Wagners comprehensive and ministryfocused commentary on acts covers all of its major themes and pinpoints principles relevant to gods work in our world. As the gospel began to spread to the world, the early church was confronted. Wagner has also been associated with several global movements of the holy spirit. As a pastor, i chose to teach several months on the book of acts. It worked in the early church, and it works in the postmodern world. Peter wagner, phd, holds graduate degrees in theology, missiology, and religion from fuller theological seminary, princeton theological seminary, and the university of southern california. Acts introduction commentary commentary critical and. It reflects both his deepened understanding from years of further study, and the best elements of other modern. Jun 01, 2008 at the time wagner wrote this commentary by his records there were already 1,398 commentaries on this magnificent book of the bible. 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. Peter wagner, 9780800797348, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Peter wagners most popular book is discover your spiritual gifts. You can find the best commentary on acts for you using the tools on the right side. Jesus had shown himself alive by many proofs for 40 days.
Peter wagner gives us all a new acts for new timesone of crucial value and of almost unique significance in biblical literature. The following are the five that i have found to be the most helpful. The acts of the holy spirit the bible teaching commentary. It is written in a manner to further the agenda of the author and to prop up an incoherent faith which does not resemble the actual 1st century church to whom the letter was written.
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 wagners complete commentary on the book of acts. Winter, director, us center for world mission, pasadena, ca. Buy the book of acts by c peter wagner in ebook format at koorong 9781441268914. This commentary is designed to help the student of scripture gain a mastery of the book of acts so that its contents may master his soul and make him a better witness to the power of jesus christ. This commentary seeks to provide pastors and sincere believers in christ help in perceiving the meaning of acts, its historical background and.
The book of acts is the second of a twopart work, both traditionally attributed to luke. The geographical centre of the first part is jerusalem, of the second antioch, where the first great assembly of converted heathens was formed. This would indicate it was matthew, mark, luke, or john. So he approached his version by way of emphasising two key elements of the book. Look on as one hundred thirty converts shake a city. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one. God took a christianhating murderer and transformed him into historys greatest christian evangelist, the author of almost half the books of the new testament. At the time wagner wrote this commentary by his records there were already 1,398 commentaries on this magnificent book of the bible. Peter wagner collection can help you identify your biblical gifts, experience workplace. The geographical centre of the first part is jerusalem, of the second antioch, where the. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. Acts was designed to be gods training manual for christians. 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. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 6 acts 1 50 days 1.
Acts commentaries for pastors best bible commentaries. The genuineness, authenticity, and canonical authority of this book were never called in question within the ancient church. Chapterbychapter bible studies acts kathleendalton. The book of acts shows how god essentially took a group of fisherman and commoners and used them to turn the world upside down acts 17. This commentary has been through advanced checking.
Your spiritual gifts can help your church grow by peter c. 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. A commentary on the book of acts van wick, clark on. Peter is the human main character in the first 12 chapters, paul in the second part from chapter.
The readers study of acts in the book of acts will bring new intimacy with the spirit and new joy in. But not just a scholar and teacher in mission training schools, he began as a missionary, and then also has been involved in shaping missions and the church, reforming them to biblical contours. The readers study of acts in the book of acts will bring new intimacy with the spirit and new joy in doing his will. I cannot think of any single biblical commentary that deserves more praise or more serious attention than the book of acts. Acts zondervan exegetical commentary series on the new testament eckhard. Power ministries, that is, supernatural acts of healing, prophecy, etc, and 2. The former account i made, o theophilus, of all that jesus began both to do and teach. The readers study of acts in the book of acts will bring new intimacy with the spirit. Peter wagner has 6 books on goodreads with 6121 ratings. Peter wagner is the president of the global harvest ministries and chancellor of the wagner leadership institute established in 1998. Surely the church of this age did not begin at acts two, as is so commonly taken for granted see acts dispensationally considered by c.
An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of acts. As the gospel began to spread to the world, the early church was confronted with spiritual and cultural barriersstrongholdsit had to overcome. The readers study of acts in the book of acts will bring new intimacy with the. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. I wanted our members to learn about church history, mission and the works of the disciples and especially the works and character of the. It stands immediately after the gospels, in the catalogues of the homologoumena, or universally acknowledged books of the new testament see introduction to our larger commentary. Acts 1 jesus ascends to heaven, a new apostle chosen a. The biblical book of acts is gods training manual for christians. 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. It is not an ivory tower work, but is not for that reason less than scholarly. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Along with his wife, doris, he established global harvest ministries in the early 1990s, and he is chancellor of wagner leadership institute.
It worked in the early church and it works in the postmodern world. A book of history, sometimes grouped with the gospels, sometimes treated as a unique work. In his earlier years wagner was known as a key leader of the church growth movement and later for his writings on spiritual warfare. Several questions can be answered from the first 2 verses. It seems equally clear it did not begin as late as acts twenty eight see help in hard. A history of the early church gene taylor2an outline of the book i. How god can use your prayers to move heaven and earth. Peter wagner author ralph winter author of introduction, etc. Peter wagner, including discover your spiritual gifts, and prayer shield how to intercede for pastors, christian leaders, and others on the spiritual frontlines prayer warrior, and more on. Read download a commentary on acts pdf pdf download. The book of acts also describes the work of the two apostles peter and paul. May 15, 2019 the work of the holy spirit in the early church. Top 5 commentaries on the book of acts ligonier ministries. Buy a cheap copy of acts of the holy spirit book by c.
Peter wagner s complete commentary on the book of acts. Bible commentaries on the book of acts acts of the apostles. Providing fresh perspectives and a vast awareness of the bible, the c. Peter wagners bestselling spiritual gifts resource will. His outspoken advocacy of praying for the sick, spiritual mapping, identificational repentance, the ministry and role of apostles and prophets in the church today, and demonic deliverance have identified peter as a pioneer in the arena of spiritual warfare.
Peter wagner was chosen as object of this study for two reasons. Full gospel church of seoul, led by david paul yonggi cho. Peter wagner is available at in several formats for your ereader. With graduate degrees in theology, missiology and religion from fuller theological seminary, princeton theological seminary and the university of southern california, he served as a field missionary for 16 years and taught on the faculty of fullers. The bible tells us that god has given every believer one or more spiritual gifts to build up the body of christ. There are a number of good commentaries on the book of acts. Go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Provides an overview of acts and two outlines for the book of acts as well as an index for bff acts articles, powerpoints and audiovideo podcasts. Bruce, the book of acts, in the international commentary on the new testament, revised ed.
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