A commentary on the book of acts chapter 1

It was now a time of trouble and danger with the disciples of christ. Acts 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. Acts 112 macarthur new testament commentary macarthur new. This would indicate it was matthew, mark, luke, or john. David guzik commentary on acts 1 describes the ascension of jesus into heaven and the appointing of matthias as a replacement for judas. Acts 1 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. The return of the disciples to jerusalem, and their employment there, acts 1. Acts chapter 1 coffmans commentary of the new testament. Acts 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. 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 descent of the holy spirit at the day of pentecost.

The reader is now prepared for the grand opening of the kingdom in acts, chapter 2. The holy bible the acts of the apostles 1 kjv bible study. Peters discourse concerning the death of judas iscariot, acts 1. The gospel of luke and the book of acts form a single, twovolume work. The gospel will be preached in jerusalem and judea acts chapters 1 7, in samaria chapter 8, and eventually all the way to rome chapters 28. Acts chapter 1 explained discover the 66 books of the bible. Acts the promise of the holy spirit 1 in the first book, o a theophilus, i have dealt with all that jesus began b to do and teach, 2 until the day when c he was taken up, after he d had given commands e through the holy spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. When the official said someone must have gotten the key and released him, they searched for the key and found it on the officials own belt. Comparing these passages to acts 1, we can learn that holy spirit baptism and the baptism of the great commission were two separate baptisms. Verse 1 luke referred to his gospel here as my first book. Acts chapter 1 questions for discussion the living. The former account i made, o theophilus, of all that jesus began both to do and teach. 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.

Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. The return of the disciples to jerusalem, and their employment there, 1214. It is the greatest sequel ever written, the sequel of sequelsthe sequel to the story of christ see 1. Acts 1 new international version niv jesus taken up into heaven. Jul 27, 2015 james takes you through acts 1 to give you a clear understanding of the word of god, and with motion graphics and text on the screen to help, this makes for a compelling production for those who. It connects the early church to the ministry of jesus, and provides the backdrop for the new testament epistles. The emphasis of the book is the fulfillment of the great commission. The book of acts course a, lesson 1 free bible study. Complete bible timeline links interlinear bible bible commentaries bible lexicon topical bible bible summary bible outline bible timeline childrens bible bible hub homepage. The inspired historian begins his narrative of the acts of the apostles, i. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one. 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. These verses contains lukes introduction to the book of acts, and his account of christs parting words to his disciples before his ascension into heaven. F this is, in part, the outline used in this commentary.

News of the preaching came to the official who had him arrested, and sundar was brought before him again. Acts 1 in the first book, o theophilus, i have dealt with. In the twentieth century pentecost has become a source of confusion, embarrassment or division for christians, even as it has become a curiosity, if not an object of ridicule, for nonchristians. Read and study acts, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary. Acts 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The book s focus on crosscultural evangelism and the spread of the gospel makes studying acts a must for any believer who is serious about living out the great commission. The book of acts is unique because it is the only book of church history in the new testament. By its opening words the acts of the apostles is linked in the clearest way with the gospel of luke. Acts 25 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 25 in plain english.

The introductions are similar in other ways as well. Acts 1 commentary which, he said, you heard of from me notice the trinity the father promised acts 1. Acts of the apostles 1 commentary new testament matthew. Acts 1 niv jesus taken up into heaven in my bible gateway. Acts 1 12 macarthur new testament commentary macarthur new testament commentary series book kindle edition by macarthur, john. All of chapter 21 is about jerusalem, as are chapters 22, 23, and 24. It contains many particulars concerning the apostles peter and paul, and of the christian church from the ascension of our saviour to the arrival of st. Verse 1 demonstrates clearly that the unnamed author of acts is the same person as the unnamed author of the third gospel luke 1. 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 v. Ten out of the eleven apostles all but john would be killed for preaching the gospel.

Lukes purpose in writing acts explains his choice of themes. Acts is the second book in the history that luke wrote. We see in the book of acts how the gospel of jesus christ is spread not only to the hebrews, but to the entire. Acts 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. Jan 26, 20 welcome to ivy baptist churchs bible study on demand before beginning this study, please take an opportunity to download the worksheet for this bible study. Luke gives us the key to the book of acts at the front door of this book, in acts 1. The book of acts was penned by luke, the physician. Acts 1, new international version niv the bible app.

The author quite certainly was luke for the following reason. This commentary may be downloaded for any usage except sales. The birth of the church happens in acts 2 with the outpouring of the holy spirit. Lukes prologue, containing a repetition of christs history from his passion till his ascension, 1 9. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Luke mentions the city name five times in acts chapter 1.

Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. See introduction as to the title thus given to the book. 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. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the. Lukes prologue, containing a repetition of christs history from his passion till his ascension, acts 1. Acts 1 jesus ascends to heaven, a new apostle chosen a. As harrison noted, this verse is a table of contents of the book of acts.

Acts records the apostles being christs witnesses in jerusalem, judea, samaria, and the surrounding world. Study guide for acts 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. The waiting period introduction the gospel story has a sequel. His admission into the church, even if it were not the first instance of the reception of a gentile. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Acts 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. The baptism of the great commission was a command required of all people throughout the whole world. The former account i made, o theophilus, of all that. This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. Show us which of these two you have chosen to take over from judas. Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the bible and answer the questions at the end of each chapter found at the website answer the questions below and then click ok to send your answers.

Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand. The book of acts was written to provide a history of the early church. Verse 3 to whom he also showed himself alive after his passion by many proofs, appearing unto them by the space of forty days. Many people call acts the acts of the apostles, but really, if you want to add to the name acts, perhaps, a better name would be the acts of the early church. Lessons from the down time of life sermon on acts 1. Nowhere in this chapter of acts are these men called deacons, but most consider they were the first to fulfill the office of deacon as described in 1 timothy 3.

Acts chapter 1 questions for discussion the living word. This is a selftest on chapters 1 and 2 of the book of acts. With a reference to, and a brief recapitulation of, his gospel, or history of the. Content includes book studies on luke, ephesians, thessalonians, james, 1 samuel, john, and acts. The book of acts is the link between the gospels and the epistles. One god in three persons, all three involved in fulfilling the promise. Acts 1 12 the book of acts is the first volume of church history. We will see many examples of this baptism in the book of acts and will learn much more about it. Commentary for acts 1 this book unites the gospels to the epistles.

A timid peter is transformed into a bold evangelist whose first preach sees about three thousand souls added to the church acts 2. But it is more likely that theophilus was a real person. Perhaps luke was using it to mean any christian reader. The book of acts was likely written between ad 61 and 64. In addition, there are topical studies on issues such as spiritual leadership, gods redemptive plan, and old testament character studies. The gospel will be preached in jerusalem and judea acts chapters 17, in samaria chapter 8, and eventually all the way to rome chapters 28. Acts 112 macarthur new testament commentary macarthur. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Acts 1 in the first book, o theophilus, i have dealt. He receives a divine assurance that he shall go to rome.