Acts overview matthew henrys complete commentary on the. Produced for pastors and scholars trained in the original languages and in advanced exegetical skill, this commentary series has been regarded as a cutting edge resource for many years. The theology of work bible commentary bible commentary. Nobody remembers who named the book, but for me it was the beginning of three decades of intensive bible study as i wrote additional commentaries, all of them falling under the new be series. Actus apostolorum, often referred to simply as acts, or formally the book of acts, is the fifth book of the new testament. It is an appropriate starting point for the book of acts, since the book records the work of preaching which the apostles did in response to the great commission. The theology of work bible commentary is the only commentary covering what every book of the bible says about work. This commentary covers every chapter and nearly every verse in the bible, providing a thorough commentary on the holy scriptures. Read acts commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Acts 5 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on. And there were dwelling at jerusalem jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. Study acts using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The word biblical commentary delivers the best in biblical scholarship, from the leading scholars of our day who share a commitment to scripture as divine revelation.
Acts 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Matthew 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. But neither peters words, nor the miracle they witnessed, could have produced such effects, had. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of the church. Everyone was filled with the holy spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the spirit enabled them. Link to eerdmans this new addition to the two horizons new testament commentary series is the first on the gospels scott spencers luke volume was published in april 2019. Acts 3 chapter 2 between the promise of the messiah even the latest of those promises and his coming many ages intervened. The christian church put matthews book first because matthew often refers to the old testament. The infancy gospel of matthew is a 7thcentury compilation of three other texts. Matthew 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on.
David guzik commentary on matthew 1, which records the history of the birth and genealogy of jesus christ, presenting him as messiah. To bring the ancient messages of the bible into todays world, each passage is treated in three sections. He was a 17th and early 18th century minister of the gospel in chester, england, and died in 1714. Study acts using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. The baker exegetical commentary on the new testament becnt. The first disciples experienced considerable opposition at the hands of jewish leaders. The gospel according to matthew is the first book of the new testament and one of the three synoptic gospels. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew.
Book of acts matthew henrys bible commentary concise. Study acts 1 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. A critical and exegetical commentary on the book of acts. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own language. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. The gospel according to matthew is the first book of the new testament and one of the three. Matthew, mark, luke, with the new international version of the holy bible expositors bible commentary, vol. Acts brazos theological commentary on the bible kindle. Make your choice below and download the pdf commentary ebook for free. From the statement in the ancient greek text, it is difficult to tell what the book of the genealogy refers to. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. Commentary on the book of gospel of matthew by matthew henry.
The eight handbooks were dedicated to people who, in different ways, had a. Similar to ancient christian commentaries in that it gives brief patristic passages, but compiled by an orthodox author to be used with an orthodox daily lectionary. When people read scripture together, they learn about the foundations of their religious beliefs, yet they also learn about one another and the god they follow. Approximately 2 million christians who work, pastors, scholars and others access it free online every year. Text commentaries by matthew henry blue letter bible. Study the bible online using commentary on acts 8 and more. 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.
Andy crouchauthor and executive editor, christianity today theology of work bible commentary, volume 4. This gospel was composed in hebrew near jerusalem for hebrew christians and translated into greek, but the greek copy was lost. Between the promise of the messiah even the latest of those promises and his coming many ages intervened. It was now a time of trouble and danger with the disciples of christ. Study the bible online using commentary on acts and more. Although it is possible to disagree with his interpretation of various passages or even some of his comments on the overall purpose of this gospel, his ability to interact with the text is. How it began to be built upon this rock comes next to be related in this book which we have now before us, and of this. Top 5 commentaries on the book of acts ligonier ministries. You shall receive the gift of the holy ghost as well as we. The theology of work bible commentary is an indepth bible study tool put together by a group of biblical scholars, pastors, and workplace christians to help you discover what the whole biblefrom genesis to revelationsays about work. Acts commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole bible. The gospel reflects the struggles and conflicts between the evangelists community and the other jews, particularly with its sharp. 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. See introduction as to the title thus given to the book.
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. Genesis, exodus, leviticus, numbers, deuteronomy, joshua, judges, ruth, 1 samuel, 2 samuel, 1 kings, 2 kings, 1. Chapter contents the death of ananias and sapphira. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible book of acts kindle edition by henry, matthew. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible is an exhaustive study tool, used by countless scholars and laymen for well over 100 years. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible book of acts.
This series emphasizes a thorough analysis of textual, linguistic, structural, and theological evidence. The inspired historian begins his narrative of the acts of the apostles, i. Commentaries for acts chapter 1 the jerusalem church. Imagine what it would be like if the book of acts wasnt in the bible. About the author henry was born at broad oak, iscoyd, a farmhouse on the borders of flintshire and shropshire, wales, united kingdom. Resources for bible study orthodox christian fellowship. Study acts 1 using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The conversation about faith and work is deeper and richer thanks to the theology of work project. This is the holy book of acts, known as the acts of the apostles. Acts overview matthew henrys concise commentary on the. Business, education, law, service industries, medicine, governmentwherever you work, in whatever capacity. However, so many people were convinced jesus had risen from the dead that the number of believers grew to over 5,000. This rallying cry from john mackay, missionary statesman and ecumenical leader of an earlier generation, needs to be heard and.
Matthew henrys commentary on the whole biblebook of acts. Those eight books are now combined into the onevolume bridgeway bible commentary, which is a companion in size, style and format to the bridgeway bible dictionary, an a to z of biblical information. Acts 5 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. Andrews free online bible commentary contains notes from the life for today commentaries which provides notes for about half of the verses. Read acts 8 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible concise.
A good study bible we recommend the following features. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of. Hagners commentary on matthew s gospel is a worthy scholarly endeavor. Chapter 1 the inspired historian begins his narrative of the acts of the apostles, i. The niv application commentary helps you communicate and apply biblical text effectively in todays context. Partner with the blb disclaimer multiverse retrieval. The priests, the captain of the temple, and the sadducees arrested peter and john and tried them before the council 4. Churches, theological seminaries and bible schools will find an excellent aid in this biblical commentary on the book of acts. Catholic press association book award winner acts has all the marks of pelikans scholarship. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew henry. The book of the genealogy of jesus christ, the son of david, the son of abraham.
Book of acts matthew henry bible commentary complete. David guzik commentary on acts 1 describes the ascension of jesus into heaven and the appointing of matthias as a replacement for judas. The holy bible book 44 acts kjv dramatized audio youtube. It tells how israels messiah, rejected and executed in israel, pronounces judgement on israel and its leaders and becomes the salvation of the gentiles.
Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. Often this come from a student who is graduating and a relative wants to buy them a commentary set as they head off into ministry. Origen said the first gospel was written by matthew. In this age of unprecedented proliferation of biblical commentary series, it is an outstanding accomplishment for the baker exegetical series consistently to have produced what, with only rare exceptions, have become the best available commentaries on the greek text of the new testament book or books treated. Acts commentary matthew henrys complete commentary. Acts 21 commentary matthew henrys concise commentary on. Apostolic period nt extra biblical literature studies jesus and the gospels synoptic gospels and surrounding issues the book of acts in its. Acts commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on. All 66 books of the bible have been covered by john schultz.
Acts commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. Read acts 1 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. You can find the best commentary on acts for you using the tools on the right side. May 19, 2012 advice on biblical commentaries i am frequently asked my opinion on the best commentary available. From the first delivery of that divine message, it appeared that there was divine power going with it. Covering almost passages of scripture, it incorporates a wealth of applications, examples, and ilustrations in formats ranging from video and audio to pictures and text. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Blue letter bible is a free, searchable online bible program providing access to many different bible translations including. The commentaries of the reverend matthew henry have been a great blessing to the readers of the blue letter bible since 1996. Like most of the other volumes in the word biblical commentary series, donald a. Acts 1 new international version niv jesus taken up into heaven. Acts 1 bible commentary matthew henry complete christianity. 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. In addition, indepth study tools are provided on the site with access to commentaries, encyclopedias, dictionaries.
At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one book with two volumes. Additional notes are available in the expanded living commentary, containing footnotes on over 23,000 of the 31,000 bible verses. 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. Study the bible online using commentary on acts 1 and more. The result is judicious and balanced insight into the meanings of the text.
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