Understanding Luke’s Narrative in the Book of Acts
The book of Acts is unlike any other in Scripture; it has no rival in terms of a book spanning so many different lands. Written by a Gentile, it recounts the birth of the church age and the lives of early Christians that serve as lasting examples for the church today. When believers see how these events worked together to fulfill God’s promises, they gain a better understanding of the Trinitarian heart of Acts.
In The Mission of the Triune God, author Patrick Schreiner argues that Luke’s theology stems from the order of his narrative. He shows how the major themes in Acts, including the formation of the church, salvation offered to all flesh, and the prolific spread of the gospel, connect. Through Schreiner’s clear presentation and helpful graphics, readers follow the early church as it grows “all under the plan of God, centered on King Jesus, and empowered by the Spirit.”
Table of Contents:
Introduction: Acts as a Renewal Document
Chapter 1: God the Father Orchestrates
Chapter 2: Christ Lives and Rules
Chapter 3: The Spirit Empowers
Chapter 4: The Word Multiplies
Chapter 5: Salvation Spreads to All Flesh
Chapter 6: The Church Is Established
Chapter 7: Witness to the Ends of the Earth
Conclusion: Renewal through Retrieval
Author
Johnson, Terry L.
Schreiner, Thomas R.
Schreiner, Patrick
