The events in the book of Acts changed our world forever. Following his account of Jesus' life and ministry in his Gospel, Luke recounts the formation of the early church in Acts. And while the apostles appear to be at the center of this narrative, all of their work is done through the presence and guidance of the Holy Spirit. In every chapter in Acts, we see Spirit-empowered apostles sharing the gospel reality of the risen Christ to the ends of the earth. In Acts Verse by Verse, Grant Osborne guides readers through these ...
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The events in the book of Acts changed our world forever. Following his account of Jesus' life and ministry in his Gospel, Luke recounts the formation of the early church in Acts. And while the apostles appear to be at the center of this narrative, all of their work is done through the presence and guidance of the Holy Spirit. In every chapter in Acts, we see Spirit-empowered apostles sharing the gospel reality of the risen Christ to the ends of the earth. In Acts Verse by Verse, Grant Osborne guides readers through these crucial events in history. He shows us that by sending his Holy Spirit, the risen and exalted Lord was acting through the apostles--and through us today--to transform human history. Osborne skillfully explains the significance of these events and shows us how we can draw inspiration from them today.
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Read my full review on my blog Spoiled Milks (6/10/19).
The late Grant Osborne had decided to finish his academic career by writing a commentary on every book of the NT specifically for the layperson. The three main intended uses of his commentary are for devotional aids, for use in Bible study groups, and as sermon helps. Osborne wants studying the Bible to be a joy, not a burden.
Osborne's commentary on Acts is very accessible. Though written by an academic, this series is not "academic." Osborne just writes about the text. He rarely talks about Greek and only does so if it's an important word. He doesn't write about what every other scholar thinks about a passage, though when he does present other views, he represents them carefully with grace. He offers readers his opinion on what is going on in Acts.
Osborne begins with a 20 page Introduction. Acts was written by Luke around 62 AD. It builds on Luke's Gospel, and it is "a historical narrative tracing how the Christ followers built on their founder and became a worldwide force" (1). In the 30 year interval between Christ's death and Paul's Roman imprisonment, the gospel had, in a way, gone to "the ends of the earth" (Acts 1:8). The Triune Godhead is the central figure of the book, and the book is more aptly called "The Acts of the Holy Spirit" than "The Acts of the Apostles." Speeches take up 1/3 of Acts. It is likely that Luke summarized the speech material and focused on common themes (can you imagine having to read everything that was said in every law court Paul stood trial?).
Though this isn't a simple commentary, Osborne's writing is clear and accessible. If he can't be sure of a certain interpretation, he gives his opinion but goes no further. He doesn't try to wring the text to get the answer he wants. That is someone you should be fond of reading. I would highly recommend anyone who wants to study the Bible to pick up any of Osborne's commentaries: laypersons, pastors, and teachers.
