Acts (Teach the Text Commentary)

“David Garland has written a very practical Acts commentary for preachers who want to know what the text says and garner some ideas on how to preach it. The exegesis is careful, the theological insights are distilled, and the illustrations are genuinely illuminating. Acts is a wonderful deposit of biblical interpretation, theological explanation, and homiletical application. A must have for preachers!”

“David Garland has written a wonderful commentary that is consistently faithful to the text, thoroughly informative on historical matters, deeply committed to theological explanation, focused on contemporary application, and always eminently readable. This is a commentary that will be of immense help for leaders in the church who lead Bible studies, for Christians who want to become more mature in their faith, for unbelievers who seek to understand the beginnings of Christianity, and for pastors who look for focused reading as they work their way through the book of Acts.”

“David E. Garland has enhanced his well-earned reputation as a superb commentary writer with this outstanding work on Acts. If one is looking for an illuminating and reliable guide for understanding the early decades in the life of the church, Garland's new volume in the Teach the Text Commentary Series is the place to turn. It is a genuine privilege to recommend this thoughtful, instructive, and carefully designed exposition as an important resource for students, teachers, and pastors alike.”

“A trustworthy interpreter, David Garland guides the reader through Acts concisely, capturing the main points and theological message of each passage and offering vivid illustrations. This book will be a huge help to busy pastors preaching from this exciting biblical book.”