[PDF] Reading Acts Today eBook

Author : Steve Walton
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 15,56 MB
Release : 2011-09-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0567373096

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Reading Acts Today provides a 'state of the art' view of study of Acts from a variety of perspectives and approaches. It is a fresh and stimulating collection of scholarly essays at the cutting edge of the discipline. The contributions come at Acts from many different angles including historical, theological, socio-economic, literary, narrative, and exegetical approaches. This enables a thorough examination of the way that other ancient writings illuminate Acts and locates the book in its ancient context. The wide range of contributors features some of the most influential names in modern New Testament studies, providing a remarkable assessment of current scholarship on the book of Acts. These include James D.G. Dunn, I. Howard Marshal, and Richard Burridge. It was formerly the Journal for the Study of the New Testament Supplement, a book series that explores the many aspects of New Testament study including historical perspectives, social-scientific and literary theory, and theological, cultural and contextual approaches.

Author : Charles H. Talbert
Publisher : Smyth & Helwys Publishing, Inc.
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 19,48 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Bible
ISBN : 9781573122771

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Answers to the usual introductory questions do not yield sufficient harvest to enable an intelligent reading of Acts. The approach of Reading Acts is to ask how ancient Mediterranean auditors would have heard Acts when it was read in their presence. To be successful Talbert divides this approach into two parts- how Acts would have been heard in its precanonical context and in its canonical context.

Author : Joshua Jipp
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 12,60 MB
Release : 2018-10-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1498293026

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The book of Acts tells the story of what happened after the death and resurrection of Jesus. The book is filled with adventure and entertainment as Acts narrates God’s activity among his people and the world. In this book I explore one way of reading Acts that attends closely to the plotline of the book and seek to invite readers into the story that Acts tells. Along the way, I examine some of the most important themes of Acts, including divine activity, the extension of the gospel to surprising people in surprising ways, conflict and congruence between the gospel and the broader world, and the ongoing importance of Israel as God’s people. While there are many excellent reasons to read Acts, I reflect too upon the theological and ethical vision of Acts for those who read this book as Christian Scripture.

Author : Stephen Call
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,1 MB
Release : 2022-01-21
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This commentary will demonstrate the power of God in the New Testament. Every single verse in Acts 1-12 is explained. There are references throughout this commentary to other passages of scripture that further explain what is talked about by the apostles. Reading the book of acts ought to be an experience you remember. All commentary is on the popular and traditional King James Version of the Holy Bible. No other translation has impacted English speaking Christianity the way the King James has. Now it is explained for modern readers in 21st century English.

Author : GAVIN & ANNE CALVER
Publisher : Inter-Varsity Press
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 24,13 MB
Release : 2020-03-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1789741378

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The early church spread with remarkable speed, impelled by joy, urgency, profound compassion, and the day-to-day experience of working in the power of the Holy Spirit. Despite opposition at all levels, the first Christians expressed their love and wonder in acts of kindness, worship, and their eagerness to share the good news of the risen Jesus. Gavin and Anne Calver explore what this extraordinary historical account means for believers today, including: The Holy Spirit in the life of the church; taking risks; living together in the power of the Spirit; works and wonders; hearing from God; responding to the call of God; miracles then and now.

Author : Anthony B. Robinson
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 39,46 MB
Release : 2006-02-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780802860651

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Biblical scholar Robert Wall and pastoral leader Anthony Robinson here join forces to bring the Acts of the Apostles forward to our time as a resource for congregational renewal and transformation.Featuring both careful exegetical study and exciting contemporary exposition, the fifteen chapters of Called to Be Church each first interpret the text of Acts as Scripture and then engage Acts for today's church. The book dives into many of the most vexing issues faced by the church then and now -- such issues as conflict resolution, pluralism and multiculturalism, sexuality, money, church and state, the role of the Holy Spirit, and more.Enhanced by study questions at the end of each chapter, Called to Be Church will lend itself especially well to small-group study within congregations. Pastors, lay readers, students, and ordinary believers alike will find the book helpful and inspiring.

Author : Darrell L. Bock
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 1061 pages
File Size : 23,84 MB
Release : 2007-10-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1441200266

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Respected New Testament scholar Darrell L. Bock provides a substantive yet highly accessible commentary on Acts in this latest addition to the acclaimed BECNT series. With extensive research and thoughtful chapter-by-chapter exegesis, Bock leads readers through all aspects of the book of Acts--sociological, historical, and theological. His work blends academic depth with readability, making it a useful tool for students, teachers, scholars, and pastors alike. A user-friendly design with shaded text and translations of the Greek text make this commentary engaging and easy to use. The result is a guide that clearly and meaningfully brings this important New Testament book to life for contemporary readers.

Author : Stephen Call
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,97 MB
Release : 2022-02-16
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This commentary will demonstrate the power of God in the New Testament. Every single verse in Acts 13-28 is explained. There are references throughout this commentary to other passages of scripture that further explain what is talked about by the apostles. Reading the book of acts ought to be an experience you remember. All commentary is on the popular and traditional King James Version of the Holy Bible. No other translation has impacted English speaking Christianity the way the King James has. Now it is explained for modern readers in 21st century English.

Author : Steve Walton
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 11,65 MB
Release : 2022-06-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0567702839

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Steve Walton has consistently focused his research and scholarship upon the theological perspective of Acts, while considering the book's nature and focus, its portrait of the early Christian communities and their mission in the culturally varied first-century world, and its major theological themes. Walton now collects several of his key essays into an expansive and coherent perspective, bringing together studies published over nearly two decades during his time of study and reflection in the process of writing the Word Biblical Commentary on Acts. The collection begins with an exploration of what 'reading Acts theologically' means, the divine perspective of Acts, and how Luke theologizes through narrative. Walton presents analyses covering the nature of the early Church and the main terms used by the communities; the believers' sharing of possessions; early Christian attitudes to the Jewish temple; decision-making among the earliest Christians; and the church's engagement with the Roman empire and its representatives. This volume studies theological themes in Acts such as Jesus' role as a character in the text while also located in heaven, and the cosmology and anthropology communicated by Acts, thus providing a new reflection on the early Christian understanding of God, Jesus and humanity.