Gooding, Dr David
True to the Faith
- ISBN 13:
- 9781874584315
- author:
- Gooding, Dr David
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Myrtlefield House
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 582
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 3 centimetres (0.7
- Genre:
- Religion, Bible, Commentaries,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
David Gooding explores the Acts of the Apostles, tracing Luke's presentation of historical material into six sections that address fundamental questions facing the early Christian church.
These questions, which arose as the apostles spread the gospel message, continue to define the gospel with answers relevant today. By examining Luke's arrangement of his material, Gooding sheds light on how the church grappled with issues such as the role of Jewish authority, temple worship, and the relationship between circumcision and salvation.
The book provides insight into how the apostles defended the gospel against misrepresentation, particularly in the face of Roman law and order. This study offers a nuanced understanding of the challenges faced by the early Christian community as they sought to articulate their faith in a rapidly changing world.