The inspired historian begins his narrative of the acts of the apostles, i. In the book of acts itself we find two important hints which are important to ascertain the time of writing. Commenting on commentaries on acts gerald cowen criswell college, dallas, tx 75246 in preparation for a thorough study of the book of acts, it is worth while to take stock of the resources available. The introduction is very brief, but the exegesis is solid and lucid.
This work, originally out in 1857, has proved helpful to many, though it is now far out of date as to literature commenting on acts. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. Meyer intended the way into the holiest to draw attention to the substitutionary aspect of christs death. 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.
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. Between 1928 and 1947 f b hole wrote a series of articles in each of which he. The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt. James overview, this commentary, with an easy to read style, is invaluable to christians who seek to understand the gods word. In this way the first gentile was reached and baptized and sent on his way back to his own people with the knowledge of the saviour. New american commentary nac 9780805401264 by john b. 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. The book of the acts new international commentary on the new.
Meyers detailed exposition of the book of hebrews brings to readers the rich lessons contained within the anonymously authored epistle. Click to read more about the book of the acts by f. Based on the niv translation, the actual text is printed sectionbysection for the reader as well as versebyverse, detailed exposition and person, subject, and scripture indexes. Polhill is the professor of new testament at southern baptist theological seminary, louisville, kentucky. Acts 1 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. The gospels and acts, romans and corinthians, galatians to philemon and hebrews to revelation, to create a substantial commentary covering the whole of the new testament. Overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. 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.
Acts 1 new international version niv jesus taken up into heaven. Oct 19, 2019 acts 128 commentary hawkers poor mans commentary. Perhaps luke was using it to mean any christian reader. Acts of the apostles 1 commentary new testament matthew. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Holes commentary on the nt and selected books of ot f. J n darby, meditations on the acts of the apostles. But it is more likely that theophilus was a real person. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible. Widely held as a classic, this volume shows bruce at his absolute best. You may also view a list indexed by reference type and title.
Holes commentary on the nt and selected books of ot. Acts 1 jesus taken up into heaven 1 in my former book, theophilus, i wrote about all that jesus began to do and to teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the holy spirit to the apostles he had chosen. Already the church father ireneus ca 140202 mentions that luke is the author of the book of acts. The gospels, the beginnings only of the other related in this book of the. Acts niv jesus taken up into heaven in my bible gateway. 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 friend theophilus, ver. The acts is an historical book, but it is not mere history. There are better commentaries on acts, but this is the one that most other modern commentators have built upon. The history recorded in acts 17 shows us how greatly prayer for his safety was needed at this juncture, yet he gave the first place to the work. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. Top 5 commentaries on the book of acts ligonier ministries. Within this book you can access bibles, bible history, commentary, helps, sermons, and more.
He cites an encyclopedia entry which he believes best. Proceeding pericope by pericope bruce unpacks this dense book on multiple levels including exegetical, theological, and historical. He is the author of the acts volume in the new american commentary, along with numerous articles, reference works, and symposia. As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1.
In his first chapter the apostle had alluded to what manner of men he and his fellowworkers were among the thessalonians when they first arrived amongst them with the gospel, and intimated that the power which had accompanied the message was largely connected with the unblameable character of the messengers. The book of the acts new international commentary on the new testament. The unity of the spirit felt by the first christians when the. For a book which is as pivotal as acts to our practice of nt christianity, it is deplorable that. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. Meyer believed that christians consistently overemphasized the necessity of religious rituals. Holman christian standard bible study bible well done conservative notes. The following is a list of study material included in the latest deluxe version of swordsearcher, indexed by author. Hole finally, the thessalonians were to pray for paul himself, and that not only in regard to his personal safety but in regard to the work with which he was entrusted. Various scholars have also pointed out that the style and the choice of words in luke and acts are very similar. The book of acts tells us of the witness of the church first in jerusalem, then to judea, acts 8, then to samaria as philip went to samaria and preached christ unto them. New international commentary on the new testament nicnt 9780802825056 by f. You can find the best commentary on acts for you using the tools on the right side. The word, again, should not occur in the middle of verse 33.
Between 1928 and 1947 f b hole wrote a series of articles in each of which he worked systematically, chapter by chapter, through a book in the new testament. Bruces revised study on the book of acts is a contribution to the new international commentary on the new testament. The book of the acts new international commentary on the new testament f. Ironsides commentary includes notes on the whole nt and most of the ot. The gospels and acts, romans and corinthians, galatians to philemon and hebrews to revelation, to create a substantial commentary covering the. Verse 1 luke referred to his gospel here as my first book. Swordsearcher deluxe study library contents listed by author. Acts is the second book in the history that luke wrote. C e stuart, tracings from the acts of the apostles. He designed it to be read more as a narrative than simply as a reference book, and encourages readers to use it so.
Read acts 1 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. One in a series of twelve new testament versebyverse commentary books edited by max anders. Two excellent commentaries on the ot and nt are now available for theword, along with hole s misc writings library. 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. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. 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. Joseph a alexander acts commentary 1857, 1866 james rosscup.
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