Study through the book of acts commentary

In many ways acts is the most exciting book in the new testament because it is full of movement and interest. The book of acts furnishes a ladder on which to place the epistles. This work, originally out in 1857, has proved helpful to many, though it is now far out of date as to literature commenting on acts. The book of acts course a, lesson 7 free bible study. Jude which in hebrew is judas was one of four halfbrothers of jesus christ mark 6. You will see how theology is lived out, evidence for the inspiration of scripture, and proof that the gospel message has never changed. Written in approximately ad 70, the book of acts most distinctively consists of speeches or sermons i. It alone presents an extensive picture of early church life and history. Already the church father ireneus ca 140202 mentions that luke is the author of the book of acts. Acts 1 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of acts chapter 1 in plain english.

Praise for lexham geographic commentary on acts through revelation what a resource. The apostles portrayed in acts shine with evangelistic zeal, showing a striking transition from the often misguided disciples of the gospels. Sproul offers an indepth study on the spirits work through these christians and in the growth and spread of the early church. Verse 1 luke referred to his gospel here as my first book.

Read and study acts, including book summary, with the versebyverse. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one. 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 after his resurrection, and the account of his ascension is repeated in a somewhat different setting. Thus he disappointeth the devices of the crafty, so that their heads cannot perform their enterprise job 5. Welcome to the acts in 30 days bible study and reading plan for those of you just starting out in your journey to dig deep into scripture and learn not only what it says but how to apply it to your daily life.

In acts, jesus sends the holy spirit to empower his disciples as they carry. In virtually every chapter, apostles such as peter and paul powerfully present the gospel to individuals and groups of people. In too many churches today, we have one easter sermon once a year. A good study bible we recommend the following features.

In the book of acts itself we find two important hints which are important to ascertain the time of writing. Study guide for acts 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. Top 5 commentaries on the book of acts ligonier ministries. This web page contains lesson plans for a multiweek study of your choice. Luke is the writer, as he states in his introduction v. The everexpanding gospel 78 chad hartsock a story that teaches. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. He is not the same judas as the apostle judas who was the son of james luke 6. 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. Acts was written by luke after writing the gospel of luke as a second part to that book. Acts is a book of history as it records the acts of jesus christ by his spirit through his church.

Acts chapter 16 coffmans commentary of the new testament. You can find the best commentary on acts for you using the tools on the right side. One is simply to strengthen believers as witnesses to the work and life of jesus, both in history and in their lives. These excellent companions to christian reflection integrate worship, bible study, prayer, music, and ethical reflection for personal or small group study. The esv study bible includes maps on many of the pages in the book of acts that help illustrate the various places mentioned in acts and routes taken by the apostles as they proclaim the gospel. Visit the web site to browse or download additional material for church or personal use. Jesus, through the holy spirit, instructed the apostles regarding what to do in his. Church gospel holy spirit chapters 28 next 20 years major emphasis. Acts and the epistles bible study questions and commentary. In the gospels, it was his material, physical body. Sir william ramsay, after making a critical study of lukes writings, declared that luke was the greatest historian, ancient or modern. They didnt forget the sermon right after they heard it, and they actually did.

Bible study of acts join us for an inspiring study on. Lexham geographic commentary on acts through revelation. Ive been reading a commentary by a pentecostal missiologist, a great book that told the book as a story set in our modern day and now this book by one of the great decidedly, and contrastingly not pentecostal bible teachers of our day, john macarthur. Content includes book studies on luke, ephesians, thessalonians, james, 1 samuel, john, and acts. These 27 episodes are a bibel study on the bible book of acts. Yet we can also think of it as the acts of the holy spirit. Study 1 going through the book of acts words of life ministries. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of acts. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. 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. God placed the study of this book upon my heart in hopes that we might learn of and mimic the early church.

It covers what happens in the first couple of decades in the early church after the ascension of jesus. Mcgee makes biblical truth understandable and bible study more enjoyable. The book of the acts of the apostles forms the fifth, and last, of the historical books of the new testament. Each study is designed to first teach the leaders the passage and then provide them with questions they can use to lead their group through a process of selfdiscovered learning. It opens with a greeting to theophilus, who was also the intended recipient of lukes gospel. A full chapter by chapter study would take more than six months, so feel free to select from our available lessons below. This question should ring through your mind as you page through the book of acts. Jun 06, 2006 i read this bible study book as part of my yearlong study on the book of acts. The acts of the apostles is a unique and therefore crucial book of the new testament. The former account i made, o theophilus, of all that jesus began both to do and teach. Lifechange lifechange bible studies will help you grow in christlikeness through a lifechanging encounter with gods word. Acts in 30 days beginners bible study and reading plan.

Luke is giving an account of the salvation of the gentiles to theophilus. Book of acts bible study lessons course a free online bible study lessons about the history of the early church with examples of conversion. Bible study book by beth moore provides a personal study experience five days. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in lukes second volume. Whether you study the bible, teach or preach it, or are planning to do a movie where you need to understand how people lived, the lexham geographic commentary on acts through revelation is a treasure trove of information about first century life. A free bible version and commentary on the book of acts in easyenglish. Study 1 going through the book of acts words of life. In this passage, luke is restating the great commission challenge jesus gave in luke 24. Read acts commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Each book page may contain relevant audio, video, or verse by verse commentary. May 29, 2014 through the bible with les feldick book of acts. Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts. Bible study tips for the book of acts unlocking the bible. If you click on one and make a purchase, i may receive a small percentage at no extra cost to you.

Study acts 21 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Study the bible online using commentary on acts and more. This page contains links to verse by verse studies through the bible. Study acts 2 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The acts of the apostles complete unit on the book of acts. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. Pauls epistles, as many circumstances in them are referred to by the narrative contained. This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of the document.

Doughty southside christian church january 2014 introduction. Book of acts overview insight for living ministries. A commentary on the acts of the apostles by pastor galen l. The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt. The system of numbering notes was designed for the printed book. The book of acts is the link between the gospels and the epistles. This is the third in a series of three smallgroup bible study discussion guides luke 19, luke 1024 and selected portions of acts which explore the meaning of witness. Jul 10, 2014 designed for individuals and small groups alike, this 12week study through the book of acts explores the history of the early church after christs ascension. First, acts combined with the gospel of luke makes up over onefourth of the entire new testament. They told paul through the spirit not to go up to jerusalem. Acts bible study this study of the book of acts takes a look at the similarities between the early churchs challenges in the face of opposition and todays trials in nonchurchrelated workplaces. By its opening words the acts of the apostles is linked in the clearest way with the gospel of luke. Was jude one of the disciples and if not, who was he. The book of acts, sometimes called the fifth gospel, is a continuation of the gospel of luke.

Studies in acts chapters 1 3 by francis dixon study verses. Perhaps luke was using it to mean any christian reader. But ye will receive power, the holy spirit having come upon you, and ye shall be my witnesses both in jerusalem and in all judaea and samaria and to the end of the earth. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Designed for 30minute lunch breaks, the study contains scripture references, thoughtprovoking questions, and prayers to help you apply biblical. Sir william ramsay, after making a critical study of lukes writings, declared that luke was the. Please take all courses in order as listed on our home page the computer will ask. Acts 1 jesus ascends to heaven, a new apostle chosen a. The importance of the book of acts one can hardly overstate the importance of the book of acts or its contribution to the canon of scripture.

The book of acts, also named the acts of the apostles, is the continuation of the gospel of luke, but the book of acts should not be considered a full account of all the acts of the apostles. You see, jesus is still active and alive on planet earth today, and he still has a body. The book of acts, above all else, is a story about the churchand what a story it is. David guzik commentary on acts 1 describes the ascension of jesus into heaven and the appointing of matthias as a replacement for judas. The book of acts this is a 50 page bible study for the acts of the apostles. And on this account it has been generally placed at the end of the four gospels. Acts 1 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. For many basic details verse by verse, it still is of good value and often will help on word meaning and. I believe with my whole heart that everything in acts is still for the church today. Acts is the second book in the history that luke wrote. This study is perfect for teachers who want to know the bible better, or for their students. Filled with a wealth of ideas for going deeper so you can return to this study again and again. Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand. Let me mention just a few of the reasons why actsand thus our study of this bookis so important.

In the book of acts, it is his new body, which is the church, and jesus is alive and well today in his mystical body. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. Its subject and intention is nicely summarised by the words of the lord in chapter 1. The life and ministry of paul bible study book ebook. The life for today commentary notes on this web site are taken from the printed life for today study bible series. Acts bible study the book of acts bible study lifeway. Various scholars have also pointed out that the style and the choice of words in luke and acts are very similar. It will help to keep the whole of the book before you as you work your way through each section. With his familiar, anecdotal style and lively approach, dr. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 4 acts a short introduction heres what well be reading as we study through the book of acts. Thru the bible commentary series 9780785207047 by j. In the book of acts, you find out what jesus is doing in his mystical body, the church. The death of james and the deliverance of peter acts 12.

Acts of the apostles bible study notes, commentary, and comments. 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. The theology of acts 82 holly beers studying the book of acts 88. With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library, including complete notes from the niv cultural backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary.

Joseph a alexander acts commentary 1857, 1866 over pages. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of the church. An overview of the book of acts the life of the early church is recorded and preserved for us in the book of acts and the epistles. Importance the book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt. I read this bible study book as part of my yearlong study on the book of acts. This will help you place yourself in the shoes or sandals of the apostles and understand the kindness of god in the gospel being for all people. These studies will be expository, devotional, practical and varied, and this is an introduction to the whole book. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. It was famous as a place for jews to study the scriptures. In acts, the gospel expands not through human strength, but through weakness, opposition, and persecution. As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1. It covers all 28 chapters, and is perfect for bible teachers, religious educators, home school, and individual study. The importance of the book of acts the importance of this second of lukes twovolume work can. The book of acts gives us a picture of evangelism, persecution.