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Acts: Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching (Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching & Preaching)

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Very homiletical. Lyrical and smart. Theologically aware (if often Arminian and Neo-Orthodox -- expected for a United Methodist).

Not a verse by verse commentary. Willimon often takes overly large chunks (as much as 2-3 chapters) and gives thematic insights. Often these are highly original and brilliant. Just as often they use the text as a launching point for pet topics that are not central to the text.

No one should use this as your first overall commentary on Acts (John Stott is infinitely better for that). Certainly not the first commentary for technical matters either (try Bruce for that; or maybe Howard Marshall). Or even as the basic homiletical one (Kent Hughes is more consistent; even Boice is probably better most weeks). But it is a GREAT idea starter for the discerning reader. No preacher should be without it. One of the better volumes in the (highly uneven) Interpretation series.

This is a superb commentary! In fact, in twenty years of ministry, I've never even thought of reading a commentary cover to cover -- yet I couldn't stop myself with this one! I can't praise this enough: it conveys the excitement of the Early Church all the while making connections with today. Thank you Mr. Willimon!

Wilimon does a nice job at opening the door to the book of Acts, this is a non-technical commentary and it does this job well. It is a good place to start doing research on Acts. It will not take you in the technical aspects of the Greek text, and will be limited in what it does with the history behind the text.

This commentary presents a very unique perspective on the book of acts. The commentator is quite opinionated. He does a good job bringing the interpretation of the book into the present day and you know exactly where he stands on every issue. However, this is double-edged. If you disagree with his position, which can be conservative or traditional at some points, you're not going to enjoy this book.

This commentary is part of a set that has been crucial to my ministry. They most agree with my understandings of what the scriptures are relating to us today.