Acts baker exegetical commentary on the new testament. Commentary on the book of james james 1 1james, a bondservant of god and of the lord jesus christ, to the twelve tribes who are dispersed abroad. Spirit is central to the book beginning on pentecost acts 2. The origin of christianity and a commentary to the acts of the. With extensive research and thoughtful chapterbychapter exegesis, bock leads readers through all aspects of the book of acts sociological, historical, and theological. After rising from the dead, jesus met with his disciples and followers, giving convincing proofs that he was alive. We read of the evangelistic methods and message of the early apostles and preachers 3. 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. The present commentary, necessarily partaking of the character of the book which it is designed to illustrate, is more historical than doctrinal. Davidistre abstract% thistrainingcoursestudiesthe book ofacts toprovideinsightintotheway theearlychurchworkedand. Mantey, a manual grammar of the greek new testament, new york. The main issues revolve around whether he is a man perhaps a greek official for whom luke acts is an apologetic for the gospel or a kind of generic. Third missionary journey first, back to ephesus chapter 18. Preaching through acts of the apostles rightly called by many the most important book in the bible, the acts of the apostles will make enjoyable and profitable read ing for you this month.
Bruces revised study on the book of acts is a contribution to the new international commentary on the new testament. The holy spirit is such a prominent figure in the acts, that the book is sometimes. Luke also detailed various common modes of travel in acts. For the following reasons, luke is generally considered to be the inspired author of acts.
Baker exegetical commentary on the new testament robert w. Catholic press association book award winner acts has all the marks of pelikans scholarship. The new testament without the book of acts leaves a great yawning gap. I had often preached on the need for the miraculous. There are a number of good commentaries on the book of acts, including dr. Read acts commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Calvin is regarded as one of the reformations best interpreters of scripture. Third missionary journey part 2 strengthening the pastors chapter 20 68 22. The temple in this book called acts was the third temple.
For assurance of our own salvation, we can compare our own conversion experience with those in acts. I knew miracles were an essential part of the gospel. 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. A failure to understand and to appreciate this book has. Acts brazos theological commentary on the bible kindle. Bruce strongly defends the historicity of the text. Stephen said some words from the book by the prophet isaiah isaiah 66. The main issues revolve around whether he is a man perhaps a greek official for whom lukeacts is an apologetic for the gospel or a kind of generic.
But stephen reminded the jews that god was bigger than any temple. It opens with a greeting to theophilus, who was also the intended recipient of lukes gospel. Preaching through the bible chapters 68 choosing of the seven, and preaching two of them. In 1946, after teaching the book of acts for several years, a work. Calvins commentary on acts should not be ignored by anyone interested in the book of acts or calvin himself. Acts of the apostles bible study notes, commentary, and comments. The beautiful, amazing, powerful, weak, dysfunctional church a chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 6 acts 1 50 days 1. If the book of acts were gone, there would be nothing to replace it howson. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. James takes the familiar identity of a bondservant in his greeting, evidencing his humility and obedience to his lord jesus christ. The initial question regards the identity of theophilus, the one for whom the book is written.
One reason for concluding both books came from the same author is that both. Top 5 commentaries on the book of acts ligonier ministries. Stein, editors volumes now available luke darrell l. If the book was just before or after pauls release, then it was likely written around 63 a. Written by luke, the book of acts has a prominent missionary theme because it details the rapid growth of the early church and the first missionary efforts. Acts of the apostles 1 commentary new testament matthew. This bulletin has in recent years carried a lecture on the paulinism of acts2 and dr. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in lukes second volume. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. He cites an encyclopedia entry which he believes best represents the book. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. Bock phd, university of aberdeen is research professor of. Here at the beginning of acts luke picks up his narrative where the gospel leaves off. This would indicate it was matthew, mark, luke, or john.
Luke records many examples of conversion in the book of acts e. Importance of the book this book alone carries the whole load of inspired history. He backtracks slightly to give more detail about jesus teaching of the. Although the author does not identify himself by name, scholars have ascribed the authorship of gospel of luke and the book of acts to luke, the companion of paul. Commentary on the book of james relevant bible teaching. 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.
Tim perrine ccel staff writer this volume contains commentary on the first chapters of acts. The unity of the spirit felt by the first christians when the. Emeritus professor in the university of manchester the study of the acts of the apostles shows no signs of slackening. Doughty southside christian church january 2014 introduction. 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.
A commentary on the acts of the apostles southside christian. Bock acts baker exegetical commentary on the new testament, 2007. The design of luke, in writing acts, was to supply, by select and suitable instances, an. The new testament without acts leaves a great, yawning gap. Commentary on acts is an impressive commentary, containing some of calvins most important views. The book of acts is a bible studywell, commentary on acts written by a messianic jew. The following are the five that i have found to be the most helpful. The first volume, the gospel of luke, shows as luke says, all that jesus began to do and teach. The author of acts had written a former account of jesus life. Therefore an apostle could act for the person who sent him.
A commentary on the acts of the apostles by pastor galen l. Luke had written to him before and had told him about the things that jesus did and taught. Peter is not mentioned in acts after the account of the council. Second principle the second principle is to identify the literary units. The books of acts and luke are both addressed to whom. Further, this volume also contains informative notes from the editor. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. A promise for the disciples now and a promise to return 1. Purpose of the book as indicated previously, the original purpose of both the gospel and acts may have been to assist. Study the bible online using commentary on acts and more. 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.
Acts 19 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Now the second volume, acts, will detail jesus continuing work through his apostles that he had chosen and the work of the holy spirit who would be. The book of acts is a bible studywell, commentaryon acts written by a messianic jew. For this reason, this study guide commentary is designed to provide an introduction to each book of the bible. Acts 19 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. The beautiful, amazing, powerful, weak, dysfunctional church a chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. Three keys to the book of acts will make you feel as if you were living in the new testament times again. Many commentaries suggest the disciples were mistaken regarding the kingdom. In this passage, luke is restating the great commission challenge jesus gave in luke 24. It talks of a sabbath days journey, which is 4,854 ft. The new international commentary on the new testament. The acts is an historical book, but it is not mere history.
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. Chapter 1 verse 1 establishes the fact that luke a gentile is the writer, the former treatise being his gospel lk. Acts furnishes a ladder on which to place the epistles. 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. Bradd words in boldboldbold and underlined are the answers to the blanks on the acts study guides acts 1 the book of acts was written by luke to a man named theophilus. Acts of the apostles 4 imprisonment in rome are 6062 a. Authorship it is generally held that luke, the physician and traveling companion of paul wrote both the gospel of luke and the book of acts.
If the book of acts were gone, there would be nothing to replace it the last recorded fact about jesus in the gospel of matthew is the resurrection. 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. You look up and read a section of verses then read his commentary on them. He frequently offers his own translations of a passage, explaining the subtleties and nuances of his translation. The book begins with the ascension of jesus into heaven acts 1. Several questions can be answered from the first 2 verses. Workbook on the book of acts the church of christ in. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of god.
There has been much debate as to the purpose of acts. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of acts. Bock provides a substantive yet highly accessible commentary on acts in this latest addition to the acclaimed becnt series. The message of acts is the church of jesus christ is divinely established and spiritually empowered to proclaim the gospel and plant believing communities locally, regionally, and globally. By its opening words the acts of the apostles is linked in the clearest way with the gospel of luke. Interpreters have no right to isolate one aspect of truth by excluding others. With extensive research and thoughtful chapterbychapter exegesis, bock leads readers through all aspects of the book of actssociological, historical, and theological. So, the apostles too would be leaders of christians, as jesus was their leader. This bulletin has in recent years carried a lecture on thepaulinism of.