Stephane commentary on the book of acts chapter 1

Acts chapter 1 kjv king james version 1 the former treatise have i made, o theophilus, of all that jesus began both to do and teach. Acts 1 12 macarthur new testament commentary macarthur new testament commentary series book kindle edition by macarthur, john. Acts chapter 19 matthew henry complete commentary on. The bible says he was filled with the holy spirit, who gave him wisdom and courage to preach despite fierce opposition. The following outline is intended to be used while studying the book. Before he was taken up to heaven, to whom did jesus give instructions.

The former treatise this former treatise, undoubtedly, means the gospel, which was written by st. This introduction seems to intimate that, as he had already in his gospel given an account of the life and actions of our lord, so in this second treatise he was about to give an account. He begins his gospel with a preface addressed to theophilus luke 1. This would indicate it was matthew, mark, luke, or john. While looking steadfastly as jesus ascends, two men in white apparel stand by 2. Acts cliffsnotes study guides book summaries, test. Verse 1 luke referred to his gospel here as my first book. Acts is the second book in the history that luke wrote. 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. The discontent that was among the disciples about the distribution of the public charity v. Acts chapter 1 explained discover the 66 books of the bible. Stephens sermon is twice as long as peters sermon delivered at pentecost acts 2.

Acts chapter 1 questions for discussion the living. The former treatise the gospel according to luke, which is here most evidently intended. With a summary of the proofs of christs resurrection. This rallying cry from john mackay, missionary statesman and ecumenical leader of an earlier generation, needs to be heard and heeded again in our day. A timid peter is transformed into a bold evangelist whose first preach sees about three thousand souls added to the church acts 2.

The unity of the spirit felt by the first christians when the. David guzik commentary on acts 1 describes the ascension of jesus into heaven and the appointing of matthias as a replacement for judas. Luke, the author of the gospel of luke, was a doctor and gentile. A good study bible we recommend the following features. Acts begins with the ascension of jesus, and tells the story of how the gospel was spread beyond the jewish community to the whole world. The book of acts course a, lesson 1 free bible study.

Read acts 1 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. If anything, stephens words are an indictment, not a defense. Acts 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. The acts of the apostles is a continuation of jesus mission on earth, and at the same time, the book has no real conclusion. His story is wholly contained in two chapters in the book of acts, but it provides a glimpse into life in the early church and serves as an example of how our faith in christ can lead to great things. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. 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. The birth of the church happens in acts 2 with the outpouring of the holy spirit. It traces the first decades in the history of the church after the resurrection of christ, focusing in particular on the work of peter and paul. Top 5 commentaries on the book of acts ligonier ministries.

Study the bible online using commentary on acts 6 and more. Commentary for acts 1 this book unites the gospels to the epistles. The rest of the apostles drop out of sight and are only mentioned in a corporate way. The introductions are similar in other ways as well. We only have a chapter and a half about stephen in the whole bible, yet he emerges as one of the most impressive characters in the entire scripture. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. Through what authority did jesus give commandments unto the apostles. The inspired historian begins his narrative of the acts of the apostles, i. Here is a bible study and commentary with summary of acts, chapter one. Show us which of these two you have chosen to take over from judas.

The sermon also serves as a transition to the gentile mission that follows this chapter, in that it shows israels continued stubborn rejection of. Acts of the apostles 1 commentary new testament matthew. Feb 27, 2011 the first chapter of the book of acts from the watchword bible cev new testament. By its opening words the acts of the apostles is linked in the clearest way with the gospel of luke. The former account i made, o theophilus, of all that jesus began both to do and teach. The holy spirit, through which jesus continued his works after leaving the earth, is mentioned in this chapter. Acts 1 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Acts 6 the appointment of deacons and the arrest of stephen.

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. All in this verse, cannot mean every one of the miracles and sermons which jesus wrought and preached. We wouldnt know what had happened if it werent for this book. Study 1 going through the book of acts words of life. Jesus commissions his disciples to receive the holy ghost, then to preach his gospel to the world. The following are the five that i have found to be the most helpful.

The book of acts was penned by luke, the physician. However, after mentioning the eleven in chapter 1, and a brief mention of james the brother of john, plus some mention of james, the brother of jesus, the apostles luke focuses on are peter and paul. A survey of israels history during the time of the patriarchs. Outline studies in the book of the acts of the apostles. Several persons accompany him into asia, and then go before and tarry for him at troas, 4,5. The book of acts ends with pauls imprisonment in rome. The waiting period introduction the gospel story has a sequel. The traditional title of acts is the acts of the apostles. He goes into greece, where he tarries three months and, purposing to sail to syria, he returns through macedonia, 2,3. With extensive research and thoughtful chapter by chapter exegesis, bock leads readers through all aspects of the book of acts sociological, historical, and theological. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one. Our text for this week takes up where we left off in chapter 6.

While his name implies he may have been greek, stephen was welleducated in the history of the jewish people. Acts chapter 1 1611 kjv king james version 1 the former treatise haue i made, o theophilus, of al that iesus began both to doe and teach. Acts 12 jesus taken up into heaven in my bible gateway. Content includes book studies on luke, ephesians, thessalonians, james, 1 samuel, john, and acts. But it is more likely that theophilus was a real person. These proofs include his resurrection, his conference with the disciples, and the instructions that he left for them before he ascended into heaven. In chapter 6, verses 17, luke tells us that the hellenists started complaining. Im not sure exactly which sunday marching into january, but we will do that. When he had spoken these words, while they watched 2. 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.

Chapterbychapter bible studies acts kathleendalton. Study the bible online using commentary on acts 1 and more. Oct 01, 2007 respected new testament scholar darrell l. 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. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of acts. Acts 112 macarthur new testament commentary macarthur. It is the greatest sequel ever written, the sequel of sequelsthe sequel to the story of christ see 1.

This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. You can find the best commentary on acts for you using the tools on the right side. Johnson replied, depend upon it, when a man knows he is to be hanged in a fortnight, it concentrates the mind wonderfully. Peters activities are described at some length, and john and philip are mentioned, but more than half of the book is about paul and his connection with the christian movement. The book of acts is clearly a sequel, a second volume to be read in conjunction with the first, the book of luke. When his last sermon, delivered in prison, was published, a friend commented to samuel johnson that the effort was far better than he had thought the man capable of. Study guide for acts 7 by david guzik blue letter bible. There are a number of good commentaries on the book of acts. Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand.

Acts 6 is the sixth chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible. Personal repentance and new life through baptism must lead to a committed group of believers who share their property and wealth, and take care of each other. The early chapters, set in jerusalem, describe the day of pentecost the. In addition, there are topical studies on issues such as spiritual leadership, gods redemptive plan, and old testament character studies. 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. This early christian deacon was a zealous defender of jesus christ and the way, as christianity was called in its first few years. Sep 04, 2008 the book of acts was written by luke, the physician, to theophilus as a supplement to the gospel of luke. The book of acts is unique because it is the only book of church history in the new testament. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. Bock provides a substantive yet highly accessible commentary on acts in this latest addition to the acclaimed becnt series. As an eyewitness, he was well qualified to make a record of the leading events of the primitive church. I connect the commencement and the close, because i think that the juxtaposition throws great light upon the purpose of the writer, and suggests some very important lessons. Acts 1 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of acts chapter 1 in plain english. A free bible version and commentary on the book of acts in easyenglish.

And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode both peter, and james, and john, and andrew, philip, and thomas, bartholomew, and matthew, james the son of alphaeus, and simon zelotes, and judas the brother of james. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. Acts 1 in the first book, o theophilus, i have dealt. Commentaries for acts chapter 1 the jerusalem church. When jesus showed himself alive to the disciples, how many days was he with. Acts 1 2 new international version niv jesus taken up into heaven. Acts 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. Please take all courses in order as listed on our home page the computer will ask. What was the author of acts of the apostles occupation. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. Acts 1 jesus ascends to heaven, a new apostle chosen a.

The case of ananias and sapphira was exceptional without a doubt. This chapter opens with a solemn incident which throws up in striking relief one last feature which characterized the early church. Acts or lukeacts is intended as a work of edification, meaning the. Verse 1 establishes the fact that luke a gentile is the writer, the former treatise being his gospel lk. It is titled acts to emphasize that this book records the acts of. It will help to keep the whole of the book before you as you work your way through each section.

Commentary on acts 67 stephen martyred tough questions. The book of acts bible study guide chapter 1 online. Luke was the companion of paul in his travels, and was an eyewitness of no small part of the transactions recorded in this book. 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. To do and teach these two words comprise his miracles and sermons.

Studies in acts chapters 1 3 by francis dixon study verses. The genre of the book of acts is narrative history with several sermons. 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. In 1777, william dodd, a wellknown london clergyman, was condemned to be hanged for forgery. The acts of the apostles often referred to simply as acts, or formally the book of acts, is the fifth. Here is a bible study with commentary and a summary over acts chapter six. 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.

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. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. Acts 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. A chapter by chapter bible study of the book of acts 2 acts the beautiful, amazing, powerful, weak, dysfunctional church table of contents scripture passage page 1. The book has been called the acts of the apostles, really a misnomer because acts has very little to say concerning most of the original twelve apostles. In many ways acts is the most exciting book in the new testament because it is full of movement and interest. Acts baker exegetical commentary on the new testament. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Write the five key words in acts on the board overhead or powerpoint. Acts 19 we left paul in his circuit visiting the churches, but we have not forgotten, nor has he, the promise he made to his friends at ephesus, to return to them, and make some stay there. Book of acts bible study lessons course a free online bible study lessons about the history of the early church with examples of conversion. There is no single chapter that does not exhibit gods power and wisdom in operation.

It records the ordination of the first seven deacons and the work of one of them, stephen. Perhaps luke was using it to mean any christian reader. After stephens teaching and trial made it clear that sacerdotal interests could not stand with the gospel, such priestly accessions became rare indeed. The acts of apostles gives us a unique insight into how the church began. An overview of the book of acts the life of the early church is recorded and preserved for us in the book of acts and the epistles.