In the Footsteps of Judas and Other Defectors: The Gospels, Acts, and Johannine Letters (Biblia.com)

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B. J. Oropeza examines each book of the Gospels, Acts, and Johannine letters from an angle that is often neglected—religious aspostasy. He provides a thorough examination of how apostasy is viewed, opening up new veins of discussion on the issue. Looking at authorship, themes, and community affiliations Oropeza gives priority to Mark in the Synoptic Gospels before Matthew, combines Luke and Acts,...

Paul did (Acts 28:30–31). It might be said that the plan of God will prevail despite the unbelief and obduracy of those who oppose the plan, but more accurately God is able to use such unbelief to advance his purposes. The Jewish leaders’ apostasy from God’s message provides opportunity for Paul’s mission to concentrate on saving Gentiles so that they could join God’s people (Acts 28:24–28/Isa 6:10–11), and in this manner God is fulfilling his salvific plan. For Luke the apostolic mission will now

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