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Acts
Many people have found The People's Bible to be the most reliable Bible commentary series published. It's the laypeople's Bible--down to earth, clearly written, easy to read and understand, filled with practical and contemporary applications. Each volume includes that book's complete text from the NIV Bible. The Christ-centered commentaries following the Scripture sections contain explanations of the text, historical background, maps, illustrations, and archaeological information. The People's Bible commentaries are great for personal or group study.
Luke wrote Acts as a continuation of his gospel. In this book Luke recorded the growth of the early church after Jesus ascended to heaven. The first part of the book tells of the growth of the church in and around Jerusalem. Luke then goes on to write about the apostle Paul's conversion and the spread of the gospel throughout the Roman world.
Luke wrote Acts as a continuation of his gospel. In this book Luke recorded the growth of the early church after Jesus ascended to heaven. The first part of the book tells of the growth of the church in and around Jerusalem. Luke then goes on to write about the apostle Paul's conversion and the spread of the gospel throughout the Roman world.
294 pages, Paperback
First published December 31, 2001
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July 20, 2025
This book outlines the defense of the apostles' faith through the persecution within the first few years after the crucifixion. The same rejection of Christ given in the first century is true today. Paul's conversion and manner in which he defends the faith are to be admired.
It is interesting to note that as Paul appeals to Caesar there was a separation of church and state as the Roman government didn't want to meddle into the affairs of the interpretation of the Sanhedrin on the Resurrection. This was a religious principle in the United States until recently. History truly repeats itself in different forms. (2nd Reading)
Through persecution, Paul began teaching and continued teaching Christ crucified. On his mission tours, Paul went to the synagogue first and when the people rejected the teaching there, he went to the Gentiles. Paul's concern for the faith allowed him to refute his accusers and the lack of understanding of the scriptures. (3rd Reading)
It is interesting to note that as Paul appeals to Caesar there was a separation of church and state as the Roman government didn't want to meddle into the affairs of the interpretation of the Sanhedrin on the Resurrection. This was a religious principle in the United States until recently. History truly repeats itself in different forms. (2nd Reading)
Through persecution, Paul began teaching and continued teaching Christ crucified. On his mission tours, Paul went to the synagogue first and when the people rejected the teaching there, he went to the Gentiles. Paul's concern for the faith allowed him to refute his accusers and the lack of understanding of the scriptures. (3rd Reading)
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