There has been much debate as to the purpose of acts. It will help to keep the whole of the book before you as you work your way through each section. Luke records many examples of conversion in the book of acts e. The acts of peter and philip the evangelist are recorded here as well. The exhortation comes through the better things of faith in jesus christ according to prophecy and the fulfillment of things to come. T he book of acts in the bible, written around 6263 a. We read of the evangelistic methods and message of the early apostles and preachers 3. Learn about the preeminence, sufficiency, and provision of christ to live a resurrected life. But when we learn about the backgrounds of the writers of the bible, their world, their lives and their purposes, our understanding and appreciation of the. The book is called acts or the acts of the apostles because it contains an account of some of the apostles. Although the author does not name himself, evidence outside the scriptures and inferences from the book itself lead to the conclusion that the. The book of acts is the link between the gospels and the epistles.
Nov 08, 2012 an overview of the book of acts, which provides an introduction to the apostles and gives a brief summary of the leaders, peter and paul, as well as the other apostles. This study is indepth but uses easytounderstand english and a question and answer format that will engage you. In fact, the work is given in detail of only two of the apostles, peter and paul. Enduring word bible commentary of the whole bible with. Listen to chuck swindolls overview of acts in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. One may divide the book as acts 112 peter and acts 28 paul. Watch our overview video on the book of acts, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations. The book of acts the acts of the holy spirit the bible teachers commentary an outline and map survey paul j. Acts 1 new international version niv jesus taken up into heaven. This commentary has been through advanced checking.
Philip the deacon goes to samaria, preaches, works many miracles, converts many persons, and baptizes simon the sorcerer, acts 8. Colossians series audio the book of colossians is unique in its presentation of christs relationship to the church. Before jesus was taken into heaven where he was enthroned to share gods rule over the world, he instructed his followers to be a witness for him. While there are some areas of great detail of the acts of the apostles, many times you must use cross references to the gospels of matthew, mark, luke and john as well as some other epistles in the new testament to get the full picture of what was. Acts chapter discusses the ministry in antioch, which started with teachers who had journeyed together, including barnabas, simeon, and paul.
A third purpose in the writing of acts was to provide stability to the new faith. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading acts zondervan exegetical commentary on the new testament book 5. If the book was just before or after pauls release, then it was likely written around 63 a. 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.
All the books in the bible paul and barnabas separate. This summary of the book of acts provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of the church. The importance of the book of acts the importance of this second of lukes twovolume work can. The initial question regards the identity of theophilus, the one for whom the book is written.
Saul greatly oppresses the followers of christ, acts 8. Without this historical record, little would be known about the expansion of the church. Luke described to theophilus in his first letter about jesus life up to the resurrection. Acts is clearly on some of the acts or deeds of mostly peter.
Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. The book of acts tells how the multiethnic, international. Acts zondervan exegetical commentary on the new testament. Commentary on the book of james by matthew henry new.
Acts zondervan exegetical commentary on the new testament book 5 kindle edition by schnabel, eckhard j. This would indicate it was matthew, mark, luke, or john. An overview of the book of acts, which provides an introduction to the apostles and gives a brief summary of the leaders, peter and paul, as well as the other apostles. Acts is a bridge between the gospels and the epistles. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. A general persecution is raised against the church, acts 8. The lord jesus christ at work by the holy spirit through the apostles in jerusalem. Acts 1 niv jesus taken up into heaven in my bible gateway. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading 52 sermons from the book of acts pulpit outlines 4. The life and travels of the apostle paul are followed. Paul, like peter, is presented as a miracle worker acts 14. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. Acts of the apostles 4 imprisonment in rome are 6062 a. This commentary presents the book of acts in a format that allows those with the time to delve into some detail of the book, while those with less time can quickly see the main points and issues of the book.
New testament written commentaries free bible commentary. Provides an overview of acts and two outlines for the book of acts as well as an index for bff acts articles, powerpoints and audiovideo podcasts. 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. The holy spirit gives us the outline of this book in a very wellknown verse, chapter. Peter and john are sent by the apostles to samaria. Important without proper rendering support, you may see question marks, boxes, or other symbols instead of characters. Book of acts chapter 2, part 2 christogenea internet radio 051020. Book of acts kjv listen audio bible online bible study tools. The life of the early church is recorded and preserved for us in the book of acts and the epistles.
This summary of the book of acts provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of acts. In volume ii acts he told the story of the words and works of christ that were done through his apostles. A second purpose in writing acts was to give a written defense of christianity. The key to really understanding this book is the realization that acts is not a record of. Outline studies in the book of the acts of the apostles. If the book of acts were gone, there would be nothing to replace it howson. The lord jesus christ at work by the holy spirit through the apostles in jerusalem, chapters 17 a. The book of james a detailed commentary basic training bible ministries page 2 introduction to james background of the book the epistle of james is one of the general epistles, including 1 and 2 peter, 1, 2 and 3 john, and jude.
Purpose of the book as indicated previously, the original purpose of both the gospel and acts may have been to assist. We read their sermons and see the conversions which resulted as they. The following are the five that i have found to be the most helpful. After being filled with the holy ghost, the apostles were told that barnabas. The new testament without acts leaves a great, yawning gap. The books of acts is often called the book of the holy spirit or the book of the apostles. Paul argues to make the faithful brethren at colosse perfect and complete in christ. The background of acts third millennium ministries. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of acts. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. 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. The book of acts contains important information for all today. Hebrews series audio hebrews is a book of encouragement to the spirit filled remnant of israel who have been rejected by jerusalem.
For assurance of our own salvation, we can compare our own conversion experience with those in acts. A witness is somebody who tells what he has seen and heard acts 4. 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. This is an interactive, versebyverse bible study and commentary of the acts of the apostles the book of acts or simply acts, which is the fifth book in the new testament of the bible. 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 original inspired authors by means of their. In acts, luke has provided a broad survey of the churchs development from the resurrection of jesus to pauls first roman imprisonment, the point at which the book ends. The title of the book of acts comes from the greek word praxis, a word often used in early christian literature to describe the great deeds of the apostles or other significant believers. Great summary but im distracted by the background music it is continuous and i could not keep attention. The book of acts is the only historical record of the birth and early days following christs establishing his church.
The disciples of christ prayed and fasted about their ministry. Actus apostolorum, often referred to simply as acts, or formally the book of acts, is the fifth book of the new testament. The book of acts is a vital link between the gospels and the epistles. Author although the author does not name himself, evidence outside the scriptures and inferences from the book itself lead to the conclusion that the. The following outline is intended to be used while studying the book. To help your study time, each chapter has the main point extracted from the text. The forward progress of the church is the second turning point study on the book of acts. It also may be divided around the expansion of the gospel in acts 1. David jeremiahs teaching on chapters five through nine separates the transitional from the permanent and highlights every theological and practical principle upon which the church was established. 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.
It traces the first decades in the history of the church after the resurrection of christ, focusing in particular on the work of peter and paul. Acts continues from there on starting with christs resurrection. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Top 5 commentaries on the book of acts ligonier ministries. Acts records the beginnings of the church and reveals the steps one must obey to become a christian. Free bible commentaries, sermons, bible study resources, scripture outlines focused around the big idea of the biblical text. Jesus sends the holy spirit to empower his disciples as they carry the good news of his kingdom to the nations of the world. Witness is a key word in the book of acts and is used twentynine times as either a verb or a noun. Video, audio, study guide and transcripts available. Book of acts overview insight for living ministries. The enduring word bible commentary is structured by each book of the bible. In the last segment of our presentation on the book of acts, we left off our discussion with peters quote from joel chapter 2, and how we believe that james and paul saw that prophecy of pentecost in relation to the history of the ekklesia of god. Its subject and intention is nicely summarised by the words of the lord in chapter 1.
As we study this book we find sound principles of church growth and see the way in which temptation and trials are overcome by the grace of god. Summary page for preaching outline and commentary on the book of acts including big idea. 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. Acts furnishes a ladder on which to place the epistles.
These letters were sent out as circular epistles to be passed around and read in several locations. Preparation for the coming of the spirit, chapter 1 1. There are a number of good commentaries on the book of acts. As i said, the book revolves around the apostles, peter and paul. Genesis 67 197982 audio chuck smith the baptism of the holy spirit, pt.
61 318 449 499 1187 1197 58 185 836 882 784 1259 68 1237 1135 1462 588 1170 1084 731 1105 790 199 1185 1397 1191 677 747 94 397 752 283 1116 886 730 148 1138 939 214 1493 1233 972 486