See introduction as to the title thus given to the book. The book will therefore have been written only after the end of this time. The most useful method would be to go to the section of scripture that you. However, we do not feel this is the best method for using the blue letter bible. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. This blog began in 2008 when i was teaching through acts both at my church and in a semester class at grace. Bruce the book of the acts new international commentary on the new testament, 1988. The first volume, the gospel of luke, shows as luke says, all that jesus began to do and teach. Since i have had the chance now to teach through acts several times, i have put together a huge collection of commentaries and other resources for. 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.
Acts commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. It traces the first decades in the history of the church after the resurrection of christ, focusing in particular on the work of peter and paul. Verse 1 luke referred to his gospel here as my first book. 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. It traces the first decades in the history of the church after the resurrection of christ, focusing in. And on this account it has been generally placed at the end of the four gospels.
But it is more likely that theophilus was a real person. His name being changed to paul, he is given special revelations from god as to the heavenly character of christianity, and these take the foremost place before the book of acts closes. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew henry. The book of the acts of the apostles forms the fifth, and last, of the historical books of the new testament. Howard marshall, tyndale new testament commentaries tntc, intervarsity press, 1980, 447 pp. Acts 1 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. A good study bible we recommend the following features. After rising from the dead, jesus met with his disciples and followers, giving convincing proofs that he was alive. Study acts using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Acts commentaries a commentary on acts of apostles 7th edition. Commentaries for the book of acts the jerusalem church. With extensive research and thoughtful chapterbychapter exegesis, bock leads readers through all aspects of the book of actssociological, historical, and theological. A list of the best commentaries on acts ranked by scholars, journal. The schaffherzog encyclopedia described him as the most remarkable linguist ever produced by america.
We have provided this method as a convenience to our users. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of god. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. Kjv the book of acts is the historical link between the. 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.
To report a broken link or for other assistance please email us at. Calvin is regarded as one of the reformations best interpreters of scripture. The book of the acts new international commentary on the. Best acts commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. Study the bible online using commentary on acts and more. Not only that, but it is regarded as one of the very best works on the book.
Commentary on acts is an impressive commentary, containing some of calvins most important views. Bruce has two commentaries on acts and the contribution to the nicnt series is regarded as the stronger of the two. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. Alexander, the third son of the famous archibald alexander, and an eminent christian teacher in his own right. Men were only slowly accepting and growing into the truth of the gospel. The book of acts also called acts of the apostles begins where the gospel of luke left off. 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. We hope this page helps you find the best commentary on acts. Best commentaries and books on acts logos bible software. He frequently offers his own translations of a passage, explaining the subtleties and nuances of his translation. For many basic details verse by verse, it still is of good value and often will help on word meaning and. This commentary on the book of acts was written by j. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Mcgarvey html at a commentary on acts of the apostles, by j.
Ancient books were generally written on papyrus scrolls. Read acts commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. His acts commentary is also helpful, especially for those who know greek, though i found the length and lay out of the book cumbersome. Secondly luke at the end of acts luke mentions pauls twoyear imprisonment in rome. Read and study acts, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary. You can find the best commentary on acts for you using the tools on the right side. After bock, the two commentaries i followed most carefully were the ones by i. Pauls epistles, as many circumstances in them are referred to by the narrative contained. Book of acts matthew henrys bible commentary concise. Top 5 commentaries on the book of acts ligonier ministries. Bock acts baker exegetical commentary on the new testament, 2007. Before ascending into heaven, jesus commissions his disciples to. There are a number of good commentaries on the book of acts.
Acts commentary commentary critical and explanatory on the. Chapter 1 verse 1 establishes the fact that luke a gentile is the writer, the former treatise being his gospel lk. 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. The book of acts is the record of that commission beingcarried out. These are two very fine volumes that will benefit preachers and bible class teachers, especially if they do not already possess a number of commentaries on acts. Articles the last twenty years have witnessed a dramatic increase in the number and quality of biblical commentaries being published. Bruce the book of the acts new international commentary on the new testament. Acts is the second book in the history that luke wrote. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Acts overview mcgarveys original commentary on acts. 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. New testament commentaries on the book of acts, by dr.
Bock provides a substantive yet highly accessible commentary on acts in this latest addition to the acclaimed becnt series. As readers of his major work, paul and the salvation of mankind. The following are the five that i have found to be the most helpful. In those two years, luke had plenty of time to research and write his gospel and the book of acts. 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. This page provides a method to go directly to a commentary by a specific author. This chapter recounts the tragic fall of ananias and sapphira acts 5.
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. Witnesses to the world, his body of work includes a biblical commentary on hebrews and coauthorship of the popular bible prophecy commentary. Commentaries matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete acts. Read acts commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Acts baker exegetical commentary on the new testament. Joseph a alexander acts commentary 1857, 1866 over pages. Top commentaries on every book of the bible from nathan w. Luke uses it, of what we should call the several books or portions of his histories. Bruce also wrote a larger 580 pages and more scholarly commentary on acts as part of the new international commentary on. Bruces revised study on the book of acts is a contribution to the new international commentary on the new testament. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible. He is also a contributing author to the gathering storm and the zondervan kjv commentary. The descent of the holy spirit at the day of pentecost. Acts 114, acts 1528 international critical commentary.
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