The preaching of the gospel of jesus and his kingdom b. 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. The first, covering acts 1 through 14, is available as either a paperback or kindle ebook at. 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 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. The first volume, the gospel of luke, shows as luke says, all that jesus began to do and teach. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. The book will therefore have been written only after the end of this time. Holy ghost hole, saints peter and paul church in soll. Acts 24 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, with an easy to read style, is invaluable to christians who seek to understand the gods word. 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. It became customary to gather at synagogue and read the book of ruth and exodus.
A promise for the disciples now and a promise to return 1. Purpose of the book as indicated previously, the original purpose of both the gospel and acts may have been to assist. The power of the holy spirit to perform signs and wonders to confirm the preaching of the word c. In keeping with the effort to be faithful to the description new in the series title, however, bruce undertook a thorough revision of this commentary before his death in 1990. Toussaint, acts, in the bible knowledge commentary.
This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. This work, originally out in 1857, has proved helpful to many, though it is now far out of date as to literature commenting on acts. An exegetical and theological exposition of holy scripture. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1. Interpretation through the exegesis of acts 1 and 2. A good study bible we recommend the following features. 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.
Joseph a alexander acts commentary 1857, 1866 james rosscup. Acts brazos theological commentary on the bible kindle. The acts is an historical book, but it is not mere history. But stephen reminded the jews that god was bigger than any temple. The liberation of the apostle peter is an event described in the acts of the apostles, chapter 12. Chapter 1 verse 1 establishes the fact that luke a gentile is the writer, the former treatise being his gospel lk. Moreover, acts is the connecting link between christs life and. The acts of the apostles the book of acts acts provides an eyewitness account of the early beginnings of the church and gives an accurate record of the birth and growth of the christian church life application study bible, 1991. Catholic press association book award winner acts has all the marks of pelikans scholarship. Rapid evangelism resulting in the establishment of local churches. Pentecost was a holiday that came 50 days after the passover. If the book was just before or after pauls release, then it was likely written around 63 a.
The spread of the gospel in acts acts 17 the gospel preached in jerusalem acts 812 the gospel preached in judea and samaria acts 28 the gospel preached throughout the world please read mark 9. Noting that one of the major themes of the book of acts is that christs. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of god. 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 book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt. He frequently offers his own translations of a passage, explaining the subtleties and nuances of his translation. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of the church. First of all luke mentions the fact that acts is the sequel to the gospel of luke written around 5560 ad, and therefore must have been written later. The book of the acts new international commentary on the.
The origin of christianity and a commentary to the acts of the. 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 unity of the spirit felt by the first christians when the. There is a conjunction between three elements as the gospel goes forth. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. This publication is written in easyenglish level b 2800 words. The following is a list of study material included in the latest deluxe version of swordsearcher, indexed by author. Stephen said some words from the book by the prophet isaiah isaiah 66. 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. The power the early church exhibited for changes and growth is overwhelming. David guzik commentary on acts 16 introduces pauls second missionary journey. 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. Based on the niv translation, the actual text is printed sectionbysection for the reader as well as versebyverse, detailed exposition and person.
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. Jordan suggests that this incident is portrayed as being a type of. The former treatise have i made, o theophilus, of all that jesus began both to do and teach, 1. A free bible version and commentary on the book of acts in easyenglish. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the. In acts, he told how the good news about jesus christ spread. Theres nothing todays church needs so much as to rediscover the doctrine, spirit, and commitments of the early christian community, writes james montgomery boice. The christian holiday of pentecost, which is celebrated the 49th day the seventh sunday after. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. Acts of the apostles 4 imprisonment in rome are 6062 a. The book of the acts new international commentary on the new testament.
Commentary on acts is an impressive commentary, containing some of calvins most important views. For many basic details verse by verse, it still is of good value and often will help on word meaning and special. Any new copy ordered directly by selecting its main listing on amazon will be the latest revision, dated 31120. Where appropriate, an even more technical commentary is provided. Although it faced enormous obstacles, it was completely new, it taught truths that seemed unbelievable, and it suffered intense hatred and persecution.
The design of luke, in writing acts, was to supply, by select and suitable instances, an. This commentary traces the advancement of the christian mission from its beginnings in jerusalem to the gentile dominated church in rome. 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. Secondly luke at the end of acts luke mentions pauls twoyear imprisonment in rome. 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. Early 20th century authors scripture truth publications. The book of the acts new international commentary on the new. Bible study notes and comments on the new testament book of acts explanation and practical applications for the average bible student. The temple in this book called acts was the third temple. These stocks had more than two holes for legs, which could thus be forced. Along the way the readers see afresh the movement of the holy spirit in peter, stephen, philip, and paul.
Between 1928 and 1947 f b hole wrote a series of articles in each of which he worked systematically, chapter by chapter, through a book in the new testament. Bruces revised study on the book of acts is a contribution to the new international commentary on the new testament. Acts 1 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Acts 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. 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. Swordsearcher deluxe study library contents listed by author. You can find the best commentary on acts for you using the tools on the right side. 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. 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. Books by early 20th century authors h p barker, f b hole,c h mawson, j t mawson. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. He cites an encyclopedia entry which he believes best represents the book. Calvin is regarded as one of the reformations best interpreters of scripture.
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