Bruces revised study on the book of acts is a contribution to the new international commentary on the new testament. Bruces volume on the book of acts in the nicnt series has stood for more than 50 years as a standard commentary on acts. This bulletin has in recent years carried a lecture on thepaulinism of. The book of the acts new international commentary on the new. The acts of the apostles may be a misnomer since what is recorded are the acts of the holy spirit through his human vessels, including the apostles, for the glory of god. Bruce rylands professor of biblical criticism and exegesis, university of manchester, england introduces this exellcent commentary on the book of acts with a fitting discussion on the canonicity of the new testament, aptly noting that marcions canon did not compel them to create the canon of holy scripture which has ever since, with minor variations, been accepted by the church. Stephen said some words from the book by the prophet isaiah isaiah 66. Acts is a pivotal book in the new testament, says bruce, for it provided the sequel to the gospels and the background to the apostolic letters. Bruce s revised study on the book of acts is a contribution to the new international commentary on the new testament. This notion, however, has been thoroughly discredited.
Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. Frederick fyvie bruce fba 12 october 1910 11 september 1990, usually cited as f. A couple of commentators on the commentaries point out that bruce is especially strong on the historical aspect of acts. Study the bible online using commentary on acts and more. As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1.
In keeping with the effort to be faithful to the description new in the series title, however, bruce undertook a thorough revision of this commentary before his death in 1990. Lukan account and another may be due, in part at least, to lukes. The book of the acts new international commentary on the. The book of the acts new international commentary on the new testament f. Arnold, james brolin, dean jones, and bruce marchiano. The book of the acts the new international commentary on. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. The book of the acts frederick fyvie bruce snippet view 1988. Bruce, was a british biblical scholar who supported the historical reliability of the new testament. Specializing in the historical sociological context of the nt bruce was a natural selection for this volume, the book of the acts nicnt, which presents the message and acts of the apostolic church and its leaders.
T he book of acts in the bible, written around 6263 a. The promise of the holy spirit in the first book, theophilus, i wrote about all that jesus did and taught from the beginning until the day when he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the holy spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. This is a shorter and less academic commentary than bruces the book of acts, a larger commentary that has been called one of. The tradition from the earliest days of the church has been that luke, a companion of the apostle paul, wrote the books of luke and acts colossians 4. Acts 1 new international version niv jesus taken up into heaven. Top 5 commentaries on the book of acts ligonier ministries. This is the best kept secret among greekbased nt commentaries. Acts overview mcgarveys original commentary on acts. This bulletin has in recent years carried a lecture on the paulinism of acts2 and dr. Bruces volume on the book of acts in the nicnt series has stood for more than 50 years as a standard. May 02, 2020 the book of acts shows how god essentially took a group of fisherman and commoners and used them to turn the world upside down acts 17.
Emeritus professor in the university of manchester the study of the acts of the apostles shows no signs of slackening. Baur 17921860 of germany popularized this view more than a century ago. Read acts commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. There are different ways to divide the book of acts. Not only that, but it is regarded as one of the very best works on the book. The credibility of the book of acts by wayne jackson liberal critics of the bible have frequently alleged that the book of acts is not a reliable document from the standpoint of history. Bruce has two commentaries on acts and the contribution to the nicnt series is regarded as the stronger of the two. Bruce university of manchester, england, and now gordon d.
Prepared by some of the worlds leading scholars, the series provides an exposition of the new testament books that is thorough and fully abreast of modern scholarship yet faithful to the scriptures as the infallible word of god. This is a shorter and less academic commentary than bruce s the book of acts, a larger commentary that has been called one of the best commentaries on this book of scripture. Bruce was alive, he was regarded as a very conservative evangelical scholar. The book of the acts the new international commentary on the. Living out the book of acts by bruce larson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Bruce is very concise throughout, but demonstrates enormous awareness of issues, and helpful bibliography throughout. This series on the book of acts was offered at first presbyterian church, spokane, in the fall of. The presence and working of the holy spirit is the dominating mark of the book of acts. Bruce was arguably the most influential nt scholar of his generation. As it is expected, the book of acts has a similar literary style as the gospel of luke because it is the second volume of lukes account. The book of the acts hardcover january 1, 1955 by f.
Specializing in the historical sociological context of the nt bruce was a natural selection for this volume, the book of the acts nicnt, which presents the. A better title would be the acts or the workings of the holy spirit, because he is the real main character of the book. Bruce has been adapted from the excellent bibliography in f. God took a christianhating murderer and transformed him into historys greatest christian evangelist, the author of almost half the books of the new testament. The book of acts also describes the work of the two apostles peter and paul. The book of acts edition 2 available in hardcover, nook book. The book of acts will definitely stand the test of historical examination. The book of the acts new international commentary on the new testament bruce, f.
His books and articles this bibliography of the writings of f. It is a tonic, the greatest tonic i know of in the realm of the spirit. Acts 1 niv jesus taken up into heaven in my bible gateway. The temple in this book called acts was the third temple. Interestingly enough, however, bruce opts for a dating of acts in the late 70s or early 80s 18, though this later dating, in his view, does not adversely affect his estimation of this works reliability. John calvin wrote that the book of acts was a kind of vast treasure. Bruce s the book of acts, a larger commentary, has been called one of the best commentaries on this book of scripture. The work presently under discussion is a revision of the 1954 commentary on the english text. A visual interpretation of the book of acts of the apostle from the bible. Lukes presentation of the spirit in acts 21 this eschatological note is not so prominent in lukes writings as it is in some of the other nt documents, but the whole record of acts. But stephen reminded the jews that god was bigger than any temple.
The book of acts, also called acts of the apostles, does not specifically identify its author. Proceeding pericope by pericope bruce unpacks this dense book on multiple. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Martyn lloydjones called acts that most lyrical of bookslive in that book, i exhort you. Twentyseven of these are unbelievers, chiefly civil or military officials bruce metzger, the new testament its background, growth, and content, pp. While there are some areas of great detail of the acts of the apostles, many times you must use cross references to the gospels of matthew, mark, luke and john as well as some other epistles in the new testament to get the full picture of what was.
Bruce, was a british biblical scholar who supported the historical reliability of the new. Book of acts new international commentary on the new. All students of the nt will be glad to hear that both of bruces commentaries on the book of acts have been revised and updated. May he bless you as you witness the truth, the grace and the power with which he launched and continues to love his church. The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt. This man might have been a christian wanting instruction. Bruces the book of acts, a larger commentary, has been called one of the best commentaries on this book of scripture.