Acts chapters 1 through 7 describe the gospel in jerusalem, chapters 8. Acts 1 in the first book, o theophilus, i have dealt with all that jesus began to do and teach, copy options. But it is more likely that theophilus was a real person. The book of acts is clearly a sequel, a second volume to be read in conjunction with the first, the book of luke.
Study guide for acts 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. Its subject and intention is nicely summarised by the words of the lord in chapter 1. The genre of the book of acts is narrative history with several sermons. In acts, jesus sends the holy spirit to empower his disciples as they carry. With a summary of the proofs of christ s resurrection. But ye shall receive power, after that the holy ghost is come upon you.
This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one. The book of acts is the link between the gospels and the epistles. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. Chapter 1 supplies us with the narrative of that which relates to jesus risen, and the actions of the apostles before the descent of the holy ghost. The former account i made, o theophilus, of all that jesus began both to do and teach. 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.
The book of acts bible study guide chapter 1 of the bible study of the book of acts by patrick sipperly visit. 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. The birth of the church happens in acts 2 with the outpouring of the holy spirit. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles matthew henrys bible commentary. In my former book, theophilus, i wrote about all that jesus began to do and to teach until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the holy spirit to the apostles he had chosen. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. They didnt forget the sermon right after they heard it, and they actually did. Imagine what it would be like if the book of acts wasnt in the bible. Luke, the author of the book of acts, a companion of paul the apostle. The inspired historian begins his narrative of the acts of the apostles, i. Acts 1, new international version niv the bible app. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations.
Commentary for acts 1 this book unites the gospels to the epistles. And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up. Luke, the author of the gospel of luke, was a doctor and gentile. 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. Verse 1 luke referred to his gospel here as my first book. David guzik commentary on acts 1 describes the ascension of jesus into heaven and the appointing of matthias as a replacement for judas. Acts 3 new international version niv peter heals a lame beggar. Acts 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Blue letter bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on christ and the gospel of his peace and righteousness. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Acts 1 new international version niv jesus taken up into heaven. With a reference to, and a brief recapitulation of, his gospel, or history of the. Acts 1 jesus taken up into heaven 1 in my former book, theophilus, i wrote about all that jesus began to do and to teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the holy spirit to the apostles he had chosen. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one book with two volumes.
Perhaps luke was using it to mean any christian reader. A timid peter is transformed into a bold evangelist whose first preach sees about three thousand souls added to the church acts 2. 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. Imagine what it would be like if the book of acts wasnt. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of god.
This chapter opens with a solemn incident which throws up in striking relief one last feature which characterized the early church. Acts 3 niv peter heals a lame beggar one day bible. It is the greatest sequel ever written, the sequel of sequelsthe sequel to. Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand. The context luke was the author of two booksthe gospel of luke which tells the story of the life of jesus and the acts of the apostles which tells the story of the early church. Acts 1 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of acts chapter 1 in plain english. The lords communications present several very interesting points. Acts chapter 1 questions for discussion the living. Acts 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. The book of acts bible study guide chapter 1 online.
In chapter 15, the jerusalem council takes place to authorize spreading the gospel message to the gentile nations. A good study bible we recommend the following features. 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 case of ananias and sapphira was exceptional without a doubt. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english.
Watch our overview video on the book of acts, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. Acts is the second book in the history that luke wrote. This would indicate it was matthew, mark, luke, or john. We see in the book of acts how the gospel of jesus christ is spread not only to the hebrews, but to the entire world through the empowering of the holy spirit of. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. The waiting period introduction the gospel story has a sequel. It was now a time of trouble and danger with the disciples of christ. Shall we turn to the book of acts, chapter one, as we begin our study of the early church.