There is no single chapter that does not exhibit gods power and wisdom in operation. Verse 1 luke referred to his gospel here as my first book. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. The book of acts bible study guide chapter 1 online. Commentaries for acts chapter 1 the jerusalem church. But it is more likely that theophilus was a real person. This verse makes two statements, 1 that judas was numbered with the twelve, and 2 that he received his portion of the apostolic ministry.
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 document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. Jesus commissions his disciples to receive the holy ghost, then to preach his gospel to the world. 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. It contains many particulars concerning the apostles peter and paul, and of the christian church from the. By its opening words the acts of the apostles is linked in the clearest way with the gospel of luke. Top 5 commentaries on the book of acts ligonier ministries. The rest of the apostles drop out of sight and are only mentioned in a corporate way. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
Acts baker exegetical commentary on the new testament. Acts chapter 1 explained discover the 66 books of the bible. With a summary of the proofs of christ s resurrection. Chapterbychapter bible studies acts kathleendalton. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one. Bock provides a substantive yet highly accessible commentary on acts in this latest addition to the acclaimed becnt series. Our story starts off where the gospel of luke left offjesus is back now that hes resurrected, jesus decides to hang out and chat with his disciples whom luke calls apostles for forty days. The book of acts is clearly a sequel, a second volume to be read in conjunction with the first, the book of luke. Here is a bible study and commentary with summary of acts, chapter one.
Using that criterion, the second chapter would have been a great start to the book of acts, as the holy spirit came with fiery tongues and the sound of a mighty wind. Acts of the apostles 1, new living translation nlt the. Commentary for acts 1 this book unites the gospels to the epistles. 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. Both the gospel of luke and the book of acts are addressed to theophilus. The acts of apostles gives us a unique insight into how the church began. With extensive research and thoughtful chapter by chapter exegesis, bock leads readers through all aspects of the book of acts sociological, historical, and theological. Oct 01, 2007 respected new testament scholar darrell l. Perhaps luke was using it to mean any christian reader. This means that judas, at first, was a genuine apostle, he, not less than the others, being commissioned to cast out demons and to heal all manner of diseases matthew 10. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. When jesus showed himself alive to the disciples, how many days was he with. Acts 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.
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. 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 former account i made, o theophilus, of all that jesus began both to do and teach. This chapter is concerned exclusively with the conversion of cornelius, the. I told you, theophilus, about everything jesus began to do and teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven after giving his chosen apostles further instructions through the holy spirit. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. Acts 1 jesus ascends to heaven, a new apostle chosen a. 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. Acts 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. Now in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, there arose a complaint against the hebrews by the hellenists, because their widows were neglected in the daily. The book of acts was penned by luke, the physician. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. One story in two parts reformed theological college.
Through what authority did jesus give commandments unto the apostles. Acts is the second book in the history that luke wrote. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. You can find the best commentary on acts for you using the tools on the right side. The introductions are similar in other ways as well. A good study bible we recommend the following features. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Chapter 5 thus ends with the statement that, in spite of the persecution and threats the apostles received at the hands of the sanhedrin, they were not intimidated, and they were not silenced, nor did the preaching of the word cease. The inspired historian begins his narrative of the acts of the apostles, i.
Acts 1 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. To make the picture abundantly clear, god has given us a hand picked record of the activities of the early church. The traditional title of acts is the acts of the apostles. 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. Acts 6 the appointment of deacons and the arrest of stephen a. Acts of the apostles 1 commentary new testament matthew.