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The Message of Acts in the History of Redemption [Paperback]

Dennis E. Johnson , Larry Johnson
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  • Paperback: 248 pages
  • Publisher: P & R Publishing (January 1, 1997)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0875522351
  • ISBN-13: 978-0875522357
  • Product Dimensions: 6.1 x 0.8 x 9.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #260,231 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Dennis E. Johnson (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is professor of practical theology at Westminster Seminary California and associate pastor of New Life Presbyterian Church.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Insightful, if somewhat slow at first December 2, 2005
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Dennis Johnson, The Message of Acts in the History of Redemption.

In the opening chapters of Acts Johnson describes the role of the disciples as Spirit-repaired men who have their eyes opened and spirits' healed. Jesus is the Servant of Isaiah who will be rejected by his people but bring healing to the nations. In fact, Chris empowers his disciples to be delegated servants under him. The promise of the spirit that they will go to the ends of the earth parallels the Isaianic promises to send the Servant to the ends of the earth.

The Servant(s) prosecutes a lawsuit against the futile pagan gods of the day. Again, this parallels Isaiah. Unfortunately, Israel has become blind, like the pagan gods. They stand in need of healing. Therefore, the Spirit must open their eyes so that they, too, may be witnesses. Doing so, they will turn the idol-laden gentiles out of darkness and into light.

This is the context in which the book is written. Johnson's book starts off quite slow and the style is annoying at first. Neverthless, it does pick up steam. Further, the parallels between old testament events and new testament fulfillments are brought out masterfully. Case in point: Acts 22:6 notes that Saul was blinded about midday. This recalls Moses' prophecy/curse upon disobedient Israel: The Lord will strike you with blindness...you will grope at midday (Dt. 28:28-29; quoted on p.111)." The book is full of interesting parallels like this, and these insights redeemed any faults the book may have had. And although I criticized the rather pedantic style at first, the book is a gold mine of relevant endnotes that draw out further arguments. While not everything is readily applicable in the book, certain sections do shine forth.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Insight into the book of Acts August 24, 2005
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Dr. Johnson takes his deep comprehension of Scripture into a highly educated look at the books of Acts while simultaneously keeping it practical and relevant to the life of the modern Church. Rather than proceeding chapter-by-chapter (although the book does have a handy verse-reference index in the back with every verse in Acts listed), the book proceeds by general themes in the book of Acts. These themes are then broken down into breathtakingly detailed examination and nourishing application. Mid-sized and simple enough to read for anyone, yet filled with concepts and extra extensive endnotes at the end of each chapter enough for a minister or scholar, this book will truly make you rethink the next time you encounter the book of Acts.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Covenant Theologians and Charismatics Ought to Marry February 27, 2008
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Johnson, D.E. (1997). The Message of Acts in the History of Redemption. Phillipsburg, NJ: Presbyterian and Reformed.

I am not shocked to see that Dr. Johnson's first person thanked under "Acknowledgments" is none other than Dr. Richard B. Gaffin, Jr. While I strongly disagree with Gaffin's contribution to Zondervan's Counterpoint Book, "Are Miraculous Gifts for Today", I very much appreciate his redemptive-historical hermeneutic, which I actually think is consistent with a Charismatic hermeneutic.

Anyhow, everything that I appreciate about a Covenantal, redemptive-historical approach to Scripture, which Dr. Gaffin holds to, is seen in Dr. Johnson's approach to the book of Acts. I must admit that while growing up a Charismatic, one weakness in the approach to Acts is that it was seen first and foremost as a blueprint or manual for the contemporary church. While I very much appreciate the relevance of Acts for the contemporary church, it must first be read in its context as Luke's contention for a realized "eschatos", which is rooted in Covenant promise in the Old Covenant. Such a reading will only enhance ones understanding of God's actions in the early church as a fulfillment of previous promises. This appreciation will then yield greater relevance for God's continued working in the church today as seen in her in-breaking on Pentecost.

Some of the insights I found particularly helpful in Johnson's book are the following:

- It is imperative to read Acts in light of Luke's Gospel. It would be best to see both as chapters which complete a full volume. There are paradigms present throughout each that are better appreciated when reading the sum total.
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