Insights on Acts by Charles R. Swindoll

Author:Charles R. Swindoll
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: RELIGION / Biblical Commentary / New Testament, BIBLES / New Living Translation / Reference
ISBN: 9781496400710
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Published: 2016-04-01T00:00:00+00:00

— 13:16-18 —

This is one of several Pauline sermons described by Luke in the book of Acts (cf. 14:15-17; 17:22-31; 20:18-35). This is not a transcript of the apostle’s address; it’s an annotated outline summarizing his major points. Nevertheless, this discourse is the most detailed of all, providing a fairly complete look at his method of reasoning. He typically began by affirming points of agreement, creating intellectual and theological rapport with his audience. In this case, he alluded to no fewer than twelve Old Testament books as he recounted the story of the Lord’s relationship with the nation of Israel, beginning with the patriarchs. Paul followed the Jewish custom of remembering God’s faithfulness to Israel during difficult times.

In the first section of his sermon (13:16-22), Paul summarized Jewish history, acknowledging at least four points typically highlighted in Jewish confessions of faith:

God chose the patriarchs by grace.

God liberated the Israelites from Egypt.

God gave the land to Israel.

God gave the people a king.

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