Acts 4 Resources


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Charts from Jensen's Survey of the NT - used by permission
Another Chart - Swindoll - chart on right side

THE EXPANDING WITNESS
OF THE SPIRIT-EMPOWERED CHURCH

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Paul's First Missionary Journey - map Acts 13:4-14:28+
Paul's Second Missionary Journey - map Acts 15:36-18:22+
Paul's Third Missionary Journey - map Acts 18:23-21:26+

Maps related to Acts

COMMENTARIES AND OTHER
RESOURCES THAT CAN BE BORROWED FROM
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Explanation - The following list includes not only commentaries but other Christian works by well known evangelical writers. Most of the resources below are newer works (written after 1970) which previously were available only for purchase in book form or in a Bible computer program. The resources are made freely available by archive.org but have several caveats - (1) they do not allow copy and paste, (2) they can only be checked out for one hour (but can be checked out immediately when your hour expires giving you time to read or take notes on a lengthy section) and (3) they require creating an account which allows you to check out the books free of charge. To set up an account click archive.org and then click the picture of the person in right upper corner and enter email and a password. That's all you have to do. Then you can read these more modern resources free of charge! I have read or used many of these resources but not all of them so ultimately you will need to be a Berean (Acts 17:11+) as you use them. I have also selected works that are conservative and Biblically sound. If you find one that you think does not meet those criteria please send an email at https://www.preceptaustin.org/contact. The resources are listed in alphabetical order by the author's last name and some include reviews of the particular resource. For hundreds of other commentaries and books that can be borrowed see Christian Commentaries Online


Preaching Luke-Acts by Allen, Ronald J.

James Rosscup - This conservative commentary is a detailed work in the Greek and is well-written. The author did the famous Greek-English lexicon and two books on alleged contradictions.

Acts of the apostles by Allen, Ronald J

Turning to God : a study of conversion in the book of Acts and today by Barclay, William See discussion of his orthodoxy especially the article "The Enigmatic William Barclay".

The Acts of the Apostles: An Introduction and Commentary (Tyndale New Testament Commentaries) E. M. Blaiklock 

The Preacher's Outline & Sermon Bible : New Testament, King James Version (POSB) - Acts, Romans, 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians - This is a very useful resource which always includes numerous related cross-references. It will be of aid to you preaching and teaching. 

Acts - Bible Study Commentary by Bruce, F. F. (1982) 124 pages - this is not the top rated NICNT version 

The book of the Acts (New International Commentary on the New Testament) by Bruce, F. F (1988) 584 pages

Rosscup - This work, first issued in 1954, is now revised not long before Bruce died, with a new translation of the Greek text in place of the ASV. The bibliographical lists are extensively updated in footnotes, Bruce has interacted with later studies, arranged comments on fewer verses, and achieved a more lucid style in places. However, the basic verse-by-verse commentary remains substantially the same. It remains the finest commentary on Acts as to exposition in detail. Bruce points to I. H. Marshall’s commentary for detail on Luke’s theology. He shows a fine grasp of pertinent history, a sound explanation of most passages, and insights on many of the problems.

Keith Mathison (Lignonier) - First published in 1954, F.F. Bruce’s commentary on Acts in the NICNT series soon became a standard conservative evangelical commentary. In 1988, his commentary was revised and updated. It still remains one of the best commentaries on this book of Scripture.

Tim Challies - F.F. Bruce has two commentaries on Acts and the contribution to the NICNT series is regarded as the stronger of the two. Not only that, but it is regarded as one of the very best works on the book. A couple of commentators on the commentaries point out that Bruce is especially strong on the historical aspect of Acts.

The Acts of the Apostles: the Greek text with introduction and commentary by Bruce, F. F. (1990) 608 pages. Somewhat Technical. 

New Bible Commentary - (1994) Bruce, F. F. “The Acts of the Apostles,” in New Bible Commentary.   A boiled down version of Bruce’s expertise, quite helpful in itself.

Acts by Calvin, Jean Crossway Classic Commentaries.

Cyril Barber - Contains all of the remarkable insights of the first English edition without the stilted language. This is a work that deserves a place in every pastor’s library.

The Acts; an exposition by Erdman, Charles R

James Rosscup - Concise treatments are given to each of the N. T. books. The main value of the set lies in its clear synthesis which helps the student grasp the flow of thought as he moves through a book. Erdman possessed a lucid writing style. He was amillennial.

The Acts of the Apostles a new translation with introduction and commentary by Fitzmyer, Joseph A 

Mathison at Ligonier gives it runner up status in best commentaries on Acts. 

Cyril Barber - Begins with a translation of the entire book, followed by a closely reasoned explanation of title, authorship, date, and purpose of Acts. Essays discuss the text and sources, the composition and form-critical analysis, language and style, and historical character of Acts, etc. The exposition combines historic and linguistic data, but offers minimal help to preachers.

Acts by Gangel, Kenneth - This is more like a workbook with questions and short explanatory notes.

Cyril Barber commenting on Gangel's more extensive work in the Holman NT Commentary says "Clearly written, and with the theme of Luke’s second work cogently presented, this commentary does justice to the biblical text and the purpose for which this historic account was produced. Gangel follows the best interpretative tradition and then applies the principles in the best possible manner.

Luke-Acts and New Testament historiography by Green, Joel B

The apostolic church by Harrison, Everett Falconer, 1902- Not a commentary on book of Acts but the church that begins in Acts. 

Acts and the history of earliest Christianity by Hengel, Martin,

Cyril Barber - Asserts the essential reliability of the book of Acts and examines Luke's historical-theological methodology.

An introduction to the New Testament - the Gospels and Acts Volume 1 by Hiebert, D. Edmond

Cyril Barber - Describes the regional, social and cultural milieu of the Roman Empire during the first century A.D. Part 1 covers such topics as travel by ship as well as along the Roman roads of Asia Minor; also food shortages, diverse Roman religions, the urban elites, and the emergence of the house church. Part 2 describes in detail the various Roman provinces and the establishment of the early church. A final chapter discusses Luke’s geographic limits and the Jewish and Roman cultures it contained.

The Book of Acts in its Graeco-Roman setting Gill, David W., and Conrad Gempf, eds

A commentary on the original text of the Acts of the Apostles by Hackett, Horatio Balch e

Cyril Barber - Insightful, reliable, and always worth consulting. Reprinted from the revised edition of 1882.

Kingdom power : receiving the power of the promise : a study in the book of Acts by Hayford, Jack W

The book of Acts by Horton, Stanley Pentecostal perspectiv

The message of Acts in the history of redemption by Johnson, Dennis E. 

Mathison at Ligonier gives it runner up status in best commentaries on Acts. 

Cyril Barber - Examines the major themes of Acts and links the OT with the NT while explaining the contribution of Acts to the history of redemption. Though not a commentary, this study will enrich each reader’s understanding of the history of the period.

Acts : an exegetical commentary by Keener, Craig S., 1208 pages

Keith Mathison (Lignonier) - Craig Keener’s four-volume commentary on Acts is not for everyone. At 4,500 pages, few will ever read all of it. But if you are looking for an exhaustive commentary that deals with every conceivable question, then, clear out about a foot and a half of shelf space and pick up this commentary (bend your knees when you do so). This will probably be the standard evangelical commentary on Acts for at least the next half century. For those who do not need a commentary with a bibliography longer than most other books, Keener also has an abridged version of his commentary that is only 635 pages.

Jerusalem to Rome; studies in the Book of Acts by Kent, Homer Austin,

Cyril Barber - In recounting the beginning and expansion of the early church, the writer reveals the personal struggles of those who participated in the events recorded by Luke. The inclusion of discussion questions makes this an ideal volume for adult Bible study groups.

Acts Augsburg Commentary on the New Testament by Krodel, Gerhard (Lutheran perspective)

Cyril Barber - Designed for laypeople. Explains in non-technical language the essential thrust of this portion of the canon.

A bibliography of the periodical literature on the Acts of the Apostles, 1962-1984 by Mills, Watson E

Cyril Barber - This volume is intended to supplement the indispensible work of A. J. and M. B. Mattill, A Classified Bibliography of Literature on the Acts of the Apostles (which concluded with entries up to 1962). The material in this volume is arranged alphabetically. The indexing to periodical literature is impressive. It succeeds in bringing within the purview of the student or researcher a wealth of important data.

The Acts of the apostles by Morgan, G. Campbell 

Studies in the Acts of the apostles by Moule, C. F. D Short work (104 pages) by respected Anglican pastor. 

Acts : based on the Revised standard version by Neil, William

Cyril Barber - New Century Bible Commentary. 1981. Based on the RSV This handy commentary does not provide an exposition of the theme but, rather, furnishes readers with perceptive comments on select words or phrases.

The Communicator's Commentary. Acts by Ogilvie, Lloyd John - (This is now known as the Preacher's Commentary and states that the goal is to aid preachers and teachers.)

Drumbeat of Love : the unlimited power of the Spirit as revealed in the Book of Acts by Ogilvie, Lloyd John

The Acts of the Apostles : an exposition Rackham, Richard. Also available below with no time limit.

Cyril Barber - The reissue in an overpriced paperback format of one of the great commentaries on the book of Acts.

Growth of the Body : [Acts 13-20] by Stedman, Ray C

Adventuring through the life of Christ : a Bible handbook on the Gospels and Acts by Stedman, Ray C 

The Words of the Apostles by Stier, Rudolf; 

Cyril Barber - Examines the public ministry of the apostles and expounds each message with insight and skill. A must for every student of the book of Acts.

The strength of an exacting passion : a study of Acts 18:18-28:31 by Swindoll, Charles

The church of the first days : lectures on the Acts of the Apostles by Vaughan, Charles John

Cyril Barber - Vaughan achieved justifiable acclaim for his expositional commentaries on Romans, Philippians, and Revelation. C. H. Spurgeon wrote of this work on Acts, "Not only does Dr. Vaughan expound his text in the ablest manner, but he introduces passages of Scripture so aptly that he suggests discourses:' This is a work of rare merit, and it will be appreciated by those who use it wisely.

Acts : Bible study commentary by Vaughan, Curtis -  Conservative. Simple, easy to understand comments. 

Be Dynamic (Acts 1-12) by Warren Wiersbe

Be Daring : put your faith where the action is (Acts 13-28) by Wiersbe, Warren Cyril Barber - Continues the author's popular exposition of the Book of Acts. Shows how the power of God is available to work through ordinary people to accomplish His purposes in the Church and in the world. Recommended.

Wiersbe Commentary on Acts in Pdf - 88 pages

The Bible Exposition Commentary by Wiersbe, Warren W - All NT books in one source. Excellent.  Rosscup - One of America’s most appreciated staunchly evangelical Bible conference teachers gives diligent, refreshing expositions. These are all of his 23 separate, earlier books in the “Be” series on the New Testament. He strikes a particular appeal with lay people as he crystallizes sections, deals with some of the verses, handles certain problems and backgrounds and applies principles. He is premillennial.

Bible Exposition Commentary - New Testament  and Bible Exposition Commentary - Old Testament 

With the Word - Devotional Commentary - Chapter by Chapter Warren Wiersbe - Excellent to help summarize a chapter.

Wiersbe's Expository Outlines on the New Testament by Wiersbe, Warren W - helpful ponts for teaching and preaching

Cyril Barber - This is a book of exceptional merit. Pastors, missionaries, and Christian workers will profit from its use. Wiersbe introduces each book of the NT, provides an outline, and then furnishes his readers with a chapter-by-chapter discussion of the contents. The homiletic style is a “plus.” Recommended.

Acts by Williams, David John Mathison at Ligonier gives it runner up status of best commentaries on Acts.

STUDY BIBLES, ONE VOLUME COMMENTARIES OF BIBLE,
BIBLE DICTIONARIES, GENERAL REFERENCE WORKS

Note: The first 4 resources have no time restriction and allow copy and paste function: 

(1) KJV Bible Commentary - Hindson, Edward E; Kroll, Woodrow Michael. Over 3000 pages of the entire OT/NT. Well done conservative commentary that interprets Scripture from a literal perspective. Pre-millennial -generally gets 4/5 stars from users. -

Very well done conservative commentary that interprets Scripture from a literal perspective  

The King James Version Bible Commentary is a complete verse-by-verse commentary. It is comprehensive in scope, reliable in scholarship, and easy to use. Its authors are leading evangelical theologians who provide practical truths and biblical principles. Any Bible student will gain new insights through this one-volume commentary based on the timeless King James Version of the Bible.

(2) The King James Study Bible Second Edition 2240 pages (2013) (Thomas Nelson) General Editor - Edward Hindson with multiple contributing editors. . . Pre-millennial. See introduction on How to Use this Study Bible.

(3) NKJV Study Bible: New King James Version Study Bible (formerly "The Nelson Study Bible - NKJV") by Earl D Radmacher; Ronald Barclay Allen; Wayne H House. 2345 pages. (1997, 2007). Very helpful notes. Conservative. Pre-millennial.  

(4) The Wycliffe Bible Commentary - only the New Testament (for OT see below to borrow) - 1126 pages. (1971) Everett F Harrison - Editor of New Testament. Uses the KJV.  Strictly speaking not a study Bible, but short notes are similar. KJV text in left column, commentary notes in right column. The comments are generally verse by verse, short, conservative and to the point. Pre-millennial.

Most of the following have a one hour time limit

The MacArthur study Bible - John MacArthur. Brief but well done notes 

ESV Study Bible - Excellent resource but not always literal in eschatology and the nation of Israel 

HCSB Study Bible : Holman Christian Standard Bible - General Editor Jeremy Royal Howard (2010) 2360 pages. Conservative. Good notes. Include Holmans excellent maps. One hour limit

Life Application Study Bible : New Living Translation. Has some very helpful notes. s

The David Jeremiah Study Bible - (2013) 2208 pages. 

The Defender's Study Bible : King James Version by Morris, Henry M. Excellent notes for well known creationist. 

The Holman Illustrated Study Bible  Includes the excellent Holman maps but otherwise of little help in serious study.

The Ryrie Study Bible - Charles Ryrie (1978) 2142 pages. Conservative.  

NIV Study Bible - (2011) 2570 pages  - Use this one if available as it has more notes than edition below. One hour limit

NLT Study Bible (Illustration Version) 

The Living Insights Study Bible : New International Version - Charles Swindoll. Notes are good but somewhat sparse and not verse by verse.

NIV Archaeological Study Bible (2005) 2360 pages (See also Archaeology and the Bible - OT and NT)

NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible. Bringing to Life the Ancient World of Scripture Keener, Craig and Walton, John. Editors (2017)

Disciple's Study Bible: New international version  Not that helpful for verse by verse study. Focuses on application of Christian doctrines. 10,000 annotations; doctrinal summaries, "Life Helps" section relate doctrine to everyday discipleship. 

The Word in life Study Bible - Very interesting format. Not your routine study Bible. Worth checking the very informative notes. (e.g., here is a picture of Jesus' post-resurrection appearances.)

Wycliffe Bible Commentary - OT and NT - Everett F Harrison - Editor of New Testament. Uses the KJV. Charles F Pfeiffer - Editor of the Old Testament. 1560 pages (1962). s Less detailed than the KJV Bible Commentary. 

The Experiencing God Study Bible : the Bible for knowing and doing the will of God - Blackaby, Henry (1996) 1968 pages - CHECK THIS ONE! Each chapter begins with several questions under the title "PREPARE TO MEET GOD." Then you will interesting symbols before many of the passages. The chapter ends with a "DID YOU NOTICE?" question. This might make a "dry chapter" jump off the page! R

Believer's Bible Commentary by MacDonald, William (1995) 2480 pages - Dr. John MacArthur, Jr. - "Concise yet comprehensive - the most complete single-volume commentary I have seen." Warren Wiersbe - "For the student who is serious about seeing Christ in the Word." 

Compact Bible commentary by Radmacher, Earl D; Allen, Ronald Barclay; House, H Wayne, et al - 954 pages.   Multiple contributors to the comments which are often verse by verse. The comments are brief but meaty and can really help your study through a given book. A sleeper in my opinion. 

The Expositor's Bible Commentary - 1994 edition - Abridged - New Testament

Evangelical Commentary on the Bible - editor Walter Elwell (1989) 1239 pages.  

New Bible Commentary - (1994) 

NIV Archaeological Study Bible (2005) 2360 pages (See also Archaeology and the Bible - OT and NT)

J.Sidlow Baxter: Explore The Book - pdf  Vol. 6 Acts to Revelation

Jensen's Survey of the NT - a classic with suggestions for studying each book of the Bible

What the Bible is all about by Mears, Henrietta What the Bible is all about OR here - What the Book is all about

NIV cultural backgrounds study Bible. bringing to life the ancient world of scripture Keener, Craig and Walton, John. Editors (2017)

The illustrated guide to Bible customs & curiosities by Knight, George W. (George William), 

Today's handbook of Bible times & customs by Coleman, William L

Eerdmans' family encyclopedia of the Bible (1978) 344 pages

Eerdmans' handbook to the Bible (1983) 688 pages 

The Lion handbook to the Bible - (1999) 822 pages. This resource is absolutely loaded with very nice color pictures and charts.

Tyndale handbook of Bible charts & maps by Wilson, Neil  

Bible handbook and A-Z bible encyclopedia

International children's Bible field guide : answering kids' questions from Genesis to Revelation by Richards, Larry

The Shaw pocket Bible handbook - Editor - Walter Elwell (1984) 408 pages.

"This hardback is small in size but packed full of content: Brief summaries of every book of the bible, cultural, archaeological and historical info, word definitions, pictures, maps and charts." Worth checking! 

Zondervan illustrated Bible backgrounds commentary - New Testament - 552 pages. (2002) 

The new Unger's Bible dictionary by Unger, Merrill Frederick, 1909-

Survey of the Bible : introductory insights, background studies, book-by- book survey by Unger, Merrill Frederick

The parallel New Testament and Unger's Bible handbook : produced for Moody monthly by Unger, Merrill  (1975) 744 pages 

The Hodder Bible handbook by Unger, Merrill 

Nelson's expository dictionary of the Old Testament by Unger, Merrill 

Kregel Bible handbook : a full-color guide to every book of the Bible by Kerr, William 

Zondervan handbook to the Bible

Dictionary of Biblical Imagery - free for use online with no restrictions (i.e., you do not need to borrow this book). Editors Leland Ryken, J C Wilhoit, Tremper Longman III - This is a potential treasure chest to aid your preaching and teaching as it analyzes the meaning of a host of Biblical figures of speech. Clue - use the "One-page view" which then allows you to copy and paste text. One downside is there is no index, so you need to search 3291 pages for entries which are alphabetical. 

Dictionary of Paul and his letters  IVP Series The Dictionary of Paul and His Letters is a one-of-a-kind reference work. Following the format of its highly successful companion volume, the Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels, this Dictionary is designed to bring students, teachers, ministers and laypeople abreast of the established conclusions and significant recent developments in Pauline scholarship. No other single reference work presents as much information focused exclusively on Pauline theology, literature, background and scholarship.

Dictionary of the later New Testament & its developments  IVP Series The third of IVP's critically acclaimed series of dictionaries of the New Testament provides focused study on the often-neglected portions of the New Testament: Acts, Hebrews, the General Epistles, and Revelation. Furthermore, its scope goes beyond the life of the New Testament church to include the work of the apostolic fathers and early Christianity up through the middle of the second century.

Dictionary of New Testament background  IVP Series  In a time when our knowledge of the ancient Mediterranean world has grown by leaps and bounds, this volume sets out for readers the wealth of Jewish and Greco-Roman background that should inform our reading and understanding of the New Testament and early Christianity. The Dictionary of New Testament Background takes full advantage of the flourishing study of the Dead Sea Scrolls and offers individual articles focused on the most important scrolls. In addition, the Dictionary encompasses the fullness of second-temple Jewish writings, whether pseudepigraphic, rabbinic, parables, proverbs, histories or inscriptions. Articles abound on aspects of Jewish life and thought, including family, purity, liturgy and messianism. The full scope of Greco-Roman culture is displayed in articles ranging across language and rhetoric, literacy and book culture, religion and cults, honor and shame, patronage and benefactors, travel and trade, intellectual movements and ideas, and ancient geographical perspectives. No other reference work presents so much in one place for students of the New Testament. Here an entire library of scholarship is made available in summary form. 

APOLOGETICS, ETC

When Critics Ask -  A Popular Handbook on Bible Difficulties - Norman Geisler and Thomas Howe

Encyclopedia of Bible Difficulties - Gleason Archer

Hard Saying of the Bible Walter C. Kaiser Jr.

The Apologetics Study Bible Understand Why You Believe by Norman Geisler

Systematic Theology - An Introduction to Bible Doctrine (first edition) - Wayne Grudem

More than a Carpenter - Josh McDowell's classic - good book to suggest to your skeptical friends!

New Evidence that Demands a Verdict  (Evidence I and Evidence II updated and in one volume)  (or here) - Josh McDowell

Who Moved the Stone? by Frank Morison

THE LIST BELOW IS FOR GREEK (AND HEBREW) WORD STUDIES
IF YOU WANT TO DIG A LITTLE DEEPER INTO THE TEXT

See also the list of Word Study Resources 

The Complete Word Study Dictionary: New Testament by Zodhiates, Spiros - This is my "go to" resource for Greek word studies. One on the best lexicons for laymen. Highly Recommended for Greek Word Studies to aid your interpretation of a passage. 

Analytical Lexicon of the Greek New Testament by Friberg, Timothy. Shorter definitions than Zodhiates but does an excellent job in summarizing the various nuances of a specific Greek word. One of my favorites.

Shorter Lexicon of the Greek New Testament by Gingrich, F. Wilbur. Similar to Friberg but shorter definitions. Gingrich however gives more Scriptures for each nuance, whereas Friberg generally gives only one representative Scripture. 

The New Linguistic and Exegetical Key to the Greek New Testament by Rogers, Cleon - A sleeper. This book is a gold mine of little gems on individual Greek words in any NT passage you are studying. If you have time it is always worth checking out! I use it for my Greek word studies all the time. 

Word meanings in the New Testament - Matthew-Revelation by Ralph Earle. Strictly speaking this is not a lexicon, but it offers insights on select words in a verse by verse format (but not every verse is included in the analysis). This resource is worth checking if you have time as it can occasionally give some wonderful insights on a specific Greek word. 

New Testament Words - William Barclay -  very interesting resource - covers about 70 NT Greek words in Barclay's unique style. On page 289 there is a helpful index of English words with the corresponding Greek word, in turn followed by the places Barclay described them in New Testament Words and in his Daily Study Bible series (see list of DSB commentaries here). E.g., take the Greek word for "Covetousness" which is pleonexia and is found in New Testament Words on page 61 and pp 233-235 and is also described in the Daily Study Bible entries for : Mark 7:14-23; Ro 1:28-32; Eph. 4:17-24; Col. 3:5. So you can click the DSB commentary on Mark 7 and scroll down to Mark 7:14 to see Barclay's entry for pleonexia which concludes "Pleonexia ( G4124) is that lust for having which is in the heart of the man who sees happiness in things instead of in God." Interesting!

Greek-English lexicon of the New Testament : based on semantic domains - Louw Nida. Brief but nice definitions. Not easy to use - you need to know some Greek. Classifies Greek words into 93 "semantic domains" (see list on page XXV) and if you can categorize the word you are looking for in one of the domains, it can help find the specific word you are interested in. 

Kittel's Theological Dictionary of the New Testament : abridged in one volume (TDNT) - Classic ("Little Kittel") work summarizing the 10 volume set by Kittel. For most of us the abridged definition is "more than enough!" 

A Greek-English lexicon of the New Testament, and other early Christian literature (BDAG); by Bauer, Walter, More detailed definitions but need to know Greek. Zodhiates and Friberg are much easier to use. 

Liddell and Scott's Greek-English lexicon, abridged : the little Liddell by Liddell, Henry George. The abridged version. You need to know Greek to use.

Vine's Expository Dictionary of Old Testament and New Testament Words - pdf. The old standby. You can also borrow Vine's complete expository dictionary of Old and New Testament words

New Testament Words in Today's Language by Detzler, Wayne A - Wonderful resource to supplement word studies.  THIS IS A SLEEPER! 

Theological Wordbook of the Old Testament by Harris, R. Laird -  One of the best OT lexicons for laymen. Here is another link to the TWOT which has no time limit on use and does allow copy/paste

OTHER SERMONS AND COMMENTARIES

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

FRANK ALLEN - ACTS OF THE APOSTLES(1931)

GREG ALLEN - sermons

MIKE ANDRUS -  FEFC Wichita - sermons - audio with excellent transcripts - recommended

PAUL APPLE -642 page commentary - check it out

JACK ARNOLD SERMONS BOOK OF ACTS

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)

WILLIAM BARCLAY'S DAILY STUDY BIBLE

ALBERT BARNES Notes on the New Testament on Acts

BRIAN BELL SERMON NOTES

CHRIS BENFIELD SERMONS BOOK OF ACTS

JOHANN BENGEL

BIBLICAL ART - retrieved from Google search

BIBLICAL ILLUSTRATOR 

JIM BOMKAMP

JOHN CALVIN Commentary Acts of the Holy Spirit

CAMBRIDGE GREEK TESTAMENT FOR SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES - J. R. Lumby

ALAN CARR Sermons Acts of the Holy Spirit

RICH CATHERS - Sermon Notes - frequent illustrations

MATT CHANDLER Sermons on Acts

JOHN CHRYSOSTOM

ADAM CLARKE Commentary on Acts

STEVEN COLE Sermons Book of Acts

THOMAS CONSTABLE Expository Notes on the book of Acts

W A CRISWELL - Sermon on Acts 

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

EXPOSITOR'S BIBLE Commentary on Acts of the Apostles - George T. Stokes

EXPOSITOR'S DICTIONARY

EXPLORE THE BIBLE

DON FORTNER

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 3:1-4:12;Video  Honoring God: When God uses us to minister to others, we are always to give glory and honor to Jesus Christ.
  • Acts 4:13-22Video Openness and Honesty: Spiritual leaders must never suppress the truth in order to protect their own religious domain.
  • Acts 4:32-37Video Generosity: As followers of Jesus Christ, we are to be godly models of generosity.

GEORGE GILBERT

GOSPEL COALITION

GRACE NOTES - Expositional Study by Warren Doud

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

DAVID HOLWICK SERMON NOTES ACTS 

HOMILETICS - Acts 4

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.

  • THE JERUSALEM CHURCH: ITS GROWTH (3:1-9:31)
  • Acts 4:1-22 Temple Arrest, Sanhedrin Hearing &Release
  • Acts 4:23-31 The Church's Prayer for Boldness
  • Acts 4:32--5:11 The Church's Common Life
  • Acts 4:32-37 Description & Positive Example: Barnabas

H A IRONSIDE Commentary on Acts

JAMIESON, FAUSSET, BROWN Commentary on Acts

S. LEWIS JOHNSON Sermons on 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

DAVID LEGGE

LIFEWAY SERMONS

MARTYN LLOYD JONES - SERMONS

JOHN MACARTHUR Verse by Verse Sermons on Acts

ALEXANDER MACLAREN Sermons on Acts

J VERNON MCGEE Thru the Bible The Acts of the Apostles

F B MEYER

HEINRICH A. W. MEYER

J R MILLER

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.

HENRY MORRIS -  Defender's Study Bible notes

ROBERT NEIGHBOUR Wells of Living Water Commentary

NET BIBLE NOTES

PHIL NEWTON Sermons on Acts

JAMES NISBET - Church Pulpit Commentary

OUR DAILY BREAD Devotional Illustrations

JOSEPH PARKER

ARTHUR PEAKE

F N PELOUBET

PETER PETT

JOHN PIPER Sermons on Acts

PREACHER'S HOMILETICAL COMMENTARY The Acts of the Apostles

RAY PRITCHARD

NOTE: This site keeps changing their links making it almost impossible to keep them up to date! Therefore if some of the links below do not work (and chances are high there are some!) here is a link to all the sermons by Scripture (and here is a link to the sermons in Acts) - scroll down to the book and chapter you want to study to find the sermon 

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

REFORMATION STUDY BIBLE STUDY NOTES

ROBERT RAYBURN SERMONS BOOK OF ACTS

A. T. ROBERTSON Word Pictures on Acts

DON ROBINSON Sermons on Acts 

ADRIAN ROGERS

J C RYLE

ROB SALVATO - Sermons

JOHNNY SANDERS

JOHN SCHULTZ

CHARLES SIMEON Sermons on Acts Horae Homileticae

CHUCK SMITH Commentary and Sermon Notes

JAMES SMITH - Handfuls on Purpose - expanded sermon outlines

SPEAKER'S COMMENTARY

R C SPROUL - Devotionals

C H SPURGEON

RAY STEDMAN Sermon Series - Expository Studies in Acts

JOHN STEVENSON - Sermons

JOSEPH SUTCLIFFE

DEREK THOMAS SERMONS BOOK OF ACTS

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

STEVE ZEISLER SERMONS ON ACTS

SERMONS BY VERSE

The First Blast of Tempest Alexander Maclaren Acts 4:1
The First Persecution R.A. Redford Acts 4:1-4
Truth from the Tribunal W. Clarkson Acts 4:1-21
Apostolic Trials J. Parker, D. D. Acts 4:1-22
Bigotry J. Alexander, D. D. Acts 4:1-22
Christ the Power of God Christian Age Acts 4:1-22
Christ's Servants Before the Tribunal E. Johnson Acts 4:1-22
Ecclesiasticism has no Exclusive Rights General Gordon. Acts 4:1-22
Peter and John Before the Council D. J. Burrell, D. D. Acts 4:1-22
Peter and John Before the Council Geo. M. Boynton. Acts 4:1-22
Peter and John Examined J. Dick, A. M. Acts 4:1-22
Righteous Boldness Herrick Johnson, D. D. Acts 4:1-22
Teaching and Persecution J. Parker, D. D. Acts 4:1-22
The Captain of the Temple Prof. I. H. Hall. Acts 4:1-22
The First Persecution of the Apostles J. Bennett. Acts 4:1-22
The First Persecution of the Church J. Cynddylan Jones, D. D. Acts 4:1-22
The Four Chief Props of Apologetics O. Smith, D. D. Acts 4:1-22
The Miracle At the Beautiful Gate as an Epoch D. Thomas, D. D. Acts 4:1-22
Typical Religious Persecution W. Hudson. Acts 4:1-22
Apostolic Teaching J. Cynddylan Jones, D. D. Acts 4:2
The First Prisoners for Christ R. Tuck Acts 4:3
Persecution a Stimulus T. De Witt Talmage, D. D. Acts 4:3-4
Persecution for Well-Doing A. Tuckney, D. D. Acts 4:3-4
Peter and John Before the Council H. Thorne. Acts 4:3-4
The Impotence and Benefit of Persecution J. W. Burn. Acts 4:3-4
The First Trial of Christian Preachers in a Court of Judgment P.C. Barker Acts 4:4-22
The Sanhedrin in the Time of the Apostles G. D. Ginsburg, LL. D. Acts 4:5-6
The Servants in the Footsteps of Their Lord R.A. Redford Acts 4:5-12
Christ the Head of the Corner J. W. Burn. Acts 4:7-10
Giving the Reason W. E. Chadwick, M. A., C. F. Deems, LL. D. Acts 4:7-10
Men as Moral Architects D. Thomas, D. D. Acts 4:7-10
The Corner Stone Bp. Jacobson. Acts 4:7-10
The Power in Apostolic Miracles R. Tuck, B. A. Acts 4:7-10
The Pre-Eminence and Power of the Name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth H. J. Van Dyke, D. D. Acts 4:7-10
The Despised Stone a Sure Foundation R. Tuck Acts 4:11
Christ Our Only Home C. H. Spurgeon. Acts 4:12
Christ the Only Saviour   Acts 4:12
Christ the Only Saviour   Acts 4:12
Christ the Only Saviour Found Out Too Late C. S. Robinson, D. D. Acts 4:12
Christianity the Only Reformatory Force J. P. Newman, LL. D. Acts 4:12
Jesus the Only Saviour J. Begg, D. D. Acts 4:12
None Other Name   Acts 4:12
One Only Way of Salvation R. Wardlaw, D. D. Acts 4:12
One Saving Name S. Martin. Acts 4:12
Only One Way In   Acts 4:12
Salvation by Christ Alone Theological Sketch-Book Acts 4:12
Salvation Exclusive But Comprehensive Canon Liddon. Acts 4:12
Salvation in Christ Alone A. O. Smith, B. A. Acts 4:12
Salvation in Christ Alone   Acts 4:12
Salvation in None Other J. P. Lange, D. D. Acts 4:12
Salvation Only from Above J. P. Newman, LL. D. Acts 4:12
The One Saving Name A. B. Livermore. Acts 4:12
The One Saving Name R. Tuck Acts 4:12
The Power of the Name of Jesus W. Baxendale. Acts 4:12
The Unfolded Banner of Salvation R.A. Redford Acts 4:12
The Way of Salvation C. H. Spurgeon. Acts 4:12
Association with Christ W. Clarkson Acts 4:13
Been with Jesus Homilist Acts 4:13
Christian Heroism Joseph Woodhouse. Acts 4:13
Christian Heroism J. Matthews. Acts 4:13
Christians Who have Been with Jesus J. Lathrop, D. D. Acts 4:13
Christ's People -- Imitators of Him C. H. Spurgeon. Acts 4:13
Christ's People -- Imitators of Him Charles Haddon Spurgeon Acts 4:13
Communication with Christ the Secret of Power to Bless Men Homiletic Monthly Acts 4:13
Communication with Christ the Source of Pulpit Power C. H. Spurgeon. Acts 4:13
Communion with Christ Discovered R. Davies, M. A. Acts 4:13
Courage Charles Kingsley Acts 4:13
Courage Comes from Faith   Acts 4:13
Fellowship with Christ Essential to Courageous Testimony for Him Dean Alford. Acts 4:13
Fellowship with Christ: its Visible Effects J. Bowker. Acts 4:13
Fellowship with Jesus Homiletic Review Acts 4:13
Fellowship with Jesus W. H. Burton. Acts 4:13
Keeping Company with Jesus Homiletic Review Acts 4:13
Serving God with Boldness   Acts 4:13
Signs of Having Been with Jesus R. Tuck Acts 4:13
St. Peter; Or, True Courage C. Kingsley, M. A. Acts 4:13
The Assimilation of Character W. Burner, M. A. Acts 4:13
The Boldness of Apostolic Preaching A. A. Lipscomb, LL. D. Acts 4:13
The Christian's Exemplification of Religion R. P. Buddicom, M. A. Acts 4:13
The Means of Silencing Blasphemers C. H. Spurgeon. Acts 4:13
The Odour of Grace H. W. Beecher. Acts 4:13
The True Joyfulness of a Witness for God C. Gerok. Acts 4:13
True Religion the Wonder of Men E. De Pressense, D. D. Acts 4:13
Unbelievers Astonished J. W. Burn. Acts 4:13
With and Like Christ Alexander Maclaren Acts 4:13
Witnessing for Christ R.A. Redford Acts 4:13
The Impotence of Unbelief R.A. Redford Acts 4:13-22
Conversions the Test of a Good Ministry   Acts 4:14
Months Closed and Opened J. W. Burn. Acts 4:14
Opponents Silenced by Christian Consistency William Secker. Acts 4:14
Practical Testimony to Christianity Homiletic Monthly Acts 4:14
The Golden Muzzle C. H. Spurgeon. Acts 4:14
Healed Men (1) -- the Miracle H. Allon, D. D. Acts 4:16
Healed Men (2) -- the Argument H. Allon, D. D. Acts 4:16
A Reluctant Release W. Hudson. Acts 4:18-31
Apostolic Heroism W. Hudson. Acts 4:18-31
Boldness S. S. Times Acts 4:18-31
Christian Courage Monday Club Sermons Acts 4:18-31
Christian Courage Christian Age Acts 4:18-31
Christian Courage W. E. Knox, D. D. Acts 4:18-31
Christian Testimony   Acts 4:18-31
Constrained to Speak About Jesus   Acts 4:18-31
Duty to God First R. Tuck, B. A. Acts 4:18-31
Duty to God the Supreme Law M. Luther. Acts 4:18-31
God Before Man   Acts 4:18-31
God to be Obeyed At All Costs M. Luther. Acts 4:18-31
Honest Christian Speech S. Martin. Acts 4:18-31
Making Christ Known to Others J. S. Balmer. Acts 4:18-31
Moral Heroism H. O. Mackey. Acts 4:18-31
Not Man's, But God's Voice to be Heard R. Eden, M. A. Acts 4:18-31
Not to Cease Because Despised H. W. Beecher. Acts 4:18-31
Obedience to God   Acts 4:18-31
Obeying God Rather than Men Southey's Life of Wesley. Acts 4:18-31
Protestantism J. A. Froude. Acts 4:18-31
Speaking God's Word D. L. Moody. Acts 4:18-31
Testimony not to be Stifled W. Arnot, D. D. Acts 4:18-31
The Apostles' Confidence in God D. J. Burrell, D. D. Acts 4:18-31
The Apostles' Confidence in God John D. Pickles. Acts 4:18-31
The Connection Between Believing the Gospel and Making it Known W. Lucy. Acts 4:18-31
The Gospel Cannot be Concealed C. H. Spurgeon. Acts 4:18-31
The One Question in Conduct Bp. Huntington. Acts 4:18-31
Obedient Disobedience Alexander Maclaren Acts 4:19
The Simpler and the Deeper Truth W. Clarkson Acts 4:19, 20
Impossible Silence Alexander Maclaren Acts 4:20
The Aggressiveness of the Gospel R.A. Redford Acts 4:20
Spiritual Inflexibility: a Sermon to Those in the Midst of Life W. Clarkson Acts 4:22
The Use of Freedom W. Clarkson Acts 4:23
Praise for Safety and Prayer for Power R. Tuck Acts 4:23-31
The Grateful, Emboldened, and Prayerful Church, and the Spirit's Witness P.C. Barker Acts 4:23-31
The Joy of Faith Confirmed E. Johnson Acts 4:23-31
Being Let Go J. Parker, D. D. Acts 4:23-37
Being Let Go J. McNeill. Acts 4:23-37
Christian Socialism D. Thomas, D. D. Acts 4:23-37
Company W. M. Taylor, D. D. Acts 4:23-37
Every Creature After its Kind W. Arnot, D. D. Acts 4:23-37
Every Man to His Own Place G. F. Humphreys. Acts 4:23-37
Features of the Apostolic Church R. Hall, M. A. Acts 4:23-37
Happy Only in Our Own Company John Currie. Acts 4:23-37
Men Will Go At Last. Where They are Fit to Go J. L. Nye. Acts 4:23-37
Our Own Company A. Raleigh, D. D. Acts 4:23-37
Prayer and the Promises are Doubly Dear in Extremities H. G. Salter. Acts 4:23-37
Primitive Worship Dean Vaughan. Acts 4:23-37
Resource in Trouble Wayland Hoyt, D. D. Acts 4:23-37
The Apostles At Liberty J. Parker, D. D. Acts 4:23-37
The Burnt Offering of a True Church Prayer K. Gerok. Acts 4:23-37
The Prayer of the Church At Jerusalem Under Persecution Thomas Jackson. Acts 4:23-37
The Prayer of the Primitive Church W. Arnot, D. D. Acts 4:23-37
The Resource of the Devout, Etc W. Clarkson Acts 4:23-37
Their Own Company Homiletic Review Acts 4:23-37
Opposition to the Gospel D. Thomas, D. D. Acts 4:25-28
The Hand of God W. Denton, M. A. Acts 4:25-28
The Two Kingdoms in Array Against One Another R.A. Redford Acts 4:28-31
Boldness in Preaching Edward Irving. Acts 4:29-30
God's Holy Servant J. W. Burn. Acts 4:29-30
How a Christian Ought to Pray for His Enemies K. Gerok. Acts 4:29-30
The Eternal Child D. Thomas, D. D. Acts 4:29-30
The Gospel of Pentecost F. W. Brown. Acts 4:29-30
The Holy Child Jesus C. H. Spurgeon. Acts 4:29-30
The Prayer of Christ's Witnesses W. Arnot, D. D. Acts 4:29-30
The Servant and the Slaves A. Maclaren, D. D Acts 4:29-30
Conditions of the Baptism of the Spirit J. Cynddylan Jones, D. D. Acts 4:31
Early Church Life W. Jay. Acts 4:31
Power to be Witnesses W. Arnot, D. D. Acts 4:31
Prayer Effects Miracles K. Gerok. Acts 4:31
Scriptural Christianity John Wesley Acts 4:31
The Blessings of Spiritual Worship Alfred Buckley. Acts 4:31
The Gift of the Spirit Dependent on Prayer T. De Witt Talmage. Acts 4:31
The Second Pentecost W. Antliff, D. D. Acts 4:31
The Secret of Power J. P. Chown. Acts 4:31
Waiting for the Spirit London Missionary Society's Report Acts 4:31
Work for Those Who are Filled with the Spirit Archdeacon Farrar. Acts 4:31
Accumulated Riches Rightly Used Canon Bardsley. Acts 4:32
Apostolic Socialism A. M. Mackay, B. A. Acts 4:32
Baptised Purses   Acts 4:32
Christian Communism R.A. Redford Acts 4:32
Nothing Our Own N. L. Frothingham. Acts 4:32
Nothing Our Own R. Tuck Acts 4:32
Remarkable Liberality   Acts 4:32
The Social Instinct F. Paget, D. D. Acts 4:32
The Unity of the Early Church E. E. Curry. Acts 4:32
The Wheat and the Tares Alexander Maclaren Acts 4:32
Unity Among Christians to be Desired C. H. Spurgeon. Acts 4:32
Unity Assisted by Fire C. H. Spurgeon. Acts 4:32
Unity Requires Dissimilarity T. H. Leary, D. C. L. Acts 4:32
A Novel Unanimity P.C. Barker Acts 4:32-35
The Host of God Drawing Together in Readiness for Action R.A. Redford Acts 4:32-35
A Glimpse of Ideal Social Life E. Johnson Acts 4:32-37
Great Grace R. Tuck Acts 4:33
Happy State of the Primitive Church Theological Sketch-Book Acts 4:33
Manifestations of Divine Grace J. N. Norton, D. D. Acts 4:33
Preaching the Resurrection of Jesus W. Antliff, D. D. Acts 4:33
The Gospel of the Resurrection W. F. Adeney, M. A. Acts 4:33
The Power of the Apostolic Testimony to the Resurrection Bp. Dehon. Acts 4:33
The Resurrection of Christ Historic A. Raleigh, D. D. Acts 4:33
The Earliest of the Tares, in the Field of the Church P.C. Barker Acts 4:36-5:11
A Great Example of Spiritual Excellence R.A. Redford Acts 4:36, 37
A Son of Consolation T. L. Cuyler. Acts 4:36-37
A Son of Consolation   Acts 4:36-37
A Son of Consolation W. Arnot. Acts 4:36-37
Barnabas W. Brock. Acts 4:36-37
Cyprus F. A. Warrington. Acts 4:36-37
Practical Christian. Beneficence A. Moody Stuart, D. D. Acts 4:36-37
The Power of a High Example R. Tuck Acts 4:36, 37
The Profit and Rule of Christian Beneficence Bp. Cleveland Coxe. Acts 4:36-37

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