The book of acts, which continues the narrative that luke began in his gospel, is especially important because it was the first written history of the christian church. Acts commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on. Porcius festus being appointed governor of judea, instead of felix, the jews beseech him to have paul brought up to jerusalem, that he might be tried there. Witnesses to the world, his body of work includes a biblical commentary on hebrews and coauthorship of the popular bible prophecy commentary. 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. Acts concerns the very vital period in christian history between the resurrection of jesus and the death of the apostle paul, the time when christian ideas and beliefs were.
Acts commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole bible. The acts of the apostles edition contains all of the regular features of the life for today study bible and commentary series, plus 28 maps showing the missionary journeys of the apostle paul and others in the early church. Acts of the apostles 1 commentary new testament matthew. In the book of acts, jesus mission to restore the world as god intended it to be is. While there are some areas of great detail of the acts of the apostles, many times you must use cross references to the gospels of matthew, mark, luke and john as well as some other epistles in the new testament to get the full picture of what was. Whatever therefore might be the energy of the holy ghost, he acts in connection with the counsels and the promises of god, and that with perfect patience. God took a christianhating murderer and transformed him into historys greatest christian evangelist, the author of almost half the books of the new testament. Festus refuses, and desires those who could prove any thing against him, to go with him to caesarea, acts 25. Acts of the apostles bible study notes, commentary, and comments. Consider the impact of these statements and the great burden of. In fact, the story doesnt end at the end of the book of acts.
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. Read acts commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. 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. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one. The book of the acts new international commentary on the new. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. Find out why the book of acts is considered to be the greatest handbook of information on the workings of the holy. The book of acts, also called acts of the apostles, does not specifically identify its author. Nov 08, 2012 an overview of the book of acts, which provides an introduction to the apostles and gives a brief summary of the leaders, peter and paul, as well as the other apostles. Acts commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The significance of the prologue with its introductory address to. You look up and read a section of verses then read his commentary on them. T he book of acts in the bible, written around 6263 a.
Howard marshall, acts, tyndale new testament commentaries grand rapids, mi. In only three decades, a small group of frightened believers in jerusalem transformed. The book of the acts new international commentary on the new testament bruce, f. Study the bible online using commentary on acts and more. The bible prophesied that jesus christ, the son of god, would come to our earth. Acts of the apostles, the book of acts commentary, bible study and when the days of the pentecost were accomplished, they were all together in one place. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in lukes second volume. Any new copy ordered directly by selecting its main listing on amazon will be the latest revision, dated 31120. Top 5 commentaries on the book of acts ligonier ministries.
This commentary is one of the best for cultural background material for reading acts and has been the first off the shelf for me for several years. Acts overview mcgarveys original commentary on acts. An ancient prologue to lukes gospel indicates that luke was first a follower of the apostles and then became close with paul. The book of the acts new international commentary on the. The church has made horrendous errors along the waythings that make ananias and sappiras sin look like nothingbut god has continued to spark people to proclaim the kingdom of. Acts 114, acts 1528 international critical commentary. 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. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a mighty wind coming, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. He decides to hang around with all his favorite disciples for forty days. The book of acts is a bible studywell, commentary on acts written by a messianic jew.
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. Purpose of the book as indicated previously, the original purpose of both the gospel and acts may have been to assist. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Acts is the only biblical book that chronicles the history of the church immediately after jesuss ascension. Acts is the book that reveals the power of the church. Bruce, the book of acts, the new international commentary on the new. A commentary on the acts of the apostles by pastor galen l. The book of acts is a bible studywell, commentaryon acts written by a messianic jew. Sssh the book of acts misunderstood, maligned, mistreated, and often reviled, paul nevertheless pressed on in faith. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one book.
Think of the impact this had on any jews who saw what had happened. D rome it is when and where the book abruptly ends ac 28. Where appropriate, an even more technical commentary is provided. Resources matthew henrys commentary acts chapter 4 verses 3237 verses 3237 we have a general idea given us in these verses, and it is a very beautiful one, of the spirit and state of this truly primitive church. With extensive research and thoughtful chapterbychapter exegesis, bock leads readers through all aspects of the book of actssociological, historical, and theological. Acts commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. By its opening words the acts of the apostles is linked in the clearest way with the gospel of luke. Secondly luke at the end of acts luke mentions pauls twoyear imprisonment in rome. 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. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Stephen said some words from the book by the prophet isaiah isaiah 66. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of acts.
May 02, 2020 the book of acts shows how god essentially took a group of fisherman and commoners and used them to turn the world upside down acts 17. David guzik commentary on acts 1 describes the ascension of jesus into. In acts, luke has provided a broad survey of the churchs development from the resurrection of jesus to pauls first roman imprisonment, the point at which the book ends. The importance of the book of acts one can hardly overstate the. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of god. As such, it provides us with a valuable account of how the church was able to grow and spread out from jerusalem into the rest of the roman empire. To record the establishment and early growth of the church 6 based on content, what else does the book appear designed to reveal. 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. The way in which the epithet is employed elsewhere in the book in addressing roman officials, acts 23. Bruce strongly defends the historicity of the text. 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. Anyhoo acts starts with jesus already back in black.
Acts commentary matthew henrys complete commentary. Paul, like peter, is presented as a miracle worker acts 14. 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. The tradition from the earliest days of the church has been that luke, a companion of the apostle paul, wrote the books of luke and acts colossians 4. Commentaries for the book of acts the jerusalem church. Acts of the apostles, the book of acts commentary, bible study. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Acts of the apostles 4 imprisonment in rome are 6062 a. He is also a contributing author to the gathering storm and the zondervan kjv commentary. The first, covering acts 1 through 14, is available as either a paperback or kindle ebook at. Verses 3237 matthew henrys commentary bible gateway. Doughty southside christian church january 2014 introduction.
Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. Study guide for acts 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. Book of acts overview insight for living ministries. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of the church.
The acts of the apostles chapter 1 the ascension of christ. The unity of the spirit felt by the first christians when the. Verses 3237 verses 3237 we have a general idea given us in these verses, and it is a very beautiful one, of the spirit and state of this truly primitive church. After rising from the dead, jesus met with his disciples and followers, giving convincing proofs that he was alive. Read acts commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.
To the end of his life, notwithstanding the opposition of the jews, vexatious and implacable as it might be, the apostle continuesas the ways and counsels of god in christ had commandedto. Bruces revised study on the book of acts is a contribution to the new international commentary on the new testament. In this book, the principles of the exchanged life. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. All the awesome things he said and did and the super cool way he died and came back to life again. If the book was just before or after pauls release, then it was likely written around 63 a. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of acts. Why does the book of acts end in such a lame manner.
Witherington provides some exegetical commentary, although the general reader will have no problem reading the commentary since this is not the main thrust of the book. An overview of the book of acts, which provides an introduction to the apostles and gives a brief summary of the leaders, peter and paul, as well as the other apostles. Commentary of the book of acts english text edition by f. Therefore, when a church begins to dwindle, lose its power, and turn dull and drab in its witness, it needs desperately to get back into the spirit, expectation, knowledge and teaching of the book of acts.
Andrew wommack ministries life for today acts edition. The new international commentary on the new testament. The key to really understanding this book is the realization that acts is. The design of luke, in writing acts, was to supply, by select and suitable instances, an. Written in the late 19th century, commentary on the acts of the apostles is a versebyverse look at acts, which mcgarvey believed many theologians had misunderstood before. Bock provides a substantive yet highly accessible commentary on acts in this latest addition to the acclaimed becnt series. Acts baker exegetical commentary on the new testament. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english.
The same theophilus is addressed, and in the first chapter the story is resumed just at the point where the gospel left off, save that a few extra details are given of the lords words. Bruce the book of the acts new international commentary on the new testament, 1988. 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. May 29, 2012 this commentary is one of the best for cultural background material for reading acts and has been the first off the shelf for me for several years. The acts is an historical book, but it is not mere history. With extensive research and thoughtful chapterbychapter exegesis, bock leads readers through all aspects of the book of acts sociological, historical, and theological. The book will therefore have been written only after the end of this time. First of all luke mentions the fact that acts is the sequel to the gospel of luke written around 5560 ad, and therefore must have been written later. They didnt forget the sermon right after they heard it, and they actually did what. Studies in the book of acts grace communion seminary. He cites an encyclopedia entry which he believes best represents the book. Alexander states the purpose of acts in his commentary, as. Bock acts baker exegetical commentary on the new testament, 2007. 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 the new testament, aptly noting that marcions canon did not compel them to create the canon of holy scripture which has ever since, with minor variations, been accepted by the church.
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