Acts: Seeing the Spirit at Work

by John Stott, Phyllis J. Le Peau (Contribution by)

Overview

Study Scripture with John Stott

The Spirit moved in dramatic ways in the early church. The gospel was preached, thousands were added to their number, many were healed, and the good news about Jesus was spread across continents. Covering the exciting action of the Spirit in the years just following Jesus' life on earth, this study will open your eyes to the Spirit's power in the past and present and help you apply the riches of Scripture to your own life.

John Stott was one of the world's leading and most-loved Bible teachers and preachers. In this Bible study guide you can explore Scripture under his guidance, enhancing your own in-depth study with insights gained from his years of immersion in God's Word.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780830821709
Publisher:	InterVarsity Press
Publication date:	06/02/2020
Series:	John Stott Bible Studies
Edition description:	Revised, Revised Edition
Pages:	96
Sales rank:	517,158
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.25(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

John Stott is known worldwide as a preacher, evangelist and communicator of Scripture. His books have sold millions of copies around the world and in dozens of languages. He was honored by Time magazine in 2005 as one of the "100 Most Influential People in the World."

Phyllis Le Peau is the Great Lakes West evangelism coordinator for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship serving in the Chicago metro area. In addition, she is the author of several Bible study guides published by InterVarsity Press and Zondervan. Together Andrew and Phyllis have also coauthored Ephesians in the LifeGuide Bible Study Series.

Table of Contents

Introducing Acts

1. Waiting for the Spirit—Acts 1
2. Receiving the Spirit—Acts 2
3. The Outbreak of Persecution—Acts 3:1—4:31
4. Satanic Counterattack—Acts 4:32—6:7
5. Stephen the Martyr—Acts 6:8—7:60
6. Philip the Evangelist—Acts 8:1-40
7. The Conversion of Saul—Acts 9:1-31
8. The Conversion of Cornelius—Acts 9:32—11:18
9. Growing Pains—Acts 11:19—12:24
10. Spreading the Word—Acts 12:25—14:28
11. Resolving Conflict—Acts 15:1—16:5
12. Following the Spirit—Acts 16:6—17:15
13. City of Idols—Acts 17:16-34
14. Good News Strategy—Acts 18—19
15. Saying Goodbye—Acts 20:1—21:17
16. Politics and Religion—Acts 21:18—23:35
17. The Gospel on Trial—Acts 24—26
18. Following God's Lead—Acts 27—28

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