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Acts

Witnesses to Him

Bruce Milne author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Christian Focus Publications Ltd

Published:20th May '10

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This book chronicles the early church's growth and the spread of the gospel, highlighting challenges and triumphs along the way in Acts.

The book Acts presents a captivating narrative of the early church's growth amidst various challenges, both internal and external. It details the remarkable spread of the gospel throughout the first-century world, highlighting the establishment of Christian communities in diverse locations. As the message of Christ reached new territories, preachers frequently encountered resistance from adherents of other faiths, and this opposition sometimes escalated into political persecution. Despite these trials, the gospel's influence expanded rapidly, reaching from Jerusalem to Rome within a single generation.

In addition to being a historical account, Acts offers valuable insights and principles that contemporary churches can adopt as they strive to share the apostolic message today. The author, Luke, serves not only as a historian but also as a guide for modern believers, illustrating how the early church navigated its environment and thrived in the face of adversity. The lessons drawn from Acts can inspire and equip present-day congregations to overcome their own challenges.

Ultimately, Acts is more than just a record of events; it is a source of encouragement and a call to action for all who seek to spread the gospel. By examining the experiences of the early church, readers can gain a deeper understanding of their own mission and the importance of perseverance in faith.

This year I decided to read Acts with your help, making my way through your commentary. My dear brother! What a gift you have given to the church! And to me! Your work is truly anointed by the Spirit Who inspired the Acts. The Lord has given you such keen insight and then the ability to articulately, winsomely, powerfully open the text for us. As you know, I have read widely. But no one makes sense of the "sermon" by Stephen the way you do. No one keeps the "big picture" - the spreading of the Word of God - before us the way you do.

-- Darrell Johnson, Senior Minister, First Baptist, Vancouver

I was greatly blessed and challenged by your commentary. It was a great encouragement to read such a solid, biblically based commentary. Right up to the Appendices yoru passion for Mission because of your love for the Lord was a great stimulus to me. Thank you so much for the many hours of hard work and prayer that you dedicated to writing the book. May the Lord make it a blessing for all who read it.

-- Tony Schmidt, formerly Senior Missionary, Overseas Missionary Fellowship in Japan

As a pastor I initially turned to Bruce Milne's commentary on Acts for help with a difficult passage that I planned to preach on. I received a lot more than I bargained for. Not only were my textual questions answers but my mind was enriched. In addition I found nourishment for my own soul. Later in the day when dealing with a difficult counselling situation I was able to pass on some of the biblical wisdom I had gained from Bruce Milne. I have 30 commentaries on Acts on my study shelves. Some have become good friends over the years but I have found Milne's work to be the most helpful. It comes from a man who is a pastor-scholar with a warm heart for Christ and a deep love for his church.

-- C. John Steer, Senior Pastor, Autumn Ridge Church, Rochester

ISBN: 9781845505073

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 675g

544 pages

Revised ed.