{"product_id":"acts-the-spread-of-the-gospel-9780718035051","title":"Acts: The Spread of the Gospel","description":"\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\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\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\u003cp\u003eThroughout Acts, God shows His infinite power regardless of the circumstances, just as He continues to do today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e--ABOUT THE SERIES--\u003c\/p\u003e\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\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMacArthur, John F.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eJohn MacArthur has served as pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, since 1969. His ministry of expository preaching is unparalleled in its breadth and influence. In more than five decades of ministry from the same pulpit, he has preached verse by verse through the entire New Testament and several key sections of the Old Testament. He is Chancellor of the Master's University and Seminary, and can be heard daily on the \u003cem\u003eGrace to You\u003c\/em\u003e radio broadcast (carried on hundreds of radio stations worldwide). He has authored numerous bestselling books, including \u003cem\u003eTwelve Ordinary Men\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eOne Perfect Life\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor more details about John MacArthur and his Bible-teaching resources, contact Grace to You at 800-55-GRACE or gty.org.\u003c\/p\u003e  ","brand":"Harperchristian Resources","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50644507689234,"sku":"9780718035051","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_75b31d08-127b-4cd6-97d7-19c9174ae72c.jpg?v=1733112181","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/acts-the-spread-of-the-gospel-9780718035051","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}