Thirty Years That Changed the World: The Book Acts for TodayWm. B. Eerdmans Publishing, 2004 M03 8 - 287 pages While there are many studies and commentaries on the book of Acts, few focus on the amazing achievement of the people found within its narrative. The first Christians chronicled in Acts turned the world upside down in the space of a generation. In this book Michael Green opens up the gripping story of Acts, highlighting the volcanic eruption of faith described there and comparing it to the often halfhearted Christianity of the modern Western world. Combining trusted scholarship with a popular, enjoyable writing style, Thirty Years That Changed the World is an ideal book for church, group, or personal study. Green explores the life and faith of the Christians of Acts, answering such questions as What kind of people were they? How did they live? and How did they organize and practice as members of the new church? Besides unveiling the nature of life in the early church, Green discusses how we today can apply the first Christians' dynamic efforts at church planting, pastoral care, social concern, gospel proclamation, and prayer. |
Contents
Preface | 5 |
Thirty Years That Changed the World | 7 |
Bridges and Ditches in First Century Society | 11 |
Luke and His Friends | 25 |
What of Their Approach? | 42 |
What of Their Lifestyle? | 57 |
What of Their Message? | 73 |
What of Their Apologetics? | 97 |
What of Their Church Planting? | 140 |
What of Their Pastoral Care? | 165 |
What of Their Church Life? | 190 |
What of Their Leadership? | 207 |
What of Their Hardships? | 226 |
What of the Holy Spirit? | 247 |
What of Their Priorities? | 268 |
What of Their Methods? | 116 |
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