in the faith which is in christ jesus 1 tim. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. In this book, the principles of the exchanged life.
The book of acts was written to provide a history of the early church. Acts 2 when the day of pentecost arrived, they were all. Cyril barber these sermons reveal arnots thorough awareness of the original text and the milieu of the early church. 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. For those desiring to be a part of gods action in their churches, their communities and throughout the world, there is nothing that will help more than. Acts one provides a brief, but powerful look at christs ascension into heaven. The acts of the apostles, the second volume of lukes twovolume work, continues lukes presentation of biblical history, describing how the salvation promised to israel in the old testament and accomplished by jesus has now under the guidance of the holy spirit been extended to the gentiles. Listen to chuck swindolls overview of acts in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork.
The acts is an historical book, but it is not mere history. 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. For assurance of our own salvation, we can compare our own conversion experience with those in acts. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Book of acts overview insight for living ministries. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of acts.
At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as. Acts 1 in the first book, o theophilus, i have dealt with. The book of acts records the events that made the gospel burst out of its confines in judaism and the city of jerusalem to reach out to the limits of the thenknown world all in just one generations time. The book of acts, also called acts of the apostles, does not specifically identify its author. 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. In the book of acts, you find out what jesus is doing in his mystical body, the church. For a more extended comment on conscience, see my commentary on hebrews, heb. The start of christianity as a sequel to the four gospels is examined. In this book, the principles of the exchanged life not i, but christ is.
The book of acts the radiant commentary on the new. The book of acts the radiant commentary on the new testament. Acts is the book that reveals the power of the church. In the book of acts, it is his new body, which is the church, and jesus is alive and well today in his mystical body.
Nonetheless, the historical data he utilizes are of value for the understanding of. William fincks christogenea internet radio commentary on the book of acts, broadcast over 35 programs in 20 and early 2014 is now. There are a number of good commentaries on the book of acts. Read acts commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Acts 6 commentary appointment of the seven bible gateway. The apostles were commanded to go to jesus was presented alive acts 1. Its subject and intention is nicely summarised by the words of the lord in chapter 1. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. Study the bible online using commentary on acts and more.
The book of acts was likely written between ad 61 and 64. In acts, jesus sends the holy spirit to empower his disciples as they carry. The jewish roots of acts by joseph shulam 2 book set. A good study bible we recommend the following features. The book is often and appropriately called the acts of the apostles because the first chapter names the apostles individually and often refers to them collectively. The holy spirit, through which jesus continued his works after leaving the earth, is mentioned in this chapter. 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. The other events of hezekiahs reign and his acts of devotion are written in the vision of the prophet isaiah son of amoz in the book of the kings of judah and israel. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one book with two volumes. In this episode of help me teach the bible, i talk with michael lawrence about the book of acts. We read of the evangelistic methods and message of the early apostles and preachers 3. Acts commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.
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. Acts preserves their pronouncements, activities, and decisions as a church body. Acts syllabus and course overview ministry development. The following are the five that i have found to be the most helpful.
The book of the acts hardcover january 1, 1955 by f. You see, jesus is still active and alive on planet earth today, and he still has a body. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. The samaritans believe the gospel of the reign of god in the powerful name of jesus and are baptized. The acts of the apostles is the second part of lukes masterpiece history of the life of yeshua and the first generation of the church and its leaders such as paul and peter. Paul, like peter, is presented as a miracle worker acts 14. You can find the best commentary on acts for you using the tools on the right side. The commentarys primary purpose is to provide the reader a reading of the text of acts informed by its jewish context and has a userfriendly format. Trace the major sections of the book, consider the purpose and historical context of the book and study the major events in acts of the apostles, early church and the holy spirit.
In this episode youll not only hear the sounds of a church office. In the last segment of our presentation on the book of acts, we left off our discussion with peters quote from joel chapter 2, and how we believe that james and paul saw that prophecy of pentecost in relation to the history of the ekklesia of god. Darrell bock on the baptism of john johns baptism is unique to him and is grounded in his prophetic office. Actus apostolorum, often referred to simply as acts, or formally the book of acts, is the fifth book of the new testament. Acts 1, new american standard bible nasb the bible app. Top 5 commentaries on the book of acts ligonier ministries. Read acts commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.
Important without proper rendering support, you may see question marks, boxes, or other symbols instead of characters. Acts of the apostles introduction new testament matthew. The book of acts is a letter addressed to one man, theophilus. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them.
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