Download or read book SPR Reading of Luke Acts written by Stephen Moon and published by . This book was released on 2013-08-02 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the Pentateuch, we find a unique theological principle called Separation, Placement and Rest (SPR). This cycle is presented in the context of God's Creation//Exodus dynamic activity. SPR is the major operating theology of the Old and New Testaments. SPR may also serve as an important strategy to enhance stewardship training in local churches. Churches have not yet developed proper theological strategies for encouraging faithful stewardship. Stewardship is, nevertheless, an integral part of Christian discipleship and originated from the very beginning of God's creation. In this postmodern age, churches face many challenges in pursuing God's will. Churches need to utilize innovative strategies now more than ever to raise strong disciples who can faithfully fulfill God's ongoing salvation creation-redemption work in Jesus Christ.As clearly stated in the parables of Jesus and world mission narratives in Luke-Acts, stewardship comprises a major aspect of discipleship; most Christians, however, are not fully informed of its impact in Christian life. Due to the absence of proper study, few pastors and church leaders are comfortable with teaching stewardship in their congregations. As a result, they struggle with their financial matters. The reasons behind this problem are that churches do not have essential resources and strategies for providing stewardship education in pursuit of their goal of converting followers of Jesus into disciples. Also they may misunderstand or resist the idea of tithing, which is also an integral part of spiritual discipline. SPR deals directly and interactively with God's ongoing Creation//Exodus dynamics in our lives. The principles of SPR guide us by means of God's agenda rather than our own. Thus we find ourselves in an ongoing dialogue and deeper relationship with God. SPR transforms ordinary questions into SPR questions, such as, "Am I holy?"; "Where is my place in the Scriptures?"; "Do I have a rest in God?"; and/or "What shall I do?" All these questions are subjective actions that can be applied to the "Separation-Placement-Rest" equation formula in the dynamics of God's "Creation and Exodus": SPRx=C//E. The SPR Bible study of Luke-Acts is a unique paradigm for stewardship, and will benefit church missions and revivals. SPR stewardship goes back to God's original purpose for the creation of man. By studying it, people can become extraordinary, transformational stewards who serve God by pursuing His missions. The challenges in our lives will be resolved and transformed into opportunities if we are able to apply SPR in our lives. Because SPR requires a constant dialogue with God, whoever applies SPR in his or her life will eventually become a faithful steward of Jesus Christ. The SPR reading of Luke-Acts in light of stewardship of churches will encourage and challenge Christian leaders to have useful strategies in their process of planting and managing the house of God, especially in our times of financial and spiritual uncertainty.
Download or read book The Gospel of Luke and Acts of the Apostles written by Franklin Scott Spencer and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces literary, historical, and theological issues of Luke and Acts. Biblical texts create worlds of meaning, and invite readers to enter them. When readers enter such textual worlds, which are often strange and complex, they are confronted with theological claims. With this in mind, the purpose of the Interpreting Biblical Texts series is to help serious readers in their experience of reading and interpreting by providing guides for their journeys into textual worlds. The controlling perspective is expressed in the operative word of the title--interpreting. The primary focus of the series is not so much on the world behind the texts or out of which the texts have arisen as on the worlds created by the texts in their engagement with readers. In keeping with the goals of the series, this volume provides an introductory guide to readers of the New Testament books of Luke and Acts. It focuses on both the synchronic and diachronic dimensions of the literature in an effort to acquaint readers with literary, historical, and theological issues that will facilitate interpretation of these important books. F. Scott Spencer is Professor of New Testament at Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond.
Download or read book Reading Luke for the First Time written by Wilfrid J. Harrington and published by Paulist Press. This book was released on 2015 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Luke Acts and Paul s Letters written by Biblica, and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-01-06 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Books of the Bible differs from the format of most current Bibles in significant ways: - Chapter and verse numbers are removed from the text (A chapter and verse range is given at the bottom of each page) - Each book's natural literary breaks are shown instead - There are no notes, cross references, or section headings in the text - Text is presented in one column rather than two or more - Books that have historically been divided into parts are restored - Books are presented in an order that gives readers more help in understanding
Download or read book Luke Acts written by James P. Grimshaw and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2018-09-20 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume on Luke-Acts as with all titles in the Texts@Contexts Series highlights readings that make explicit the diverse contemporary contexts of biblical interpreters. The global spread of contributors includes scholarly voices from South Africa, South America and Hong Kong, as well as from the United States. The chapters are organized around four themes. The first examines interpretations of Jesus, looking at his childhood, contemporary context, and his teaching – including whether Jesus' sympathetic response to disease and pain might be used to advocate euthanasia. The second examines social categories: gender, race, and class, including a political and racialized reading of the history of diasporic Black America as a model for reading Acts as a diasporic history. The third examines issues of empire and resistance. The final part looks at society and spirituality, with a focus on modern contemporary contexts.
Download or read book Immerse Luke Acts written by and published by Tyndale House Publishers. This book was released on 2023-02-07 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Immerse: Luke and Acts is part of Immerse: The Reading Bible, which takes you on a new and unique journey through the books of Luke and Acts in the New Testament. Immerse delivers Scripture as it was originally created: without chapter or verse numbers. This makes for uninterrupted reading of God’s Word. Created with the look and feel of a paperback book and in the trusted and accurate New Living Translation, Immerse: Luke and Acts enables you to easily read and understand the Bible. Immerse: Luke and Acts is an easily manageable portion of the Bible for personal reading or to enjoy and discuss with friends and groups.
Download or read book The Social World of Luke Acts written by Jerome H. Neyrey and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Although the focus in this book is on Luke-Acts, the models and methods presented here can be employed with insight and profit for the interpretation of other New Testament documents. Focussed on Luke-Acts, this volume can serve as a handbook which covers both the interpretation of a specific text and the presentation of an adequately broad historical-critical method of interpretation." --
Download or read book A Theology of Luke and Acts written by Darrell L. Bock and published by Zondervan Academic. This book was released on 2015-04-28 with total page 497 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This groundbreaking work by Darrell Bock thoroughly explores the theology of Luke’s gospel and the book of Acts. In his writing, Luke records the story of God working through Jesus to usher in a new era of promise and Spirit-enablement so that the people of God can be God’s people even in the midst of a hostile world. It is a message the church still needs today. Bock both covers major Lukan themes and sets forth the distinctive contribution of Luke-Acts to the New Testament and the canon of Scripture, providing readers with an in-depth and holistic grasp of Lukan theology in the larger context of the Bible. I. Howard Marshall: “A remarkable achievement that should become the first port of call for students in this central area of New Testament Theology.” Craig S. Keener: “Bock’s excellent exploration of Luke’s theological approach and themes meets an important need in Lukan theology.”
Download or read book SPR Reading of Luke in English written by Eun Suk Cho and published by . This book was released on 2016-02-04 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SPR is a common factor in both the Creation and the Exodus. The Creation and the Exodus are in the dynamics of God; in the context of salvation, God reveals himself as the Creator. The salvation, therefore, is a new-Creation by the hands of God. SPR reading of Luke is one of the SPR reading series of the Bible.
Download or read book Preaching Luke acts written by Ronald James Allen and published by Chalice Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The gospel of Luke and the book of Acts provde researchers with new perspectives on some of the deepest longings of our time: the search for a transcendent perspective on the meaning of life, yearning for community, and other issues that resonate with contemporary concerns. In this book, Allen raises up common motifs that occur in Luke and Acts and shows how these motifs can be used for effective preaching." --
Download or read book New Views on Luke and Acts written by Earl Richard and published by Liturgical Press. This book was released on 1990 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume is a product of the Luke-Acts Task Force of the Catholic Biblical Association. The intended readership of this collection of articles is threefold. The introductory essays address the relative beginner in Biblical studies as well as those who do not specialize in Luke and Acts. These are provided with an overview of Luke, the early Christian writer. The principal reader of this collection, however, is the Biblical student and teacher who requires a relatively comprehensive survey of Lukan studies in terms of content and methodology. Both teacher and student will find in these essays an excellent companion to the actual text of Luke and Acts. At the same time, a number of these essays break new ground and offer a challenge to other New Testament scholars.
Download or read book Perspectives on Luke Acts written by Charles H. Talbert and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Spr Reading of Luke written by Eun Suk Cho and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-08-20 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SPR reading of Luke by Eun Suk Cho, PhD in Old Testament.
Download or read book Reading Luke written by Charles H. Talbert and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Series from list in author's Reading John, 1992.
Download or read book The Narrative Unity of Luke Acts written by Robert C. Tannehill and published by Fortress Press. This book was released on with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tannehill shows how the narrative contributes to the impact of Luke's literary whole. The study further shows that Luke's use of recurring words, patterns of repetition and contrast, irony, pathos, and many other features of this narrative contribute to the total fabric of Luke's masterpiece.
Download or read book An Introduction to the Study of Luke Acts written by V. George Shillington and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2015-09-24 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: V. George Shillington introduces readers to the text, texture and context of Luke-Acts in this tried and tested introduction, now in its second edition. Using various approaches currently practiced by biblical scholars Shillington outlines the methods of biblical interpretation and then shows how they might be applied to the texts in question. Through historical criticism Shillington looks at and explains questions of authorship, the time and setting of the composition, sources and historical background. Taking a social-science approach he examines the society and culture of the time. Literary readings include narrative, socio-rhetorical, and audience-response approaches, while a theological reading asks how the literary texture and themes of Luke-Acts shape the convictions of Christian communities, past and present. Incorporating modern approaches in the field, Shillington looks at postcolonial and feminist criticism and how they have changed our understanding of these books. Each chapter concludes with a list of further relevant resources, and pertinent review questions. The text is accompanied by charts and diagrams to illustrate key points of language and structure.
Download or read book A Light to the Centurions written by Robert R. Beck and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2019-05-23 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, Robert Beck proposes to read Luke-Acts from the perspective of its implied reader. In making this reader a gentile sympathetic to Judaism, like the "God-fearing" centurions inscribed in his text, Luke reverses the empire-critical narrative perspectives of Mark and Matthew. And yet he profoundly challenges imperial cultural values. Luke launches his double narrative with Jesus' proclamation in the Nazareth synagogue. In lieu of the tradition of Ezra with its safeguarding customs, this programmatic announcement promises a path to the gentiles in the tradition of Third Isaiah, with both its releases and its risks. Luke shows a way for the outsider to enter into the traditions of Israel, and not replace them. This reading regards the full narrative sweep of Luke's double work. It yields a fresh look at his Gospel, as well as the largely neglected narrative structure of Acts.
