The acts of the apostles should therefore be studied mainly for this double purpose. There ought to be stated times for the disciples of christ to come together. There is much, even in the life of the apostle paul, that is not described not to. Perhaps luke was using it to mean any christian reader. Study acts 20 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better. For many basic details verse by verse, it still is of good value and often will help on word meaning and. Our story starts off where the gospel of luke left offjesus is back now that hes resurrected, jesus decides to hang out and chat with his disciples whom luke calls apostles for forty days. The book of acts records the spread of gods kingdom in human lives from jerusalem to rome, citing the outpouring and witness of the holy spirit and his power working through people like you. Study guide for acts 20 by david guzik blue letter bible. The acts of the apostles chapter 1 the ascension of christ.
Wherever paul came, he inquired what disciples were. Acts of the apostles 20, new living translation nlt. The ending of acts with paul in rome forms an inclusio with the words of jesus at the ascension in acts 1. Peters leadership and the churchs mission in jerusalem acts 2. As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1. Acts of the apostles commentary an audio book read by. This is the commentary for the acts of the apostles for the serious bible student and teacher. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible. And on this account it has been generally placed at the end of the four gospels. Acts of the apostlescommentaries, commentaries new. Written by preachers and teachers for preachers and teachersthe preachers commentary. The acts of the apostles commentary by david brown.
This book was written by luke, pauls beloved companion, the same man who wrote the gospel of luke. It is not a record of all of the acts of all of the apostles, but of just some of the acts of some of the apostles. Bible study intro to the book of acts of the apostles may 20, 2020. The we passages show the author was a companion of pauls acts 16. Oct 15, 2014 together they amount to a richly detailed, albeit unfinished, commentary on acts 121. Acts of the apostles 1, new living translation nlt the. Actus apostolorum, often referred to simply as acts, or formally the book of acts, is the fifth book of the new testament. The book of acts is a thrilling account of the early church discovering what it means to be christian. Pauls epistles, as many circumstances in them are referred to by the narrative contained.
Paul was preaching to them, and since he was leaving the next day, he kept talking until midnight. The preparation for the mission of the church acts 1. A new landmark in evangelical scholarship on the book of acts. Yet he does know in general that thee is a storm before him.
When they heard it, they glorified the lord the lord christ, for this wonderful demonstration of his presence and grace, with his servant. It is notable that in the book of acts the believers are most often designated as disciples. 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. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of the church. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Yet we can also think of it as the acts of the holy spirit. Luke, the author of the book, rejoins paul at philippi as indicated by we.
Acts overview george leo haydocks catholic bible commentary. Jesus continued his work by his holy spirit, by means of his apostles. 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. Clearly, the author ofthe book of luke is also the one who penned the book of acts. Commentary on the acts of the apostles a new audio book. Acts 20 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Acts 20 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. When an apostle says farewell and addresses leaders of the next spiritual generation. Erasmus, in his preface to the acts, says, that he had, in the first instance, some notion of adding this book to st. Acts of the apostles, the book of acts commentary, bible study. Read acts commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. The puzzle is that the book of acts never specifically mentions a visit by paul to. This same nero began his infamous persecutions of christians in a.
Like ben witheringtons previous commentary conflict and community in corinth, this commentary breaks fresh ground in providing a detailed social and rhetorical analysis of the book of acts. This is the first entry in the bible junkies online commentary on the acts of the apostles this will be a challenging. But it is more likely that theophilus was a real person. Acts 20 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on the. Fifteen years in the making, this comprehensive commentary by david peterson offers thorough exegesis and exposition of the acts of the apostles, drawing on recent scholarship in the fields of narrative criticism and theological analysis, incorporating insights into historicalsocial background, and investigating why luke presents. He does not know particularly the things that shall befal him at jerusalem. You can find the best commentary on acts for you using the tools on the right side. In the gospels we see the corn of wheat falling into the ground and dying. Date the book ends with paul in prison in rome for the first time.
Verse 1 luke referred to his gospel here as my first book. The book of acts also describes the work of the two apostles peter and paul. David guzik commentary on acts 20, in which paul addresses the elders in. This book is to the gospels what the fruit is to the tree that bears it. Written in a readable style, with more detailed interaction with scholarly discussion found in the various excursuses, this commentary draws on the best new insights from a number of disciplines. The design of luke, in writing acts, was to supply, by select and suitable instances, an. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew.
Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Acts 1 niv jesus taken up into heaven in my bible gateway. Acts of the apostles online commentary america magazine. Together they amount to a richly detailed, albeit unfinished, commentary on acts 121. Mediation and commentary on the acts of the apostles is a scholarly, yet immensely accessible, study of the acts of the apostles. The beginning of the churchs mission to the gentiles acts 10. I told you, theophilus, about everything jesus began to do and teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven after giving his chosen apostles further instructions through the holy spirit. Top 5 commentaries on the book of acts ligonier ministries. For it is writtenas we journey through acts be impressed that the apostles firmly believe that o.
The amazing story of the early christian believers is told in volume 4, the acts of the apostles. This section of the apostles life, though peculiarly rich in material, is related with great brevity. 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. The project of writing a commentary on acts had long been on lightfoots mind, and in the 1880s he wrote an article about the book for the second british edition of william smiths dictionary of the bible. In acts, jesus sends the holy spirit to empower his disciples as they carry. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. In almost all the editions of scripture it is called the acts of the apostles. Now on the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, paul, ready. Through the power of the holy spirit, they lived out a triumphant faith in the face of opposition and persecution, established order for the growing movement, and took the gospel to the ends of the earth. Commentaries large print bible bible search bible dictionaries books of the bible verse of the day. Acts spans a period of about 30 years, and takes us up to about a.
Witherington does an excellent job in his 100page introduction in establishing the historicity of the book and comparing luke to other greek historians such as polybius in their desire to report facts accurately. The books full name is the acts of the apostles, for it recounts their efforts to take the gospel to the nations. Verses 1920 a few weeks earlier, people in jerusalem had seen that the sun became. Lukes gospel, as they are both addressed to the same person, and the acts are not inconsiderable part of the sacred history. 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. 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 priests, the captain of the temple, and the sadducees arrested peter and john and tried them before the council 4. By carefully noting the use of we and they in the book of acts, we glean that luke joined paul at troas 16. Study the bible online using commentary on acts and more. His subsequent history is not recorded, which would indicate the book was written before that history was known. There is a real sense in which the book of acts continues to be written today. Acts is the second book in the history that luke wrote.
This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of acts. Acts 20 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Oct 12, 2014 this is the first entry in the bible junkies online commentary on the acts of the apostles this will be a challenging. Luke covers the churchs development from the ascension of christ to st. Apr 15, 2009 a new landmark in evangelical scholarship on the book of acts. Acts 1 new international version niv jesus taken up into heaven. Luke presented jesus mission to establish the kingdom of god in bringing salvation to the lost sheep of israel and to mankind in general. A free bible version and commentary on the book of acts in easyenglish. He fixes a brave and heroic resolution to go on with his work. The apostle would have been an easy target on a small ship packed with jewish pilgrims.
The geographical centre of the first part is jerusalem, of the second antioch, where the first great assembly of converted heathens was formed. The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt. Acts 20 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. But as you read the book through, the only ones whose acts are referred to are peter and paul. Joseph a alexander acts commentary 1857, 1866 over pages. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. This beautiful new book is being read every monday by its author paul cresswell in his wonderfully lyrical english voice. The gospel and limits to vocation and engagement acts 19. Bible study intro to the book of acts of the apostles. Pauls suffering acts 2028 bible commentary theology. Study acts 20 using wesleys explanatory notes to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Doughty southside christian church january 2014 introduction. The acts of the apostles ben witherington, ben witherington. One copy inscribes it, the acts of the apostles by luke the evangelist.
He cites an encyclopedia entry which he believes best represents the book. It highlights the deep theological and spiritual meaning of acts and shows the vibrant life of the early church and its leaders, on fire with love for christ. The book of the acts of the apostles forms the fifth, and last, of the historical books of the new testament. The book ends with luke accompanying paul to his imprisonment in rome 28. The acts of the apostles the pillar new testament commentary. Acts of the apostles 1 commentary new testament matthew. Study the bible online using commentary on acts 20 and more. The first disciples experienced considerable opposition at the hands of jewish leaders. Acts 20 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes christianity.
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