Peter wagner gives us all a new acts for new timesone of crucial value and of almost unique significance in biblical literature. The biblical book of acts is gods training manual for christians. Study the bible online using commentary on acts and more. Power ministries, that is, supernatural acts of healing, prophecy, etc, and 2. As the gospel began to spread to the world, the early church was confronted. It is mainly notable for a description of a miracle contest between saint peter and simon magus, and as the first record of the. The project of writing a commentary on acts had long been on lightfoot s mind, and in the 1880s he wrote an article about the book for the second british edition of william smiths dictionary of the bible. The book of acts describes how the first disciples of christ learned to overcome spiritual and cultural resistance. Peter wagner, phd, holds graduate degrees in theology, missiology, and religion from fuller theological seminary, princeton theological seminary. Audio and manuscripts are available for each lesson. The majority of the text has survived only in the latin translation of the vercelli manuscript, under the title actus petri cum simone.
It means that the bible is the only infallible authority in the church. Now a leader of the new apostolic reformation gives us new insights into how the. Peter wagner som tidigare arbetat som professor vid fuller theological. Christ having ordered them not to depart thence, but to wait for the pouring out of the holy spirit.
Book of acts matthew henrys bible commentary concise. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Acts 1 jesus ascends to heaven, a new apostle chosen a. Peters activities are described at some length, and john and philip are mentioned, but more than half of the book is about paul and his connection with the christian movement. Acts 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Insights on acts explores the courageous expansion of the early church throughout the roman world in the continuing 15volume swindolls living insights new testament commentary series. Jun 02, 2008 acts was designed to be gods training manual for christians. We wouldnt know what had happened if it werent for this book. With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library, including complete notes from the niv cultural backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary. Acts of the apostles 3 commentary new testament matthew. It worked in the early church, and it works in the postmodern world.
Acts commentary commentary critical and explanatory on the. Therefore, when a church begins to dwindle, lose its power, and turn dull and drab in its witness, it needs desperately to get back into the spirit, expectation, knowledge and teaching of the book of acts. Content includes book studies on luke, ephesians, thessalonians, james, 1 samuel, john, and acts. Acts furnishes a ladder on which to place the epistles. By its opening words the acts of the apostles is linked in the clearest way with the gospel of luke. Acts is a transitional book in the sense that it gives us the record of the way god moved in the minds and hearts of men to found and establish the church and begin its great work in the world today. Every so often, a commentary comes to the attention of the student of scripture that strikes him or her as being head and shoulders above the crowd. Acts of the apostles introduction new testament matthew. Read download a commentary on acts pdf pdf download. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations.
Oneminute insights how to make great choices, live with passion, and. Charles peter wagner august 15, 1930 october 21, 2016 was a theologian, missiologist, missionary, writer, teacher and founder of several organizations. New testamenta life lesson from every chapter by insight for living ministries. It traces the first decades in the history of the church after the resurrection of christ, focusing in particular on the work of peter and paul. A better title would be the acts or the workings of the holy spirit, because he is the real main character of the book. See introduction as to the title thus given to the book. In the latter, insight into the spiritual darkness in cities is given, as well as. 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.
Peter s activities are described at some length, and john and philip are mentioned, but more than half of the book is about paul and his connection with the christian movement. Peter wagner, widely regarded as one of the foremost authorities on church growth, said the body of christ is poised for the most radical transformation in the history of the church. Acts 1 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. For permission to reproducedistribute these resources from steve cole including the word document and audio files found on the individual lesson pages below please see bible. Peter wagner, the author of apostles today and a leader of the new apostolic reformation gives new insights into how the people called to crucial roles in the churchapostles and prophets, as well as evangelists, pastors and teachersmust work together in order to fulfill their and the churchs divine purpose. It covers primarily the activity of peter and paul, rather than that of all the apostles in general. Peter wagner has been involved in the church growth movement, because of a frustration in not seeing results like he would like to, he believes a new structure needs to be put in place for our success.
Peter wagner file photo at the beginning of the 21 st century, c. Acts zondervan exegetical commentary series on the new testament eckhard schnabel, clinton e arnold ed hardback. Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand. The following are the five that i have found to be the most helpful. Acts is the book that reveals the power of the church. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in lukes second volume. And a certain man lame from his mothers womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called beautiful, to ask alms from those who entered the. Peter wagner is the president of the global harvest ministries and chancellor of the wagner leadership institute established. The readers study of acts in the book of acts will bring new intimacy with the spirit and new joy in.
Study acts using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. It follows that the student must read any commentary with discern. In addition, there are topical studies on issues such as spiritual leadership, gods redemptive plan, and old testament character studies. Read acts 1 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy.
Wagner has won me over and has stirred in me a fire to spread the gospel of jesus christ. Whereas before, the proponents of the nar were looked at as being on the fringe of charismania, they have now swiftly gained inroads into churches, and even politics, and are. A commentary on the acts of the apostles by pastor galen l. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. The book of the acts of the apostles forms the fifth, and last, of the historical books of the new testament. Read acts commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Study the bible online using commentary on acts 1 and more.
Acts was designed to be gods training manual for christians. Peter wagner has gathered together a number of ministers who teach from personal experience. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. The readers study of acts in the book of acts will bring new intimacy with the spirit and new joy in doing his will. Peter wagner as he journeys through the entire text of the book of acts, uncovering all of the major themes and illuminating what we can learn for our present situations. Now peter and john went up together to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. 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. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one. Explanations of these prayer systems are found in advocate c. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. The presence and working of the holy spirit is the dominating mark of the book of acts.
Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. The acts of peter is one of the earliest of the apocryphal acts of the apostles. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of acts. Providing fresh perspectives and a vast awareness of the bible, the c. The book of acts paperback a commentary by c peter wagner.
Doughty southside christian church january 2014 introduction. The new testament without acts leaves a great, yawning gap. As a pastor, i chose to teach several months on the book of acts. 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. He served as a field missionary in bolivia for 16 years and he taught on the faculty of the school of intercultural studies at fuller seminary for 30 years. It worked in the early church and it works in the postmodern world. This 71 part expository study of acts was preached at flagstaff christian fellowship in 20002002. Buy a cheap copy of acts of the holy spirit book by c.
Top 5 commentaries on the book of acts ligonier ministries. The healing of the paralytic at the gate beautiful. A good study bible we recommend the following features. Peter wagner collection can help you identify your biblical gifts, experience workplace. In this book, the principles of the exchanged life. Commentary on the book of acts bible study notes and comments by david e. Acts 18 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on. So he approached his version by way of emphasising two key elements of the book. Jun 22, 2014 at the time wagner wrote this commentary by his records there were already 1,398 commentaries on this magnificent book of the bible. Winter, director, us center for world mission, pasadena, ca. Acts commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. As the gospel began to spread to the world, the early church was confronted with spiritual and cultural barriersstrongholdsit had to overcome. Peter wagner, your church can grow seven vital signs of a healthy church, 1976, pg.
Eventually the bible is no longer their authority or means of truth. If the book of acts were gone, there would be nothing to replace it howson. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of acts. This is the title by which one of the bible books has been called since the second century c. Peter wagner, phd, holds graduate degrees in theology, missiology, and religion from fuller theological seminary, princeton theological seminary, and the university of southern california. The former account i made, o theophilus, of all that jesus began both to do and teach. Acts is a bridge between the gospels and the epistles. Commentaries for acts chapter 1 the jerusalem church. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of acts. I cannot think of any single biblical commentary that deserves more praise or more serious attention than the book of acts.
The book of acts describes how the first disciples of christ. Actus apostolorum, often referred to simply as acts, or formally the book of acts, is the fifth book of the new testament. For the first time since the early church, god is harnessing apostles and. Peter wagner, 9780800797348, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
The book of acts by c peter wagner was published by baker in june 2008 and is our 29788th best seller. Peter wagner s complete commentary on the book of acts. This video explains the transitional book that is the book of acts, and how it starts with jews to jews, and slowly changes to gentiles, as the jewish nation as a. There are a number of good commentaries on the book of acts. The book of acts also describes the work of the two apostles peter and paul. Together they amount to a richly detailed, albeit unfinished, commentary on acts 121. Wagner, who worked tirelessly to bring the great commission to fulfillment and establish gods kingdom on earth and served for nearly three. Peter wagner speaks about the new apostolic reformation a movement that he previously has referred to as postdenominationalism. Peter wagner author of discover your spiritual gifts. Luke uses it, of what we should call the several books or portions of his histories. Jun 01, 2008 wagner has won me over and has stirred in me a fire to spread the gospel of jesus christ. Acts was designed to be god s training manual for christians.
Exodus 2 does not give us such an insight into the fame and prowess of moses at the end of his first forty years as is given in verse 22 of our chapter. You can find the best commentary on acts for you using the tools on the right side. Pauls epistles, as many circumstances in them are referred to by the narrative contained. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Acts commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole bible. This neverbeforereleased volume draws on chuck swindolls 50 years of experience with studying and preaching gods word.
Prueba prime hola, identificate cuenta y listas identificate cuenta y listas devoluciones y pedidos prueba prime carrito. Buy the book of acts by c peter wagner in paperback format at koorong 9780800797348. Witnesses to the world has struck this editor and amcs board secretary mottel baleston just that way for this reason, we have decided to present acts in its entirety not just for the wealth of information that may be. Jesus was still standing in glory, ready to fulfil what peter had said in acts 3. A commentary, page 441 1994, regal books texas governor rick perrys august 6th, 2011 the response prayer event, the defacto launch of his presidential bid, was dominated by the apostles of c. Peter wagner, founder of the new apostolic reformation and the wagner leadership institute, has introduced a heresy to the church that is growing at an alarming rate. The book has been called the acts of the apostles, really a misnomer because acts has very little to say concerning most of the original twelve apostles. This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. We have with an abundant satisfaction seen the foundation of our holy religion laid in the history of our blessed saviour, its great author, which was related and left upon record by four several inspired writers, who all agree in this sacred truth, and the incontestable proofs of it, that jesus is the christ, the son of the living god. Peter wagners most popular book is discover your spiritual gifts.
His deep insight, signature easygoing style, and humor bring a warmth and practical. In his earlier years wagner was known as a key leader of the church growth movement and later for his writings on spiritual warfare. Peter is the human main character in the first 12 chapters. Wagners comprehensive and ministryfocused commentary on acts covers all of its major themes and pinpoints principles relevant to gods work in our world. Swindolls living insights new testament commentary. Read acts commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible concise. I wanted our members to learn about church history, mission and the works of the disciples and especially the works and character of the. Acts 18 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. Peter wagners complete commentary on the book of acts. It worked in the early church, and it works in the postmodern world for christians who are eager be a part of gods action in their communities and beyond. Peter wagner and other dynamic christian leaders as they unveil the dark. And on this account it has been generally placed at the end of the four gospels. Peter wagners book, confronting the powers, along with definitions of other methods, including four ways of praying in the community.