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THE EXPANDING WITNESS OF THE SPIRIT-EMPOWERED CHURCH

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JOSEPH A ALEXANDER Acts Commentary (1857, 1866)
James Rosscup: "This work, originally out in 1857, has proved helpful to many, though it is now far out of date as to literature commenting on Acts. For many basic details verse by verse, it still is of good value and often will help on word meaning and special problems. The fact that it was reprinted is indicative of its respected place in Acts studies." (Commentaries for Biblical Expositors)
Cyril Barber - A beautifully produced work that brings within the reach of the busy pastor the benefits of this commentator's prodigious labors. A warmly devotional treatment. (The Minister's Library Volume 2)
D Edmond Hiebert - An exhaustive exposition of Acts by a conservative Presbyterian scholar of the past century. Gives a precise interpretation of the text on the basis of the original. Omission of technical matters makes it suitable to the English reader.
HENRY ALFORD - Greek Testament Critical Exegetical Commentary
- Acts 8 Commentary
- Acts 8 Commentary - Similar work but all Latin and Greek are translated into English
FRANK ALLEN - ACTS OF THE APOSTLES(1931)
PAUL APPLE -642 page commentary - check it out
JACK ARNOLD SERMONS BOOK OF ACTS
- Acts 8:54-8:1 Stephen, The Martyr
- Acts 8:1-8 Saul and Philip
- Acts 8:9-25 Philip and Simon Magus
- Acts 8:26-40 Philip and the Eunuch
WILLIAM ARNOT Acts Commentary
Cyril Barber - These sermons reveal Arnot's thorough awareness of the original text and the milieu of the early church. His material is provocative as well as edifying. Both laypeople and pastors should read this book eagerly in order to better determine the course of the church, its commitments, and the criteria of its fellowship. Recommended.(The Minister's Library Volume 2)
- Acts 8:1-4 The Persecution of the Christians
- Acts 8:5 Philip Preaching in a Samaritan City
- Acts 8:6-8 Fruit -- Joy
- Acts 8:26 Sent to the Desert
- Acts 8:27, 28 A Man in Ethiopia
- Acts 8:29 The Meeting
- Acts 8:30-39 The Seed Sown & the Harvest Reaped
WILLIAM BARCLAY'S DAILY STUDY BIBLE
ALBERT BARNES Notes on the New Testament on Acts
BRIAN BELL SERMON NOTES
CHRIS BENEFIELD
JOHANN BENGEL
- Acts 8 Commentary The Critical English Testament
- Acts 8 - Gnomon of the NT
BIBLICAL ART - retrieved from Google search
BIBLICAL ILLUSTRATOR
JIM BOMKAMP
- Acts 8:1-24 "Persecution of the Church/Simon Magus"
- Acts 8:25-40 "Conversion Of The Ethiopian Eunuch"
JOHN CALVIN Commentary Acts of the Holy Spirit
CAMBRIDGE GREEK TESTAMENT FOR SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES - J. R. Lumby
RICH CATHERS - Sermon Notes - frequent illustrations
MATT CHANDLER Sermons on Acts
JOHN CHRYSOSTOM
ADAM CLARKE Commentary on Acts
STEVEN COLE Sermons Book of Acts
- Acts 7:54-8:3 Stephen: the Martyr
- Acts 8:4-25 Why We MUST Proclaim the Gospel
- Acts 8:26-40 How God Evangelizes the World
THOMAS CONSTABLE Expository Notes on the book of Acts
W A CRISWELL - Sermon on Acts
- Acts 8:1-4 EVERYWHERE PREACHING THE WORD
- Acts 8:35 AND HE PREACHED UNTO HIM JESUS
- Acts 8:26-35 TO AN ETHIOPIAN EUNUCH
- Acts 8:35 AND HE PREACHED UNTO HIM JESUS
- Acts 8:4-9 REVIVAL DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN
- Acts 8:4-17 A SECOND BLESSING
- Acts 8:4-17 THE SECOND BLESSING
- Acts 8:35 AND PREACHED UNTO HIM JESUS
- Acts 8:8 THE OLD TIME RELIGION
- Acts 8:20 THE TRAIL OF BLOOD PART 3
- Acts 8-20 THE TRAIL OF BLOOD PART 1
- Acts 8:35 THE WAY MADE PLAIN
- Acts 8:2 IN MEMORIAM
- Acts 8 THE OLD TIME RELIGION
- Acts 8:1-4 LAYMEN IN EVANGELISM
- Acts 8:26-39 THE MESSAGE OF SALVATION
- Acts 8:1-4 EVERYWHERE PREACHING THE WORD
- Acts 8:5-8 PHILIP THE EVANGELIST
- Acts 8:8 REAL REVIVAL
- Acts 8:8 THE JOYFUL WAY (REAL REVIVAL)
- Acts 8:2 IN MEMORIAM
- Acts 8:14-17 RECEIVING THE HOLY SPIRIT
- Acts 8:9-24 SIMONY IN THE SANCTUARY
- Acts 8:26-40 PHILIP AND THE EUNUCH
- Acts 8:26-39 BAPTISM IN THE CHRISTIAN LIFE
- Acts 8:35-39 THE BAPTISM IN WATER
- Acts 8:36-39 BOLD PROCLAMATION OF FAITH
- Acts 8:35 THE WAY MADE PLAIN
- Acts 8:5-8 THE OLD TIME RELIGION
- Acts 8:8 HEARTFELT RELIGION
- Acts 8:35 PREACHED UNTO HIM JESUS
- Acts 8:35 THE WAY MADE PLAIN
- Acts 8:8 THE OLD TIME RELIGION
CYBERHYMNAL
- Hymns related to book of Acts
- Acts 8:17 Behold Us, Lord, Before Thee Met
- Acts 8:17 8:21 Is Thy Heart Right with God?
- Acts 8:17 8:30 O Tell Me More of Christ
- Acts 8:17 8:39 Jesus Is My Savior
BOB DEFFINBAUGH EXPOSITORY SERMONS
DEVOTIONALS ON ACTS
Today in the Word (Moody), Our Daily Bread (Radio Bible Class), Our Daily Walk - F B Meyer, Our Daily Homily - F B Meyer, Our Daily Bread
JOHN DUMMELOW
CHARLES ELLICOTT, EDITOR - E H PLUMPTRE - AUTHOR
- Acts 8 Commentary Bible Commentary for English Readers
EXPLORE THE BIBLE - studies
EXPOSITOR'S BIBLE Commentary on Acts of the Apostles - George T. Stokes
- Acts 7:58-60, 8:1 The First Christian Martyrdom
- Acts 8:5, 9, 10 Simon Magus and the Conversion of Samaria
- Acts 8:14-18 The Apostles and Confirmation
- Acts 8:18-19 Peter and Simon Magus
EXPOSITOR'S DICTIONARY
DON FORTNER
- Discovering Christ in Acts - 352 pages
- Acts Sermons - 27
WILLIAM M FURNEAUX
ARNO C GAEBELEIN - THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES - AN EXPOSITION (1912)
D Edmond Hiebert - A forceful, conservative unfolding of the message of Acts by a noted premillennial, dispensational Bible teacher active during the first half of this century. Emphasizes the transition from Judaism to Christianity as portrayed in Acts.
GENE GETZ - short videos (~10) emphasizing principles in the text
- Acts 8:1-8;Video Purpose in Persecution: Though persecution is always painful, we should ask God to use our experiences to bring others to faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
- Acts 8:9-25; Video Authentic Conversion: Though people can only respond to the gospel with sincerity when the Holy Spirit opens their hearts, we should do all we can to help them respond with pure motives.
- Acts 8:26-40;Video Biblical Evidence: To help people achieve saving faith in Jesus Christ, we should help them understand from Scripture what God says about this experience.
GEORGE GILBERT
GOSPEL COALITION
GOTQUESTIONS - questions related to the book of Acts
- Acts 8:9-24 Who was Simon the Sorcerer?
- Acts 8:14-17 Why had the believers in Samaria not received the Holy Spirit?
GRACE NOTES - Expositional Study by Warren Doud
W H GRIFFITH-THOMAS
DAVE GUZIK Commentary Notes on Acts
HORATIO B HACKETT A Commentary on the Original Text of the Acts of the Apostles
D Edmond Hiebert - A full verse-by-verse commentary by a conservative Baptist professor of the past century. Still valuable for a clear unfolding of the text of Acts.
C H Spurgeon writes that "Hackett occupies the first position among commentators upon the Acts." (Commenting on Commentaries - excellent resource with links to all 66 books)
MATTHEW HENRY Commentary on Acts
HOLMAN PUBLISHING - study notes
DAVID HOLWICK SERMON NOTES ACTS
HOMILETICS - Acts 8
BARRY HORNER
INTERVARSITY PRESS Commentary on the Book of Acts - William J Larkin, Jr.
Cyril Barber - Historically helpful. Contains some important insights. Critical matters are confined to the footnotes. Oriented toward the pastorate.
- Acts 7:54--8:3 Stephen's Martyrdom
- Acts 8:4-25 Samaria Responds to the Gospel
- Acts 8:26-40 Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch
H A IRONSIDE Commentary on Acts
JAMIESON, FAUSSET, BROWN Commentary on Acts
- Acts 8 Commentary
- Acts 8 Commentary - Unabridged version
S. LEWIS JOHNSON Sermons on Acts
- Acts 7:54 - 8:1 The Stoning of Stephen: Acts
- Acts 8:1-25 Simon the Sorcerer and the Faith That Does Not Save: Acts
- Acts 8:26-40 Preaching the Lord Jesus and the Faith That Does Save: Acts
WILLIAM KELLY
R J KNOWLING The Expositor's Greek Testament The Acts of the Apostles
D Edmond Hiebert - Greek text. Still one of the most thorough commentaries on the Greek text. Significant for the Greek student.
STEVE KRELOFF
PAUL KRETZMANN Popular Commentary of the Bible The Acts of the Apostles
LANGE'S COMMENTARY
LIFEWAY SERMONS
MARTYN LLOYD JONES - SERMONS
JOHN MACARTHUR Verse by Verse Sermons on Acts
- Acts 8:1-9a The Persecuted Church Reaches Out
- Acts 8:5-39 The Characteristics of False and True Faith
- Acts 8:9-24 The Faith That Does Not Save
- Acts 8:25-40 The Faith That Does Save
ALEXANDER MACLAREN Sermons on Acts
- Acts 8:1-17 Seed Scattered and Taking Root
- Acts 8:21 Simon the Sorcerer
- Acts 8:26-40 A Meeting in the Desert
- Acts 8:40 Philip the Evangelist
BRYN MACPHAIL
MAPS - related to Acts
- Acts 2 - Pentecost and the Jewish Diaspora
- Acts 4-11 - Expansion of the Early Church in Palestine
- Acts 9, 11, 12 - Paul's Conversion and Early Ministry
- Acts 12:20-23 - Kingdom of Herod Agrippa I (Kingdom of Herod Agrippa II)
- Paul's Journeys (summarized)
- Acts 13:4-14:28 - Paul's First Missionary Journey
- Acts 15:36-18:32 - Paul's Second Missionary Journey
- Acts 18:23-21:26 - Paul's Third Missionary Journey
- Acts 21:15-26:32 - Paul's Arrest and Imprisonment
- Acts 27:1-28:31 - Paul's Voyage to Rome
JAMES MCCULLEN - frequent illustrations
J VERNON MCGEE Thru the Bible The Acts of the Apostles
F B MEYER
HEINRICH A. W. MEYER
J R MILLER
MISCELLANEOUS
- Persecution Predicted by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount
- Persecution - Synopsis of persecution of the church - interesting article
- Persecution - Dictionary articles
- Phil 1:29 - See Discussion of Persecution/suffering
- 2Ti 3:12-See Discussion of Persecution
- Messianic Prophecy
- What is the protoevangelium?
- Was Jesus a prophet?
- What should we learn from the Samaritan woman at the well?
- What is the significance of Jacob’s well in Samaria?
- Biblical Joy and Hope
- Delight Yourself in the Lord
- Joy - Chara (Greek Word Study)
- How can I find joy in the midst of trials?
- Is there a difference between joy and happiness?
- How can I experience joy in my Christian life?
- What is the joy of the Lord?
- John Piper - Have You Exocized a Demon?
- The Demonic (unclean spirits) in the NT - Bob Utley
- Clean, Unclean - Baker's Evangelical
- Can a Christian be demon possessed?
- Can a Christian today perform an exorcism? What does the Bible say about casting out demons?
- How do we distinguish a psychological disorder from demon possession?
- Is it possible to sell your soul to the devil?
- What does the Bible say about demon possession / demonic possession?
- What is the difference between miracles and magic?
- What does the Bible say about white magic?
- What does the Bible say about black magic?
- What does the Bible say about magic, magicians, illusionists?
- Magic - Bob Utley (interesting historical perspective)
- Magic, Divination, And Sorcery - Hastings Bible Dictionary
- Magic Baker Evangelical Dictionary
- Magic McClintock and Strong's Bible Encyclopedia
- Magic The Jewish Encyclopedia
- Demons and Magic - John MacArthur
- Is baptism necessary for salvation?
- What is the symbolism of water baptism?
- Does the Bible teach believer's baptism/credobaptism?
- Does Acts 2:38 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
- Does Galatians 3:27 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
- Does Mark 16:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
- Does 1 Peter 3:21 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
- Does John 3:5 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
- Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
- What is the Catholic understanding of baptism?
- What does the Bible say about infant baptism / paedobaptism?
- What is the proper mode of baptism?
- What is the origin of baptism?
- When / How do we receive the Holy Spirit?
- What is the baptism of the Holy Spirit?
- When / How do we receive the Holy Spirit?
- Is there a second blessing subsequent to salvation?
- What is the gift of speaking in tongues? Is the gift of speaking in tongues for today?
- Who is the Holy Spirit?
- What is the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives today?
- What is religious syncretism?
- What is unrepentance? What does it mean to be unrepentant?
- What does it mean to be contrite? What is contrition?
- What is godly sorrow?
- What is repentance and is it necessary for salvation?
- Christianity True and False
- John Wesley's sermon - The Almost Christian
- Do angels appear to people today?
- What does it mean that Satan masquerades as an angel of light?
- Are there angels among us?
- Do we have guardian angels?
- Alexander Whyte - The Ethiopian Eunuch (Whyte's Dictionary of Bible Characters)
- Who Was the Ethiopian Eunuch?
- American Tract Society Eunuch
- Easton's Bible Dictionary Eunuch Ethiopian Eunuch
- Fausset Bible Dictionary Eunuch
- Holman Bible Dictionary Ethiopian Eunuch Eunuch
- Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible Eunuch Ethiopian Eunuch
- Hastings' Dictionary of the NT Eunuch Eunuch Ethiopian Eunuch
- International Standard Bible Encyclopedia Ethiopian Eunuch Eunuch
- Kitto Biblical Cyclopedia Eunuch
- McClintock and Strong's Bible Encyclopedia Ethiopian Eunuch Eunuchs Eunuch
- The Jewish Encyclopedia Eunuch
MONERGISM
G CAMPBELL MORGAN The Acts of the Apostles: Commentary
Rosscup writes that this 1947 work is "one of Morgan’s better commentaries and one which the student can profitably consult." (Commentaries for Biblical Expositors: An Annotated Bibliography of Selected Works).
D Edmond Hiebert - Expository messages on Acts by a noted Bible teacher-preacher. His exposition aims at setting forth the spiritual force and method of early Christianity. Stress is placed on the variety of ways in which the Spirit is seen at work in Acts. Offers many illuminating insights.
- Acts Commentary 8:1-13
- Acts Commentary 8:26-40 A True Faith Revealed
- Acts Commentary 8:14-25
- Acts Commentary 8:26-40
HENRY MORRIS - Defender's Study Bible notes
- Acts 8:1 - church which was at Jerusalem
- Acts 8:13 - believed also
- Acts 8:17 - laid they their hands
- Acts 8:18 - offered them money
- Acts 8:24 - Then answered Simon
- Acts 8:27 - man of Ethiopia
- Acts 8:35 - at the same scripture
- Acts 8:37 - If thou believest
- Acts 8:39 - out of the water caught away Philip
- Acts 8:40 - Caesarea
ROBERT NEIGHBOUR Wells of Living Water Commentary
NET BIBLE NOTES
PHIL NEWTON Sermons on Acts
- Acts 8:1-8 The First Missionary Movement
- Acts 8:9-24 A False Faith Exposed
- Acts 8:26-40 A True Faith Revealed
JAMES NISBET - Church Pulpit Commentary
OUR DAILY BREAD Devotional Illustrations
- Acts 8 Devotionals
- Acts 8:1-4 Scattered
- Acts 8:1-8 Of Starfish & Christians
- Acts 8:1-8 Fence-Breaking
- Acts 8:1-8 The Church In The World
- Acts 8:1-8 Scattered To Serve
- Acts 8:1-8 Scattered!
- Acts 8:4-8 Good Gossip
- Acts 8:4-8; Nehemiah 8:2-6 Pay Close Attention
- Acts 8:4-8, 26-35 A Difficult Place
- Acts 8:9-23 Toxic Look-Alikes
- Acts 8:9-25 No Sale
- Acts 8:26-34 Watching The Wind
- Acts 8:26-40 Watching The Wind
- Acts 8:26-40 Adopt A Highway
- Acts 8:26–40 Finding Waldo
- Acts 8:26-35 A 'Must Read' Book
- Acts 8:26-35 One By One
- Acts 8:26-37 The Whole Story
- Acts 8:26-38 Seize The Opportunity
- Acts 8:26-40 'Do You Love Jesus?'
- Acts 8:26-40 One Person A Day
JOSEPH PARKER
PASTOR LIFE - sermons
Murder By Consent | Acts 8:1 | Souls, Responsibility for; Witness; Evangelism; Burden for Souls | Sam Wolfe |
The Original Outreach | Acts 8:1-4 | Evangelism; Outreach; Witnessing | Terry Trivette |
The Holy Spirit's Guidance To Go | Acts 8:26 | Evangelism; Witnessing; Outreach | Johnny Hunt |
What is The Mission of the Holy Spirit? | Acts 8:26-40 | Soul Winning; Witnessing; Evangelism; Holy Spirit, Work of | Denis Lyle |
World Evangelism 101: Wherever He Leads | Acts 8:26-40 | Evangelism; Missions | Franklin L. Kirksey |
Attitudes Essential to Evangelism | Acts 8:26-40 | Evangelism; Soul Winning | Mark Adams |
ARTHUR PEAKE
F N PELOUBET
PETER PETT
JOHN PIPER Sermons on Acts
- Acts 8:1-8 Spreading Spiritual Power through Persecution
- Acts 8:9-24 Simon's Perversion of Signs and Wonders
- Acts 8:14-17 What Does It Mean to Receive the Holy Spirit?
- Acts 8:26-40 The Leading of the Lord in Personal Evangelism
PREACHER'S HOMILETICAL COMMENTARY The Acts of the Apostles
RAY PRITCHARD - well-done and practical sermons
PULPIT COMMENTARY The Acts of the Apostles
RICHARD RACKHAM The Acts of the Apostles: An Exposition 1904
Rosscup writes "This is a very good though at times terse commentary from the standpoint of Greek and, historical background. Rackham was conservative but amillennial. Verse by verse he often offers good help, and he has addenda on topics such as breaking of bread, Sadducees and Pharisees, etc." (Commentaries for Biblical Expositors)
D Edmond Hiebert - A thorough (513-page), informative exposition by a conservative Anglican scholar. Full treatment of introductory problems. Has a full index. One of the standard older commentaries on Acts.
RADIO BIBLE CLASS
ROBERT RAYBURN SERMONS BOOK OF ACTS
REFORMATION STUDY BIBLE STUDY NOTES
A. T. ROBERTSON Word Pictures on Acts
ADRIAN ROGERS
J C RYLE
ROB SALVATO - Sermons
JOHNNY SANDERS
JOHN SCHULTZ
CHUCK SMITH Commentary and Sermon Notes
- Acts 8 Commentary
- Sermon Notes for Acts 8:1
- Sermon Notes for Acts 8:5
- Sermon Notes for Acts 8:5
- Sermon Notes for Acts 8:9-25
- Sermon Notes for Acts 8:14
- Sermon Notes for Acts 8:25
- Sermon Notes for Acts 8:29
- Sermon Notes for Acts 8:29-35
- Sermon Notes for Acts 8:35
- Sermon Notes for Acts 8:39
- Sermon Notes for Acts 8:39
JAMES SMITH - Handfuls on Purpose - expanded sermon outlines
- Click this page for all the topics below
- THE CITY'S AND THE CHURCH'S NEED. Acts 8:1-25
- SOUL-WINNING. Acts 8:26-40
SPEAKER'S COMMENTARY
R C SPROUL - Devotionals
- Acts 8:1-25 The Origin of Simony
- Acts 8:1–8 Systematic Evangelism
- Acts 8:5–8 Joy in Samaria
- Acts 8:9-13 Two Men, Two Kingdoms
- Acts 8:14-17 Full Participants in Grace
- Acts 8:18–25 Lust for Power
- Acts 8:26-35 A Divine Appointment
- Acts 8:26–40 Even Eunuchs Are Included
- Acts 8:36-40 Coming Home
C H SPURGEON
- Acts 8:4-5, 35 All at It
- Acts 8:8 Great Joy in the City
- Acts 8:30-33 Do You Understand What You Are Reading?
- Acts 8:37 Who Should Be Baptized?
- Acts 8:30 - Devotional
- Acts 8:37 - Devotional
RAY STEDMAN Sermon Series - Expository Studies in Acts
JOHN STEVENSON - Sermons
JOSEPH SUTCLIFFE
DEREK THOMAS SERMONS BOOK OF ACTS
- Acts 8:1b-8 Philip Preaching Christ in Samaria by Derek Thomas
- Acts 8:1-8 Now You've Gone and Done It by Billy Dempsey
- Acts 8:9-25 Buying Your Way to Power by Derek Thomas
- Acts 8:26-40 The Great Search by Derek Thomas
DAVID THOMPSON - Sermons, well-done
TODAY IN THE WORD DEVOTIONALS Book of Acts
Moody Bible Institute - Dozens of Devotionals Arranged by Chapter. Click Chapters Below
JOHN TRAPP
BOB UTLEY - Acts Commentary
MARVIN VINCENT New Testament Word Studies On the Book of Acts
DANIEL WHEDON