In this conversation, Michael and Dr. Bock discuss:
- Luke’s authorship
- Geographic significance of the literary structure of Acts
- Expanse and influence of the Roman Empire
- The significance of Pentecost
- Water Baptism v. Baptism of the Holy Spirit
- The early church
Scripture referenced:
- Jeremiah 31:31
- Romans 6:8
- Peter’s Sermon:
- Joel 2,
- Psalm 16
- Psalm 132:11
- 2 Samuel 7 (the Davidic covenant)
- Psalm 110:1
- Ephesians 1
“The point of the book as a whole is that the word of God is triumphantly getting out and is moving from Jerusalem to Rome; and from there, it can go anywhere…
The triumph of what Acts calls the word of God: the message of the gospel.”
About Dr. Bock:
Dr. Darell Bock is the Executive Director of Cultural Engagement and Senior Research Professor of New Testament Studies at Dallas Theological Seminar.
Dr. Bock has earned recognition as a Humboldt Scholar (Tübingen University in Germany), as a New York Times best-selling author of over 30 books, including well regarded commentaries on Luke and Acts, studies of the historical Jesus, How Would Jesus Vote, and work in cultural engagement as host of the Seminary’s Table Podcasts. He was president of the Evangelical Theological Society (ETS) for 2000–2001, is a consulting editor for Christianity Today, and serves on the boards of Wheaton College and Chosen People Ministries. His articles appear in leading publications, and he often is an expert for the media on NT issues. He has been a New York Times best-selling author in nonfiction and is elder emeritus at Trinity Fellowship Church in Dallas. When traveling overseas, he will tune into the current game involving his favorite teams from Houston—live—even in the wee hours of the morning. He is a proud father of two daughters and a son and is also a grandfather.