Let's Study Acts
ISBN: 9780851518343The Acts of the Apostles is unique among the books of the New Testament. Of the four men who wrote an account of the ministry, life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, only one-Luke-continued the story into the decades which followed. Without his book, we would be unable to explain how the still-frightened band of disciples, seen behind closed doors at the close of the Gospels, became the boldly expanding movement seen in the rest of the New Testament.
Dennis Johnson has taught the book of Acts to seminary students for over twenty years. Here he leads the reader with clarity and insight through the amazing process by which Jesus' words were fulfilled: 'You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth' (Acts 1:8)
- Accessible: Each volume in the Let's Study series mines the Scriptures to get to the root of the text, but is written in an approachable and friendly, tone, making them an excellent resource for the layperson.
- Practical: The warm, pastoral explanation of the text is coupled with concise, practical, helpful application.
- Designed for group study: Each volume in the Let's Study series includes a Group Study Guide in the back of the book to help facilitate discussion-an excellent tool for leading family worship or small groups.
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Author: Dennis E. Johnson is Professor of Practical Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary, Escondido, California. He is a graduate of Westmont College (B.A.), Westminster Theological Seminary (M.Div., Th.M.), and Fuller Theological Seminary (Ph.D.), and has taught at Westminster Seminary California since 1982. Previously, from 1973-1981 he pastored Orthodox Presbyterian churches in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, and East Los Angeles, California. Endorsements: 'The whole unfolding Let's Study series is a must for every Christian home that is serious about getting to know the Word.'
After teaching New Testament for 16 years, he now teaches primarily preaching and ministry courses, in which he applies his background in biblical studies to the issues of ministry, the church, and the culture. Dr. Johnson is also Associate Pastor of New Life Presbyterian Church, a Presbyterian Church in America congregation in Escondido.
His numerous books and articles include The Triumph of the Lamb: A Commentary on Revelation, Christ and Our Many Cultures, The Message of Acts in the History of Redemption, Him We Proclaim: Preaching Christ from All the Scriptures, and Let's Study Acts.
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Additional Information:
| Cover: | Softcover |
| Number of Pages: | 371 |
| Publisher: | Banner of Truth Trust |
| Publication Date: | 2003 |
| Discussion Questions: | Included |