Commentary about the book of acts study bible

Pauls epistles, as many circumstances in them are referred to by the narrative contained. It still remains one of the best commentaries on this book of scripture. We have just added many new sources, including the expositors bible commentary, bengels gnomon, langes commentary, hastings great texts and many more. Chapterbychapter bible studies acts kathleendalton. The dispute between the men from judea and paul and barnabas. Preparations for a worldwide witnessing work address to theophilus jesus shows himself during 40 days and speaks about gods kingdom jesus instructs the apostles to stay in jerusalem and wait for the promised holy spirit jesus answers the apostles question about when the kingdom will be restored to israel jesus commissions the apostles to be witnesses of him to the ends of the. The book of acts, sometimes called the fifth gospel, is a continuation of the gospel of luke. 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. Youll find david jeremiahs introduction to the book of acts on page 14831485 of the jeremiah study bible. Holy spirit baptism, though practiced in acts, had ceased by the time ephesians was written. Read and study acts, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary.

Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. The book of acts tells how the multiethnic, international. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends. Today we are going to begin a study of the book of acts and focus on the. It covers what happens in the first couple of decades in the early church after the ascension of jesus. The system of numbering notes was designed for the printed. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The life for today commentary notes on this web site are taken from the printed life for today study bible series. Its subject and intention is nicely summarised by the words of the lord in chapter 1. The men from judea state their caseand certain men came down from judea and taught the brethren, unless you are circumcised according to the custom of moses, you cannot be saved. In addition to the fire bible notes, we also released a commentary on the book of acts by pentecostal scholar stanley horton.

Acts is a pivotal book in the new testament, says bruce, for it provided the sequel to the gospels and the background to the apostolic. Like many people today, the rulers could not disprove the gospel message, but they still. Since the text and audio content provided by blb represent a range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed in the resource materials are not. Certain men came down from judea and taught the brethren, unless you. These 27 episodes are a bibel study on the bible book of acts. Click the commentary tab or pulldown menu for a full selection of commentaries over any bible passage you are researching. In the first verse of the book of acts the author mentions the fact that he has already written an earlier report concerning all things which jesus began both to do and to teach, until that day in which he was taken up. The acts of the apostles is a unique and therefore crucial book of the new testament. The book of acts is the link between the gospels and the epistles. Written as part of scripture unions bible study commentary series, which encourages regular, systematic personal bible reading, this commentary is also designed as a resource manual for group study. Acts is a pivotal book in the new testament, says bruce, for it provided the sequel to the gospels and the background to the apostolic letters. Acts 1 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of acts chapter 1 in plain english.

Commentaries for acts chapter 1 the jerusalem church. Filled with a wealth of ideas for going deeper so you can return to this study again and again. Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand. See introduction as to the title thus given to the book.

Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. Lifechange lifechange bible studies will help you grow in christlikeness through a lifechanging encounter with gods word. Introduction to the book of acts study resources blue letter bible. Often referred to as a onebook pentecostal library, the fire bible contains 77 theme articles, 45 maps and charts, introductions to each book of the bible, and pentecostal study notes. Book of acts matthew henrys bible commentary concise. The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of. The author of acts was luke, who also wrote the gospel of luke.

This study is indepth but uses easytounderstand english and a question and answer format that will engage you. Top 5 commentaries on the book of acts ligonier ministries. The acts is an historical book, but it is not mere history. 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 former account i made, o theophilus, of all that jesus began both to do and teach. Here is a bible study with commentary and a summary of acts chapter three.

Luke uses it, of what we should call the several books or portions of his histories. A comprehensive study of the book of acts will enrichen the life and faith, of all who seek to better know god and his will for us. A good study bible we recommend the following features. Study acts using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The book of acts in the new testament of the bible is also called acts of the apostles. In the gospels we see the corn of wheat falling into the ground and dying. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. Acts 1 bible study acts 1 chapter bible study and commentary. Read acts commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The book of the acts of the apostles forms the fifth, and last, of the historical books of the new testament. Content includes book studies on luke, ephesians, thessalonians, james, 1 samuel, john, and acts. This book is to the gospels what the fruit is to the tree that bears it. And on this account it has been generally placed at the end of the four gospels. This study will be conducted through the comment section below.

At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one. After jesus went up to heaven, they waited in jerusalem. Acts 1 jesus ascends to heaven, a new apostle chosen a. It alone presents an extensive picture of early church life and history. Since water baptism is essential for salvation, it must be the one baptism that continues today. 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.

Luke is the writer, as he states in his introduction v. Author although the author does not name himself, evidence outside the scriptures and inferences from the book itself lead to the conclusion that the author was luke. This is one of the best resources for bible maps as the maps also. Study the bible online using commentary on acts and more. Acts commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Acts of the apostles bible study notes, commentary, and comments. You pick up your bible and see the ministry of jesus ending in the gospel of john. The blue letter bible ministry and the blb institute hold to the historical, conservative christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of scripture. Study acts using the geneva study bible to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. It was famous as a place for jews to study the scriptures. This is an interactive, versebyverse bible study and commentary of the acts of the apostles the book of acts or simply acts, which is the fifth book in the new testament of the 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 is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of the church. A free bible version and commentary on the book of acts in easyenglish. This summary of the book of acts provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of acts. In addition, there are topical studies on issues such as spiritual leadership, gods redemptive plan, and old testament character studies. The gospel of luke, as well as the book of acts, is addressed to a certain theophilus cf luke 1. Church gospel holy spirit chapters 28 next 20 years major emphasis. Acts was written by luke after writing the gospel of luke as a second part to that book.

Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. Read acts commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. In the book of acts, we discover how gods multiethnic, international church grew through persecution and missionary journeys throughout the world. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible. Sir william ramsay, after making a critical study of lukes writings, declared that luke was the greatest historian, ancient or modern. Imagine what it would be like if the book of acts wasnt in the bible. The book of acts niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 44 duration. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew.