The word of the lord spread through the region acts. Acts 19 commentary acts chapter 19 commentary bible study. For many basic details verse by verse, it still is of good value and often. Extensive commentary on the biblical book of second samuel. When paul came again to philippi on his third journey around 5458ad, acts 18. Its subject and intention is nicely summarised by the words of the lord in chapter 1. No entry exists in forerunner commentary for acts 26. Acts 20 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Here at the very beginning of acts, luke brought into view the work of the holy spirit which received such extensive emphasis throughout the book.
History outside the book of acts offers no information about him beyond a few words in josephus, telling that he put down an insurrection during his brief time in office before his death. First of all luke mentions the fact that acts is the sequel to the gospel of luke written around 5560 ad, and therefore must have been written later. Chapter 11 chapter 12 chapter chapter 14 chapter 15 chapter 16 chapter 17 chapter 18 chapter 19. The laymans commentary is thoroughly prepared with the dedication of a research scholar. The wisdom literature, commentary on leviticus and numbers commentaries james burton coffman, commentary on psalms 73150, and several more. Acts 3 tells us of a specific example, one of the many. John 20 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. See the complete james burton coffman commentaries series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles.
We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. Acts overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. Top 5 commentaries on the book of acts ligonier ministries. Paul describes his previous grievous acts by using three periphrastic imperfect participles. Acts 20 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. During this period paul may have written galatians as lightfoot argued and certainly did romans. Book notes barnes book notes jamieson, fausset, and brown book notes. For those who desire a fuller discussion of the questions regarding this verse, reference is made to j.
The gentiles responded to the word of the lord acts. Between the first verse of this chapter and the last verse of num. The jews at damascus to whom the apostle first preached. The book ends with luke accompanying paul to his imprisonment in rome 28. 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. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. In doing gods work, our own wills and those of our friends must often be crossed. This commentary has been through advanced checking. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. The whole city came together to hear the word of god acts. Notice that such effort results in further growth increased in number daily. Acts 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. Extensive commentary on the biblical book of revelation.
William b eerdmans publishing company, 1988 brueggemann, walter. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 3 scripture passage page 20. Acts 20 was a little bit later than the early part of ad 50, when the books of galatians and ii thessalonians were written, but the first sealthe first horsemanwas already unleashed upon the world revelation 6. They told paul through the spirit not to go up to jerusalem. Acts chapter 15 coffmans commentary of the new testament. Peters speech is continued after the parenthetical note. He was holding the cloaks of those stoning stephen. Third missionary journey part 2 strengthening the pastors chapter 20 68 22.
This chapter reveals the conversion of saul of tarsus, the mighty persecutor acts 9. Acts 20 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. A particular account of his spending one lords day at troas, and his raising eutychus to life there v. This work, originally out in 1857, has proved helpful to many, though it is now far out of date as to literature commenting on acts. His purpose in making the quotation is to show that the disciples should not be staggered by the treachery of judas, and the seeming failure of their hopes. Stephens sermon and death had a profound influence on paul. Wed, may 20 from toledo, ohio good condition 60 day returns free returns. Acts 20 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Wherever paul came, he inquired what disciples were. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy.
Ellicotts commentary for english readers 20 for it is written in the book of psalms st. Acts 20 commentary notes robertson on three months literally, having done three months, the same idiom in acts 14. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of acts. Cousar, charles b gaventa, beverly r and newsome, james d.
The first six verses give a summary of many months of pauls travels. At the age when most men retire, burton began and completed a monumental project. One copy inscribes it, the acts of the apostles by luke the evangelist. Secondly luke at the end of acts luke mentions pauls twoyear imprisonment in rome. Acts 20 is the twentieth chapter of the acts of the apostles in the christian new testament of the bible. Three thousand were baptized on the day of pentecost 2. His progress, or circuit, for the visiting of the churches he had planted, in his. Click the bible to visit the new being developed more resources, better tools and easier navigation. This may be an allusion to the judaizers who claimed that paul left out part of the message i. Coffman is the author of a 37volume versebyverse commentary series, which includes every book in the protestant bible, which he finished in 1992. 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.
By carefully noting the use of we and they in the book of acts, we glean that luke joined paul at troas 16. Acts 20 new international version niv through macedonia and greece. And when the jews laid wait for him, as he was about to sail into syria, he purposed to. It is presented in the easy flowing style of a good bible school teacher. A commentary on the original text of the acts of the apostles, by horatio b. We can think of at least three reasons why luke found it important to share the story of this miracle. It is sold internationally, and serves as an amalgamation of many varying interpretations laid sidebyside for study, along with research into the historical backgrounds of the biblical text. Other forerunner commentary entries containing acts 26. The puzzle is that the book of acts never specifically mentions a visit by paul to illyricum, but it may fit in here at acts 20. John 20 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. It records the third missionary journey of paul the apostle.
Here is presented by luke the story of certain christians who needed rebaptism acts 19. First, to give an example of what he mentioned in acts 2. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of. Acts chapter 1 coffmans commentary of the new testament.
And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples as was usual with them on that day. The book will therefore have been written only after the end of this time. Commentary on revelation the james burton coffman series of new testament commentaries, vol. He was born may 24, 1905, in taylor county to pioneer west texans so far out in the country it took two days to go to town and back. Many people consider the coffman commentaries to be the best researched yet easiest to read commentary series ever published. The book of acts records that after the resurrection of jesus, there were three more who came back to life. Overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. James burton coffman commentaries series librarything. Verses 20, 21 and that he may send the christ who hath been appointed for you, even jesus, whom the heavens must receive until the times of restoration of all things, whereof god spake by the mouth of his. Pauls travels up and down about macedonia, greece, and asia, and his coming at length to troas v.
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. Acts of the apostles introduction new testament matthew. James burton coffman was a prolific author, preacher, teacher and leader among churches of christ in the 20th century. It combines the standard scholarship of the ages with original, pointed comments at points of special need. Festus, the governor who succeeded felix, is a shadowy player on the roman stage. Acts 21 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. Acts chapter 9 coffmans commentary of the new testament. The new international commentary on the new testament. Commentary on revelation the james burton coffman series of.
Mar 04, 2017 acts chapter 20 apostle pauls farewell\ pastor tom luitwieler 02262017. A lectionary commentary based on the nrsvyear b louisville. Illyricum is due west from thessalonica, and there was a famous roman road the via egnatia that went between thessalonica and the roman province. The book of acts records the events that made the gospel burst out of its confines in judaism and the city of jerusalem to reach out to the limits of the thenknown world all in just one generations time. You know how i lived the whole time i was with you, from the first day i came into the province of asia. Acts 20, new international version niv the bible app. The tally of ten raised from the dead is the sum of three, three, one, and three. The leading women could have belonged to the upper classes or they may have been the wives of leading men of the city.
A good study bible we recommend the following features. In texas, coffman graduated from abilene high school and. Joseph a alexander acts commentary 1857, 1866 over pages. It is well known the primitive christians administered the eucharist every lords day, and as that was the most solemn and appropriate, as well as the concluding act of their worship. The book of acts is the link between the gospels and the epistles. Acts 20 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse. Acts 20 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Luke overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. Paul and barnabas spoke the word of god to them first acts. Third missionary journey first, back to ephesus chapter 18. Whole bible jamiesonfaussetbrown commentary on the whole bible john, commentary on the gospel of john, by b. Verse 3 they therefore, being brought on their way by the church, passed through both phoenicia and samaria, declaring the conversion of the gentiles.
We do not have to say that luke was ignorant of pauls work during this period, only that he did. The book containing this chapter is anonymous, but early christian tradition uniformly affirmed that luke the evangelist composed this book as well as the gospel of luke. Peloubet on acts the teachers commentary on the acts of the apostles, by francis n. Acts 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. The commandment in view here was given on the day jesus was taken up, this commandment being in fact the enabling charter for all that the apostles were to do. Acts 20 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. Acts of the apostles bible study notes, commentary, and comments. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. Acts chapter 19 coffmans commentary of the new testament. Luke overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. Share commentary on acts by james burton coffman 1984, hardcover commentary on acts by james burton coffman 1984, hardcover. Verse 4 and being assembled together with them, he charged them not to depart from jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of the father, which, said he, ye heard from me.
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