Apostolic messages: their content elements
In his book Tell the World (Evangelical Press, 1981), Eric Wright summarises the content elements used for the Christian message in the book of Acts. It raises the question of which aspects of Scriptural teaching we emphasise (or even mention) today.
| About God | About man | About Christ |
|---|---|---|
| God of covenant and Israel (10) | Ignorance. (3) | Connection with John the Baptist. (2) |
| God's decree (purpose, plan, ordination, pre-destination, etc.) (8) | Sinfulness. (5) | Related to OT promises. (9) |
| Holy and glorious character. (2) | Responsible for Christ's death. (5) | Holy Character. (4) |
| Graciousness. (4) | Need of salvation (3) | Lived a life of attesting signs. (2) |
| Judge of sin. (6) | Promise of inheritance and Holy Spirit. (3) | Trial. (2) |
| Creator and Ruler. (3) | Should repent. (6) | Death, blood. (9) |
| Father. (1) | Needs forgiveness. (6) | Burial. (1) |
| One who raised Jesus. (5) | Should believe. (4) | Resurrection. (9) |
| Holy Spirit. (3) | Should be baptized. (4) | Exaltation. (3) |
| About sanctification and good works. (5) | Present continuing ministry. (6) | |
| Resurrection hope. (1) | Sender of Holy Spirit. (2) | |
| Second coming. (1) |
See also this, by Andrew Bernhardt