After rising from the dead, jesus met with his disciples and followers, giving convincing proofs that he was alive. Ancient books were generally written on papyrus scrolls. He had brought his former account down to that day. Theophilus might have been a christian wanting instruction. An extensive and indepth verse by verse study of the the entire king james bible from genesis to revelation. The significance of the prologue with its introductory address to theophilus. A commentary on the acts of the apostles by pastor galen l. But a certain man named ananias, with sapphira his wife, sold a possession, ananias sapphira. These verses contains lukes introduction to the book of acts, and his account of christs parting words to his disciples before his ascension into heaven. Matthew henry verse by verse commentary for acts matthew henrys bible commentary. The gospel of luke, as well as the book of acts, is. The events in the book of acts changed our world forever. The book of acts a verse by verse commentary filled with the spirit. But both that withdrawal and this necessity are, as already indicated in acts 1.
Generation word bible teaching ministry enjoy fast paced verse by verse teaching of scripture with exegetical insight, historical information and relevant application for your spiritual growth. The following verse by verse commentary on acts is in progress. Home of the love the lord bible studies and commentary. 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. Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand.
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. David guzik commentary on acts 1 describes the ascension of jesus into heaven and the. Bible exposition commentary versebyverse commentary. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of acts. It was practical to have a scroll about thirtyfive feet in length. Acts verse by verse bible commentary matthew henry bible. We recommend that you actively apply the principle to your life throughout each day to develop personal. Verses 15 our lord told the disciples the work they were to do. It was now a time of trouble and danger with the disciples of christ. Matthew henry complete commentary on the whole bible. Acts 114 in easy english an expanded text for bible. Through the power of the holy spirit, they lived out a triumphant faith in the face of opposition and persecution, established order for the growing movement, and took the gospel to the ends of the earth.
Perhaps luke was using it to mean any christian reader. 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 verse by verse study guide for the book of proverbs. The traditional title of this book is in some respects, a misnomer. The book of acts a verse by verse commentary filled with the. In addition, it is a bridgelike sequel to the gospels that precede it and background for the epistles that follow.
Therefore one would conclude that the book of acts also originates from the pen of luke. The first volume, the gospel of luke, shows as luke says, all that jesus began to do and teach. There are exegetical commentaries, scholarly and technical commentaries, as well as commentaries that are easy to understand. These verses contains lukes introduction to the book of acts, and his account of christs. Acts 1 niv jesus taken up into heaven in my bible gateway.
Verse 1 luke referred to his gospel here as my first book. Matthew henry bible commentary verse by verse commentary on the whole bible. Acts 1 commentary which, he said, you heard of from me notice the trinity the father promised acts 1. The book of acts is a thrilling account of the early church discovering what it means to be christian. The gospel of luke, as well as the book of acts, is addressed to a certain theophilus cf luke 1. The new apostle would be a witness to the fact jesus was alive. The book of acts a verse by verse commentary filled.
In those two years, luke had plenty of time to research and write his gospel and the book of acts. See introduction as to the title thus given to the book. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 9 4. This would indicate it was matthew, mark, luke, or john. The middle section contains a random collection of individual proverbs, many of which can be grouped by topic author. Acts 4 commentary bible study bible study online verse.
Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew henry. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Jesus taken up into heaven in my former book, theophilus, i wrote about all that jesus began to do and to teach until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the holy spirit to the apostles he had chosen. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Acts 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Martyn lloydjones called acts that most lyrical of books live in that book, i exhort you. Letters to the assemblies at ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira. This list of commentaries is intended to help the reader understand and apply lukes message in the book of acts. Doughty southside christian church january 2014 introduction. Acts is the second book in the history that luke wrote. Acts 1 english standard version esv the promise of the holy spirit.
Acts of the apostles everymans bible commentary christian. Verse by verse this page is a verse by verse study of acts 1. Just click the link to the commentary of a chapter that you want to read. From the very outset of the book of luke, gods intention of saving gentiles, as well as jews, has been indicated. The beginning of gods new world acts 14 bible commentary. In acts verse by verse, grant osborne guides readers through these crucial events in history. An expositional commentary 16 hours of a verse by verse study on dvd 8 dvds mp3 and notes included on cdrom by chuck missler luke, volume 2 often called the acts of the apostles, completes the pentateuch of the new testament. Historically, acts has been read by the church in worship during the. Best acts commentaries updated for 2021 best bible. We have added a great deal of additional material to what dr.
Verses 1 5 our lord told the disciples the work they were to do. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of god. Acts verse by verse osborne new testament commentaries. Firstly to note is the fact that the title of the book is contained in the first verse ie. The book of acts a verse by verse commentary filled with the spirit rice, john r. Luke expresses in general terms what christ said to his apostles during those forty days.
He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke. The verse by verse commentary on each chapter of revelation is on a separate page of this website. Acts 4 indepth verse by verse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 4 in plain english. Most of the proverbs were written by davids son, solomon.
Verses 1215 who returned to jerusalem to waitand what did they do while they waited. Christ having ordered them not to depart thence, but to wait for the pouring out of the holy spirit. But it is more likely that theophilus was a real person. Imagine what it would be like if the book of acts wasnt in the bible. Meaning of baptize the word baptize is derived from the greek baptoo, to d. One god in three persons, all three involved in fulfilling the promise. We recommend that you actively apply the principle to your life throughout each day to develop personal maturity.
John calvin wrote that the book of acts was a kind of vast treasure. Study guide for acts 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. Mar 17, 2014 in the first and last parts of the book, the proverbs are arranged in clusters. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in lukes second volume. Acts verse by verse bible commentary matthew henry. Introduction to the revelation of the day of yahovah the l ord chapter 2. The word need not be restricted to our lords own baptism, but would include the time of the baptism preached by john, as his baptism and preaching were the announcement of, and a preparation for, the christ. In the first verse of the book of acts the author mentions the fact that he has already written an earlier report concerning all things which jesus began both to do and to teach, until that day in which he was taken up. I have already written one book for you about jesus the christ. Acts 4 commentary bible study chapter summary questions.
Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. Richison exposes the mind of god to the mind of man by expounding individual books of gods word verse by verse. After having given commandment in the 3d verse acts 1. Lessons from the down time of life sermon on acts 1. What conclusion do you reach about who wrote the book of acts. Aug 12, 2004 luke gives us the key to the book of acts at the front door of this book, in acts 1.
Assignments on acts 1 read acts 1 then answer these questions. It is a tonic, the greatest tonic i know of in the realm of the spirit. The book of acts verse by very study whitcomb and zeller. Galyn wiemers teaches verse by verse through the book of matthew. Each study expounds a passage, forms a principle out of that passage, and shows how to apply that principle to your life. The first fourteen chapters have been completed so far. Luke uses in verse 14 is a favorite of his, he uses it 10 times in the book of acts where. Acts 1 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. The author had written a former account covering what subjects 1. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of the church.
I wrote about many of the things that jesus did and taught. The object of the book has been considered to be, 1. Verse 1 3 it should be noted that these three verses are the inspired introduction to the book. Verse by verse commentary main the community network of. 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 former treatise have i made, o theophilus, of all that jesus began both to do and teach, the. Whitcombs help with this project until the time of his passing on to glory. The book of acts a verse by verse commentary filled with. There are a few vital points for us to note in this opening introduction. This page contains links to verse by verse studies through the bible. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. Acts of the apostles 1 commentary new testament matthew. Whitcombs help with this project until the time of.
The introductions are similar in other ways as well. After his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. Jesus teaches his disciples about the kingdom of god acts 1. This verse by verse 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. To relate in what manner the gifts of the holy spirit were communicated on the day of pentecost, and the miracles performed by the apostles, to confirm the truth of christianity, as showing that christs declarations were really fulfilled.
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