ISG 48: A Commentary on Acts
ISG 48: A Commentary on Acts
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Paperback / softback
£12.99
Publisher: SPCK Publishing
ISBN: 9780281064090
Number of Pages: 272
Published: 15/03/2012
Width: 13.8 cm
Height: 21.6 cm
The book of Acts recounts the birth of the Church and the ministry of the earliest disciples. It is arguably one of the most exciting books in the New Testament; it tells of a shipwreck, a prison escape and political squabbles.
The book of Acts also occupies a place of critical importance in the New Testament. The Gospels tell us about the earthly ministry of Jesus of Nazareth while Acts continues the story of the people who believed in him. It thus bridges the gap between the Jesus of history and the Jesus of faith. It is an immensely valuable historical record of the early Church, a rich source of theological wisdom and a powerful testament to the transformative power of the Holy Spirit.
In this helpful guide, the section-by-section commentary draws out the historical, theological and pastoral significance of the biblical text. There are also four theological essays that highlight the relevance of the book of Acts today. Clear and helpful maps and study suggestions at the end of each chapter make A Commentary on Acts ideal for students on Biblical Study courses, and for anyone wishing to learn more about this thrilling New Testament book.
Introduction
1.1-11: Forty days with the risen Jesus
1.12-26: Waiting and preparation
2.1-13: The disciples are filled with the Spirit
2.14-41: Peter's first witness to the risen Jesus
2.42-47: The fellowship of the believers
3.1-26: The name of Jesus heals a crippled beggar
Theological essay 1: Mission and healing in Acts
Emmanuel Anim
4.1-31: Peter and John before the Sanhedrin
4.32-5.16: The Church overcomes a danger from within
Theological essay 2: Communal sharing and poverty
The Revd Dr Andrea Zaki Stephanous
5.17-42: The apostles before the Sanhedrin
6.1-15: A new leadership emerges
7.1-8.1a: Stephen's speech
8.1b-40: Witnessing in all Judea and Samaria
9.1-30: The conversion of Saul
10.1-11.18: Opening the door: Peter and Cornelius
11.19-30: The church in Antioch
12.1-25: Herod persecutes the Church
13.1-12: Mission to Cyprus
13.13-52: Mission in Antioch of Pisidia 115
14.1-28: The mission to Iconium and Lystra and back 122
15.1-35: The Jerusalem Council 129
15.36-16.10: The gospel spreads to Macedonia 136
16.11-17.15: Paul in Macedonia 141
17.16-34: Paul in Athens 149
18.1-28: Paul in Corinth 154
Theological essay 3: Women in Acts and in Oceania 160
Mercy Ah Siu-Maliko
19.1-44: Paul in Ephesus 169
20.1-38: Paul begins his journey to Jerusalem 177
Theological essay 4: Leadership in the Early Church and today 183
Victor Hernandez-Ramirez
21.1-36: Paul's arrival and arrest 189
22.1-29: Paul defends himself before the crowd 197
22.30-23.35: Paul before the Sanhedrin and the plot to kill him 202
24.1-27: Paul before Felix 207
25.1-27: Paul before Festus and Agrippa 212
26.1-32: Paul's defence before Agrippa 216
27.1-28.16: Paul sails for Rome 222
28.17-31: Paul in Rome 229
