Fanning the Flame: Probing Issues in Acts

by Mark E. Moore

Publisher:

College Press

, 2003

Overview

What does Scripture say about evangelism, preaching, grace, or speaking in tongues? You’ll find most of the answers in Acts. This important New Testament book is a template for how to do church.

Fanning the Flame is a collection of special studies taken from issues and events in the book of Acts. It provides a deeper understanding into the roots of the Christian faith. This is a faith-inspiring book for believers as well as a great resource for teachers. With the Logos edition of Fanning the Flame, you have easy access to Scripture texts, along with a wealth of other resources in your digital library! Hovering over Scripture references links you instantly to the verse you’re looking for, and with passage guides and a wealth of other tools from Logos, you can get into God’s Word and discover biblical insights on church leadership like never before!

Key Features

• 19 thematic essays on Acts
• Appendixes to further expand your understanding of Acts
• Insight on church and outreach
• Literary and theological studies, as well as background information on the text

Contents

• Background Studies
  • “The Multiple Hats of Doctor Luke: The Author as Historian, Apologist, and Theologian” by Ken Neller
  • “Pinpointing the Time: Chronological and Historical Backgrounds” by Carl Bridges
  • “Digging for Truth: Archaeological Discoveries” by Dennis Gaertner
  • “Cultural Lenses from the World of Peter and Paul: Judaism: Literary Sources, Sects, and Key Beliefs” by Ken Cukrowski
  • “Hexes, Hoaxes, and Real Power: Demons, Magic, and the Occult” by Ken Cukrowski
  • “Life in the Big City: The Cultural Setting of Paul’s Evangelistic Efforts” by Mark Moore
  • “‘Customs Which Are Not Lawful’: Social Setting and Complaints against Christianity” by Greg Sterling
• Literary Studies
  • “Speech! Speech!: The Speeches in Acts as Models for Preaching” by Ken Neller
  • “Acts Framed: Luke’s Structure for His Message” by Carroll Osburn
  • “Delving for the Treasure: Hermeneutics of Historical Precedent” by Ken Cukrowski
• Theological Studies
  • “The Comforter Has Come with Power: A Biography of the Holy Spirit” by Mark Moore
  • “Eyeing the Tongue: What We Can Know about Speaking in Tongues” by Mark Moore
  • “Luke’s Lord Jesus: What the Apostles Preached about Christ” by Dennis Gaertner
  • “A Hope and a Future: Acts and the Things That Will Be” by Dennis Gaertner
• Church and Outreach
• “The Church from Birth to Toddler: Beginnings and Growth in the Book of Acts” by Carl Bridges
• “What Must We Do to Be Saved?: Conversion in the Book of Acts” by Ken Cukrowski
• “O Brother, Who Art Thou?: Gentile Inclusion and Racial Reconciliation” by Ken Neller
• “Qualified Leaders—A Quality of the Heart: Church Leadership in the Book of Acts and Today” by Carl Bridges
• “When the Enemy Is Closing In: Suffering and Persecution” by Carl Bridges

Product Details

• Title: Fanning the Flame: Probing Issues in Acts
• AEditor: Mark E. Moore
• Publisher: College Press
• Publication Date: 2003
• Pages: 396

About Mark E. Moore

Mark E. Moore has been a professor of New Testament at Ozark Christian College since 1990. In 2008 he was awarded a PhD from the University of Wales for his work on the politics of Jesus. He is also the director of the Institute for Christian Resources, a program dedicated to making Jesus famous by providing Christian resources for real life problems. Mark has authored a number of books, mostly on the Life of Christ. He is a popular speaker noted for his passion for the lost and his participation in completing the Great Commission of Christ.