The gospel of luke bob utley professor of hermeneutics biblical interpretation study guide commentary series new testament, vol. Download lesson notes, powerpoints, discussion questions, audio, video. Rice, charles erdman, arthur carr, and james hamilton, classic commentaries and studies on luke 25 vols. As a physician, luke would have been trained as a careful observer, a quality that would have been invaluable in this project. This story connects them and us with christ, who is still revealed through. Within the unique series format, pastors, teachers and bible study leaders alike will find clear, forceful. This study guide commentary is designed to help the student do that by. Commentary on the book of gospel of luke by matthew henry. There are a number of other commentaries on the gospel of luke that are worth consulting depending on your goals. Little is known about luke, the author of the books of luke and acts in the bible. Thoroughly evangelical in his doctrine and uncompromising in his principles, ryle was a prolific writer, vigorous preacher, and faithful. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the gospel of luke. Luke chapter 24 coffmans commentary of the new testament.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading luke. Greens commentary on luke in the nicnt series represents something of a renaissance for that series. Well known and highly respected biblical commentator leon morris has pointed out that luke s grand theme throughout his gospel is the love of god for his people as shown in the life of jesus. Augsburg commentary on the new testament series acnt. Many sins are forgiven her, because she hath loved much. Luke summary we have detailed a brief summary of the book of luke for bible study or sunday school lessons. We do know he was a physician and the only gentile to write any part of the new testament. We have just added many new sources, including the expositors bible commentary, bengels gnomon, langes commentary, hastings great texts and many more. The authors name does not appear in the book, but much unmistakable evidence points to luke. According to saint luke a lovely book and its author the gospel according to st. This gospel presents jesus as the climactic turning point in world history, and it sets the stage for lukes second volumethe acts of the apostles. Well researched but readable and directly applied to the christian life this is an excellent resource for studying luke. The gospel of luke is the one most interested in prayer.
Gospel of luke commentary patristic bible commentary. Those eight books are now combined into the onevolume bridgeway bible commentary, which is a companion in size, style and format to the bridgeway bible dictionary, an a to z of biblical information. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Lukes gospel is the one with the most emphasis on the holy spirit and on joy. Luke with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in luke. The book of acts ends with paul still in rome, which leads to the conclusion that luke wrote these books from rome during pauls imprisonment there ca. The theology of lukeacts must be considered, since the two books are linked. For this reason, this study guide commentary is designed to provide an introduction to each book of the bible.
This summary of the gospel of luke provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the gospel of luke. Spurgeon charles haddon spurgeon 18341892, often known today as the prince of preachers, began his pastorate at londons new. Sproul has said that of the four gospels of matthew, mark, luke and john, luke is his favorite. Click the commentary tab or pulldown menu for a full selection of commentaries over any bible passage you are researching. Jesus was our example in all things that pertain to life and godliness. He no doubt ministered to pauls personal medical needs on his second missionary journey, and during pauls imprisonment in rome. Luke 14 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. Luke reveals jesus as the man who came to save all.
A name written on earth implies that the bearer of the name belongs to earth, and it also secondarily suggests that the inscription lasts but for a little while. Home content index books of the bible luke questions about luke. Interpreters have no right to isolate one aspect of truth by excluding others. The gospel of luke nicnt, 1997, technical pastoral. Gospel of luke 1 commentary new testament matthew henry. If it were not out of print, i would have included in the top 5 the original nicnt commentary on luke by norval geldenhuys. Luke s second book, acts, continues the story after jesus went back to heaven.
Luke has been called the loveliest book in the world. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole biblebook of luke kindle edition by matthew henry. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible. To an immense erudition, to a living piety, godet unites a profound feeling of reality. Read luke commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Luke commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole bible. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. With scholars and authors such as james foote, edwin w. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading matthew henrys commentary on the whole biblebook of luke. The first principle is to note the historical setting in which a biblical book was written and the particular. Luke records jesus prophecy of the destruction of jerusalem in a. He was a member of the priestly order of abijah, and his wife, elizabeth, was also from the priestly line of aaron.
Commentaries only the scriptures provide an infallible, authoritatively inspired revelation of gods will for man 2 timothy 3. Luke commentary the gospel according to st luke detailed index to vol 2 spurgeon has these comment on godet. Planned and written specifically for teaching and preaching needs, this critically acclaimed biblical commentary is a major contribution to scholarship and ministry. Contrariwise, a name written in heaven implies that its bearer belongs to heaven, and that the inscription will abide. The gospel of luke the new international commentary on the new. Luke 6, new international version niv the bible app. Luke is the most linguistically uptodate and comprehensive evangelical commentary on the gospel now available. Bob is a pastorteacher and elder at community bible chapel in richardson, texas, and has contributed many of his bible study series for use by the foundation. Luke wrote the gospel according to luke and the book of the acts of the apostles the book of acts is a continuation of the record luke began in the gospel of luke. Luke commentary john gills exposition of the bible. The bible book of luke with full chapters, footnotes and bible commentary to aid your bible search, reading, and study. It follows that this commentary, like all commentaries, was written by an uninspired, fallible human. He was baptized in jordan, just as those who come to him must be baptized. May 24, 2012 an additional complication with luke commentaries is that the are often linked with acts.
You will also find options for commentaries on luke that help pastors, teachers, and readers with application of the bible, commentaries that approach the scripture versebyverse, classic christian commentaries, and much more. Lukes gospel free bible commentary in easy english. Click here for an exhaustive list of content on luke. Bible study luke in 36 episodes this bible study walks through the gospel of luke to tell the story about what jesus did and said during his ministry on earth. He is universally regarded as the author of the book of acts. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in christ jesus, sends you greetings. The story of the growth and spread of the christian faith after the ascension of jesus is told by the same writer in the book of acts. Green, new international commentary on the new testament nicnt, eerdmans, 1997, 1,020 pp.
Evans goes through the passages in luke section by section e. Book of luke overview insight for living ministries. On the earth, nations will be in anguish and perplexity at the roaring and tossing of the sea. Lukes vivid, fastmoving report offers a gospel of reconciliation and celebration. The niv application commentary from biblical text to.
The book of acts bible study guide chapter 1 online. Lukes gospel is the one most interested in the roles of women, children, and social outcasts. An overview this gospel was written toward the end of the first century. Niv application commentary nivac 9780310493303 by darrell l. Luke 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. This highly original commentary on the gospel of luke is unique for the way it combines concerns with firstcentury culture in the roman world with understanding the text of luke. Book of luke matthew henry bible commentary complete. Best luke commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. Luke overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. Luke s gospel tells the story of the life and work of jesus. What follows is an an organized and curated list of content. Thus, he is the perfect person to draw out the powerful theme of christ brining reconciliation with god throughout this work on the second gospel. Bobdeffinbaugh graduated from dallas theological seminary with his th. Pastors with a passion for sound exposition have joined forces with scholars with pastoral hearts to produce this exciting new commentary series.
The gospel of luke the new international commentary on the new testament green, joel b. Best commentaries and books on luke logos bible software. A great volume to enlighten and strengthen all modernday believers j. What are the most commonly asked questions about the book of luke. Luke 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. The context this chapter includes three parables that deal with that which was lost but now is found. I find it more helpful than its replacement by joel b. 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. Tannehill methodist theological school in ohio delaware, oh 43015 joel greens commentary focuses on the gospel of luke in its final form, viewed as a literary work. Study the bible online using commentary on luke and more. Commentaries popular preaching aids spiritual readings. A bible commentary for teaching and preaching is a distinctive resource for those who interpret the bible in the church. Luke, lifechange bible study christian book distributors.
He is universally regarded as the author of the book. The best gospel of luke commentaries are listed below. Bob utley, retired professor of hermeneutics biblical interpretation. Lukes own introduction to his gospel indicates that luke composed the letter with the purpose of providing a careful rendering of the events of christs life in chronological order. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole biblebook of luke. Luke introduction, good news translation gnt the bible app.
Luke was probably the only nonjew called of god to write a bible book. A commentary on the gospel of luke southside christian. This bible studys 16 lessons trace lukes story from the announcement of jesus birth, through his ministry in galilee and his training of the disciples on the way to jerusalem, to his submission to the crucifixion and his ultimate triumph in the. It is the only gospel that is linked to another book, i. God gave this lone gentile writer a great privilege. Luke 14 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on. This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the jews. 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. Carroll epitomizes the new testament library series. He has seven different references to jesus praying that are found in this gospel alone. A summary, synopsis or recap is a shortened version of the original.
Ambrose of milan commentary on luke prologue chapter 1 chapter 2 chapter 3 chapter 4 chapter 5 chapter 6 chapter 7 chapter 8 chapter 9 chapter 10 chapter 11 chapter 12 chapter chapter 14 chapter 15 chapter 16 chapter 17 chapter 18 chapter 19 chapter 20 chapter 21 chapter 22 chapter 23 chapter 24. Lukes gospel tells the story of the life and work of jesus. A commentary on the gospel of luke by pastor galen l. Luke commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The niv application commentary from biblical text to contemporary life. Lukes second book, acts, continues the story after jesus went back to heaven. You can find the best commentary on luke for you using the tools on the right side. Read luke commentary using john gills exposition of the bible. It is a strict and complete example of a recent trend to abandon the methods of tradition. Second principle the second principle is to identify the literary units.
Matthew henrys concise commentary on the bible retail. Book of luke read, study bible verses online bible study tools. Because he also wrote the book of acts which makes up the second volume of this gospel, luke wrote more of. It contains the largest amount of unique material among the synoptic gospels. When once an american asked him if he could recommend a good life of christ, denney answered, have you tried the one that luke wrote. Jan 01, 2012 this new, authoritative commentary on the gospel of luke by john t.
With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library, including complete notes from the niv cultural backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary. Luke bible book with full chapters king james version. And so do mark, aristarchus, demas and luke, my fellow workers. The gospel of luke the gospel of luke holds a number of distinctions. The note of joy is also prominent in luke, especially in the opening chapters that announce the coming of jesus, and again at the conclusion, when jesus ascends to heaven. Verses 4, 5 and it came to pass, while they were perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in dazzling apparel. Gospel of luke, the book of luke commentary, bible study wherefore i say to thee. It is the longest gospel if one goes by content rather than chapters. Study luke using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Presented here is a verse by verse exposition of the new testament.
It is the authors effort to share his insights about gods word. Study luke 1 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. By that time, most of the church was composed of christians who had not witnessed christ in the flesh. Luke was the author of both the gospel of luke and the book of acts. Doughty southside christian church february 20 introduction. Gospel of luke, the book of luke commentary, bible study.