Acts 1, new international version niv the bible app. A good study bible we recommend the following features. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of the church.
This is, in my opinion, the best and most beautiful recording of the. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. The book of acts also describes the work of the two apostles peter and paul. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles matthew henrys bible commentary. The enduring word bible commentary is structured by each book of the bible.
The acts of the apostles is a unique and therefore crucial book of the new testament. This rallying cry from john mackay, missionary statesman and ecumenical leader of an earlier generation, needs to be heard and heeded again in our day. Bob is a pastorteacher and elder at community bible chapel in richardson, texas, and has contributed many of his bible. Click the commentary tab or pulldown menu for a full selection of commentaries over any bible passage you are researching. This section of the catholic bible contains the complete content of the book of acts with numbers, chapters and text of individual verses from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible. Perhaps luke was using it to mean any christian reader. But it is more likely that theophilus was a real person. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. The dates of the commencement and the end of the book are tolerably certain. Study acts 21 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Commentaries for acts chapter 1 the jerusalem church. The life for today commentary notes on this web site are taken from the printed life for today study bible series. Tom constables expository notes on acts this is also available in the net. Bobs written commentaries reflect his latest theological views and should be consulted as you listen to these audio teaching sessions.
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. Audio should start after a short delay, depending on connection speed. It is designed to help christians learn more about the bible they love so much and to think through it the way god intended. Lesson 1 investigates the author, historical setting, and the theological background of the book of acts.
Uncover the meaning of the text though historical, textual, and literary context. Commentary on 16 new testament books, from matthew to 2 timothy. The book of acts bible study guide chapter 1 online bible. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand. The inspired historian begins his narrative of the acts of the apostles, i.
Study the bible online using commentary on acts and more. Blue letter bible is a free, searchable online bible program providing access to many different bible translations including. It alone presents an extensive picture of early church life. This 71 part expository study of acts was preached at flagstaff christian fellowship in 20002002.
This summary of the book of acts provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology. The emphasis is on the simplicity and power of the gospel presentation with its focus on the resurrected and ascended jesus christ. We have just added many new sources, including the expositors bible commentary, bengels gnomon, langes commentary, hastings great texts and many more. That is what the new testament is, it is the record of the gospel of the new covenant between yahweh god and his people israel, which was. Those eight books are now combined into the onevolume bridgeway bible commentary, which is a companion in size, style and format to the bridgeway bible. Study the bible on the go with andrews free online bible commentary. In acts, jesus sends the holy spirit to empower his disciples as they. The former account i made, o theophilus, of all that jesus began both to do and teach. 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 niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 44 duration. 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.
Summary page for preaching outline and commentary on the book of acts including. 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. In acts, jesus sends the holy spirit to empower his disciples as they carry the good news of his. 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. Luke volume ii, often called the acts of the apostles, completes the pentateuch of the new testament. New testament audio commentaries free bible commentary. Acts is the second book in the history that luke wrote. This is the holy book of acts, known as the acts of the apostles. Book of acts audio bible reading new testament the author of the acts of the apostles is the same author of the gospel of luke.
Acts commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Had infinite wisdom seen fit, we might have had as many books of the acts of the apostles as we have gospels, nay, as we might have had gospels. We have provided this method as a convenience to our users. Nov 01, 2017 luke wrote the gospel according to luke and the book of the acts of the apostles the book of acts is a continuation of the record luke began in the gospel of luke. Book of acts matthew henrys bible commentary concise. Enduring word bible commentary of the whole bible with. This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. A better title would be the acts or the workings of the holy spirit, because he is the real main character of the book. 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.
The presence and working of the holy spirit is the dominating mark of the book of acts. Watch our overview video on the book of acts, which breaks down the. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Verse by verse audio library by chuck smith blue letter bible. 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. With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library, including complete notes from the niv cultural backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary. Acts of the apostles introduction new testament matthew. Commentaries on bible books genesis joshua and ruth judges 1 samuel ezra, nehemiah, and esther. Nov 08, 2012 this is the holy book of acts, known as the acts of the apostles. Additionally, the main point is then organized in an easy to follow outline that flows through the bible. Book of acts kjv listen audio bible online bible study tools. You searched for the book of acts in the kjv bible. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of god.
The book of acts niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 44. A translation of the bible with commentaries and bible studies all written in easy english to help you read, understand, and apply the bible. It records a transition of the legitimate faith in yahweh god, as decreed by his word. The largest and most trusted library of audio sermons from conservative. It records a transition of the legitimate faith in. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. Acts overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. However, we do not feel this is the best method for using the blue letter bible. Audio and manuscripts are available for each lesson. Acts 1 bible study acts 1 chapter bible study and commentary. Acts 1 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of acts chapter 1 in plain english. The book of acts the smart guide to the bible series by robert c.
An immense amount of apostolic service is left unrecorded, and mention is made of just a few incidents which serve to show the way the spirit of god operated in bearing witness to the risen and exalted jesus, and in conducting the disciples into the fulness of christian blessing. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. The acts is an historical book, but it is not mere history. Book of acts audio bible reading new testament youtube. As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1. Bobdeffinbaugh graduated from dallas theological seminary with his th. To help your study time, each chapter has the main point extracted from the text. And on this account it has been generally placed at the end of the four gospels. The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt. Easy english bible with free commentaries and studies. Acts overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. An immense amount of apostolic service is left unrecorded, and mention is made of just a few incidents which serve to show the way. We are a nonprofit bible study ministry dedicated to empowering people to interpret the bible for themselves. Click the commentary tab or pulldown menu for a full selection of commentaries over any 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. Matthew henrys well known six volume commentary 170810 provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible covering the whole of the old testament, the gospels, acts and the new testament. Bobs written commentaries reflect his latest theological views and should be consulted as you listen to these audio. 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. 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.
Read acts commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The message of acts bible speaks today, by john stott, is an excellent commentary on the book of acts. In addition, indepth study tools are provided on the site with access to commentaries. Acts 1 jesus ascends to heaven, a new apostle chosen a. Study acts using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Verse 1 luke referred to his gospel here as my first book. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. Click on a lesson to play with windows media player. Acts commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole bible.
The system of numbering notes was designed for the printed book and is used throughout the text to refer to other notes. In the book of the acts we see how the church of christ was formed and settled. Free, online access to study passages and verses contained in the chapters and verses of the book of acts for bible. Bible study questions on the book of acts introduction. The book of the acts of the apostles forms the fifth, and last, of the historical books of the new testament. 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. The traditional title of this book is, in some respects, a misnomer. This page provides a method to go directly to a commentary by a specific presenter. Watch our overview video on the book of acts, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its. Tap the left or right arrows to go back or forward a chapter at a time. Acts of the apostles 1, new living translation nlt bible. These lessons are from bobs teaching ministry through the years. Blue letter bible is now partnering with wordboarda whiteboard animation project developed by james street that focuses on explaining books or passages in the bible in a fun, simple way.
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