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Witnesses to the World (21st Century Biblical Commentary series)
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ISBN: 0899578187
MSRP $19.99 288 Pages
6 x 9 inches
Trade Hardbound
As you dip your toe into the first few pages of the narrative, you just may see your reflection. Perhaps a spark of recognition will be ignited by the hesitant first steps of a fisherman who, at long last, emerges as a "fisher of men." Or perhaps by the strong, athletic stride of legs, useless for forty years, now miraculously healed. Could it be that you relate to the paralyzing chill of being called on to defend your faith before those who despise you? Maybe you recognize the initial flood of disbelief as God answers a prayer that you considered the utmost of longshots?
In a series of vignettes, or "postcards," some historical, some biographical, still others theological, Acts reveals the successes and defeats, the conquests and tragedies of the original band of Jesus' followers. In Acts we are able to share in the joy, the loss, the rejection, the confident assurance, the jealousy, the setbacks, the frustration, the passionate debate and the ultimate triumph of these pioneers of the Jesus movement. These are ordinary people who, through the power and enabling of the Holy Spirit, accomplish extraordinary things in the name of their Messiah. Steven Ger's commentary will encourage you to be a witness for Christ, like these first-century believers who boldly "turned the world upside-down" (17:6).
About the Author:
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Steven Ger is the founder and director of Sojourner Ministries, an organization dedicated to exploring the Jewish heart of Christianity. Mr. Ger holds the Th.M. degree from Dallas Theological Seminary and has lectured at both Dallas Seminary and Tyndale Seminary. As a Jewish Christian, he was raised in both the church and the synagogue. Mr. Ger has led eleven tours to the Holy Land, served seven years as the director of worship and Christian education at Providence Church in Rowlett, Texas, and is an accomplished singer, pianist, and songwriter. His heritage as a Jewish Christian and background in ministry uniquely qualify him to comment on the Church, Israel, and Judaism, the main focal points within the book of Acts. Click here to link to this author's website.
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About the Series Editors:
Edward Hindson is Professor of Religion, Dean of the Institute of Biblical Studies, and Assistant to the Chancellor at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. He has authored several books and also has served as co-editor of the Knowing Jesus Study Bible, associate editor of the Tim LaHaye Prophecy Study Bible, contributor to The Complete Bible Commentary, and as one of the translators for the New King James Version. Dr. Hindson is a member of the executive committee of the 'Pre-Trib Research Center' and has served as a guest lecturer at both Harvard and Oxford Universities. Click here to link to this author's website.
Mal Couch is founder and former president of Tyndale Theological Seminary and Biblical Institute in Fort Worth, Texas. He served as a pastor for twenty years, and taught Theology and the Biblical Languages for fourteen years at Philadelphia College of the Bible, Moody Bible Institute, and Dallas Theological Seminary. His other publications include A Bible Handbook to Revelation, and Dictionary of Premillennial Theology. He is president of Scofield Ministries in Clifton, TX.
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