NSBT 27: The Acts of the Risen Lord

Luke's account of God's unfolding plan.

When the book of Acts is mentioned, a cluster of issues inevitably springs to
mind, including speaking in tongues and baptism with the Holy Spirit, church
government and practice, and missionary methods and strategies. At the popular
level at least, Acts is still often used more for answers to debates that were
not necessarily Luke's concern than listened to for his own emphases.

Alan Thompson's aim is not to address such debates, but rather to offer a
biblical-theological framework for interpreting the book of Acts, so that
Luke's major themes may be identified and related to the book as a whole. He
especially highlights Acts as an account of the 'continuing story' of God's
saving purposes: Luke intends his work to be read in the light of Old Testament
promises and the continuing reign of Christ in the inaugurated kingdom of God.
In this light, Luke's key themes are better understood and integrated.

Furthermore, the emphasis on the kingdom of God is as relevant for Christians
today as it was in the first century. All who follow the Lord Jesus this side
of the cross and resurrection need to know that God is accomplishing his saving
purposes even now through the reign of Christ.

The strenght of Thompson's book is that it uncovers the main theological " emphases of the book of Acts on the book's own terms. Moreover [...] he wisely
keeps an eye peeled for theological connections with Luke's Gospel. This volume
will be a treasure trove for all who seek to understand Acts better, not at
least those who teach and preach the book. - D.A. Carson"

Series: New Studies in Biblical Theology, volume 27.

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