There seems to be an overabundance of confusing information and seeming contradictions that often drives the sincere bible student to great frustration. These studies will be expository, devotional, practical and varied, and this is an introduction to the whole book. Top 5 commentaries on the book of acts ligonier ministries. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 4 acts a short introduction heres what well be reading as we study through the book of acts.
Study 1 going through the book of acts words of life ministries. 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. Its subject and intention is nicely summarised by the words of the lord in chapter 1. Acts 1 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of acts chapter 1 in plain english. 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. Study 1 going through the book of acts words of life. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of acts.
The goal of lifelight is that through a regular program of indepth personal and group study of scripture, more and more christian adults may grow in their personal faith in jesus christ. 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. Content includes book studies on luke, ephesians, thessalonians, james, 1 samuel, john, and acts. Follow the lives and adventures of the apostles beyond the book of. Luke is the writer, as he states in his introduction v. Genesis 67 197982 audio chuck smith the baptism of the holy spirit, pt. Read acts commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. In this book we see what jesus brought about through the apostles preaching and the beginning of the church. These audio messages are available from the middletown bible church mp3 format, all on one disc. The lexham geographic commentary on acts through revelation puts readers in the sandals of the apostles as they travel throughout the mediterranean, explaining the geographical setting for the spread of christianity in the first century. Believing jesus means you act on your faith in him and watch the holy spirit work through you. Over fifty entries by a range of scholars offer valuable insight into the geographical, social, and historical context of the book of acts, the new testament letters, and revelation. 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.
Bobs written commentaries reflect his latest theological views and should be consulted as you listen to these audio teaching sessions. Watch our overview video on the book of acts, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Acts 1 niv jesus taken up into heaven bible gateway. The lexham geographic commentary on acts through revelation is a worthy sequel to the awardwinning lexham geographic commentary on the gospels. Peter both excuses and reproves them, and exhorts them to. This study followed the chronology of the new testament books and began a study of. Was jude one of the disciples and if not, who was he. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of. Sometimes several gifts of the spirit are in operation at the same time but the spirit makes everything harmonious and never interrupts himself acts 14.
The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt. Study the bible online using commentary on acts and more. The book of acts kjv audio bible full by alexander scourby. This is what this book is about as it walks you through the book of acts.
The people are astonished, and the apostles inform them that it was not by their own power they had healed the man, but through the power of jesus of nazareth, whom they had crucified, 916. Each book page may contain relevant audio, video, or verse by verse commentary. Evening and morning, and at noon, will i pray and cry aloud. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. This commentary has been through advanced checking. These lessons are from bobs teaching ministry through the years. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. This study is part of the lifelight bible study series of indepth studies of bible books. Peter said that faith in jesus and the faith by jesus healed a man acts 3.
Lexham geographic commentary on acts through revelation. Jul 10, 2014 designed for individuals and small groups alike, this 12week study through the book of acts explores the history of the early church after christs ascension. With his familiar, anecdotal style and lively approach, dr. By its opening words the acts of the apostles is linked in the clearest way with the gospel of luke. Everything about this series of studies on acts is spellbinding.
He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of god. Keep in mind that it is a very large file and may take some time to download depending on your connection speed. To this point in this chapter of acts, we have seen that the outpouring of the spirit which occurred at this first pentecost was in fulfillment of the prophecy. Church gospel holy spirit chapters 28 next 20 years major emphasis. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. The commentarys primary purpose is to provide the reader a reading of the text of acts informed by its jewish context and has a userfriendly format. In acts, the gospel expands not through human strength, but through weakness, opposition, and persecution. Summary page for preaching outline and commentary on the book of acts including big idea statement and. Audio should start after a short delay, depending on connection speed. The book of acts is the link between the gospels and the epistles. Dr creasy brings the history and the characters to life whilst embracing the text as the inspired word of god. Listen to chuck swindolls overview of acts in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork.
Thru the bible commentary series 9780785207047 by j. Geography is a central concern throughout the writings of paul and the apostles, but the full significance of its geographical context is easily. A brand new featurette, bro cresswell reads his book on the acts of the apostles. Blue letter bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the bible easy and rewarding.
A full chapter by chapter study would take more than six months, so feel free to select from our available lessons below. Acts 1 niv jesus taken up into heaven in my bible gateway. Preparing for the kingdom age february 7, 2019in bible study videos. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. This page contains links to verse by verse studies through the bible.
The book of acts verse by very study whitcomb and zeller. Whitcomb at the independent fundamental bible conference hosted by the middletown bible church. In many ways acts is the most exciting book in the new testament because it is full of movement and interest. Imagine what it would be like if the book of acts wasnt in the bible. In believing jesus, bible teacher and author lisa harper retraces the steps of the apostles in the book of acts, while throwing in a few of her own crazy adventures along the way. His hallmark is pulling together the whole bible to interpret and illuminate the specific text under study and this program is no exception. It appears that there were three hours of the day destined by the jews to public prayer.
The disciples didnt have much of a road map after jesus ascended to heaven, but gods grace and spirit filled in the gaps as they moved forward. A good study bible we recommend the following features. 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. Dont miss this opportunity to learn more about acts, paul and your own self.
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. The commentarys primary purpose is to provide the reader a reading of the text of acts informed by its jewish context and has a userfriendly format the acts of the apostles is the second part of lukes masterpiece history of the life of yeshua and the first generation of the church and its leaders such as paul and peter. New testament audio commentaries free bible commentary. Studies in acts chapters 1 3 by francis dixon study verses. Book of acts overview insight for living ministries.
Jude which in hebrew is judas was one of four halfbrothers of jesus christ mark 6. The holy bible book 44 acts kjv dramatized audio youtube. Acts 1 bible study acts 1 chapter bible study and commentary. The book of acts, above all else, is a story about the churchand what a story it is. Acts 1 new international version niv jesus taken up into heaven. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one book with two volumes. Witness is a key word in the book of acts and is used twentynine times as either a verb or a noun. The book of acts, sometimes called the fifth gospel, is a continuation of the gospel of luke. Mcgee makes biblical truth understandable and bible study more enjoyable. The acts of the apostles is the second part of lukes masterpiece history of the life of yeshua and the first generation of the church and its leaders such as paul and peter. These studies are based on a series of 35 messages on the book of acts delivered by dr. 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. There are three distinct times marked in the book of the acts. 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 acts of the apostles commentary a new audio book. One of the more interesting, and difficult, books of the bible to understand is the book of acts. After rising from the dead, jesus met with his disciples and followers, giving convincing proofs that he was alive. He is not the same judas as the apostle judas who was the son of james luke 6. Each study is designed to first teach the leaders the passage and then provide them with questions they can use to lead their group through a process of selfdiscovered learning.
Verse by verse audio library by chuck smith blue letter bible. Blb text commentaries bible search and study tools. An expositional commentary audiobook written by chuck missler. This is the holy book of acts, known as the acts of the apostles. Book of acts chapter 2, part 3, and acts chapter 3 christogenea internet radio 051720 this is our fifth installment on the book of acts, and we are not quite through chapter 2. As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1. Bible study of acts join us for an inspiring study on the. Acts 1 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. Sir william ramsay, after making a critical study of lukes writings, declared that luke was the greatest historian, ancient or modern. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. Peter and john go to the temple at the hour of prayer, and heal a man who had been lame from his mothers womb, 18.
A witness is somebody who tells what he has seen and heard acts 4. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. I am so excited to listen to every single audio bible study in dr creasys vast collection. This web page contains lesson plans for a multiweek study of your choice. The jewish roots of acts by joseph shulam 2 book set. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of the church.