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A 1991 Christianity Today Readers' Choice AwardThe Spirit moves the church into the world. That is how it has always been since the day of Pentecost when the Spirit brought thousands from many countries into the body of Christ. With the breadth and scholarly care that have marked John Stott's years of ministry, this book opens to us the early days of the church as recorded by Luke in the book of Acts.The experiences of the early church have much to say about issues that concern Christians today. What can Acts tell us about tongues and other extraordinary manifestations of the Spirit? How should churches structure themselves--with elders, deacons, pastors or all three? What should a normal Christian conversion look like? And, of course, how should the church reach out into the world with the message of salvation?These and many other topics are handled with a pastoral heart and an unwavering commitment to the authority of God's Word in our lives. As Stott concludes, "The Acts of the Apostles have long ago finished; the acts of the followers of Jesus will continue until the end of the world."… (más)
Stott is great! Very pastoral and accessible, but cognizant of the scholarly debate and issues in the passage. This is one commentary which can be read devotionally. ( )
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Before reading any book it is helpful to know the author's purpose in writing it.
[General Preface] The Bible Speaks Today describes three series of expositions, bsed on the books of the Old and New Testaments, and on Bible themes that run through the whole of Scripture.
[Author's Preface] Thank God ofr the Acts of the Apostles!
[Introduction] Before reading any book it is helpful to know the author's purpose in writing it.
The major event of the early chapters of Acts took place on the day of Pentecost, when the now arisen Lord Jesus performed the last work of his saving career (until his coming again), and 'poured out' the Holy Spirit on his waiting people.
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Información procedente del conocimiento común inglés.Edita para encontrar en tu idioma.
But the Acts of the followers of Jesus will continue until the end of the world, and their words will spread to the ends of the earth.
[Introduction] It was primarily these uniquely qualified men through whom Jesus continued 'to do and to teach', and to whom Luke intends to introduce us in Acts.
A 1991 Christianity Today Readers' Choice AwardThe Spirit moves the church into the world. That is how it has always been since the day of Pentecost when the Spirit brought thousands from many countries into the body of Christ. With the breadth and scholarly care that have marked John Stott's years of ministry, this book opens to us the early days of the church as recorded by Luke in the book of Acts.The experiences of the early church have much to say about issues that concern Christians today. What can Acts tell us about tongues and other extraordinary manifestations of the Spirit? How should churches structure themselves--with elders, deacons, pastors or all three? What should a normal Christian conversion look like? And, of course, how should the church reach out into the world with the message of salvation?These and many other topics are handled with a pastoral heart and an unwavering commitment to the authority of God's Word in our lives. As Stott concludes, "The Acts of the Apostles have long ago finished; the acts of the followers of Jesus will continue until the end of the world."