Turning the World Upside Down: Lessons for the Church from Acts 1-8

Accessible Exposition of Acts 1-8 Shows How God’s Mission Continues After Christ’s Ascension, Through Ordinary Believers, by the Power of the Holy Spirit

In their eagerness to share the gospel, modern churches can focus on the wrong things, such as political influence, attendance numbers, or ministry techniques. This is nothing new. In the book of Acts, even Jesus’s disciples wondered which of these earthly methods he would use to establish God’s kingdom. But Jesus taught his followers then--and continues to teach us today--how the church, empowered by the Holy Spirit, will take the gospel to the nations.

In this accessible exposition of Acts 1-8, Iain Duguid explores the continuing work of Jesus after the ascension. Drawing practical lessons from the life of the early church, as well as his own 30 years as a church planter, Duguid encourages believers today toward gospel-driven, Spirit-filled mission. In a culture that is increasingly hostile toward Christianity, Turning the World Upside Down equips ordinary Christians to witness to the eternal power of the gospel.

• Edifying: Challenges believers to take seriously the Great Commission, and grow in their knowledge and love for the gospel and one another
• Comprehensive: Explores how believers can carry on God’s mission through the power of the Holy Spirit, faithful prayer, fellowship, and more
• A Great Resource for Small Groups, Sunday School Classes, or Individual Study

Iain M. Duguid (PhD, University of Cambridge) is professor of Old Testament at Westminster Theological Seminary. He has planted churches in England, California, and Pennsylvania. He is the author of numerous commentaries and articles.