Doughty southside christian church january 2014 introduction. Acts for everyone, part one the new testament for everyone. Commentary on acts 7 by matthew henry blue letter bible. The unity of the spirit felt by the first christians when the. The life and teachings of jesus christ are established in the four gospel narratives, and the book of acts provides a coordinated account of the beginning and spread of the church as the result of the work of the risen lord and the holy spirit through the apostles. Today, there should be more and more who will present the whole counsel of god.
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. Acts is one of the larger books of the bible that contains many special insights and faith inspirations. The book of acts kjv audio bible full by alexander. Another marked feature of their very life was continuance in prayers, a fact seen prominently throughout the book of acts. The following are the five that i have found to be the most helpful. Acts furnishes a ladder on which to place the epistles. If the book of acts were gone, there would be nothing to replace it howson. Bible they always coincide, of course but we never run out of conversation about this book. Acts 4 voice the conversation continued for a few bible gateway. For more classic commentaries and studies that focus on each book of the gospels and acts, check out classic commentaries and studies on matthew 25 vols. The book of acts niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 44 duration. 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 book of acts also describes the work of the two apostles peter and paul.
Bruces revised study on the book of acts is a contribution to the new international commentary on the new testament. In a similar way, we find in luke alone the conversation between the robbers. The book of acts has had several major commentaries in the last few years, but this one shoots more at being a midsized commentary. Watch our overview video on the book of acts, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Study acts using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. But it is more likely that theophilus was a real person. Scripture tells us that he breathed threats and murder against the church. With his marvellous english voice paul makes this audio book such easy. Acts 20 commentary to jerusalemmacedonia, achaia, troas. The bible book of acts comes at a special time in the gospel story of jesus christ. Book of acts chapter 2, part 1 christogenea internet radio 050320. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. They went on listening in their amazement as one after another heard the accents of his own language. 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.
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. Disorder in meetings, a number of people talking at the same time in a. Acts commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. William fincks christogenea internet radio commentary on the book of acts, broadcast over 35 programs in 20 and early 2014 is now. The following sermon transcript does not match the video version of the sermonit matches only the audio version. Peter detects the deception and confronts the two separately. Acts baker exegetical commentary on the new testament. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in lukes second volume. David guzik commentary on acts 4, where peter and john face the. Im going to start with the obvious observation that talking about circumcision is not simply an abstract theological conversation. He went to the high priest and asked for permission to go to damascus to arrest those of the way. The core of the discussion might be theological principles that are rooted in the biblical story, but the consequences of it are painfully practical.
While the text is unfailingly traditional in its interests and scope, bock remains in touch with todays church by seeking to facilitate a robust conversation between acts and contemporary readers. Read acts 18 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Acts commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Acts 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. Video, audio, study guide and transcripts available. Peters activities are described at some length, and john and philip are mentioned, but more than half of the book is about paul and his connection with the christian movement. Much of the dating of the book of luke depends on the dating of acts. Suddenly, the head of the temple police and some members of the sadducean party. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew henry. Actus apostolorum, often referred to simply as acts, or formally the book of acts, is the fifth book of the new testament. Personal repentance and new life through baptism must lead to a committed group of believers who share their property and wealth, and take care of each other. The conversation continued for a few hours there in solomons porch.
Oct 01, 2007 steve walton, london school of theology this commentary on acts is a worthy complement to darrell bocks fine commentary on lukes gospel. Acts 9 conversion of saul object lesson for children. There is something which i forestalled discussing in the opening segments of this series, and that is an exposition of the ancient manuscripts which attest to the antiquity and the content of the book of acts. Verse 1 luke referred to his gospel here as my first book. With extensive research and thoughtful chapterbychapter exegesis, bock leads readers through all aspects of the book of acts sociological, historical, and theological. Acts is a bridge between the gospels and the epistles. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of acts. There are a number of good commentaries on the book of acts, including dr. Later on this appears to have become more settled as an observance on the first day of the week acts 20. 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. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. After pages of introduction, dunn steps through the book of acts dealing with each pericope on an exegetical level, but much more attention is paid to historical and theological matters. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. The acts of the apostles breaks fresh ground in providing a detailed social and rhetorical analysis of the book of acts.
The presence and working of the holy spirit is the dominating mark of the book of acts. 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. Read acts commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The new testament without acts leaves a great, yawning gap. Book of acts matthew henrys bible commentary concise. Paul later warned that in the last days, people would not endure sound doctrine. Although the author does not name himself, evidence outside the scriptures and inferences from the book itself lead to the conclusion that the author. In acts 8, we learned that saul was trying to destroy the church. I grew up in a fundamentalist church where the pastor used power and anger to run the church. John macarthur routinely preaches a sermon more th. The two, a married couple, sell a piece of property and publicly give the proceeds to the community.
Acts is the second book in the history that luke wrote. Listen to chuck swindolls overview of luke in his audio message from the classic. Luke describes pauls ministry of encouragement as he summarizes his movements at the end of his third missionary journey and focuses on a local church gathering in troas. Study the bible online using commentary on acts and more. The flourishing state of the church, in the power that went along with the preaching of the gospel v. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. However, they secretly hold back a portion of the money for themselves. You will again witness the enormous power of the early church as you listen to the acts of the apostles, a remarkable commentary on the book of acts. With extensive and current research from major works written in the last 15 years and thoughtful chapterbychapter exegesis, bock covers all aspects of the book of actssociological, historical, and theologicalfor a deeper understanding of acts. This summary of the book of acts provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of acts.
Mar 30, 2020 book of acts bible survey who was theophilus at the beginning of luke and acts. Then you are invited to request it and experience it for yourself and your church. The acts of the apostles commentary a new audio book. Study the bible online using commentary on acts 18 and more. One of the greatest gifts a parent, a teacher or a coach can give is encouragement. Theres a little over 500 pages for the entire book of acts. Papers were granted and saul, and some other men, set off.
Acts 5 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. A study of the book of acts tweet to comply with the decisions made by the state of wisconsin, our offices are temporarily closed until further notice. The imprisonment of the apostles, and their miraculous discharge out of. Was matthias or paul gods choice to replace judas as the 12th apostle. The acts is an historical book, but it is not mere history. Verse 3 he saw in a vision openly, as it were about the ninth hour of the day, an angel of god coming in unto him, and saying to him, cornelius. Probably a majority of christians have had a bad experience in a local church. Youtube channel video audio sermon shorts enduring word radio social media. The book of acts is the story of all that jesus began to do and teach until the day that he was taken up to heaven 1. They received the gospel now, by the disposition, not of angels, but of the holy ghost,not with the sound of a trumpet, but, which was more strange, in the gift of.
Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. Top 5 commentaries on the book of acts ligonier ministries. Bock provides a substantive yet highly accessible commentary on acts in this latest addition to the acclaimed becnt series. A better title would be the acts or the workings of the holy spirit, because he is the real main character of the book. The work that he began was to be completed by his disciples, who were to be his witnesses both in jerusalem, and in all judea and samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth 1. Read acts commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. When i was a teenager, my dad, who was on the church board, confronted the pastor because he was using the church office for counseling and was charging a fee, but funneling. The book has been called the acts of the apostles, really a misnomer because acts has very little to say concerning most of the original twelve apostles. You can find the best commentary on acts for you using the tools on the right side. Acts overview mcgarveys original commentary on acts. The sin and punishment of ananias and sapphira, who, for lying to the holy ghost, were struck dead at the word of peter v. Book of luke overview insight for living ministries.
Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. Mar 23, 2015 this video explains the transitional book that is the book of acts, and how it starts with jews to jews, and slowly changes to gentiles, as the jewish nation as a whole rejects jesus christ, and. Bock acts baker exegetical commentary on the new testament, 2007. Commentary on acts 16 by matthew henry blue letter bible.
In this addition to the acclaimed becnt series, darrell bock provides a thoroughly evangelical commentary on acts in this volume. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights. Perhaps luke was using it to mean any christian reader. Acts of the apostles introduction new testament matthew. A commentary on the acts of the apostles by pastor galen l. When people react to gospel preaching, they are either glad or mad. 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. May 29, 2012 i find beginning at jerusalem to be the most highly detailed commentary on acts available today pending keeners due summer of 2012. Classic commentaries and studies on the gospels and acts 24. In acts, jesus sends the holy spirit to empower his disciples as they carry. Carl holladay has produced the latest volume in the new testament library series.
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