Greg Lanier on Taking the Gospel into the Empire

In this season finale, Nate Shurden discusses how to teach the Book of Acts, examining its historical context, interpretative questions, and practical applications for contemporary church life. ❖ Nancy Guthrie teaches the Bible at her home church, Cornerstone Presbyterian Church in Franklin, Tennessee, as well as at conferences around the country and internationally, including her Biblical Theology Workshop for Women. She is also the author of 'Saved: Experiencing the Promise of the Book of Acts' on which this podcast is based. ❖ Nate Shurden is the Senior Pastor of Nancy Guthrie's church—Cornerstone Presbyterian Church—in Franklin, TN, which he planted in 2011. ❖ Read the transcript for this episode ❖ To get 30% off her books or any other Crossway releases create a Crossway+ account today.

In this episode, Nancy speaks with Mary Trapnell, Jenny Manley, Keri Folmar, Emanuela Artioli, Carol deRossi, and Shamsia Borhani about their powerful and diverse ministries worldwide, all unified by the promise that everyone who calls upon the name of the Lord will be saved. ❖ Nancy Guthrie teaches the Bible at her home church, Cornerstone Presbyterian Church in Franklin, Tennessee, as well as at conferences around the country and internationally, including her Biblical Theology Workshop for Women. She is also the author of 'Saved: Experiencing the Promise of the Book of Acts' on which this podcast is based. ❖ Read the transcript for this episode ❖ To get 30% off her books or any other Crossway releases create a Crossway+ account today.

In this episode, Greg Lanier discusses early Christians' cultural, historical, and theological challenges as they spread the gospel. ❖ Nancy Guthrie teaches the Bible at her home church, Cornerstone Presbyterian Church in Franklin, Tennessee, as well as at conferences around the country and internationally, including her Biblical Theology Workshop for Women. She is also the author of 'Saved: Experiencing the Promise of the Book of Acts' on which this podcast is based. ❖ Greg Lanier is associate professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, Florida. He also serves as associate pastor of River Oaks Church (PCA). He is also the author of 'Old Made New: A Guide to the New Testament Use of the Old Testament' from Crossway. ❖ Read the transcript for this episode ❖ To get 30% off her books or any other Crossway releases create a Crossway+ account today.

In this interview, Dr. Thomas Schreiner shares insights on Paul's mission, historical context, and theological contributions as depicted in the Acts. ❖ Nancy Guthrie teaches the Bible at her home church, Cornerstone Presbyterian Church in Franklin, Tennessee, as well as at conferences around the country and internationally, including her Biblical Theology Workshop for Women. She is also the author of 'Saved: Experiencing the Promise of the Book of Acts' on which this podcast is based. ❖ Thomas Schreiner is the James Buchanan Harrison Professor of New Testament Interpretation and associate dean of the School of Theology at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is also the author of 'The Justice and Goodness of God: A Biblical Case for the Final Judgment' from Crossway. ❖ Read the transcript for this episode ❖ To get 30% off her books or any other Crossway releases create a Crossway+ account today.

In this interview, Nancy Guthrie and Andrew Young discuss divine power manifesting through human weakness as presented in Acts and its implications for contemporary faith and ministry. ❖ Nancy Guthrie teaches the Bible at her home church, Cornerstone Presbyterian Church in Franklin, Tennessee, as well as at conferences around the country and internationally, including her Biblical Theology Workshop for Women. She is also the author of 'Saved: Experiencing the Promise of the Book of Acts' on which this podcast is based. ❖ Andrew Young is the minister of Oxford Evangelical Presbyterian Church in England. ❖ Read the transcript for this episode ❖ To get 30% off her books or any other Crossway releases create a Crossway+ account today.

In this episode, Alan Thompson discusses the significance of the resurrection of Jesus as the fulfillment of the hope of Israel and the implications it has for the promise of salvation and the resurrection for all believers. ❖ Nancy Guthrie teaches the Bible at her home church, Cornerstone Presbyterian Church in Franklin, Tennessee, as well as at conferences around the country and internationally, including her Biblical Theology Workshop for Women. She is also the author of 'Saved: Experiencing the Promise of the Book of Acts' on which this podcast is based. ❖ Alan Thompson works as the Head of the New Testament at Sydney Missionary and Bible College. Alan was also the New Testament Book Review Editor for Themelios, a theological journal for students and pastors (hosted on the Gospel Coalition website), from 2009 to 2014. ❖ Read the transcript for this episode ❖ To get 30% off her books or any other Crossway releases create a Crossway+ account today.

In this episode, Dr. Ben Gladd discusses the use of Old Testament quotations and allusions in the Book of Acts, highlighting their importance and how they enrich our understanding of the New Testament. ❖ Nancy Guthrie teaches the Bible at her home church, Cornerstone Presbyterian Church in Franklin, Tennessee, as well as at conferences around the country and internationally, including her Biblical Theology Workshop for Women. She is also the author of 'Saved: Experiencing the Promise of the Book of Acts' on which this podcast is based. ❖ Benjamin Gladd is the executive director of the Carson Center for Theological Renewal. He has written several books on biblical theology, including 'From the Manger to the Throne: A Theology of Luke' from Crossway. ❖ Read the transcript for this episode ❖ To get 30% off her books or any other Crossway releases create a Crossway+ account today.

In this episode, Dr. Richard Gaffin and Dr. Thomas Keene explore the significance of Pentecost and its fulfillment of prophecy examining its impact on the early church and Christian theology. ❖ Nancy Guthrie teaches the Bible at her home church, Cornerstone Presbyterian Church in Franklin, Tennessee, as well as at conferences around the country and internationally, including her Biblical Theology Workshop for Women. She is also the author of 'Saved: Experiencing the Promise of the Book of Acts' on which this podcast is based. ❖ Richard B. Gaffin Jr. is emeritus professor of biblical and systematic theology at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, where he taught for over forty years until his retirement in 2010. He is also the author of 'In the Fullness of Time: An Introduction to the Biblical Theology of Acts and Paul' from Crossway. ❖ Dr. Thomas Keene has served as the associate pastor of family ministries at Christ the King (Presbyterian Church in America) in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. Keene previously served as a visiting lecturer in New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary, and he has also taught numerous courses at Westminster Theological Seminary since 2006. ❖ Read the transcript for this episode ❖ To get 30% off her books or any other Crossway releases create a Crossway+ account today.

In this episode, Fred Sanders discusses the role and significance of the Holy Spirit in the Book of Acts and broader Christian doctrine, highlighting how the Spirit's presence and work are essential to understanding salvation history and the Trinity. ❖ Nancy Guthrie teaches the Bible at her home church, Cornerstone Presbyterian Church in Franklin, Tennessee, as well as at conferences around the country and internationally, including her Biblical Theology Workshop for Women. She is also the author of 'Saved: Experiencing the Promise of the Book of Acts' on which this podcast is based. ❖ Fred Sanders is a professor of theology at the Torrey Honors College at Biola University. Sanders is the author of 'The Holy Spirit: An Introduction' from Crossway. ❖ Read the transcript for this episode ❖ To get 30% off her books or any other Crossway releases create a Crossway+ account today.

In this episode, Patrick Schreiner and Nancy Guthrie discuss the theological significance of the Book of Acts, highlighting the interconnected roles of the Father, Son, Holy Spirit, and the Word of God in establishing the early church and spreading the gospel message. ❖ Nancy Guthrie teaches the Bible at her home church, Cornerstone Presbyterian Church in Franklin, Tennessee, as well as at conferences around the country and internationally, including her Biblical Theology Workshop for Women. She is also the author of 'Saved: Experiencing the Promise of the Book of Acts' on which this podcast is based. ❖ Patrick Schreiner is an associate professor of New Testament and biblical theology and endowed chair at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Missouri. He is also the author of 'The Mission of the Triune God: A Theology of Acts' from Crossway. ❖ Read the transcript for this episode ❖ To get 30% off her books or any other Crossway releases create a Crossway+ account today.