Acts (Christian Standard Commentary | CSC)
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Overview
Acts: The Christian Standard Commentary is part of The Christian Standard Commentary (CSC) series. This commentary series focuses on the theological and exegetical concerns of each biblical book, thoughtfully balancing rigorous scholarship with practical application.
This series helps the reader understand each biblical book’s theology, its place in the broader narrative of Scripture, and its importance for the church today. Drawing on the wisdom and skills of dozens of evangelical authors, the CSC is a tool for enhancing and supporting the life of the church.
- Helps the reader understand each biblical book’s theology
- Examines the books place in the broader narrative of Scripture, and its importance for the church today
- Focuses on the theological and exegetical concerns of each biblical book
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Spencer Robinson
7/19/2025
You can read a longer version of this review at SpoiledMilks (07/29/24). Patrick Schreiner’s Acts commentary is a richly theological and narratively sensitive exploration of the early church’s origins under the rule of the ascended Messiah. Instead of offering a history-heavy or grammatically meticulous commentary, Schreiner focuses on the canonical, symbolic, and ecclesial significance of Acts, writing for pastors, teachers, and engaged lay readers. He interprets Acts through seven theological themes—God’s orchestration, Christ’s reign, the Spirit’s empowerment, the Word’s advance, salvation’s spread, the church’s formation, and the church’s mission. Schreiner’s figural reading of Acts reveals deeper connections across the canon, such as Pentecost’s links to Isaiah and Babel’s redemption. His excursuses on the ascension and the law clarify major interpretive tensions. With extensive tables comparing Peter and Paul, temple imagery, and prophetic echoes, Schreiner illuminates the text’s rich theological texture. He blends Reformed insights with careful canonical awareness, showing how Acts invites readers into the church’s story as Spirit-empowered witnesses to the triune God. Accessible, imaginative, and deeply rooted in Scripture, this volume is a joy to read. Schreiner opens Acts for the church—not just as a past event, but as a living word. Highly recommended. Review Disclosure: I received this book free from B&H Academic for an honest review.
