Yet commentary on the book of acts chapter 1

Acts of the apostles 1 commentary new testament matthew. Acts 1 in the first book, o theophilus, i have dealt with. He is the author of many books, including miracles. 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. Did judas iscariot, after betraying christ, hang himself or just swell up and burst open we should first understand that god had his word recorded in such a way that it could be misunderstood. In those two years, luke had plenty of time to research and write his gospel and the book of acts. Peters discourse concerning the death of judas iscariot, acts 1. Shall we turn to the book of acts, chapter one, as we begin our study of the early. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of god. Now the second volume, acts, will detail jesus continuing. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. Lukes devoting so much space to the narrative of a single conversion indicates the importance of it.

Bock provides a substantive yet highly accessible commentary on acts in this latest addition to the acclaimed becnt series. Acts 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. And we are too apt to despair of doing good to those who yet, when tried, prove very teachable. Luke uses it, of what we should call the several books or portions of his histories. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one. Acts is the second book in the history that luke wrote. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one book with two volumes. Acts chapters 1 through 7 describe the gospel in jerusalem, chapters 8. The baker exegetical commentary on the new testament becnt, one of todays most respected sources for new testament exegetical studies, equips you to know the gospel better.

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. Most people understand that the important things in life are not things at all they are the relationships we have. It was written by luke, who wrote the third of the four gospels, which bears his name. They were not ready yet they did not even have the holy spirit yet. This chapter functions as a transition from the former account that is, gospel of luke with a narrative prelude verses 15, repeated record of. I told you, theophilus, about everything jesus began to do and teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven after giving his chosen apostles further instructions through the holy spirit. Acts chapter 7 kjv king james version 1 then said the high priest, are these things so 2 and he said, men, brethren, and fathers, hearken. The return of the disciples to jerusalem, and their employment there, acts 1. Many people call acts the acts of the apostles, but really, if you want to add to the name. Study guide for acts 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. God has put a desire for relationship in every one of us, a desire he intended to be met with relationships with other people. 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 v.

And like us, they would have liked to have seen the kingdom established right away. This would indicate it was matthew, mark, luke, or john. Acts of the apostles 1, new living translation nlt the. Iscariot was saul of tarsus, chosen personally by the lord jesus christ galatians 1. By its opening words the acts of the apostles is linked in the clearest way with the gospel of luke. It was practical to have a scroll about thirtyfive feet in length. Luke uses it, of what we should call the several books or portions of. Two things more are to be observed concerning this book. Acts 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The book of acts is clearly a sequel, a second volume to be read in conjunction with the first, the book of luke. Acts chapter 10 coffmans commentary of the new testament. Acts 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity.

They didnt forget the sermon right after they heard it, and they actually did. He goes into greece, where he tarries three months and, purposing to sail to syria, he returns through macedonia, 2,3. The resurrected christ tells the apostles, but you shall receive power when the holy spirit has come upon you. Study the bible online using commentary on acts 1 and more. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. The teaching jesus gave during that period is not recorded, but we are told that. The credibility of the new testament accounts, the bestseller the ivp bible background commentary. Acts the promise of the holy spirit 1 in the first book, o a theophilus, i have dealt with all that jesus began b to do and teach, 2 until the day when c he was taken up, after he d had given commands e through the holy spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The book containing this chapter is anonymous but early christian tradition affirmed that luke composed this book as well as the gospel of luke. Chapter 2 records the fulfillment of pentecost, peters sermon, and the primary church. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 2 acts the beautiful, amazing, powerful, weak, dysfunctional church table of contents scripture passage page 1.

Commentary for acts 1 this book unites the gospels to the epistles. John says that jesus was in the kosmos which refers to not only to the earth world, but to the universe. It is used to denote the earth and also the universe. The first volume, the gospel of luke, shows as luke says, all that jesus began to do and teach. Our story starts off where the gospel of luke left offjesus is back now that hes resurrected, jesus decides to hang out and chat with his disciples whom luke calls apostles for forty days. And in the gospel of john the last recorded fact is the second coming of christ. Ancient books were generally written on papyrus scrolls. Fully come means that this was the fulfillment of the. But it is more likely that theophilus was a real person. But william ramsay, a noted archaeologist and bible scholar, proved that the. Acts 1 is the first chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible. Is gods spirit writing the next chapter of the book of acts. Lukes prologue, containing a repetition of christs history from his passion till his ascension, acts 1.

Apr 26, 2020 the work of the holy spirit in acts undergirds all narratives in this book and believers should always remember that all the miracles of healing were done in the name of the risen lord. Acts 2 niv the holy spirit comes at pentecost bible. New testament, the historical jesus of the gospels, gift and giver, and commentaries on matthew. The baker exegetical commentary on the new testament. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Acts 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Acts 2 niv the holy spirit comes at pentecost bible gateway. 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. In the modern world, healing through the name of jesus is hardly believed by many people, yet in acts we see disciples performing miracles of all kinds. Many people call acts the acts of the apostles, but really, if you want to add to the. Praised for its thoughtful scholarship for studying pastors and its readability for inquiring lay people, the becnt is a standard exegetical commentary for any biblestudy library. Where can we find a very descriptive explanation of jesus return. The significance of the prologue with its introductory address to theophilus lies in the fact that. Whitby shows was, very probably, one of the seventy disciples, whose commission luke 10.

God has put a desire for relationship in every one of us, a desire he intended to be met with relationships with other people, but most of all, to be met by a relationship with him. The introductions are similar in other ways as well. Oct 01, 2007 respected new testament scholar darrell l. The inspired historian begins his narrative of the acts of the apostles, i. Through one of the prophets, we find that the bible is written here a little, and there a little isaiah 28. I connect the commencement and the close, because i think that the juxtaposition throws great light upon the purpose of the writer, and suggests some very important lessons. There are many who feel that acts is one of the most important books in the bible. This chapter is concerned exclusively with the conversion of cornelius, the same event also being under consideration in acts 11. Acts baker exegetical commentary on the new testament. The god of glory appeared unto our father abraham, when he was in mesopotamia, before he dwelt in charran. See introduction as to the title thus given to the book. Luke was the author of two booksthe gospel of luke which tells the story of the life of jesus and the acts of the apostles which tells the story of the early church. It is as if the four gospels had been poured into a funnel, and they all come down into this jug of the first chapter of the book of acts.

After rising from the dead, jesus met with his disciples and followers, giving convincing proofs that he was alive. With extensive research and thoughtful chapterbychapter exegesis, bock leads readers through all aspects of the book of actssociological, historical, and theological. Perhaps luke was using it to mean any christian reader. David guzik commentary on acts 1 describes the ascension of jesus into. This verse provides the underlying reason for the visible manifestations of power shown in acts 2. Verse 1 luke referred to his gospel here as my first book. But the directing some of the books of the scripture so is an intimation to each of us to. With a summary of the proofs of christs resurrection. Chapter 5 thus ends with the statement that, in spite of the persecution and threats the apostles received at the hands of the sanhedrin, they were not intimidated, and they were not silenced, nor did the preaching of the word cease. Top 5 commentaries on the book of acts ligonier ministries. Imagine what it would be like if the book of acts wasnt in the bible. It opens with a greeting to theophilus, who was also the intended recipient of lukes gospel. Paul and luke sail from philippi, and in five days reach troas, where they meet their brethren from asia, and abide there seven days, 6.

Several persons accompany him into asia, and then go before and tarry for him at troas, 4,5. Commentary on the gospel of john chapter 1 by cooper abrams. Acts 1 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. But all those who will believe and appropriate the truth of their testimony also qualify as witnesses. Acts 2 new international version niv the holy spirit comes at pentecost.

Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. They did not understand that they needed to be prepared for the kingdom of god. You pick up your bible and see the ministry of jesus ending in the gospel of john. It contains many particulars concerning the apostles peter and paul, and of the christian church from the ascension of our saviour to the arrival of st. The scope of the task is given in geographical terms. The statement that he was in the world further shows the word of john 1. There is some overlap between the end of the gospel and the beginning of acts. In this passage, luke is restating the great commission challenge jesus gave in luke 24.