We read of the evangelistic methods and message of the early apostles and preachers 3. Peters activities are described at some length, and john and philip are mentioned, but more than half of the book is about paul and his connection with the christian movement. 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. Acts 20 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Every so often, a commentary comes to the attention of the student of scripture that strikes him or her as being head and shoulders above the crowd. Acts commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. This work, originally out in 1857, has proved helpful to many, though it is now far out of date as to literature commenting on acts. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Commentary on the whole bible volume vi acts to revelation ebook. If you are looking for a conservative commentary, this is a good one. They are all down to earth, easy to read and full of great applications for the modern day reader.
He heals himsight is regained as something like scales film or scar tissue falls. Top 5 commentaries on the book of acts ligonier ministries. A particular account of his spending one lords day at troas, and his raising eutychus to life there v. Read acts commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. In doing gods work, our own wills and those of our friends must often be crossed. This video explains the transitional book that is the book of acts, and how it starts with jews to jews, and slowly changes to gentiles, as the jewish nation as a. With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library. For it is writtenas we journey through acts be impressed that the apostles firmly believe that o. The message of acts bible speaks today, by john stott, is an excellent commentary on the book of acts.
Aug 28, 2009 41 videos play all book of acts full movie the visual bible biblemovies good morning music vr 360 positive vibrations 528hz the deepest healing boost your vibration duration. When the niv renders threats and murder as murderous threats, something is lost of. For many basic details verse by verse, it still is of good value and often will help on word meaning and. 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.
Read acts 20 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The design of luke, in writing acts, was to supply, by select and suitable instances, an. Acts overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. The message of the new testament represents the timeless truth of god. Remember that for three years i never stopped warning each of you night and. Joseph a alexander acts commentary 1857, 1866 over pages.
The book of acts is the link between the gospels and the epistles. The journey from troas by foot and boat to mitylene probably took two days acts 20. Verses 2021 pauls nephew told the commander the soldiers leader about the plot. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore.
The jamiesonfaussetbrown bible commentary noted that in view of pauls haste. A commentary like this will not be as technical as some, that really dive into the original languages, but that is not its intent. In this new commentary for the belief series, awardwinning author and theologian willie james jennings explores the relevance of the book of acts for the. It is written in laymans language and is very readable as well as giving an accurate biblical account of this time in the history of the christian church. Acts 20 niv through macedonia and greece bible gateway. Calvins commentary on acts should not be ignored by anyone interested in the book of acts or calvin himself. You can find the best commentary on acts for you using the tools on the right side. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. Of course, acts was written by a christian for other christians. Study the bible on the go with andrews free online bible commentary. Steve walton, london school of theology this commentary on acts is a worthy complement to darrell bocks fine commentary on lukes gospel. Its subject and intention is nicely summarised by the words of the lord in chapter 1. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew.
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. Luke was also present on the trip back from macedonia to jerusalem acts 20. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of the church. Acts 1 new international version niv jesus taken up into heaven. To visit and encourage the churches there, and to gather those who will be carrying the financial gifts from those churches to the church in jerusalem, which once again was suffering through a famine see great famine. Acts baker exegetical commentary on the new testament. This title accurately reflects the contents of the book, which is a series of vignettes chronicling the lives of key apostles especially peter and paul in.
In the freshness of faith and first love it seems likely they did this every day. Saul was consenting unto his death the word expresses hearty approval. He cites an encyclopedia entry which he believes best represents the book. Oct 04, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of acts, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The editors and authors of the twentyfirst century biblical commentary series have endeavored to. By its opening words the acts of the apostles is linked in the clearest way with the gospel of luke. The holy spirit testifies to me in every city that imprisonment and persecutions are waiting for me, acts 20. A good study bible we recommend the following features. Book of acts overview insight for living ministries. Paul needs every ounce of courage because of the heavy sufferings he knows his work will bring.
The day this meeting was on is not relevant in any case, as one can have a gathering to preach or study the word on any day of the week and that does. Watch our overview video on the book of acts, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. 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 free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. After another three days, the travelers reached miletus acts 20. Suffering for the lord jesus name will indeed be his portion acts 20. It is notable that in the book of acts the believers are most often. The book of acts kjv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 44 duration. New commentary on the whole bible wheaton, ill tyndale house publishers, inc.
He has written the book of acts for the reformed expository commentary series. In the book of acts, we do not read of paul doing any evangelistic work at troas. The book of acts in 3 minutes thechurchatbrookhills org. Acts 8 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. The book of psalms, one of the recognized divisions of the canonical scriptures, as we find luke 24. Further, this volume also contains informative notes from the editor. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. Witnesses to the world has struck this editor and amcs board secretary mottel baleston just that way for this reason, we have decided to present acts in its entirety not just for the wealth of information that may be. According to clint arnold, jewish magic was famous in the ancient world acts, 193. This is the only example in acts of paul preaching to believers. The purpose of this commentary set is to go verse by verse through the book and pull out theological and historical points for the reader. In the high narrow streets of eastern towns the upper storey is often chosen for social or devotional purposes, partly as more removed from the noise of the street, partly as giving access to the roof of the house. The several persons mentioned in this verse are thought by some to have been joined with paul as messengers of the churches, in carrying their contributions to the poor brethren at jerusalem.
On this principle the application to judas of the passage by peter is to be defended. As each generation seeks to apply that truth to its specific context, and uptodate commentary needs to be created just for them. Paul uses similar words 5 times in his letters ephesians 3. Read acts commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. We do not have to say that luke was ignorant of pauls work during this period, only that he did. Study the bible online using commentary on acts 20 and more.
He returns us to the promised holy spirit and his transforming power as expressed through a peter only recently so lovingly restored by the savior. Matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete acts. Men, brethren, and fathers a hebrew form of expression for brethren and fathers. 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. There is an element of self defense in this passage, as if some were continuing to attack paul personally cf. In a time when the church around us seems to have so many well intentioned yet culturally corrupted publications on how to do church, dr. Study the bible online using commentary on acts and more. The case of eutychus by wayne jackson as paul was concluding his third missionary campaign, he, along with eight traveling companions, came to troas on the western coast of provincial asia acts 20. This is the third in the twentyfirst century biblical commentary series that i have purchased. Acts of the apostles 1 commentary new testament matthew. The tally of ten raised from the dead is the sum of three, three, one, and three. 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. The original name of peter is spelled both ways compare acts 15.
We learn from this part how the good news about jesus reached europe. His progress, or circuit, for the visiting of the churches he had planted, in his. David guzik commentary on acts 20, in which paul addresses the elders in ephesus by recounting his work among them before he leaves the area. During this period paul may have written galatians as lightfoot argued and certainly did romans. Acts 20, new international version niv the bible app. He will bring the gospel to kings and gentiles alike. Let us never expect to be quite safe till we enter heaven. Partner with the blb disclaimer multiverse retrieval. Later on this appears to have become more settled as an observance on the first day of the week acts 20. It records the third missionary journey of paul the apostle. Tim perrine ccel staff writer this volume contains commentary on the first chapters of acts. Boices acts commentary is a true breath of fresh air. It will be of great value to pastors as well as students and their professors.
For assurance of our own salvation, we can compare our own conversion experience with those in acts. Luke records many examples of conversion in the book of acts e. Acts 20 is the twentieth chapter of the acts of the apostles in the christian new testament of the bible. We know that he received the macedonian vision while at troas, 15 but luke gives us no report concerning pauls evangelistic activity in this city.
Acts 20 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary provides notes on all 66 books of the bible, and contain more than 7,000 pages of material. Another marked feature of their very life was continuance in prayers, a fact seen prominently throughout the book of acts. It is not an ivory tower work, but is not for that reason less than scholarly. Acts 20 new international version niv through macedonia and greece. The book containing this chapter is anonymous, but early christian tradition. Bruces revised study on the book of acts is a contribution to the new international commentary on the new testament. Just like the other two romans and 1 corinthians, this is a great book. The expository commentary grand rapids, mich kregel publications, 1986, 244245. In acts, jesus sends the holy spirit to empower his disciples as they carry.
A historian as careful with details as this author proves to be would have good reason for choosing to use we in some places and they elsewhere. Before he left ephesus, paul wrote to the church in corinth of greece achaia, now concerning the. This is the first time that luke uses the words paul, the prisoner in acts. Acts 20 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is actually 30minute audio files that takes listeners through the entire bible in 5 years.