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. "A small commentary with superlative help for the average Christian layman" (Calvary Review)--This is The Acts of the Apostles.
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.
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\