Acts and Paul's Letters The Gospel to the Ends of the Earth

by Strauss, Mark L.; Schnittjer, Gary Edward; Strauss, Mark L.

• ISBN13: 9781087747507
• ISBN10: 1087747503
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2025-09-15
• Publisher: B&H Academic

Summary

Situated at the pivotal intersection of the departure of Jesus Christ and the arrival of the Holy Spirit, Acts and Paul’s Letters: The Gospel to the Ends of the Earth tells the story of the birth of the Christian church and the remarkable spread of the gospel. Readers will learn how to interpret Paul’s thirteen letters within the context of the historical telling of the early Christian movement in the Book of Acts and will gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of one of the most important epochs in human history.  

The Scripture Connections series is a concise and accessible guide to the Bible that focuses on Scripture's natural unity. Each volume covers a particular set of biblical books, providing a thorough overview of the content and background in a shorter page count than a traditional textbook. The authors bring forward connections between Scripture and the ancient world, other biblical texts, the good news of the gospel, and everyday life, inviting readers to engage more deeply with God's Word. 

Author Biography

Gary Edward Schnittjer (PhD, Dallas Theological Seminary) is distinguished professor of Old Testament for the School of Divinity at Cairn University.

Mark L. Strauss (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is professor of New Testament at Bethel Seminary.

Table of Contents

Abbreviations 
A Note to Professors from the Editors 

1 Introduction 
Introduction to Luke-Acts 
Introduction to the Life and Letters of the Apostle Paul 

2 The Book of Acts 

—THE LETTERS OF PAUL—

MISSIONARY LETTERS
3 Galatians 
4 1 and 2 Thessalonians 
5 1 Corinthians 
6 2 Corinthians 
7 Romans 

PRISON LETTERS
8 Ephesians 
9 Philippians 
10 Colossians 
11 Philemon 

PASTORAL LETTERS
12 1 Timothy, Titus, 2 Timothy 

Subject Index 
Scripture Index