Acts, ESV Expository Commentary

Mid-levelBusy pastors, Pastors-in-trainingStrong recommendation
Bible Book: Acts
Publisher: Crossway
Theological Perspective: Broadly Evangelical
Resource Type: Commentary
Last updated: February 17, 2026
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Evaluation

Overall Score: 8.3/10

A clear guide that helps us preach Acts with confidence and mission shaped purpose.

Publication Date(s): 2019
Pages: 608
ISBN: 978-1433546600
Faithfulness to the Text: 8.3/10
We find Brian Vickers attentive to the storyline of Acts, and careful to keep interpretation grounded in context.
Christ Centredness: 8.4/10
We are helped to proclaim the risen Christ who reigns, saves, and gathers his church through the preached Word.
Depth of Insight: 8.1/10
We gain steady guidance on structure and key passages, offering enough depth for preaching clarity.
Clarity of Writing: 8.2/10
The presentation is clear and orderly, which makes it suitable for quick consultation in preparation.
Pastoral Usefulness: 8.5/10
The focus consistently serves the church, giving help that feeds proclamation and discipleship.
Readability: 8.1/10
It reads smoothly and remains accessible, even when handling complex sections.

Summary

At a Glance

Length
608 pages
Type
Expository (Mid-Level)
Theo. Perspective
Broadly Evangelical
Overall score
8.3 / 10
Strength
Strong sense of Acts as a unified story, with direct help for preaching and teaching.
Limitation
Those doing specialist research will supplement with a more technical commentary.

In Acts, ESV Expository Commentary, Brian Vickers helps us see the Lord advancing the gospel through ordinary people, sustained by the Spirit and shaped by the Word. Volume 9.

We are aided in tracing Luke’s purpose and the book’s major movements, which is especially useful for preaching series work.

Why Should I Own This Commentary?

We should own this volume when we need a clear guide to keep us close to Acts while preaching its mission shaped narrative. It encourages us to hold together doctrine, story, and application.

It also supports pastoral ministry by helping us handle disputed passages with calm clarity, and by pressing toward congregational encouragement rather than mere information.

For those training to teach, it models a steady pattern of reading the text in context and speaking its message in the life of the church.

Closing Recommendation

We recommend Acts, ESV Expository Commentary for Busy Pastors and Pastors-in-training who want a dependable mid level companion for preaching Acts.

As pastoral next steps, we can visit the Bible Book Overview, browse Top Recommendations, and use the Reformed Commentary Index to build a wiser working library.


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Classification

  • Level: Mid-level
  • Best For: Busy pastors, Pastors-in-training
  • Priority: Strong recommendation

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