{"product_id":"acts-the-spread-of-the-gospel-9780718035051","title":"Acts: The Spread of the Gospel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRiots. Intolerance. Accusations. Scandal. Beatings. Plots. Arrests. Executions. Murder. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e...And out of that, the Church was born. \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book of Acts is a carefully-recorded history of the explosive spread of the gospel and the rapid growth of the church after Christ's ascension. In one of the most tumultuous, violent and dramatic books in the entire Bible, Acts starts with the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, without which the young church could never have survived the unleashing of rage and prejudice towards these radical followers of The Way. Acts shows how, even in the midst of persecution and opposition, the early believers were able to rely on God's spirit for direction and divine authority to preach the gospel to all nations. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome of the more dramatic touchpoints in Acts include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Holy Spirit is given (a mega church is born ) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo liars drop dead (God means business ) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStephen is stoned to death (the first martyr ) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn Ethopian is baptized (a Gentile ) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaul is struck blind (a murderer meets Jesus ) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeter escapes from jail (with the help of an angel ) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDemons are defanged; magicians are out-miracled  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout Acts, God shows His infinite power regardless of the circumstances, just as He continues to do today. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the \u003cstrong\u003eMacArthur Bible Study Series\u003c\/strong\u003e, pastor and teacher John MacArthur has undertaken in his definitive style to provide intriguing examinations of the whole of Scripture. Each guide incorporates extensive commentary, detailed observations on overriding themes, explorations of complementary Scripture passages, and probing questions to help you study the Word of God under the guidance of a man whose expository preaching is unparalleled in its breadth and influence. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLessons include: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Birth of the Church \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Apostles of the Church \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Deacons of the Church \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Gospel Begins to Spread Beyond Jerusalem \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Conversion of Saul \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Gospel to the Gentiles \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaul's First Missionary Journey \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Jerusalem Council \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaul's Second Missionary Journey \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaul's Third Missionary Journey \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Trials of the Ministry \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Triumph of the Gospel \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Thomas Nelson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/03\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780718035051\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 144\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.50d","brand":"John F. MacArthur","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36640702759068,"sku":"9780718035051","price":12.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_7daac853-e120-4943-aea3-bf99ea9cf906.jpg?v=1603852580","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/acts-the-spread-of-the-gospel-9780718035051","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}