Extensive commentary on the biblical book of second samuel. 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. It alone presents an extensive picture of early church life and history. Acts 9 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. The significance of the prologue with its introductory address to theophilus lies in. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. Acts spans a period of about 30 years, and takes us up to about a. James burton coffman spent his entire life dedicated to the lords service.
Commentary on revelation the james burton coffman series of new testament commentaries, vol. Click the bible to visit the new being developed more resources, better tools and easier navigation. Matthew 9 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. James burton coffman commentary series series by james burton. Already the church father ireneus ca 140202 mentions that luke is the author of the book of acts. Whole bible jamiesonfaussetbrown commentary on the whole bible john, commentary on the gospel of john, by b. The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of the document. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. Peloubet on acts the teachers commentary on the acts of the apostles, by francis n. Acts of the apostles introduction new testament matthew. See the complete james burton coffman commentaries series book list in order, box sets or. Barnabas acts 4 bible study questions handout acts 4.
The book of acts is the link between the gospels and the epistles. On his way to damascus, he has a divine vision, is convinced of his sin and folly, is struck blind, and remains three days without sight, and neither eats nor drinks, 39. James burton coffman was a prolific author, preacher, teacher and leader among churches of christ in the 20th century. James burton coffman commentaries series librarything. Joseph a alexander acts commentary 1857, 1866 over pages. Commentary book of acts, a students commentary on the. It is presented in the easy flowing style of a good bible school teacher. David guzik commentary on acts 9 describes the conversion of saul of tarsus, who had been a persecuter of the church before. Extensive commentary on the biblical book of revelation. In the first verse of the book of acts the author mentions the fact that he has already written an earlier report. Acts 9 niv sauls conversion meanwhile, saul bible gateway.
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. Leo boles and others located in book notes heres whats completed in the version 2. Combined bible commentary includes the following commentary on the book of acts. 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. In texas, coffman graduated from abilene high school and. The laymans commentary is thoroughly prepared with the dedication of a research scholar. Extensive commentary on the biblical books of galatians, ephesians, philippians, colossians. For example, the churches in galilee and samaria are barely mentioned acts 9. Then saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the lord, went to the high priest and asked letters from him to the synagogues of damascus, so that if he found any who were of the way, whether men or women, he might. For many basic details verse by verse, it still is of good value and often. A good study bible we recommend the following features. Acts 9 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Acts 9 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.
In the book of acts itself we find two important hints which are important to ascertain the time of writing. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. 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. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Commentary on galatians, ephesians, philippians, colossians. By its opening words the acts of the apostles is linked in the clearest way with the gospel of luke. Coffman commentary 36 james, first and second peter, 1 2 3 john, jude. 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. It combines the standard scholarship of the ages with original, pointed comments at points of special need. The result is an easytoread commentary that exposes one beautiful truth after another. Acts chapter 9 coffmans commentary of the new testament.
This chapter reveals the conversion of saul of tarsus, the mighty persecutor acts 9. Commentary on revelation the james burton coffman series of. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of acts. Timeline of the book of acts from the bible generation word. Paul shares his personal testimony three times in acts 9. Overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. See the complete james burton coffman commentaries series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Three thousand were baptized on the day of pentecost 2. Acts overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading. Its subject and intention is nicely summarised by the words of the lord in chapter 1. The emphatic yet is intended to note the remarkable fact, that up to this moment his blind persecuting rage against the disciples of the lord burned as fiercely as ever. Bible commentaries, commentary, gospel advocate, coffman, living word. Leo boles commentary on the book of acts located in chapter notes introduction to acts by h. A good rule of thumb is that series have a conventional name and are intentional creations, on the part of the author or publisher.
It combines the standard scholarship of the ages with original, pointed comments at. Paul remembered that barnabas helped him win acceptance when he first visited the church in jerusalem after his conversion acts 9. Behold, the feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out as well. Coffmans most popular book is commentary of joshua commentaries, historical books. The present commentary, necessarily partaking of the character of the book which it is designed to illustrate, is more historical than doctrinal. Various scholars have also pointed out that the style and the choice of words in luke and acts are very similar. Acts overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. Many people consider the coffman commentaries to be the best researched yet easiest to read commentary series ever published. Made a sudden departure to arabia for further study and communion with god galatians 1. Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and contested notion. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy.
Ananias, a disciple, is commanded in a vision to go and speak to saul, and restore his sight, 1016. There is some overlap between the end of the gospel and the beginning of acts. Before leaving this record of pauls preaching in thessalonica, it should be observed, as wesley pointed out, that paul maintained himself by his own labor 1 thessalonians 2. Commentary on galatians, ephesians, philippians, colossians by james burton coffman. Acts 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Came back to damascus and renewed his preaching with such force that the jews decided to kill him. 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.
Festus, the governor who succeeded felix, is a shadowy player on the roman stage. The wisdom literature, commentary on leviticus and numbers commentaries james burton coffman, commentary on psalms 73150, and several more. 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. He went to the high priest 2 and asked him for letters to the synagogues in damascus, so that if he found any there who belonged to the way, whether men or women, he might take them as prisoners to jerusalem. Acts 9 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. This commentary has been through advanced checking. A commentary on the original text of the acts of the apostles, by horatio b. 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.
We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. The acts of the apostles is a unique and therefore crucial book of the new testament. Verses 19 we found mention made of saul twice or thrice in the story of stephen, for the sacred penman longed to come to his story. Matthew 9 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. Acts chapter 1 coffmans commentary of the new testament. Acts 9 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse. The churchs mission is indeed unstoppable if the risen lord can reach down to save the movements chief enemy, paul. Acts 9 new international version niv sauls conversion. Coffman is the author of a 37volume versebyverse commentary series, which includes every book in the protestant bible, which he finished in 1992. Verse 3 to whom he also showed himself alive after his passion by many proofs, appearing unto them by the space of forty days. Sight restored, baptized and received the holy spirit acts 9. Top 5 commentaries on the book of acts ligonier ministries. 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. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons.
Commentary acts of the apostles from jerusalem to rome. Commentaries for acts chapter 9 pauls conversion and early ministry. For example, in the second chapter of acts, coffman has a lot to offer. At the age when most men retire, burton began and completed a monumental project. Mcgarveys commentary on acts of the apostles located in chapter notes h. Verse 3 to whom he also showed himself alive after his passion by many proofs, appearing unto. Christian family bookstore was established in june of 1990 as a conservative, family owned christian bookstore. Commentary on 1 and 2 corinthians by james burton coffman. Matthew 9 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. On his way to damascus, he has a divine vision, is convinced of his sin and folly, is struck blind, and remains three days without sight, and neither eats nor drinks, 3 9. Commentary on acts, david guzik commentaries on the bible, vs. Then saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the lord, went to the high priest and asked letters from him to the synagogues of damascus, so that if he found any who were of the way, whether men or women, he might bring them bound to jerusalem.
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