…according to the major divisions of the text. Each section comprises five parts: An introductory preview A summary outline of the section Explanatory notes The text in its biblical context The text in the life of the church Acts Chalmer E. Faw brings Acts to life for our day. He blends … more
The book of Acts tells the story of the church’s most important juncture with history. In spite of rejections of the Messiah, God’s unconditional promises are in the process of realization in Luke’s account of salvation history. Luke’s story narrates and thereby interprets the … more
The approach of this commentary is to ask how ancient Mediterranean auditors would have heard Acts when it was read in their presence. To be successful Talbert divides this approach into two parts: how Acts would have been heard in its precanonical context and in its canonical context. … more
Teaching Acts is a welcome addition to the Teaching the Bible series. Acts is a tough book to teach, but vital to the church in every generation, and David Cook's writings on this book are outstanding. While very useful for preachers, the book is also aimed at enabling youth workers … more
…Acts describes the world's initial response to Christ's Great Commission and the spread of the gospel. It provides details of the first three decades of the church's existence-material found nowhere else in the New Testament. To know the roots of your Christianity, you must study the … more
The Book of Acts reveals how ordinary people experienced extra-ordinary grace resulting in the flame of the Spirit spreading from Jerusalem to Rome. Learn how life-changing encounters with the Spirit can ignite your life in the Lord today. more
The book of Acts begins where the Gospels end. At the beginning, Acts depicts scenes of confusion, anticipation, and excitement. By the end of Acts, we have been witnessed the ministry of the apostles, and the Holy Spirit has propelled the church to the furthest reaches of the empire. … more
John-Michael Wong provides valuable insight on the book of Acts, pointing out the contributions of individuals and community in the growth of the Church. This easy-to-read volume is solidly grounded in Scripture and offers explanation of the text, as well as application. Wong writes in … more
…Bible Commentaries brings you into the heart of the Bible, by explaining Scripture in an accessible way that makes sense for daily Christian living. Acts is an exciting story of church growth despite inner problems and outward conflict. The Book of Acts describes the spread of the … more
When we want to know about the life of Christ, we can look to four different inspired records: the Gospels. But Luke alone gives us the biblical history of the next thirty years: the book of Acts. Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection offer the finished work of Christ. Yet, Jesus was … more
…completely new, it taught truths that seemed unbelievable, and it suffered intense hatred and persecution-the church managed to spread across the early world within the lifetime of the first generation of believers. In fifty chapters that progress through the book of Acts, Boice issues a … more
The Book of Acts is one of the New Testament’s most important books. It links the ministry of Christ in the Gospels with the teachings of the Apostles in the Epistles and it gives us the background for the Pauline Epistles. It, the first chapter of church history, records the spread … more
Albert Barnes and James Murphy wrote this verse-by-verse commentary on Acts. Published in the 1800s, it is still well-loved and well-read by evangelicals who appreciate Barnes' pastoral insights into the Scripture. It is not a technical work, but provides informative observations on … more
T. E. Page's classic commentary on the Greek version of The Acts of the Apostles. Contains extensive verse-by-verse exegetical commentary, as well as multiple dissertations on various subjects relating to the book of Acts. Product Details Title: The Acts of the Apostles Author: T. E. … more
Twelve lessons explore how the same men who doubted in Galilee, argued in Capernaum, and ran for their lives in Gethsemane are transformed by the resurrected King in the book of Acts. With scripture reading, inspirational readings, questions to answer, space for journaling, and a … more
