Study acts using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Apr 12, 2020 continuing the wonderful reading of this beautiful new book on the acts read by its author paul cresswell stay tuned every monday at 11. 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. The significance of the prologue with its introductory address to theophilus lies in the fact that everything luke said in. Follow the lives and adventures of the apostles beyond the book of acts and into the lost chapter of church history. The acts of the apostles commentary a new audio book. Continuing the wonderful reading of this beautiful new book on the acts read by its author paul cresswell stay tuned every monday at 11. Bibles, commentaries and anthology type books have no way to identify the books within the book. Acts of the apostles commentary an audio book read by paul. Bob utley, professor of hermeneutics we are a nonprofit bible study ministry dedicated to empowering people to interpret the bible for themselves. Mar 31, 2020 the acts of the apostles commentary a new audio book every monday paul cresswell will read a new episode from his beautiful new book a commentary on the acts of the apostles. With his marvellous english voice paul makes this audio. Acts 1 niv jesus taken up into heaven in my bible gateway. Ancient books were generally written on papyrus scrolls.
Acts commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole bible. This e book is a shorter and more popular commentary on acts. The book of acts is the link between the gospels and the epistles. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of the church. 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.
Book of acts matthew henrys bible commentary concise. The blue letter bible ministry and the blb institute hold to the historical. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. In those two years, luke had plenty of time to research and write his gospel and the book of acts. These lessons are from bobs teaching ministry through the years. Acts of the apostles 1 commentary new testament matthew. 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.
Joseph a alexander acts commentary 1857, 1866 over pages. Christianity today book award winner book award of excellence, foundation for pentecostal scholarship preaching today book award editors pick commentaries highly respected new testament scholar. Genesis 67 197982 audio chuck smith the baptism of the holy spirit, pt. Read acts commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Prepared by some of the worlds leading scholars, the series provides an. The acts of the apostles commentary a new audio book every monday paul cresswell will read a new episode from his beautiful new book a commentary on the acts of the apostles. Chronicles of the apostles takes you on a yearlong study of the book of acts with messianic commentary and jewish insights into the epistles and the whole new testament. In this chapter are found lukes prologue to acts acts 1. Acts 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. It primarily deals with the acts of peter and paul.
This will be a challenging commentary to take on in an online format because there are numerous technical issues associated with the text of the acts of the apostles which are not at the heart of this. The same theophilus is addressed, and in the first chapter the story is resumed just at the point. That larger book has been called one of the best commentaries on this book of scripture. Mar 30, 2020 every monday paul cresswell will read a new episode from his beautiful new book a commentary on the acts of the apostles. Bruces revised study on the book of acts is a contribution to the new international commentary on the new testament. 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. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one book with two volumes. The blue letter bible ministry and the blb institute hold to the historical, conservative christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of scripture.
Bruce also wrote a larger 580 pages and more scholarly commentary on acts as part of the new international commentary on the new testament nicnt series. Its subject and intention is nicely summarised by the words of the lord in chapter 1. Christianity today book award winner book award of excellence, foundation for pentecostal scholarship preaching today book award editors pick commentaries highly respected new testament scholar craig keener is known for his meticulous and comprehensive research. Men were only slowly accepting and growing into the truth of the gospel. The five books plus appendices of chronicles of the apostles present messianic commentary on the book of acts with jewish insights into the origins of our faith. Study the bible online using commentary on acts and more. The book refers to them no less than twentythree times. Audio should start after a short delay, depending on connection speed. 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. Bobs written commentaries reflect his latest theological views and should be consulted as you listen to these audio teaching sessions. The only reason i gave the book a 4 star rating is because of the chapter setup. 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 free bible version and commentary on the book of acts in easyenglish. By its opening words the acts of the apostles is linked in the clearest way with the gospel of luke.
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. With his marvellous english voice paul makes this audio book such easy listening and so thoroughly engaging you will be anxiously waiting for the next episode. Acts preserves their pronouncements, activities, and decisions as a church body. This will be a challenging commentary to take on in an online format because there are numerous technical issues associated with the text of the acts of the apostles which are not at the heart of this online commentary project and its goals, but which must be considered or at least noted for those who are interested in further and deeper study. Luke volume ii, often called the acts of the apostles, completes the pentateuch of the new testament. Actively changing through the spirit is a bible exposition through the book of acts tracing the powerful kingdom plan being put into effect by the power of the holy spirit. What did you love best about matthew henrys concise commentary on the whole bible, vol.
Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. Read acts commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. 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. Bobs written commentaries reflect his latest theological views and should be consulted as you listen. The former account i made, o theophilus, of all that jesus began both to do and teach. Lesson 1 investigates the author, historical setting, and the theological background of the book of acts.
This page provides a method to go directly to a commentary by a specific presenter. 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. Acts 1 new international version niv jesus taken up into heaven. Imagine what it would be like if the book of acts wasnt in the bible. Every monday paul cresswell will read a new episode from his beautiful new book a commentary on the acts of the apostles. You can find the best commentary on acts for you using the tools on the right side. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. With his marvellous english voice paul makes this audio book such easy. New testament audio commentaries free bible commentary.
Acts commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. A bible study commentary kindle edition by bruce, f. Acts 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. 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. The acts of the apostles commentary a new audiobook read by. Top 5 commentaries on the book of acts ligonier ministries.
We have provided this method as a convenience to our users. The book is often and appropriately called the acts of the apostles because the first chapter names the apostles individually and often refers to them collectively. It really should be called the acts of the holy spirit. This commentary on acts, his magnum opus, may be the largest and most. William fincks christogenea internet radio commentary on the book of acts, broadcast over 35 programs in 20 and early 2014 is now. Matthew henrys concise commentary on the whole bible, vol. Watch our overview video on the book of acts, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Verse by verse audio library by chuck smith blue letter bible.