Acts is the second book in the history that luke wrote. The book of the acts of the apostles forms the fifth, and last, of the historical books of the new testament. Click the commentary tab or pulldown menu for a full selection of commentaries over any bible. This summary of the book of acts provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology.
It records a transition of the legitimate faith in yahweh god, as decreed by his word. Tap the left or right arrows to go back or forward a chapter at a time. Read acts commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Acts commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Study acts 21 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. In acts, jesus sends the holy spirit to empower his disciples as they carry the good news of his. Book of acts matthew henrys bible commentary concise. Those eight books are now combined into the onevolume bridgeway bible commentary, which is a companion in size, style and format to the bridgeway bible.
This page provides a method to go directly to a commentary by a specific presenter. Easy english bible with free commentaries and studies. Acts of the apostles 1, new living translation nlt bible. Uncover the meaning of the text though historical, textual, and literary context. Book of acts audio bible reading new testament the author of the acts of the apostles is the same author of the gospel of luke. We have just added many new sources, including the expositors bible commentary, bengels gnomon, langes commentary, hastings great texts and many more. 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.
Tom constables expository notes on acts this is also available in the net. These lessons are from bobs teaching ministry through the years. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of the church. The presence and working of the holy spirit is the dominating mark of the book of acts. 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. A good study bible we recommend the following features. Luke volume ii, often called the acts of the apostles, completes the pentateuch of the new testament. 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. Commentaries for acts chapter 1 the jerusalem church. Click the commentary tab or pulldown menu for a full selection of commentaries over any bible passage you are researching. However, we do not feel this is the best method for using the blue letter bible. Study acts using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The book of acts niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 44.
Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. Watch our overview video on the book of acts, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles matthew henrys bible commentary. Study the bible online using commentary on acts and more. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. And on this account it has been generally placed at the end of the four gospels. Acts 1 jesus ascends to heaven, a new apostle chosen a. Book of acts audio bible reading new testament youtube. The enduring word bible commentary is structured by each book of the bible. Acts overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. Additionally, the main point is then organized in an easy to follow outline that flows through the bible. 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. 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.
The acts is an historical book, but it is not mere history. The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt. Lesson 1 investigates the author, historical setting, and the theological background of the book of acts. But it is more likely that theophilus was a real person. The dates of the commencement and the end of the book are tolerably certain. This rallying cry from john mackay, missionary statesman and ecumenical leader of an earlier generation, needs to be heard and heeded again in our day. Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand. Verse by verse audio library by chuck smith blue letter bible. This section of the catholic bible contains the complete content of the book of acts with numbers, chapters and text of individual verses from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible.
Click on a lesson to play with windows media player. Nov 08, 2012 this is the holy book of acts, known as the acts of the apostles. Book of acts kjv listen audio bible online bible study tools. Summary page for preaching outline and commentary on the book of acts including. In the book of the acts we see how the church of christ was formed and settled. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english.
Bobs written commentaries reflect his latest theological views and should be consulted as you listen to these audio. The book of acts niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 44 duration. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. Bob is a pastorteacher and elder at community bible chapel in richardson, texas, and has contributed many of his bible. The message of acts bible speaks today, by john stott, is an excellent commentary on the book of acts. Audio should start after a short delay, depending on connection speed. It records a transition of the legitimate faith in. Nov 01, 2017 luke wrote the gospel according to luke and the book of the acts of the apostles the book of acts is a continuation of the record luke began in the gospel of luke. In addition, indepth study tools are provided on the site with access to commentaries. The book of acts, chapter 1 christogenea internet radio, april 11th, 20 the book of the acts of the apostles, as it is fully called, is a book of transition. Bobs written commentaries reflect his latest theological views and should be consulted as you listen to these audio teaching sessions.
He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of god. Although the author does not name himself, evidence outside the scriptures and inferences from the book itself lead to the conclusion that the. 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. The book of acts also describes the work of the two apostles peter and paul. Matthew henrys well known six volume commentary 170810 provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible covering the whole of the old testament, the gospels, acts and the new testament. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The largest and most trusted library of audio sermons from conservative.
We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. Bible study questions on the book of acts introduction. 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 book of acts the smart guide to the bible series by robert c. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. That is what the new testament is, it is the record of the gospel of the new covenant between yahweh god and his people israel, which was. This 71 part expository study of acts was preached at flagstaff christian fellowship in 20002002. The traditional title of this book is, in some respects, a misnomer. The life for today commentary notes on this web site are taken from the printed life for today study bible series.
Free, online access to study passages and verses contained in the chapters and verses of the book of acts for bible. Acts commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole bible. The former account i made, o theophilus, of all that jesus began both to do and teach. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one. Watch our overview video on the book of acts, which breaks down the. To help your study time, each chapter has the main point extracted from the text. Acts 1, new international version niv the bible app. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. I told you, theophilus, about everything jesus began to do and teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven after giving his chosen. Commentaries on bible books genesis joshua and ruth judges 1 samuel ezra, nehemiah, and esther.
Blue letter bible is now partnering with wordboarda whiteboard animation project developed by james street that focuses on explaining books or passages in the bible in a fun, simple way. An immense amount of apostolic service is left unrecorded, and mention is made of just a few incidents which serve to show the way. This is the holy book of acts, known as the acts of the apostles. It is designed to help christians learn more about the bible they love so much and to think through it the way god intended. Had infinite wisdom seen fit, we might have had as many books of the acts of the apostles as we have gospels, nay, as we might have had gospels. Acts 1 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of acts chapter 1 in plain english. This is, in my opinion, the best and most beautiful recording of the. As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1. Bobdeffinbaugh graduated from dallas theological seminary with his th.
Verse 1 luke referred to his gospel here as my first book. A translation of the bible with commentaries and bible studies all written in easy english to help you read, understand, and apply the bible. The book of acts bible study guide chapter 1 online bible. These versebyverse, exegetical video, audio and text commentaries are committed to the trustworthiness and authority of scripture view these lectures, emphasizing the intent of the original inspired authors by means of their. With a reference to, and a brief recapitulation of, his gospel, or history of the life of christ, inscribing this, as he had done that, to his. We are a nonprofit bible study ministry dedicated to empowering people to interpret the bible for themselves. The acts of the apostles is a unique and therefore crucial book of the new testament. I told you, theophilus, about everything jesus began to do and teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven after giving his chosen apostles further instructions through the holy spirit. Enduring word bible commentary of the whole bible with. It alone presents an extensive picture of early church life. Acts 1 bible study acts 1 chapter bible study and commentary. It is written in laymans language and is very readable as well as giving an accurate biblical account of this time in the history of the christian church.
Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. The emphasis is on the simplicity and power of the gospel presentation with its focus on the resurrected and ascended jesus christ. Audio and manuscripts are available for each lesson. We have provided this method as a convenience to our users. Commentary on 16 new testament books, from matthew to 2 timothy. Acts of the apostles introduction new testament matthew. Perhaps luke was using it to mean any christian reader. Commentaries are excellent tools to use in your study of the bible. New testament audio commentaries free bible commentary. The system of numbering notes was designed for the printed book and is used throughout the text to refer to other notes. You searched for the book of acts in the kjv bible.
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