It is written in laymans language and is very readable as well as giving an accurate biblical. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. 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. Acts of the apostles 1, new living translation nlt the. The gospel of luke concludes where acts begins, nam.
The book of acts is pivotal to the christian church. John calvin wrote that the book of acts was a kind of vast treasure. When you here bill creasy talk, he paints a picture. Read acts commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Its subject and intention is nicely summarised by the words of the lord in chapter 1. Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand. Read acts commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Acts 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. 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. The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt. Study the bible online using commentary on acts and more. Watch our overview video on the book of acts, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Verse by verse audio library by chuck smith blue letter bible. Bobs written commentaries reflect his latest theological views and should be consulted as you listen.
Martyn lloydjones called acts that most lyrical of bookslive in that book, i exhort you. The message of acts bible speaks today, by john stott, is an excellent commentary on the book of acts. Genesis 67 197982 audio chuck smith the baptism of the holy spirit, pt. 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.
This study followed the chronology of the new testament books and began a study of the book of galatians at this point. The largest and most trusted library of over 1,900,000 free sermons from conservative christian churches and ministries worldwide. Luke volume ii, often called the acts of the apostles, completes the pentateuch of the new testament. New testament audio commentaries free bible commentary. 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. William fincks christogenea internet radio commentary on the book of acts, broadcast over 35 programs in 20 and early 2014 is now. Book of acts chapter 2, part 2 christogenea internet radio 051020.
Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Verse 1 luke referred to his gospel here as my first book. Perhaps luke was using it to mean any christian reader. Acts 2 niv the holy spirit comes at pentecost bible. But it is more likely that theophilus was a real person. The five books plus appendices of chronicles of the apostles present messianic commentary on the book of acts with jewish insights into the origins of our faith follow the lives and. Study acts using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning.
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. Acts 2 new international version niv the holy spirit comes at pentecost. Book of acts matthew henrys bible commentary concise. Audio should start after a short delay, depending on connection speed. 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. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. The traditional title of this book is, in some respects, a misnomer. An immense amount of apostolic service is left unrecorded, and mention is made of just a few incidents which serve to show the way. Acts 1, new international version niv the bible app. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them.
Everyone was filled with the holy spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the spirit. Acts is the second book in the history that luke wrote. The acts is an historical book, but it is not mere history. His name being changed to paul, he is given special revelations from god as to the heavenly character of christianity, and these take the foremost place before the book of acts closes. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. When you read it by yourself it is packed with so much information to study and digest. Acts commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. You can find the best commentary on acts for you using the tools on the right side. The book of acts is the link between the gospels and the epistles. As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1. A free bible version and commentary on the book of acts in easyenglish.