Acts overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. He blogs at between two worlds and evangelical history. We have just added many new sources, including the expositors bible commentary, bengels gnomon, langes commentary, hastings great texts and many more. Most readers want to know what english translation a commentary uses, information about the theological convictions of the. Building a commentary library new testament invitation to biblical interpretation.
These lessons are from bobs teaching ministry through the years. Acts tyndale new testament commentaries ivp numbered marshall, i. The comparison chart below is a quickreference guide to 75 different bible commentary series. 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. The book of acts tells how the multiethnic, international. Imagine what it would be like if the book of acts wasnt in the bible. Peter is the human main character in the first 12 chapters, paul in the second part from chapter. Free online bible commentaries on all books of the bible. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends. It still remains one of the best commentaries on this book of scripture. Here is a sample excerpt to give a taste of what you can glean from this well done commentary. The acts is an historical book, but it is not mere history.
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. The book of acts in the new testament of the bible is also called acts of the apostles. Witness is a key word in the book of acts and is used twentynine times as either a verb or a noun. Click the commentary tab or pulldown menu for a full selection of commentaries over any bible passage you are researching. Acts commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Acts is the second book in the history that luke wrote. The book of acts also describes the work of the two apostles peter and paul. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Bobs written commentaries reflect his latest theological views and should be consulted as you listen to these audio teaching sessions. Acts 1 jesus ascends to heaven, a new apostle chosen a.
Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. Best acts commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. 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. 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. Pauls epistles, as many circumstances in them are referred to by the narrative contained.
Best commentaries on each book of the bible tim challies. Written by wellknown and popular theologians, bible commentaries aid in the study of scripture by providing explanation and interpretation of biblical text. This robust commentary has been vetted by a team of scholars and practitioners committed to a creating a comprehensive, biblically accurate theology of work. Verse 1 luke referred to his gospel here as my first book. 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. The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt. Commentaries matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete acts. To report a broken link or for other assistance please email us at. Study the bible online using commentary on acts and more. Bruces commentary on acts in the nicnt series soon became a standard conservative evangelical commentary. Top 5 commentaries on the book of acts ligonier ministries. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. Acts tyndale new testament commentaries ivp numbered. Christ had told his disciples that they should be his witnesses, and this book.
A good study bible we recommend the following features. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. When i add a book i almost always remove a book, a practice that allows me to focus on quality over quantity. The awardwinning expositors bible commentary, now available in this handy softcover edition, has established itself as one of the leading and most practical evangelical commentaries. Today we are going to begin a study of the book of acts and focus on the mission of the church for today.
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. Written for pastors and bible students, it is scholarly and comprehensive without being overly academic. 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. To help as you select biblical commentaries for your study, reformation bible colleges dr. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Best commentaries and books on acts logos bible software.
But in acts 12, the ugly opposition inspired by satan again raises its head. You can find the best commentary on acts for you using the tools on the right side. You pick up your bible and see the ministry of jesus ending in the gospel of john. Read acts commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. New testament commentaries on the book of acts, by dr. As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1. This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. Perhaps luke was using it to mean any christian reader. After jesus went up to heaven, they waited in jerusalem.
Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand. Howard marshall, tyndale new testament commentaries tntc, intervarsity press, 1980, 447 pp. The geographical centre of the first part is jerusalem, of the second antioch, where the first great assembly of converted heathens was formed. However, we do not feel this is the best method for using the blue letter bible. But it is more likely that theophilus was a real person. The former account i made, o theophilus, of all that jesus began both to do and teach. Study guide for acts 12 by david guzik blue letter bible. Study acts using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. 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 1708 1710 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. Bible commentaries preface to the acts of the apostles the book of the acts of the apostles forms the fifth, and last, of the historical books of the new testament.
Bible commentaries comparison chart best bible commentaries. 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. Commentaries for the book of acts the jerusalem church. And on this account it has been generally placed at the end of the four gospels.
Up to acts 12, the church has been on a hot streak, experiencing one exciting conversion after another. Bobdeffinbaugh graduated from dallas theological seminary with his th. Justin taylor is executive vice president for book publishing and publisher for books at crossway. The descent of the holy spirit at the day of pentecost. Scripture quotations marked esv are from the holy bible, english. New testament audio commentaries free bible commentary. The book of acts course a, lesson 3 free bible study. Bruce the book of the acts new international commentary on the new testament, 1988. Had infinite wisdom seen fit, we might have had as many books of the acts of the. The book of the acts of the apostles forms the fifth, and last, of the historical books of the new testament. The theology of work bible commentary explores what the bible says about faith and work, book by book through the bible.
Acts of the apostles bible study notes, commentary, and comments. A bible commentary in the wesleyan tradition wesbc, 1998. Best commentaries old and new testament bible commentary. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one. An accomplishment of a life time, matched by only a. Study acts 1 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Building a commentary library old testament invitation to biblical interpretation. Keith mathison has put together a list of his top 5 commentaries for each book of the bible. First there was saul of tarsus, then the gentile centurion cornelius, then the mixed crowd of jews and gentiles in antioch. There are many different commentary series because there are many different purposes and uses for bible commentaries.
His insights are livedthrough, profound and rich of application. In the book of acts, we discover how gods multiethnic, international church grew through persecution and missionary journeys throughout the world. 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. Read and study acts, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary. Book of acts matthew henrys bible commentary concise. A witness is somebody who tells what he has seen and heard acts 4. The author of acts was luke, who also wrote the gospel of luke. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy.
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