Tim perrine ccel staff writer this volume contains commentary on the first chapters of acts. Chapter 1 verse 1 establishes the fact that luke a gentile is the writer, the former treatise being his gospel lk. Acts 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in lukes second volume. Pauls epistles, as many circumstances in them are referred to by the narrative contained. Doughty southside christian church january 2014 introduction. But it is more likely that theophilus was a real person. Prepared by some of the worlds leading scholars, the series provides an exposition of the new testament books that is thorough and fully abreast of modern scholarship yet faithful to the scriptures as the infallible word of god. It reflects both his deepened understanding from years of further study, and the best elements of other modern works on lukeacts. Where appropriate, an even more technical commentary is provided. Bruce was a well respected biblical scholar and his commentaries and books have greatly benefited the church of christ.
Written in the late 19th century, commentary on the acts of the apostles is a versebyverse look at acts, which mcgarvey believed many theologians had misunderstood before. This is the best kept secret among greekbased nt commentaries. Now peter and john went up together to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. He is also coauthor of socialscience commentary on the gospel of john and social science commentary on the book of revelation. Emeritus professor in the university of manchester the study of the acts of the apostles shows no signs of slackening.
Verse 1 luke referred to his gospel here as my first book. Acts is the second book in the history that luke wrote. Lukes presentation of the spirit in acts 21 this eschatological note is not so prominent in lukes writings as it is in some of the other nt documents, but the whole record of acts. And a certain man lame from his mothers womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called beautiful, to ask alms from those who entered the. The significance of the prologue with its introductory address to theophilus lies in the fact that. He frequently offers his own translations of a passage, explaining the subtleties and nuances of his translation.
New international commentary on the new testament nicnt. Acts 114, acts 1528 international critical commentary. This book falls in line with the rest of the new international commentary on the new testament edited by gordon fee. In this chapter are found lukes prologue to acts acts 1. Under the general editorship of three outstanding new testament scholars first ned stonehouse westminster theological seminary, philadelphia, then f. Book of acts new international commentary on the new. Bruce the book of the acts new international commentary on the new testament, 1988. Bock phd, university of aberdeen is research professor of. Acts commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole bible. About the new international commentary on the new testament faithful criticism characterizes volumes in the new international commentary on the new testament nicnt, and is widely recognized by pastors, students, and scholars alike for its attention to the text of scripture, its currency with contemporary scholarship, and its service t. Bruces revised study on the book of acts is a contribution to the new international commentary on the new testament.
Baker exegetical commentary on the new testament robert w. Commentary on acts is an impressive commentary, containing some of calvins most important views. Study acts using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The healing of the paralytic at the gate beautiful. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. He has written many books, including the social world of jesus and the gospels, and the social gospel of jesus. Acts is a pivotal book in the new testament, says bruce, for it provided the sequel to the gospels and the background to. First of all luke mentions the fact that acts is the sequel to the gospel of luke written around 5560 ad, and therefore must have been written later. Bruces commentary on acts in the nicnt series soon became a standard conservative evangelical commentary. Acts overview mcgarveys original commentary on acts. This new edition uses bruces own fresh translation of the. Further, this volume also contains informative notes from the editor.
The book of the acts hardcover january 1, 1955 by f. Acts commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. This would indicate it was matthew, mark, luke, or john. Visit our enduring standards page to see some of our perennially bestselling backlist books. Socialscience commentary on the book of acts logos bible. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of the church. The first volume, the gospel of luke, shows as luke says, all that jesus began to do and teach. This was an important revision 1990 of a very old commentary by bruce from the 50s. 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. Perhaps luke was using it to mean any christian reader.
Stein, editors volumes now available luke darrell l. The design of luke, in writing acts, was to supply, by select and suitable instances, an. First, to give an example of what he mentioned in acts 2. Read acts commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Calvins commentary on acts should not be ignored by anyone interested in the book of acts or calvin himself. Hackett, a commentary on the original text of the acts of the apostles, rev.
Bruce the new international commentary on the new testament. Proceeding pericope by pericope bruce unpacks this dense book on multiple. 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. The book of acts is something of a hermeneutical minefield, due to the many different ideas of how to apply the various practices and. Book of acts matthew henrys bible commentary concise. The book of the acts of the apostles forms the fifth, and last, of the historical books of the new testament. Full text of critical and exegetical handbook to the acts. The significance of the prologue with its introductory address to theophilus lies in the fact that everything luke said in. 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. Commentary of the book of acts english text edition by f. Bruce rylands professor of biblical criticism and exegesis, university of manchester, england introduces this exellcent commentary on the book of acts with a fitting discussion on the canonicity of the new testament, aptly noting that marcions canon did not compel them to create the canon of holy scripture which has ever since, with minor variations, been accepted by the church. The book of the acts new international commentary on the.
We can think of at least three reasons why luke found it important to share the story of this miracle. New international bible commentary, based on the niv. Written as part of scripture unions bible study commentary series, which encourages regular, systematic personal bible reading, this commentary is also designed as a resource manual for group study. By its opening words the acts of the apostles is linked in the clearest way with the gospel of luke. Bruce says the sum of two hundred denarii was probabr suggested by uhat. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers.
Acts of the apostles 1 commentary new testament matthew. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. Acts 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. The book will therefore have been written only after the end of this time. Bruce was arguably the most influential nt scholar of his generation. A study of latin words in the greek new testament digital. He is coeditor of the social setting of jesus and the gospels. Secondly luke at the end of acts luke mentions pauls twoyear imprisonment in rome. Specializing in the historical sociological context of the nt bruce was a natural selection for this volume, the book of the acts nicnt, which presents the message and acts of the apostolic church and its leaders.
Ff bruce commentaries and writings accordance bible software. It is no different than with this work on the book of acts. Bruce rylands professor of biblical criticism and exegesis, university of manchester, england introduces this exellcent commentary on the book of acts. In acts, he told how the good news about jesus christ spread. Calvin is regarded as one of the reformations best interpreters of scripture. After rising from the dead, jesus met with his disciples and followers, giving convincing proofs that he was alive. The book of the acts new international commentary on the new testament bruce, f. Bock acts baker exegetical commentary on the new testament, 2007.
Israel has publicly, positively refused the appeal of spirit of god to reconsider their rejection of christ. The gospel therefore is to go to the regions beyond, and that nation as such meanwhile has been given up to a state of sad. Bruce undertook a chapterbychapter revision and expansion of his book. This bulletin has in recent years carried a lecture on thepaulinism of. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. About the new international commentary on the new testament faithful criticism characterizes volumes in the new international commentary on the new testament nicnt, and is widely recognized by pastors, students, and scholars alike for its attention to the text of scripture, its currency with contemporary scholarship, and its service to the global church. Acts 3 tells us of a specific example, one of the many. Fee regent college, vancouver, british columbia the nicnt series has continued to develop over the years. Any new copy ordered directly by selecting its main listing on amazon will be the latest revision, dated 31120. You can find the best commentary on acts for you using the tools on the right side. And on this account it has been generally placed at the end of the four gospels. The original acts volume was first published in 1954.
Bruce, recent literature on the book of daniel, the bible expositor 6 1950. He cites an encyclopedia entry which he believes best represents the book. Bruce university of manchester, england, and now gordon d. Full text of critical and exegetical handbook to the acts of the apostles see other formats. Socialscience commentary on the book of acts logos. Acts 28 commentary 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. This statement reflects the underlying purpose of the new international commentary on the new testament. Read acts commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. This bulletin has in recent years carried a lecture on the paulinism of acts2 and dr.
The apostles and the first believers attended the temple worship at the hours of prayer. View the entire commentary a healing miracle and its consequences crammed into firststory rooms of an undistinguished building in a suburb of seoul are pews, a pulpit and other sanctuary furniture suitable for an auditorium seating five hundred to a thousand people, not the fifty to seventyfive who meet there for an organizing service. The first, covering acts 1 through 14, is available as either a paperback or kindle ebook at. Bruce s revised study on the book of acts is a contribution to the new international commentary on the new testament. Bruce was alive, he was regarded as a very conservative evangelical scholar. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of god.
Study the bible online using commentary on acts and more. A free bible version and commentary on the book of acts in easyenglish. Now the second volume, acts, will detail jesus continuing work through his apostles that he had chosen and the work of the holy spirit who would be. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. A commentary on the acts of the apostles by pastor galen l. Top 5 commentaries on the book of acts ligonier ministries. 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. Malina is professor of new testament at creighton university, omaha, nebraska. Acts is a pivotal book in the new testament, says bruce, for it provided the sequel to the gospels and the background to the apostolic letters. Eerdmans is proud to publish many books that have remained in print for decades true classics that have stood the test of time. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of acts. Click to read more about the book of the acts by f.