Acts: Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and PreachingWestminster John Knox Press, 2010 M07 15 - 216 pages A paperback edition of the best-selling commentary on Acts by acclaimed preacher and scholar William H. Willimon. |
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... things being emphasized, other things being left out. Something happens to us as we listen to stories like those of Acts, because each of us in congregations, in our own lives, is trying to tell a story in a way that makes sense. Three ...
... things being emphasized, other things being left out. Something happens to us as we listen to stories like those of Acts, because each of us in congregations, in our own lives, is trying to tell a story in a way that makes sense. Three ...
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... thing. News that continues to sway the lives of millions and give meaning to lives generations later is news worth pondering. A person is being unbelievably obtuse to ask, after attending a performance of Macbeth, “Now, did that really ...
... thing. News that continues to sway the lives of millions and give meaning to lives generations later is news worth pondering. A person is being unbelievably obtuse to ask, after attending a performance of Macbeth, “Now, did that really ...
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... things from the beginning,” “accurately,” and in “an orderly account.” We are therefore quite justified in interpreting Luke as an organizer and interpreter of actual history, but also as a preacher and artist who is both a careful ...
... things from the beginning,” “accurately,” and in “an orderly account.” We are therefore quite justified in interpreting Luke as an organizer and interpreter of actual history, but also as a preacher and artist who is both a careful ...
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... things in which you have seen me and to those in which I will appear to you.” From the beginning, proclamation is not only about the meaning of Jesus or the facts of the Christ-event but also about what this meant to women and men who ...
... things in which you have seen me and to those in which I will appear to you.” From the beginning, proclamation is not only about the meaning of Jesus or the facts of the Christ-event but also about what this meant to women and men who ...
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... things which need doing in the world are beyond our ability to accomplish solely by our own effort, our programs and crusades. Some other empowerment is needed, therefore the church waits and prays. Our waiting and praying also indicate ...
... things which need doing in the world are beyond our ability to accomplish solely by our own effort, our programs and crusades. Some other empowerment is needed, therefore the church waits and prays. Our waiting and praying also indicate ...
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Acts: Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching William H. Willimon Limited preview - 1988 |
Acts: Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching William H. Willimon No preview available - 1988 |
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