In the book of Acts divine involvement is everywhere. From the beginning God is responsible for promised action, including the geographic expansion--in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth (1:7)--referenced in Jesus' response to the disciples, clearly related to Luke's purpose in writing...
In the book of Acts divine involvement is everywhere. From the beginning God is responsible for promised action, including the geographic expansion--in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth (1:7)--referenced in Jesus' response to the disciples, clearly related to Luke's purpose in writing the book. Geographic expansion, however, is only the second part of Jesus' reply. Is it possible that the first half of Jesus' reply--It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority--has even greater bearing on the actions that follow and on Luke's purpose? Is the Father setting times and seasons related to the kingdom's establishment? Does this phrase explain the conspicuous divine involvement throughout the plot? In Restoring the Kingdom, Michael Salmeier answers these questions in the affirmative by exploring Luke's characterization of God in three strands: God as the King who establishes and restores Israel's king, who establishes his people, and who directs events. This unfolds Luke's purpose in assuring the reader concerning the events that have taken place, helping to more fully illuminate Luke's theology concerning God and his kingdom.
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In the book of Acts divine involvement is everywhere. From the beginning God is responsible for promised action, including the geographic expansion--in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth (1:7)--referenced in Jesus' response to the disciples, clearly related to Luke's purpose in writing...
In the book of Acts divine involvement is everywhere. From the beginning God is responsible for promised action, including the geographic expansion--in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth (1:7)--referenced in Jesus' response to the disciples, clearly related to Luke's purpose in writing the book. Geographic expansion, however, is only the second part of Jesus' reply. Is it possible that the first half of Jesus' reply--It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority--has even greater bearing on the actions that follow and on Luke's purpose? Is the Father setting times and seasons related to the kingdom's establishment? Does this phrase explain the conspicuous divine involvement throughout the plot? In Restoring the Kingdom, Michael Salmeier answers these questions in the affirmative by exploring Luke's characterization of God in three strands: God as the King who establishes and restores Israel's king, who establishes his people, and who directs events. This unfolds Luke's purpose in assuring the reader concerning the events that have taken place, helping to more fully illuminate Luke's theology concerning God and his kingdom.
Restoring the Kingdom$47.99
Koorong code412769
ISBN9781610970983
Pages224
PublisherPickwick Publications
Publication date01 October 2011
Dimensions15 x 175 x 251mm
Weight0.408kg
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