Acts - (Planted in the Word) by Dennis E Johnson (Paperback)

About the Book

This 40-day study on the Book of John combines deep insight into each passage, exploration of Old Testament theology that finds fulfillment in Jesus and his new covenant, and fresh, practical application for individual readers or groups. Each session can be completed in 15 minutes, perfect for busy individuals.

Book Synopsis

"You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you." --Acts 1:8

After his resurrection, Jesus commissioned his apostles to reach all nations. But at that point, Jesus's followers were just a handful of Jewish men and women. When would his kingdom of grace spread to all nations? The book of Acts narrates Jesus's outpouring of God's Spirit to empower his witnesses to spread his gracious reign among the nations. Studying Acts sheds indispensable light on the events leading from Jesus's resurrection to Paul's global Gentile mission, illuminating the background of Paul himself and of the churches to whom he wrote.

Acts: A 40-Day Bible Study is meditative, Gospel-centered, practical, and prayerful. Over forty days, you will:
- read and reflect on Acts
- meditate on Jesus and the good news
- pray through the book of Acts
- apply God's word to your life

Each volume of the Planted in the Word series provides forty days of guided Bible study written by respected scholars for everyday Christians and includes a reading plan for group study.

About the Author

Dennis E. Johnson is professor emeritus of practical theology at Westminster Seminary California and assistant pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Dayton, Tennessee. He is the author of The Message of Acts in the History of Redemption, Let's Study Acts, and many other books.