Acts (Teach the Text Commentary Series)
Digital Logos Edition
Overview
The book of Acts is theological history, showing how Jesus’s crucifixion and resurrection informed the life, teaching, and ministry of the early church. God’s power is displayed through the Spirit in the outward spread and influence of the gospel. We see how God’s Old Testament promises are fulfilled in the church, composed of both Jews and Gentiles. It is an open-ended story, so its history and theology are needed for the life and mission of the church today.
Top Highlights
“In my view, Luke is primarily interested in showing that Christ’s church embodies the fulfillment of the Old Testament promises and the hopes of Israel.7 His purpose is not so much to encourage Jews to become Christians as to explain to those who are already Christians why so many Jews have not become believers.” (Page 5)
“2. Luke may be trying to make the case that Christianity should have legal protection from Roman authorities” (Page 4)
“The ‘times of refreshing’ refers not to the distant, final day of deliverance but to the current time. The coming of the Messiah has brought relief from the cruel bonds of sin.” (Page 39)
“James, led by the Holy Spirit, renders the apostles’ and elders’ decision but adds a stipulation: gentile Christians may remain gentiles, but they cannot remain idolaters.” (Page 154)
“The events surrounding the conversion of Cornelius and his household are rehashed when some take exception to Peter’s table fellowship with uncircumcised gentiles.” (Page 112)
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