{"product_id":"acts-the-spread-of-the-gospel","title":"Acts: The Spread of the Gospel","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRiots. Intolerance. Accusations. Scandal. Beatings. Plots. Arrests. Executions. Murder...And out of that, the Church was born.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePastor John MacArthur will take you through the story of the earliest Christian movement to show 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\n\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout Acts, God shows His infinite power regardless of the circumstances, just as He continues to do today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--ABOUT THE SERIES--\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MacArthur Bible Study series is designed to help you study the Word of God with guidance from widely respected pastor and author John MacArthur. Each guide provides intriguing examinations of the whole of Scripture by examining its parts and incorporates: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtensive, but straight-forward commentary on the text.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed observations on overriding themes, timelines, history, and context.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWord and phrase studies to help you unlock the broader meaning and apply it to your life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProbing, interactive questions with plenty of space to write down your response and thoughts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eMacArthur, John F\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidely known for his thorough, candid approach to teaching God's Word, John MacArthur is a popular author and conference speaker. He has served as pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, since 1969. John and his wife, Patricia, have four married children and fifteen grandchildren. John's pulpit ministry has been extended around the globe through his media ministry, Grace to You, and its satellite offices in seven countries. In addition to producing daily radio programs for nearly two thousand English and Spanish radio outlets worldwide, Grace to You distributes books, software, and digital recordings by John MacArthur. John is chancellor of The Master's University and Seminary and has written hundreds of books and study guides, each one biblical and practical. Bestselling titles include \u003cem\u003eThe Gospel According to Jesus\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eTwelve Ordinary Men\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eTwelve Extraordinary Women\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSlave\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe MacArthur Study Bible\u003c\/em\u003e, a 1998 ECPA Gold Medallion recipient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e MacArthur, John F\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Harperchristian Resources\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2015-11-03\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Religion|Biblical Studies|Bible Study Guides|Religion|Biblical Commentary|New Testament - Paul's Letters|Religion|Biblical Meditations|New Testament|Religion|Christian Education|Adult|Religion|Christian Ministry|Discipleship|Religion|Christian Church|Growth|Religion|Christian Living|Devotional|Religion|Christian Living|Spiritual Growth|Religion|Christianity|Calvinist|Religion|Christian Ministry|Pastoral Resources\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.4 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780718035051\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9780718035051\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harperchristian Resources","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51154171429142,"sku":"SP-9780718035051","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/9910\/8886\/files\/9780718035051_spiral.png?v=1774935330","url":"https:\/\/lusper.myshopify.com\/products\/acts-the-spread-of-the-gospel","provider":"Lusperbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}