First century israel map large map of israel in the first century click around on the cities. Home biblical archaeology significant discoveries from ancient empires. Tom constables expository notes on acts this is also available in the net. Blue letter bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on christ and the gospel of his peace and righteousness. It alone presents an extensive picture of early church life and history. But it is more likely that theophilus was a real person. Two things that have been added to the book notes in this module are.
A bible map can be your handiest tool in digging into a passage of scripture. Perhaps luke was using it to mean any christian reader. But you shall receive power when the holy spirit has come upon you. This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. The book of acts was likely written between ad 61 and 64. Study the bible online using commentary on acts and more. Even maps in logos bible software, for example are highly inaccurate and full of mistakes, errors and misplaced cities. Study bible commentary matthew henrys wellknown sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete bible commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible. Written in a readable style, with more detailed interaction with scholarly discussion found in the various excursuses, this commentary draws on the best new insights from a number of. 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. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. The lexham geographic commentary on acts through revelation is a worthy sequel to the awardwinning lexham geographic commentary on the gospels. The esv study bible includes maps on many of the pages in the book of acts that help illustrate the various places mentioned in acts and routes taken by the apostles as they proclaim the gospel. Book of acts read, study bible verses online bible study tools.
In addition, there are topical studies on issues such as spiritual leadership, gods redemptive plan, and old testament character studies. Willimon 2010 interpretation series published by westminster john knox press acts. This summary of the book of acts provides information about the title. Harmony of the gospels encyclopedias dictionaries introductions to the bible topical indexes charts and outlines timelines maps images hebrew greek grammars. We have just added many new sources, including the expositors bible commentary, bengels gnomon, langes commentary, hastings great texts and many more. Bible maps helps you see the big picture of the relationship of different cities to each other as well as where people were during biblical times. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one book with two volumes. 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.
Illustrated bible history illustrations, photos, and images of the ancient world of the bible. Top 5 commentaries on the book of acts ligonier ministries. The acts of the apostles is a unique and therefore crucial book of the new testament. Acts verse by verse bible commentary matthew henry. Many of the maps in the next site are made using biblemapper see bible mapper gallery. While some see acts as the story of the founding of the christian church, jennings argues that it is so much more, depicting revolutionlife in the disrupting presence. Acts is the second book in the history that luke wrote. May 05, 2017 in this new commentary for the belief series, awardwinning author and theologian willie james jennings explores the relevance of the book of acts for the struggles of today. The inspired historian begins his narrative of the acts of the apostles, i. In addition to the fire bible notes, we also released a commentary on the book of acts by pentecostal scholar stanley horton. 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, ver. A bible commentary for teaching and preaching by william h. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.
This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. In acts, jesus sends the holy spirit to empower his disciples as they carry. The book of acts records three of pauls missionary journeys by which the church was established, the people of god, the christians who would change the world. It offers 180 pages of fullcolor bible charts, maps, and time lines all reproducible. 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. In what acts did the early church continue steadfastly in. 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.
This commentary deals with the bible text like a picture in words about gods love. Study acts 1 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The presence and working of the holy spirit is the dominating mark of the book of acts. You can find the best commentary on acts for you using the tools on the right side. The kjv commentary bible uses the king james version for its english text, but each book of the bible has notes and explanations written by mathew henry, author, writer, and minister born in wales, united kingdom. In this new commentary for the belief series, awardwinning author and theologian willie james jennings explores the relevance of the book of acts for the struggles of today. A good study bible we recommend the following features. The book of the acts new international commentary on the new testament. Read acts commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take. Oct 04, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of acts, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Acts of the apostles 1 commentary new testament matthew. This will help you place yourself in the shoes or sandals of the apostles and understand the kindness of god in the gospel being for all people. Commentary on the book of judges bible study notes and comments by david e.
Mar 28, 2012 often referred to as a one book pentecostal library, the fire bible contains 77 theme articles, 45 maps and charts, introductions to each book of the bible, and pentecostal study notes. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Spiral bound for ease of use, this is a musthave for every pastor and teacher. Click the commentary tab or pulldown menu for a full selection of commentaries over any bible passage you are researching. 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. While based on a thorough study of the greek text, the commentary. 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.
The gospel spread from israel, northward to antioch. Acts maps and diagrams generation word bible teaching. Maps in table above are from the holman bible atlas digital book. A commentary on acts of the apostles mobile bible study. Commentary on the book of acts bible study notes and comments by david e. A theological commentary on the bible willie james. The dates of the commencement and the end of the book are tolerably certain. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. 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. In the book of the acts we see how the church of christ was formed and settled. In the book of acts itself we find two important hints which are important to ascertain the time of writing.
Often referred to as a onebook pentecostal library, the fire bible contains 77 theme articles, 45 maps and charts, introductions to each book of the bible, and pentecostal study notes. Already the church father ireneus ca 140202 mentions that luke is the author of the book of acts. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible. A better title would be the acts or the workings of the holy spirit, because he is the real main character of the book. I purchased this commentary to help me prepare for an adult bible study, and i have never taught through acts before. Ancient books were generally written on papyrus scrolls. This collection of free bible maps and chronologies are the most accurate in the world available today. In those two years, luke had plenty of time to research and write his gospel and the book of acts. Lexham geographic commentary on acts through revelation.
The book of the acts new international commentary on the new. How to love god with all your heart by keith simons. Whether you preach sermons, teach sunday school, lead a small group, or read the bible for personal study, your understanding of gods word can be deepened and enriched by learning more about the context of each passage from this valuable book. Actsboles this is the complete commentary on the acts of the apostles by h. Bible gallery and bible illustrations thousands of images. 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. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 6 acts 1 50 days 1. Bible mapper is a fully interactive, highly accurate bible mapping system that helps you quickly and easily create customized maps of the holy lands or study a particular period and aspect of bible history. Acts in the picture study bible the book of acts with maps and. Bible study tips for the book of acts unlocking the bible. Acts of the apostles bible study notes, commentary, and comments. Imagine what it would be like if the book of acts wasnt in the bible. The acts of the apostles ben witherington, ben witherington.
Book of acts matthew henrys bible commentary concise. Wikipedia is not always biblically sound, so bereanlike acts 17. The book of acts also describes the work of the two apostles peter and paul. Like ben witheringtons previous commentary conflict and community in corinth, this commentary breaks fresh ground in providing a detailed social and rhetorical analysis of the book of acts.
Picture study bible studybible with pictures and maps. Acts verse by verse bible commentary matthew henry bible. While some see acts as the story of the founding of the christian church, jennings argues that it is so much more, depicting revolutionlife in the disrupting presence of the spirit of god. Ancient jerusalem interactive study of jerusalem with map. The student bible atlas 2015 published by augsburg fortress zondervan atlas of the bible 2010 published by zondervan commentaries acts. Prism magazine this is a splendid book to have next to your bible. Author although the author does not name himself, evidence outside the scriptures and inferences from the book itself lead to the conclusion that the author was luke. Acts commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Various scholars have also pointed out that the style and the choice of words in luke and acts are very similar.
Acts overview mcgarveys original commentary on acts. The blue letter bible ministry and the blb institute hold to the historical, conservative christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of scripture. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one. Watch our overview video on the book of acts, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Acts in the picture study bible the book of acts with maps. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles matthew henrys bible commentary. 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. Content includes book studies on luke, ephesians, thessalonians, james, 1 samuel, john, and acts. Acts in the picture study bible the book of acts with. Introduction to the book of acts study resources blue letter bible. How did the residents of jerusalem react to the church. Acts commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole bible. It is designed to help christians learn more about the bible they love so much and to think through it the way god intended.
Acts 1 jesus ascends to heaven, a new apostle chosen a. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. The emphasis of the book is the fulfillment of the great commission. It includes a glossary of cultural terms and important historical figures, maps and charts, uptodate bibliographies, and introductory essays about cultural background information for each book of the new testament. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew.
Here is a map of the three stages of gods expanding kingdom. This intuitive app contains the full text of the popular king james version english translation, with commentaries. You pick up your bible and see the ministry of jesus ending in the gospel of john. Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand. Acts romans galatians ephesians philippians and colossians hebrews. Several questions can be answered from the first 2 verses. Acts records the apostles being christs witnesses in jerusalem, judea, samaria, and the surrounding world. The descent of the holy spirit at the day of pentecost. The former account i made, o theophilus, of all that jesus began both to do and teach. The book of acts was written to provide a history of the early church. The book of acts clearly focuses on the beginnings of the church, and two people the apostle peter, and the one who actually possessed the courage to go to the farthest parts of the known world with the gospel of jesus christ, his name was paul the apostle. The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of the document.
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