Introducing the book of acts commentary by c peter wagner

Buy a cheap copy of acts of the holy spirit book by c. Read acts commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible concise. The acts of peter is one of the earliest of the apocryphal acts of the apostles. Read acts commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Wagners aim, in the words of the books jacket, is to explain, identify, and examine a new form of church. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. He served as a field missionary in bolivia for 16 year. If you love the adventure and drama of acts as i do then this is a must read. Jun 01, 2008 what started out as a hard read continued in blessing after blessing. Transformation of the city was the battle cry in the 1990s. 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.

Top 5 commentaries on the book of acts ligonier ministries. Doughty southside christian church january 2014 introduction. 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 is mainly notable for a description of a miracle contest between saint peter and simon magus, and as the first record of the tradition that st. Acts of the apostles introduction new testament matthew. The spread of the gospel in acts acts 17 the gospel preached in jerusalem acts 812 the gospel preached in judea and samaria acts 28 the gospel preached throughout the world. 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. In his earlier years wagner was known as a key leader of the church growth movement and later for his writings on spiritual warfare wagner served as a missionary in bolivia under the south american mission and.

He travels extensively throughout the world, helping to equip believers to minister in the areas of apostolic ministries, wealth, dominion, and reformation of society. Providing fresh perspectives and a vast awareness of the bible, the c. I drew from it in teaching acts at bible school in latvia. Written in the late 19th century, commentary on the acts of the apostles is a versebyverse look at acts, which mcgarvey believed many theologians had misunderstood before. Discount prices on books by c peter wagner, including titles like enthroned.

He coined the term third wave a theologian, missiologist, missionary, writer, teacher, and church growth specialist, wagner was the founder of global harvest ministries, and cofounder of the world prayer center. Peter wagner gives us all a new acts for new timesone of crucial value and of almost unique significance in biblical literature. Emeritus professor in the university of manchester the study of the acts of the apostles shows no signs of slackening. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of acts. Power ministries, that is, supernatural acts of healing, prophecy, etc, and 2. In his earlier years wagner was known as a key leader of the church growth movement and later for his writings on spiritual warfare. By its opening words the acts of the apostles is linked in the clearest way with the gospel of luke.

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. This commentary is one of the best for cultural background material for reading acts and has been the first off the shelf for me for several years. The design of luke, in writing acts, was to supply, by select and suitable instances, an. Peter wagner, a leading figure in the new apostolic. A theologian, missiologist, missionary, writer, teacher, and church growth specialist, wagner was the founder of global harvest ministries, and cofounder of the world prayer. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. He is quoted extensively in other books, mostly from works other than this one. A commentary on the acts of the apostles by pastor galen l. Along with his wife, doris, he established global harvest ministries in the early 1990s, and he is chancellor of wagner leadership institute. Peter wagner, phd, holds graduate degrees in theology, missiology, and religion from fuller theological seminary, princeton theological seminary, and the university of southern california. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Peter wagner collection can help you identify your biblical gifts, experience workplace. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of acts. He cites an encyclopedia entry which he believes best represents the book.

The majority of the text has survived only in the latin translation of the vercelli manuscript, under the title actus petri cum simone. The book of acts describes how the first disciples of christ learned to overcome spiritual and cultural resistance. 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. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in lukes second volume. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english.

Peter wagner, a leading figure in the new apostolic reformation several apostles affiliated with the movement helped organize or spoke at rick perrys recent prayer rally. I wanted our members to learn about church history, mission and the works of the disciples and especially the works and character of the. As the gospel began to spread to the world, the early church was confronted. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy.

Winter, director, us center for world mission, pasadena, ca. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Peter wagner, theologian, bible teacher, and church. The following are the five that i have found to be the most helpful. Acts commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Everyone was filled with the holy spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the spirit enabled them. Witherington provides some exegetical commentary, although the general reader will have no problem reading the commentary since this is not the main thrust of the book. Peter wagner is a wellrecognized name in the field of church growth. Peter wagner s complete commentary on the book of acts.

The first volume, the gospel of luke, shows as luke says, all that jesus began to do and teach. This bulletin has in recent years carried a lecture on thepaulinism of acts2 and dr. 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. The project of writing a commentary on acts had long been on lightfoots mind, and in the 1880s he wrote an article about the book for the second british edition of william smiths dictionary of the bible. As a pastor, i chose to teach several months on the book of acts. 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. Some leaders stress the teaching element so strongly that they take their argument. As the gospel began to spread to the world, the early church was confronted with spiritual and cultural barriersstrongholdsit had to overcome. Peter wagner august 15, 1930october 21, 2016 was a professor of church growth at fuller theological seminary school of world mission. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. C peter wagner books list of books by c peter wagner. Acts was designed to be god s training manual for christians.

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. 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. This article documents a littlenoticed aspect of this little. Consensus among academics points to its being based on the acts of john, and traditionally both works were said to be written by leucius charinus, whom epiphanius identifies as the companion of john. May 29, 2012 this commentary is one of the best for cultural background material for reading acts and has been the first off the shelf for me for several years. 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. Peter wagners complete commentary on the book of acts. The readers study of acts in the book of acts will bring new intimacy with the spirit and new joy in doing his will. Actus apostolorum, often referred to simply as acts, or formally the book of acts, is the fifth book of the new testament.

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. Baker exegetical commentary on the new testament robert w. Charles peter wagner august 15, 1930 october 21, 2016 was a theologian, missiologist, missionary, writer, teacher and founder of several organizations. The acts of peter was originally composed in greek during the second half of the 2nd century, probably in asia minor. It worked in the early church and it works in the postmodern world. 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.

For the first time since the early church, god is harnessing. Peter wagner som tidigare arbetat som professor vid fuller theological seminary har. Now the second volume, acts, will detail jesus continuing work through his apostles that he had chosen and the work of the holy spirit who. 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. Author or editor of more than 70 books, he was a christian theologian, bible teacher, missiologist, missionary, and church growth specialist. Samaria, c the uttermost parts of the earth, d all the preceding. The title acts of the apostles was first used by irenaeus in the late 2nd century. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. There are a number of good commentaries on the book of acts. What started out as a hard read continued in blessing after blessing. It is not known whether this was an existing title or one invented by irenaeus.

For the first time since the early church, god is harnessing apostles and. You can find the best commentary on acts for you using the tools on the right side. Acts commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole bible. Stein, editors volumes now available luke darrell l. Verse 8 summarizes the spread of the gospel as recorded in acts. 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, 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. Wagner has won me over and has stirred in me a fire to spread the gospel of jesus christ. Peter wagner is presiding apostle of the international coalition of apostles as well as the founding apostle of eagles vision apostolic team. So he approached his version by way of emphasising two key elements of the book. Peter wagner is the ambassadorial apostle of global spheres, inc. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations.

Study the bible online using commentary on acts and more. Marshalls commentary on the book of acts is a contribution to the tyndale new testament commentaries, a popular study aid designed to help the general bible reader understand clearly what the text actually says and what it means without going into scholarly technicalities. I cannot think of any single biblical commentary that deserves more praise or more serious attention than the book of acts. Go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store. 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. Wagner s comprehensive and ministryfocused commentary on acts covers all of its major themes and pinpoints principles relevant to gods work in our world. Churchquake is not meant to be a serious theological study of the church. A good study bible we recommend the following features.