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John-Michael Wong provides valuable insight on the book of Acts, pointing out the contributions of individuals and community in the growth of the Church. This easy-to-read volume is solidly grounded in Scripture and offers explanation of the text, as well as application. Wong writes in an uplifting and inviting style that will help the general reader, as well as pastors.

later. Their speaking caused a large number of people to believe, and a severe rejection by the Jews, who disbelieved and poisoned the minds of the Gentiles against the truth (v. 2; see Eph. 5:6). Paul and Barnabas knew their specific orders from the Holy Spirit to evangelize (13:2), and they ‘spent a long time there speaking boldly’, despite the opposition (14:3). Their ministry disturbed the multitude in the city so much that the Gentiles and Jews plotted to mistreat and stone them (v. 5). Paul
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