The book of Acts begins where the Gospels end. At the beginning, Acts depicts scenes of confusion, anticipation, and excitement. By the end of Acts, we have been witnessed the ministry of the apostles, and the Holy Spirit has propelled the church to the furthest reaches of the empire. In this way, Acts tells us about the earliest history of the church, and helps identifies ways in which the Spirit moves today.
John G. Butler’s new commentary on Acts makes the core themes of the book accessible in outline form. This detailed commentary unpacks the message and the meaning of Acts for today’s church.
John G. Butler originally from Iowa, has been a Baptist minister for over fifty years and a pastor for over thirty-five years with pastorates in Clinton, Iowa; Williamsburg, Ohio; Detroit, Michigan; and Chicago, Illinois. Having attended Tennessee Temple University and graduated from Cedarville University, he also authored the 25-volume Bible Biography Series, a 10-volume Study of the Savior series about Jesus Christ, and the 4-volume Butler's Daily Bible Reading set, a unique daily devotional focusing on expository Bible study.
“First, the shaking in the phenomena. ‘The place was shaken.’” (Page 46)
“Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost … Peter said unto her, How is it that ye have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord?’ (Acts 5:3,9). Both Ananias and his wife Sapphira would be shocked at the statements of Peter. So soon their sin was exposed to the entire church body.” (Page 50)
“Prosperity is a bigger problem than persecution when it comes to the work of the Gospel.” (Page 117)
“The Spirit of God gave a fourfold command (‘Arise,’ ‘Get thee down,’ ‘Go with them,’ ‘Doubting nothing’) plus a reason (‘I have sent them’) to justify the fourfold command.” (Page 108)
“Great power helps us in our work for the Lord, great grace helps us in our walk for the Lord.” (Page 47)
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