Synopses & Reviews
Models for church government, guidelines for evangelism and mission work, the challenge to triumphant faith in the face of opposition and persecution-- This is the book of Acts. "e;A small commentary with superlative help for the average Christian layman"e; (Calvary Review)--This is The Acts of the Apostles.
Synopsis
Designed for laypeople, these commentaries deal seriously with the biblical text without being overly technical. Introductory information, doctrinal themes, problem passages, and practical applications are examined.
About the Author
CHARLES C. RYRIE (A.B., Haverford College; Th.M. and Th.D., Dallas Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Edinburgh; Litt.D., Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary) is a renowned author and scholar. He has written numerous books, including The Ryrie Study Bible, Basic Theology, Balancing the Christian Life, The Holy Spirit, Dispensationalism Today, Revelation, Survey of Bible Doctrine, and So Great Salvation, which rank among his best-selling titles. Dr. Ryrie is the father of three children and resides in Dallas, Texas.
Table of Contents
1. Backgrounds
2. The Risen Lord
3. Pentecost - Birthday of the Church
4. The Healing of a Lame Man
5. The Beginning of Persecution
6. Purity, Purging and Persecution
7. Workers Together with God
8. The First Martyr
9. Enforced Expansion
10. The Conversion of Paul
11. Gentiles in the Church
12. The Church at Antioch
13. The Herodian Persecution
14. The First Missionary Journey
15. The Council at Jerusalem
16. The Second Missionary Journey
17. The Third Missionary Journey
18. On to Rome