Book Review – Acts (St. Andrews Expositional Commentary) by R.C. Sproul
Though I’ve never met Dr. Sproul, I love him. I love his style, his eloquence, and succinct explanation of theology. From what I can ascertain from various sources, his life truly matches his doctrine.
His St. Andrews Expositional Commentary Series is a must have for preachers and teachers alike. The way Dr. Sproul presents the Scriptures in these books is stupendous.
And Acts is no different. I’m writing and researching for my dissertation (on the Luke/Acts Narratives) and I wanted to use this book for its practical insight, yet accessible commentary. It’s not a typical commentary with lots of Greek word parsing and various language discussion–it’s better. Dr. Sproul is historical, yet practical. He uses small anecdotal stories to help bring out the meaning of the text while firmly presenting the context and original meaning of the text. When you are reading the book, it reads more like a story than a commentary that is chopped up with various sections and lengthy pericopes. As you move through the text, Sproul does an incredible job weaving the verses together and providing their overarching themes while simultaneously giving you insight and practical exhortation.
You need to pick up this commentary!
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