Alexander, the third son of the famous archibald alexander, and an eminent christian teacher in his own right. 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. Acts of the apostles online commentary america magazine. This book will be an ideal companion for students navigating acts for the first time and a helpful resource for seasoned acts scholars. Top 5 commentaries on the book of acts ligonier ministries. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Up to acts 12, the church has been on a hot streak, experiencing one exciting conversion after another. The acts is an historical book, but it is not mere history. Acts overview matthew henrys concise commentary on the bible. Acts tyndale new testament commentaries ivp numbered. Book of acts matthew henrys bible commentary concise. This commentary on the book of acts was written by j.
This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. And on this account it has been generally placed at the end of the four gospels. Acts commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. Acts of the apostlesoutline studies in primitive christianity. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Acts overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. Bruce, new international commentary on the new testament nicnt.
Acts commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole bible. Calvins commentary on acts should not be ignored by anyone interested in the book of acts or calvin himself. 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. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Howard marshall ivp 1980 in the tyndale series and david petersons contribution eerdmans 2009 to the pillar series.
Lexham geographic commentary on acts through revelation. In the book of acts, we have a record of the most fertile period of outreach in the. Porter, mcmaster divinity college parsons deftly shepherds the reader through acts of the apostles in this rich and illuminating commentary. Read acts commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Bruce the book of the acts new international commentary on the new testament. Best acts commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. The best commentary on acts is the one by darrell bock baker academic 2007 in the baker exegetical commentary on the new testament. After bock, the two commentaries i followed most carefully were the ones by i. New testament commentaries on the book of acts, by dr. Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand. Bock provides a substantive yet highly accessible commentary on acts in this latest addition to the acclaimed becnt series. Perhaps luke was using it to mean any christian reader. With extensive research and thoughtful chapterbychapter exegesis, bock leads readers through all aspects of the book of acts sociological, historical, and theological. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english.
This will be a challenging commentary to take on in an online format because there are numerous. A good study bible we recommend the following features. Tim perrine ccel staff writer this volume contains commentary on the first chapters of acts. We have just added many new sources, including the expositors bible commentary, bengels gnomon, langes commentary, hastings great texts and many more. Therefore one would conclude that the book of acts also originates from the pen of luke. David guzik commentary on acts 1 describes the ascension of jesus into heaven and the appointing of matthias as a replacement for judas.
A short commentary on commentaries acts the gospel coalition. The book of the acts of the apostles forms the fifth, and last, of the historical books of the new testament. Sprouls expositional commentaries ligonier ministries. Bock acts baker exegetical commentary on the new testament, 2007. A selection of the best commentaries and bible study resources on the book of. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one.
The former account i made, o theophilus, of all that jesus began both to do and teach. The schaffherzog encyclopedia described him as the most remarkable linguist ever produced by america. Read acts commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. The descent of the holy spirit at the day of pentecost. You can find the best commentary on acts for you using the tools on the right side. Doughty southside christian church january 2014 introduction. To report a broken link or for other assistance please email us at. Acts of the apostlescommentaries, commentaries new. 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. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading acts tyndale new testament commentaries book 5. Commentaries for the book of acts the jerusalem church.
It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in lukes second volume. A commentary on the acts of the apostles by pastor galen l. But it is more likely that theophilus was a real person. Acts tyndale new testament commentaries book 5 kindle. We wouldnt know what had happened if it werent for this book. But in acts 12, the ugly opposition inspired by satan again raises its head. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. Acts tyndale new testament commentaries book 5 kindle edition by marshall, i.
Commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Best commentaries and books on acts logos bible software. Book of acts new international commentary on the new. Acts tyndale new testament commentaries ivp numbered marshall, i. May 14, 2014 his acts commentary is also helpful, especially for those who know greek, though i found the length and lay out of the book cumbersome. The books full name is the acts of the apostles, for it recounts their efforts to take the gospel to the learn more. Acts 1 jesus ascends to heaven, a new apostle chosen a. Acts 114, acts 1528 international critical commentary. Blue letter bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on christ and the gospel of his peace and righteousness. Acts commentary commentary critical and explanatory on the. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore.
This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of acts. Click the commentary tab or pulldown menu for a full selection of commentaries over any bible passage you are researching. Acts overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this one volume concise commentary provides a condensed look at nearly every verse in the bible. First there was saul of tarsus, then the gentile centurion cornelius, then the mixed crowd of jews and gentiles in antioch. Further, this volume also contains informative notes from the editor. Oct 12, 2014 this is the first entry in the bible junkies online commentary on the acts of the apostles. Verse 1 luke referred to his gospel here as my first book. The gospel of luke, as well as the book of acts, is addressed to a certain theophilus cf luke 1. We hope this page helps you find the best commentary on acts. Verse 2 and kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to it, and brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles feet. Acts is the second book in the history that luke wrote.
Over fifty entries by a range of scholars offer valuable insight into the geographical, social, and historical context of the book of acts, the new testament letters, and revelation. Buy book of acts new international commentary on the new testament 2nd revised edition by f. Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the word of god in order to refocus ones mind and heart upon christ and his gospel of peace, we provide several reading plans designed to cover the. 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. A list of the best commentaries on acts ranked by scholars, journal. Pauls epistles, as many circumstances in them are referred to by the narrative contained in this book, which is carried down almost to the apostles death. I connect the commencement and the close, because i think that the juxtaposition throws great light upon the purpose of the writer, and suggests some very important lessons. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible. The jamieson, fausset, brown commentary online free at for sermon, bible study, and sunday school preparation. 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. Study the bible online using commentary on acts and more. Martens october 12, 2014 this is the first entry in the bible junkies online commentary on the acts of the apostles. Study acts using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning.
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