New Wine: A Study of Transition in the Book of Acts

by J. Dwight Pentecost

Overview

A work on the birthing and youthful church from an elder exegete and seminary professor has been needed for some time and now is fulfilled. J.
Dwight Pentecost pours out his many years of in depth study on the book of Acts in this new study. New Wine emphasizes the study of Acts as a transitional narrative. The Kingdom has been inaugurated and the church has been birthed.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780825435973
Publisher:	Kregel Publications
Publication date:	02/12/2010
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

(1915-2014) J. Dwight Pentecost was distinguished professor of Bible exposition, emeritus, at Dallas Theological Seminary. He earned a B.A. from Hampden-Sydney College, and both a Th.M. and Th.D. from Dallas Theological Seminary. His many works include The Joy of Living, Design for Discipleship, The Divine Comforter, and Thy Kingdom Come.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Why a Transition? 5

1 Israel's Response to the Coming of the Messiah: The Gospel According to Luke 11

2 Why Restrain a Witness to the Resurrection?: Acts 1:1-11 31

3 Was Matthias a True Apostle?: Acts 1:12-26 37

4 What Is the Significance of Tongues?: Acts 2:1-13 41

5 The Relation of Joel's Prophecy to the Signs: Acts 2:14-21 49

6 Validation of Jesus' Resurrection: Acts 2:22-36 57

7 How Does "Repent and Be Baptized" Deliver from Judgment?: Acts 2:37-47 65

8 Is the Davidic Kingdom Being Reoffered to Israel?: Acts 3:1-26 71

9 Plots to Silence the Witnesses to the Resurrection: Acts 4:1-31 77

10 Why Did Ananias and Sapphira Receive Such Severe Judgments?: Acts 4:32-6:7 81

11 What in Stephen's Message Produced Such a Violent Response?: Acts 6:8-8:3 87

12 What Was Philip's Message to Gentiles?: Acts 8:4-40 91

13 Saul's Preparation to Become the Apostle to the Gentiles: Acts 9:1-31 97

14 How Could Peter Eat Unclean Food?: Acts 10:1-11:18 105

15 Can Gentiles Be Included in the Church?: Acts 15:1-35 113

16 What Is to Be Done with the Disciples of John the Baptist?: Acts 18:18-19:20 119

Conclusion 127

Appendix A Which Day Must We Observe?: Romans 14:5-6 131

Appendix B What Can We Eat?: Romans 14:6; 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 139