Bible commentaries book of acts

Best acts commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. Whether you are just beginning to read scripture or have been studying the bible daily, commentaries offer greater understanding with background information on authorship, history, setting, and theme of the gospel. Top 5 commentaries on the book of acts ligonier ministries. Commentaries are excellent tools to use in your study of the bible. To report a broken link or for other assistance please email us at. There are a number of good commentaries on the book of acts. This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. The book of the acts of the apostles forms the fifth, and last, of the historical books of the new testament. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. As are all the books in the reformed expository commentary series, this exposition of acts is accessible to both pastors and lay readers.

Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible. Bobs written commentaries reflect his latest theological views and should be consulted as you listen to these audio teaching sessions. The former account i made, o theophilus, of all that jesus began both to do and teach. Acts is a transitional book in the sense that it gives us the record of the way god moved in the minds and hearts of men to found and establish the church and begin its great work in the world today. With a reference to, and a brief recapitulation of, his gospel, or history of the life of christ, inscribing this, as he had done that, to his friend theophilus, ver. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. The acts is an historical book, but it is not mere history. Blue letter bible is a free, searchable online bible program providing access to many different bible translations including. Study guide for acts 6 by david guzik blue letter bible.

His insights are livedthrough, profound and rich of application. Those eight books are now combined into the onevolume bridgeway bible commentary, which is a companion in size, style and format to the bridgeway bible dictionary, an a. Peter is the human main character in the first 12 chapters, paul in the second part from chapter. Howard marshall, tyndale new testament commentaries tntc, intervarsity press, 1980, 447 pp. This e book is a shorter and more popular commentary on acts. Acts overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. This book is to the gospels what the fruit is to the tree that bears it. Uncover the meaning of the text though historical, textual, and literary context. Commentaries for the book of acts the jerusalem church.

Acts is the second book in the history that luke wrote. Read acts commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Acts brazos theological commentary on the bible kindle edition by pelikan, jaroslav. In the book of the acts we see how the church of christ was formed and settled. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english.

The inspired historian begins his narrative of the acts of the apostles, i. By its opening words the acts of the apostles is linked in the clearest way with the gospel of luke. Read acts commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. In addition, indepth study tools are provided on the site with access to commentaries, encyclopedias, dictionaries. Because of her gladness she did not open the gate, but ran in and announced that peter stood before the gate. Over the past couple of years i have focused on building a collection of commentaries that will include only the best volumes on each book of the bible. Experience the power of gods people the be series commentary. In the book of acts, satans attacks on the church have come on many different fronts. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of acts.

Pauls epistles, as many circumstances in them are referred to by the narrative contained. Acts brazos theological commentary on the bible kindle. New testament audio commentaries free bible commentary. We wouldnt know what had happened if it werent for this book. Verse 1 luke referred to his gospel here as my first book. In the twentieth century pentecost has become a source of confusion, embarrassment or division for christians, even as it has become a. Bob is a pastorteacher and elder at community bible chapel in richardson, texas, and has contributed many of his bible study series for use by the foundation. These lessons are from bobs teaching ministry through the years. The dates of the commencement and the end of the book are tolerably certain. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.

Imagine what it would be like if the book of acts wasnt in the bible. In this new commentary for the belief series, awardwinning author and theologian willie james jennings explores the relevance of the book of acts for the struggles of today. You can find the best commentary on acts for you using the tools on the right side. This commentary is best for expository preachers, bible college and seminary students, church elders and teachers, and experienced bible readers. For students, pastors, and teachers, check out the list of s top 50 bestselling commentaries. A good study bible we recommend the following features.

Today we are going to begin a study of the book of acts and focus on the mission of the church for today. While some see acts as the story of the founding of the christian church, jennings argues that it is so much more, depicting revolutionlife in the disrupting presence. Commentaries for acts chapter 1 the jerusalem church. Acts overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, like many of ironsides writings, are a standard that has stood the test of time. Best commentaries on each book of the bible tim challies. This rallying cry from john mackay, missionary statesman and ecumenical leader of an earlier generation, needs to be heard and. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore.

Christ had told his disciples that they should be his witnesses, and this book. And on this account it has been generally placed at the end of the four gospels. The descent of the holy spirit at the day of pentecost. Acts commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Had infinite wisdom seen fit, we might have had as many books of the acts of the. Experience the power of gods people the be series commentary wiersbe, warren w. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading acts brazos theological commentary on the bible. Best commentaries and books on acts logos bible software. 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.

Passages like this display the completely historical character of the book of acts. Justin taylor is executive vice president for book publishing and publisher for books at crossway. The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of the document. However, we do not feel this is the best method for using the blue letter bible. It reflects both professor bruces careful study of acts as well as his passion for proclaiming the bible as gods guide for our lives. Here is a sample excerpt to give a taste of what you can glean from this well done commentary.

Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand. Acts commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole bible. The acts of the apostles is a unique and therefore crucial book of the new testament. New testament commentaries on the book of acts, by dr. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. The geographical centre of the first part is jerusalem, of the second antioch, where the. Study acts using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. That larger book has been called one of the best commentaries on this book of scripture. When i add a book i almost always remove a book, a practice that allows me to focus on quality over quantity. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Written by wellknown and popular theologians, bible commentaries aid in the study of scripture by providing explanation and interpretation of biblical text.

Click the commentary tab or pulldown menu for a full selection of commentaries over any bible passage you are researching. Rhoda is so excited to hear from peter that she leaves him out at the gate. I connect the commencement and the close, because i think that the juxtaposition throws great light upon the purpose of the writer, and suggests some very important lessons. You pick up your bible and see the ministry of jesus ending in the gospel of john. This commentary has been through advanced checking. In the gospels we see the corn of wheat falling into the ground and dying. It alone presents an extensive picture of early church life and history. He blogs at between two worlds and evangelical history. There arose a murmuring against the hebrews by the hellenists.

Study guide for acts 12 by david guzik blue letter bible. 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. Acts overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this one volume concise commentary provides a condensed look at nearly every verse in the bible. Acts overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible.

Study the bible online using commentary on acts and more. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one book with two volumes. You will also find options for commentaries on acts that help pastors, teachers, and readers with application of the bible, commentaries that approach the scripture versebyverse, classic christian commentaries, and much more. In the book of acts, the story of jesus begun in the gospel of luke broadens into the story of the holy spirit, guiding the fledgling church to proclaim the saving reality of jesus. Study acts using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning.

A bible commentary in the wesleyan tradition wesbc, 1998. 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. Best commentaries old and new testament bible commentary. Study acts 1 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. He has attempted many forms of direct opposition and intimidation, and he has tried to corrupt the church from within. Book of acts matthew henry bible commentary complete. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Bobdeffinbaugh graduated from dallas theological seminary with his th. Book of acts matthew henrys bible commentary concise. We have just added many new sources, including the expositors bible commentary, bengels gnomon, langes commentary, hastings great texts and many more.

Each volume in the series provides exposition that gives careful attention to the biblical text, is doctrinally reformed, focuses on christ through the lens of redemptive history, and applies the bible to our. The book of acts also describes the work of the two apostles peter and paul. Acts of the apostles 1 commentary new testament matthew. Acts commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. 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 most useful method would be to go to the section of scripture that you are interested in, and selecting the button for a complete list of all commentaries and resources related to that scripture. Free online bible commentaries on all books of the bible. Commentaries on acts book award winner acts has all the marks of pelikans scholarship. Johnsons bible commentary to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Read and study acts, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary.