History about the book of acts commentary audio

The acts of the apostles, the second volume of lukes twovolume work, continues lukes presentation of biblical history, describing how the salvation promised to israel in the old testament and accomplished by jesus has now under the guidance of. The former account i made, o theophilus, of all that jesus began both to do and teach. Acts of the apostles introduction new testament matthew. The acts of the apostles commentary a new audio book. Biography, history and the genre of lukeacts cambridge core. In only three decades, a small group of frightened believers in jerusalem transformed. The beggar that peter and john encountered was not an isolated case. The acts of the apostles, the second volume of lukes twovolume work, continues lukes presentation of biblical history, describing how the salvation promised to israel in the old testament and accomplished by jesus has now under the guidance of the holy spirit been extended to the gentiles. The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt. Luke, the author of the gospel of luke, was a doctor and gentile. The genre of the book of acts is narrative history with several sermons.

The book of acts ends just as it begins, emphasizing the apostles role as those who expanded gods kingdom on earth, through their proclamation. If this is the first time you use this feature, you will be asked to authorise cambridge core to connect with your account. 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. Verse 1 luke referred to his gospel here as my first book. Pauls epistles, as many circumstances in them are referred to by the narrative contained. At the end of the gospel of luke jesus says that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in. Includes articles, maps, commentary, powerpoints, pdfs, podcasts, etc. This book has a more in depth study than most commentaries. Now this book gives us an account of the framing and rearing of that tabernacle. 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. Every monday paul cresswell will read a new episode from his beautiful new book a commentary on the acts of the apostles.

As we approach the book of acts, we must always keep in mind that luke wrote out of his background in the old testament and first century beliefs about the kingdom of god in christ. As such, it provides us with a valuable account of how the church was able to grow and spread out from jerusalem into the rest of the roman empire. And on this account it has been generally placed at the end of the four gospels. An audio commentary is an additional audio track, usually digital, consisting of a lecture or comments by one or more speakers, that plays in real time with a video. You will again witness the enormous power of the early church as you listen to the acts of the apostles, a remarkable commentary on the book of acts. The acts of the apostles breaks fresh ground in providing a detailed social and rhetorical analysis of the book of acts. It shows how the gospel was spread from jerusalem to rome. You can find the best commentary on acts for you using the tools on the right side. The following sermon transcript does not match the video version of the sermonit matches only the audio version. Then you are invited to request it and experience it for yourself and your church. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy.

This commentary interacts with the scholarly discussion found in the various excursuses in the book, draws on the best new insights from a number of disciplines narratological studies of lukeacts, archaeological and social scientific study of the new testament, rhetorical. After jesus went up to heaven, they waited in jerusalem. Acts is the only biblical book that chronicles the history of the church immediately after jesuss ascension. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. 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. This summary of the book of acts provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of acts. Listen to book of acts using kjv audio bible online. We are members of the christian church, that tabernacle of god among men, and it is our honour and privilege that we are so. The format is more like a standard commentary but at over pages is very thorough and contains 20 special studies. The author of acts was luke, who also wrote the gospel of luke. Since the text and audio content provided by blb represent a range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed in the resource materials are not necessarily affirmed, in total, by this ministry. 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. Follow the lives and adventures of the apostles beyond the book of acts and into the lost chapter of church history. The traditional title of this book is, in some respects, a misnomer.

Acts 1 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Acts is a history of the early church and of the spread of the gospel note 1. This book at one time was listed as part of the bible study textbook series. Bruces commentary on acts in the nicnt series soon became a standard conservative evangelical commentary. Book of acts overview insight for living ministries. Best commentaries and books on acts logos bible software. 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. Commentary on the book of acts bible study notes and comments by david e. 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.

It primarily deals with the acts of peter and paul. For a comprehensive study of the history of criticism of the book of acts see w. When we read the book of acts, it seems obvious luke intended to write some sort of history of the expansion of the early church from a small messianic sect of judaism in galilee and judea to an empirewide religion which included both jews and. Acts 1 jesus ascends to heaven, a new apostle chosen a. Perhaps luke was using it to mean any christian reader. Mar 23, 2015 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 whole rejects jesus christ, and. The acts of the apostles the acts of the apostles presents the amazing story of the early christian church through the rest of new testament times. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. A witness is somebody who tells what he has seen and heard acts 4.

It really should be called the acts of the holy spirit. It still remains one of the best commentaries on this book of scripture. 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 the decades immediately following christs ascension into heaven. As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1. It records a transition of the legitimate faith in yahweh god, as decreed by his word. A history of the criticism of the acts of the apostles. Of the new testament books, acts contains the most obvious ties to its cultural and historical context. Acts is the second book in the history that luke wrote. Lukes history opens up and embraces the entire church age. The book of acts in the setting of hellenistic history.

John macarthur routinely preaches a sermon more th. A good study bible we recommend the following features. Book of acts matthew henrys bible commentary concise. The book of acts, chapter 1 christogenea internet radio, april 11th, 20 the book of the acts of the apostles, as it is fully called, is a book of transition. But it is more likely that theophilus was a real person. A critical and exegetical commentary on the book of acts.

A complete guide and reference is the ultimate reference and guide to the book of 1 enoch the ethiopic book of enoch. Biography, history and the genre of lukeacts volume 63, issue 3. Although the author does not name himself, evidence outside the scriptures and inferences from the book itself lead to the conclusion that the author. Commentary on the book of acts a sensational miracle. Top 5 commentaries on the book of acts ligonier ministries. Its narrative supplies a bridge connecting the life and ministry of jesus to the life of the church and the witness of the earliest believers. Preparations for a worldwide witnessing work address to theophilus jesus shows himself during 40 days and speaks about gods kingdom jesus instructs the apostles to stay in jerusalem and wait for the promised holy spirit jesus answers the apostles question about when the kingdom will be restored to israel jesus commissions the apostles to be witnesses of him to the ends of the. Acts of the apostles niv audio bible non dramatized. Chronicles of the apostles takes students on a yearlong study of the book of acts with messianic commentary and jewish insights into the epistles and the whole new testament. The book of acts in the new testament of the bible is also called acts of the apostles.

Book of acts chapter 2, part 2 christogenea internet radio 051020. But until recently, most twentiethcentury authors have bypassed discussion of the relation of acts to the world and history around it. Beggars were numerous at the temple, where they clustered especially at the inner and outer gates bordering the court of the gentiles. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. Since the text and audio content provided by blb represent a range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed in the resource materials. Acts overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. The book of acts provides a detailed, orderly, eyewitness account of the birth and growth of the early church and the spread of the gospel immediately after the resurrection of jesus christ. After jesus was victorious over satan and returned to heaven, the enemy turned his attention to jesus church on earth. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. An expositional commentary audiobook written by chuck missler. The largest and most trusted library of over 1,900,000 free sermons from conservative christian churches and ministries worldwide. This commentary on acts 3 treats peters sermon at the temple after he healed the beggar by the gate.

It shows the gospel overcoming racial and geographical. 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. This guide and reference contains the authors notes and insights on the ancient text, as well as commentary, parallel bible verses, references to 2 enoch and 3 enoch, history, prophecy, and the calendar of. The book of the acts of the apostles forms the fifth, and last, of the historical books of the new testament. Bob utley, retired professor of hermeneutics bible interpretation. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Written commentary on the book of acts, russian version, by dr.

Actus apostolorum, often referred to simply as acts, or formally the book of acts, is the fifth book of the new testament. Study acts using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The book of acts tells the story of the early church. 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. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of acts. 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. This book introduces them and is a key to them, as the history of david is to davids psalms.