The book of acts commentary by david pratten

The book of acts is the first volume of church history. 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. Books in this series are aimed at developing confidence in handling gods word in a variety of contexts. There are a number of good commentaries on the book of acts, including dr. Acts 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. T he book of acts in the bible, written around 6263 a. In this book, the principles of the exchanged life not i, but christ is. Chapter 1 verse 1 establishes the fact that luke a gentile is the writer, the former treatise being his gospel lk. Verse 1 luke referred to his gospel here as my first book.

Commentary on the book of acts by david e pratte, 9781492840312, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. More than any other book in the new testament, the book of acts provides us with a clear picture of how the early church made disciples in obedience to the command of christ and multiplied churches in order to advance the kingdom of christ. Luke was from antioch but traveled with paul all over southern europe and the middle east. For many basic details verse by verse, it still is of good value and often. An overview of the book of acts, which provides an introduction to the apostles and gives a brief summary of the leaders, peter and. We have gained these insights partly through spiritual numbers related to the order of books in the.

Commentary on the book of acts bible study notes and comments by david e. Study basics about bible books, people, dates, places, and content, and take webbased selftests. Bible study notes and comments on the new testament book. See all of our coronavirus resources here toggle navigation. Peter is the human main character in the first 12 chapters, paul in the second part from chapter. The dispute between the men from judea and paul and barnabas. Acts is the book that reveals the power of the church. Commentaries, class books, workbooks, topical studies. Therefore, when a church begins to dwindle, lose its power, and turn dull and drab in its witness, it needs desperately to get back into the spirit, expectation, knowledge and teaching of the book of acts. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. 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. Acts is the second book in the history that luke wrote. This work, originally out in 1857, has proved helpful to many, though it is now far out of date as to literature commenting on acts.

And it happened, while apollos was at corinth, that paul, having passed through the upper regions, came to ephesus. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading commentary on the book of acts. Study the bible online using commentary on acts and more. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead. If jesus sat on davids throne, then he must be king. Intended to be helpful to all christians, including teachers and preachers, while avoiding an emphasis on technical issues. Commentary on the book of acts bible study notes and commentary on the new testament book of acts. Ephesian disciples are baptized in the holy spirit. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. Top 5 commentaries on the book of acts ligonier ministries. General resources for the book of acts check the scripture index for links and study resources pertaining to specific pericopes. Unlocking the book of acts for the bible teacher 9781845502553 by david cook. Whether you are a preacher, a small group leader or youth worker, these books will give you the necessary tools for teaching. Read acts commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.

Study acts using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Several questions can be answered from the first 2. 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. Our purpose is to reveal that the book of acts is not only merely a history book, but also foreshadows end time events in detail. While there are some areas of great detail of the acts of the apostles, many times you must use cross references to the gospels of matthew, mark, luke and john as well as some other epistles in the new testament to get the full picture of. Book of acts a prophetic witness we present to you the notion that the book of acts is a prophetic witness.

Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of. 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. Scripture quotations marked esv are from the holy bible, english. Acts commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Lesson 1 investigates the author, historical setting, and the theological background of the book of acts. Acts of the apostles bible study notes, commentary, and comments. The significance of the prologue with its introductory address to theophilus lies in. Pauls sermon in pisidian antioch the realization of long awaited davidic hope. Bible study commentary and notes to accompany some of our workbooks are available. A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or personal bible study by david e. Bible study notes and comments kindle edition by pratte, david. The book of acts is the link between the gospels and the epistles. The book of acts also describes the work of the two apostles peter and paul. Acts is a transitional book in the sense that it gives us the record of the way god moved in the minds and hearts of men to found and establish the church and begin its great work in the world today.

But it is more likely that theophilus was a real person. Questions in the lessons contain minimal human commentary, but instead guide students to study to understand scripture. Acts overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. The following are the five that i have found to be the most helpful. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. Emphasizes understanding the text with practical applications. 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. Book of proverbs bible study questions, class book, workbook. 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. For david, after he had in his own generation served the counsel of god, fell asleep, and was laid with his fathers, and saw decay.

Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. 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. The paperback of the bible study questions on the book of acts. Written from the conservative viewpoint of faith in the bible as the absolute, inerrant verbally inspired word of god.

A good study bible we recommend the following features. Book of acts a prophetic witness bible numbers for life. Its subject and intention is nicely summarised by the words of the lord in chapter 1. By its opening words the acts of the apostles is linked in the clearest way with the gospel of luke. The book of acts, sometimes called the fifth gospel, is a continuation of the gospel of luke. Read acts commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. The acts of the apostles pillar new testament commentary by david g. Bible study books, commentaries, workbooks, and study guides written by david e. Certain men came down from judea and taught the brethren, unless you. Commentaries, workbooks, and bible study books by david pratte.

The geographical centre of the first part is jerusalem, of the second antioch, where the first great assembly of converted heathens was formed. Bible study commentaries, class books, workbooks, topical studies. Workbook on the book of acts the church of christ in. Commentary on the book of acts by david pratte hardcover. The beautiful, amazing, powerful, weak, dysfunctional church a chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 6 acts 1 50 days 1. Perhaps luke was using it to mean any christian reader. This series challenges individuals and churches to put aside traditions, comforts, preferences, and programs in order to follow the. Book of acts matthew henrys bible commentary concise. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Joseph a alexander acts commentary 1857, 1866 over pages. Commentaries, workbooks, and bible study books by david.

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. Book overview bible study notes and commentary on the new testament book of acts, with explanation and practical applications for the everyday bible student. Bock acts baker exegetical commentary on the new testament, 2007. Luke is the writer, as he states in his introduction v. Acts and historical narrative, at luther seminarys bible tutor. Book of acts bible study questions, class book, workbook. We read of the evangelistic methods and message of the early apostles and preachers 3. Sir william ramsay, after making a critical study of lukes writings, declared that luke was the greatest historian, ancient or modern. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. For assurance of our own salvation, we can compare our own conversion experience with those in acts. 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. Bible study notes and commentary on the new testament book of acts.