Back to the Beginning: Studies in Acts

by Daniel W. Petty

Publisher:

Florida College Bookstore

, 2007

Overview

As the first page of church history, Acts provides an historical account of the first years of Christianity. As an apologetic treatise it demonstrates the church as the fulfillment of the Old Testament and as the victor over paganism. As a narrative of the life of the earliest disciples, it has a personal appeal that is not only informative, but provocative. Because of its emphasis on the first principles of the gospel Acts has a practical value in helping us understand and carry out the Lord’s great commission to preach the gospel to all creation. The Book of Acts is, of course, a continuation of Luke’s story, the necessary sequel to his gospel of the life of Jesus of Nazareth. According to the inspired author, the things Jesus “began to do and teach” were recorded in his first account. The mission of the Messiah was passed on to His apostles, who carried on His work through the power of the Holy Spirit. The story Luke tells in Acts is the story of the divine origin of Christianity. The speakers for this lectureship will lead us “Back to the Beginning.”

Product Details

• Title: Back to the Beginning: Studies in Acts
• Author: Daniel W. Petty
• Series: Florida College Annual Lectures
• Publisher: Florida College Bookstore
• Print Publication Date: 2007
• Logos Release Date: 2013
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Bible. N.T. Acts › Theology; Churches of Christ › Congresses; Churches of Christ › Doctrines
• Resource ID: LLS:FCL2007BCKBEG
• Resource Type: text.monograph.lecture
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-10-09T22:43:05Z

About Daniel W. Petty

Daniel W. Petty, has a PhD degree from Texas Christian University, was in history with an emphasis on church history, and many of the courses Dan taught at Florida College were in the discipline of church history.