Macarthur addresses lukes record of the beginning of the church in jerusalem to the witness to the gentiles. 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. This commentary interacts with the scholarly discussion found in the various excursuses in the book, draws on the best new insights from a number of disciplines narratological studies of luke acts, archaeological and social scientific study of the new testament, rhetorical. In the book of acts, we have a record of the most fertile period of outreach in the. Acts public domain audiobook at librivox various versions. Providing a informed interpretation and unique application of the biblical text, fernandos work is widely considered one of the most useful treatments of acts in print today. We have with an abundant satisfaction seen the foundation of our holy religion laid in the history of our blessed saviour, its great author, which was related and left upon record by four several inspired writers, who all agree in this sacred truth, and the incontestable proofs of it, that jesus is the christ, the son of the living god. The book of the acts of the apostles typically shortened to simply acts was almost certainly. Audio should start after a short delay, depending on connection speed. It really should be called the acts of the holy spirit.
You can find the best commentary on acts for you using the tools on the right side. Here is a summary and overview of the book of acts. 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. As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1. These proofs include his resurrection, his conference with the disciples, and the instructions that he left for them before he. Acts leaves no stone unturned as it brings every feature of interest and debate about the book of acts to our attention. Recently discovered in the durham cathedral library, j. Niv application commentary nivac 9780310494102 by ajith fernando. This could be the biggest winner of the stock market crash.
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. Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand. A good study bible we recommend the following features. John macarthur takes the reader through an expositional study of the first 12 chapters of the book of acts as recorded by luke the physician. Acts 18 introduction to the book of second thessalonians. Intro to acts biblica the international bible society. Book of acts kjv listen audio bible online bible study tools. We have with an abundant satisfaction seen the foundation of our holy religion laid in the history of our blessed saviour, its great author, which was related and left upon record by four several inspired. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. The recipient of the book, theophilus, is the same person addressed in the first volume, the gospel of luke see introduction to luke. These proofs include his resurrection, his conference with the disciples, and the instructions that he left for them before he ascended into heaven. Acts of the apostles introduction new testament matthew. Bock provides a substantive yet highly accessible commentary on acts in this latest addition to the acclaimed becnt series. 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.
What we can infer from the evidence of the book of acts and the third gospel is that the author was someone who was steeped in scripture, in the septuagint. Generation word bible teaching ministry enjoy fast paced verse by verse teaching of scripture with exegetical insight, historical. It primarily deals with the acts of peter and paul. Galyn wiemers teaches verse by verse through the book of matthew. Careful and accurate, this incisive exploration of lukes account of the events following. Bruce rylands professor of biblical criticism and exegesis, university of manchester, england introduces this exellcent commentary on the book of acts with a fitting discussion on the canonicity of. It is extremely important that we understand this book. Luke wrote his gospel and also the book of acts compare luke 1. The book of acts kjv audio bible full by alexander. It opens with a greeting to theophilus, who was also the intended recipient of lukes gospel. Top 5 commentaries on the book of acts ligonier ministries.
Jamess epistle is really an epistle of straw, compared to these others, for it has nothing of the nature of the gospel about it german new testament, preface, 1522 ed. Bobs written commentaries reflect his latest theological views and should be consulted as you listen. Books of the bible compare translations audio bible interlinear bible. Jun 09, 20 the book of acts dramatized bible audio tj brook. The book of acts is the link between the gospels and the epistles. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as. In this book we see the first mention of the dispensation of the holy spirit and jesus command to take his gospel to all the world. The holy spirit, through which jesus continued his works after leaving the earth, is mentioned in this chapter. Witnesses to the world has struck this editor and amcs board secretary mottel baleston just that way for this reason, we have decided to present acts in its entirety not just for the wealth of information that may be. This will be a challenging commentary to take on in an online format because there are numerous technical issues associated with the text of the acts of the apostles which are not at the heart of this. Careful and accurate, this incisive exploration of lukes account of the events following the resurrection will shed light on cultural and political realities at the time the church was in its infancy. Perhaps luke was using it to mean any christian reader.
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. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of acts. New testament audio commentaries free bible commentary. Importance the book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt. The story of the storytellers the gospel of luke from jesus to. Recreating the high drama, low comedy, gentle humor, and aweinsp. The book of acts a verse by verse commentary youtube. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and. Study 1 going through the book of acts words of life ministries.
The present commentary, necessarily partaking of the character of the book which it is designed to. 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 chapter 1 begins with a summary of proofs of the life of jesus christ. These lessons are from bobs teaching ministry through the years. With eloquence and beauty, the awardwinning author of the book of the dun cow, the book of god, and paul. Lightfoots commentary on the acts of the apostles is a landmark event of great significance to both church and academy.
This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. Its subject and intention is nicely summarised by the words of the lord in chapter 1. Acts is the second book in the history that luke wrote. Acts of the apostlescommentaries, commentaries new. In language and themes that sound similar to jesuss sermon on the mount. A commentary on the acts of the apostles by pastor galen l. Verse 1 luke referred to his gospel here as my first book.
The acts of the apostles breaks fresh ground in providing a detailed social and rhetorical analysis of the book of acts. The traditional title of this book is, in some respects, a misnomer. Acts 4 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on. Book of james overview insight for living ministries. Acts baker exegetical commentary on the new testament. Every so often, a commentary comes to the attention of the student of scripture that strikes him or her as being head and shoulders above the crowd. That is how it has always been since the day of pentecost when the spirit brought thousands from many countries into the body of christ. The largest and most trusted library of over 1,900,000 free sermons from conservative christian churches and ministries worldwide.
It is an historical account of the first 30 years of church history. Doughty southside christian church january 2014 introduction. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. The book begins with the ascension of jesus and goes on through pauls jail time in rome, which opens his ministry to the church at rome. The acts is an historical book, but it is not mere history. Jul, 2018 this is a verse by verse study of the book of acts. Listen to chuck swindolls overview of james in his audio message from the. Oct 01, 2007 respected new testament scholar darrell l. This commentary interacts with the scholarly discussion found in the various excursuses. They stated the sender, the recipient, and a greeting. Luke volume ii, often called the acts of the apostles, completes the pentateuch of the new testament. With extensive research and thoughtful chapterbychapter exegesis, bock leads readers through all aspects of the book of acts sociological, historical, and theological.
Listen to all of amazing facts audio programming whenever and wherever you go. In the book of acts, we have a record of the most fertile period of outreach in the history of. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. 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.
Study 1 going through the book of acts words of life. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. But it is more likely that theophilus was a real person. Prepared by some of the worlds leading scholars, the series provides an. Bruces revised study on the book of acts is a contribution to the new international commentary on the new testament. Which books of the bible did paul write and what makes them distinct. This study followed the chronology of the new testament books and began a study of the book of first thessalonians here 14 classes 38.
A novel, turns his pen to historys most compelling figure, jesus of nazareth. This is being aired by permission of the holder lit. Bobs written commentaries reflect his latest theological views and should be consulted as you listen to these audio teaching sessions. At one point in his career, martin luther famously stated, st. Book of acts audio bible reading new testament youtube. Personal repentance and new life through baptism must lead to a committed. An immense amount of apostolic service is left unrecorded, and mention is made of just a few incidents which serve to show the way. In this book we see the first mention of the dispensation of the. This is a verse by verse study of the book of acts. Luke, the author of the gospel of luke, was a doctor and gentile.
Introduction to the book of acts study resources blue letter bible. Sep 01, 20 since the time of the reformation, the book of james has been controversial. The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt. The genre of the book of acts is narrative history with several sermons. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. 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 acts of the apostles often referred to simply as acts, or formally the book of acts, is the fifth. Acts 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible.
This is the way letters were usually addressed at the time. In acts nivac experienced international church planter and nt scholar ajith fernando brings both his outstanding scholarship and church planting experience to bear on the book of acts, the historical crux. Macarthur addresses lukes record of the beginning of the. A better title for this book is the acts of the holy spirit and because of this the book of acts is an unfinished book. In this passage, luke is restating the great commission challenge jesus gave in luke 24. Witnesses to the world, his body of work includes a biblical commentary on hebrews and coauthorship of the popular. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, saul, saul, why do you persecute me. David guzik commentary on acts 1 describes the ascension of jesus into heaven. This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. Book of acts audio bible reading new testament the author of the. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in lukes second volume. 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.
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