Two factors distinguish this book. First, it traces the thread of
thought as it weaves its way through Acts. Here and there a pause is
made to explain a verse, discuss a problem, give challenge to creative
thought. But in the usual sense this book makes no pretense at being a
commentary. This book does not propose to reproduce the excellent
commentaries available today. The chief aim is to discover and display
the thought of each of the paragraphs in the unveiling purpose of
Acts.
A second distinctive factor is the method of procedure. This is a
programmed study of Acts. It is designed for the serious-minded adult
student of the Bible. It is written in full knowledge of modern
textual and literary criticisms.
The message of Acts needs no apology. It can stand on its own feet.
It merely needs exposure. It needs reading with uncolored glasses,
untainted by partisan preaching and unmarred by egocentric party
shibboleths. God’s word needs no human defense. It only wants clean
windows through which to shine. This work is an honest attempt to
allow Luke’s light to shine through, unsullied by the dust of
self-interest.