You can find the best commentary on acts for you using the tools on the right side. It reflects both his deepened understanding from years of further study, and the best elements of other modern. 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 has also been associated with several global movements of the holy spirit. Peter wagners most popular book is discover your spiritual gifts.
God took a christianhating murderer and transformed him into historys greatest christian evangelist, the author of almost half the books of the new testament. Full gospel church of seoul, led by david paul yonggi cho. The readers study of acts in the book of acts will bring new intimacy with the. There are a number of good commentaries on the book of acts. Acts was designed to be gods training manual for christians. I wanted our members to learn about church history, mission and the works of the disciples and especially the works and character of the.
Acts introduction commentary commentary critical and. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Peter wagner is available at in several formats for your ereader. These alarming trends are evident in peter wagners most recent book, confronting the powers. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. This has to be one of the very worst commentaries i have ever read. Peter is the human main character in the first 12 chapters, paul in the second part from chapter. The geographical centre of the first part is jerusalem, of the second antioch, where the. The readers study of acts in the book of acts will bring new intimacy with the spirit and new joy in doing his will. The book of acts is the second of a twopart work, both traditionally attributed to luke. Providing fresh perspectives and a vast awareness of the bible, the c. 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. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons.
Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. At the time wagner wrote this commentary by his records there were already 1,398 commentaries on this magnificent book of the bible. A commentary on the book of acts van wick, clark on. Top 5 commentaries on the book of acts ligonier ministries. Several questions can be answered from the first 2 verses. Acts zondervan exegetical commentary series on the new testament eckhard. 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. Your spiritual gifts can help your church grow by peter c.
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. Peter wagner s complete commentary on the book of acts. Winter, director, us center for world mission, pasadena, ca. Power ministries, that is, supernatural acts of healing, prophecy, etc, and 2. Peter wagners complete commentary on the book of acts. It seems equally clear it did not begin as late as acts twenty eight see help in hard. Buy the book of acts by c peter wagner in ebook format at koorong 9781441268914. The readers study of acts in the book of acts will bring new intimacy with the spirit and new joy in. Chapterbychapter bible studies acts kathleendalton. Acts commentaries for pastors best bible commentaries. The acts of the holy spirit the bible teaching commentary. 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. Look on as one hundred thirty converts shake a city. 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.
As a pastor, i chose to teach several months on the book of acts. Read download a commentary on acts pdf pdf download. This would indicate it was matthew, mark, luke, or john. Peter wagner, phd, holds graduate degrees in theology, missiology, and religion from fuller theological seminary, princeton theological seminary, and the university of southern california. The genuineness, authenticity, and canonical authority of this book were never called in question within the ancient church. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 6 acts 1 50 days 1. I cannot think of any single biblical commentary that deserves more praise or more serious attention than the book of acts. Bible commentaries on the book of acts acts of the apostles. A history of the early church gene taylor2an outline of the book i. A book of history, sometimes grouped with the gospels, sometimes treated as a unique work. Charles peter wagner august 15, 1930 october 21, 2016 was a theologian, missiologist, missionary, writer, teacher and founder of several organizations. The bible tells us that god has given every believer one or more spiritual gifts to build up the body of christ.
As the gospel began to spread to the world, the early church was confronted. The readers study of acts in the book of acts will bring new intimacy with the spirit. This commentary seeks to provide pastors and sincere believers in christ help in perceiving the meaning of acts, its historical background and. How god can use your prayers to move heaven and earth. As the gospel began to spread to the world, the early church was confronted with spiritual and cultural barriersstrongholdsit had to overcome. Jesus had shown himself alive by many proofs for 40 days. Peter wagner, 9780800797348, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Peter wagner is the president of the global harvest ministries and chancellor of the wagner leadership institute established in 1998. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one.
The geographical centre of the first part is jerusalem, of the second antioch, where the first great assembly of converted heathens was formed. Peter wagner was chosen as object of this study for two reasons. 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. 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. Wagners comprehensive and ministryfocused commentary on acts covers all of its major themes and pinpoints principles relevant to gods work in our world. 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.
Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. Bruce, the book of acts, in the international commentary on the new testament, revised ed. 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. The former account i made, o theophilus, of all that jesus began both to do and teach.
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. Peter wagner author ralph winter author of introduction, etc. Along with his wife, doris, he established global harvest ministries in the early 1990s, and he is chancellor of wagner leadership institute. So he approached his version by way of emphasising two key elements of the book. It is not an ivory tower work, but is not for that reason less than scholarly. Peter wagner has 6 books on goodreads with 6121 ratings. 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. Go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store.
Peter wagners bestselling spiritual gifts resource will. It worked in the early church, and it works in the postmodern world. Acts 1 jesus ascends to heaven, a new apostle chosen a. The following are the five that i have found to be the most helpful. The book of acts also describes the work of the two apostles peter and paul. Peter wagner collection can help you identify your biblical gifts, experience workplace. 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.
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. 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. May 15, 2019 the work of the holy spirit in the early church. 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. It worked in the early church and it works in the postmodern world. 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.
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