The Acts of the Risen Lord Jesus

The Acts of the Risen Lord Jesus
Author: Alan J. Thompson
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Total Pages: 238
Release: 2013-03-05
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0830884203

Instead of using Acts as a prooftext for contemporary debates about speaking in tongues or church government, this New Studies in Biblical Theology volume offers a biblical-theological framework meant to expose Luke's own purposes and themes. We find that Luke wanted to be read in light of both the Old Testament promises and the reign of Christ in the inaugurated kingdom of God.

The Hope of Israel

The Hope of Israel
Author: Brandon D. Crowe
Publisher: Baker Academic
Total Pages: 250
Release: 2020-02-18
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1493422146

This volume highlights the sustained focus in Acts on the resurrection of Christ, bringing clarity to the theology of Acts and its purpose. Brandon Crowe explores the historical, theological, and canonical implications of Jesus's resurrection in early Christianity and helps readers more clearly understand the purpose of Acts in the context of the New Testament canon. He also shows how the resurrection is the fulfillment of the Old Testament Scriptures. This is the first major book-length study on the theological significance of Jesus's resurrection in Acts.

The Acts of the Apostles

The Acts of the Apostles
Author: P.D. James
Publisher: Canongate Books
Total Pages: 93
Release: 1999-01-01
Genre: Bibles
ISBN: 0857861077

Acts is the sequel to Luke's gospel and tells the story of Jesus's followers during the 30 years after his death. It describes how the 12 apostles, formerly Jesus's disciples, spread the message of Christianity throughout the Mediterranean against a background of persecution. With an introduction by P.D. James

The Risen Christ

The Risen Christ
Author: Bill Weimer
Publisher: Lifebuilder Bible Study Guides
Total Pages: 72
Release: 2019-03-21
Genre:
ISBN: 9781783599905

Jesus' words from the cross are not Jesus' last words on earth. Jesus appeared to his fearful and questioning disciples, encouraged them, and gave them his final instructions after his resurrection from the dead. In various settings and at different times, Jesus interacted with many of his followers to show them he was alive. His post resurrection dialogues with these women and men truly are Jesus' last words! You may have questions or doubts about faith. You may have discussed spiritual topics or talked with others about Jesus. You may sometimes feel religiously locked into past concepts or socially locked out from people-even embarrassed or fearful about how others perceive you and your spiritual beliefs or questions. You may wonder, Can Jesus really impact my life? Through these Bible studies, you will meet the risen Jesus Christ and hear his words. May he encounter you in your life situations, encourage your faith and trust in him, and excite you about engaging others in discussions about Jesus.

Believing in the Resurrection

Believing in the Resurrection
Author: Gerald O'Collins
Publisher: Paulist Press
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2012
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0809147572

Gerald O'Collins, SJ, is professor emeritus of the Gregorian University (Rome) and now adjunct professor at Australian Catholic University. An international authority in the area of resurrection studies, he has published seven books and dozens of articles on the resurrection of Jesus.

Proclaiming the Risen Lord

Proclaiming the Risen Lord
Author: Peter Bolt
Publisher:
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2004
Genre: Bible
ISBN: 9781876326982

Jesus is risen from the dead! This claim is at the heart of what Christians believe, and those who believe it would also stake their lives on the fact that it is true. But what reason and confidence do we have for telling others about it? In this set of six studies, Peter Bolt invites us to trace the theme of 'proclamation' through the gospel of Luke and the book of Acts. Jesus is clearly seen to be both the content and the reason for what Christians say to the world. He is the original proclaimer of his resurrection, and he gives us confidence to do the same. These six studies are suitable for small groups or individuals, and are ideal material for use in the period after Easter.