The Book of Acts covers the first thirty years of early Christianity and thus, by its inspired guidance, conveys God's will for His church today. In Acts 1-14, David Roper led us through the history of the first-century church, beginning with our Savior's ascension and ending with Paul's first missionary journey. In this volume, Acts 15-28, he begins with the Jerusalem Council and takes readers through Paul's ministry in Rome."Presenting careful research in clear language, David Roper guides the reader through thoughtful exposition of the biblical text to meaningful application of its message today. A thorough and dependable resource for preachers, Bible teachers, and all other students of Acts, this work builds on the high standards of Roper's first volume in the ambitious, new Truth for Today Commentary series I recommend it highly!"Bruce McLarty VicePresident of Spiritual Life, Harding UniversityTRUTH FOR TODAY COMMENTARY"An easy-to-read commentary that applies the truth of the Scriptures to everyone's life."The Truth for Today Commentary series is being written in an effort to complete a commentary on every book in the Bible. This series is being written by Bible professors and preachers of the churches of Christ, congregations dedicated to being the church that Jesus built. Using the NASB 1995 updated edition, each volume provides remarks on virtually every verse, and each chapter ends with an application section Which offers suggestions for developing sermons and Bible classes., ISBN13: B0076PUNUO ISBN10: B0076PUNUO Material Type: hardcover