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New Morning Mercies
| Format: | Paperback |
| Page Count: | 208 |
| Size: | 5.5 in x 8.5 in |
| Weight: | 5.0 ounces |
| ISBN-13: | 979-8-8749-0722-8 |
| ISBN-UPC: | 9798874907228 |
| Published: | July 07, 2026 |
Iain Duguid’s Thoughtful Exposition of Acts 9–18 Explores How God Uses Unexpected People to Advance the Gospel in Unexpected Places
Saul’s conversion, from persecutor of Christians to witness for Christ, helped catapult the Great Commission. Boldly taking God’s message of undeserved grace throughout Jerusalem and beyond, he and the disciples saw the number of believers surge, particularly among Gentiles.
Examining Acts 9–18, Iain Duguid offers new insights on this pivotal period in early church history. A companion to his book Turning the World Upside Down, which explores Acts 1–8, this volume follows the continued progress of the gospel and the perseverance of the saints. Duguid explains how God’s grace replaced Jewish laws concerning kosher food and circumcision. He also studies themes of judgment, healing, and the unexpected people God chooses to establish his church. As readers work through the text, they will gain a strong understanding of Christian history and God’s will for the body of Christ.
- Conversational and Insightful: This book offers practical, passage-by-passage exposition of Acts 9–18
- Comprehensive: Explains biblical themes including God’s church, healing, Old Testament covenants, deliverance, God’s resurrection power, the gifts of the Spirit, and idolatry
- An Accessible Study Resource: Suitable for thoughtful Christians as well as pastors
Author:
Iain M. Duguid (PhD, University of Cambridge) is professor of Old Testament and dean of online learning at Westminster Theological Seminary. He has planted churches in England, California, and Pennsylvania. He is the author of numerous commentaries and articles, including Turning the World Upside Down. In addition to his academic work, he has been a pastor and church planter for over thirty years.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: An Unusual Instrument in the Hands of an Amazing God (Acts 9:1–31)
Chapter 2: Rise (Acts 9:32–43)
Chapter 3: The Lord of All (Acts 10:1–43)
Chapter 4: The Progress of the Gospel (Acts 10:44–11:18)
Chapter 5: The Unplanned Church of Mutual Encouragement (Acts 11:19–30)
Chapter 6: God Reigns to Judge and to Save (Acts 12)
Chapter 7: Hearing God’s Call to Mission (Acts 13:1–12)
Chapter 8: Justified in Christ (Acts 13:13–52)
Chapter 9: Persevering Patience (Acts 14)
Chapter 10: Does Circumcision Make You a Cut Above? (Acts 15:1–34)
Chapter 11: Breaking Up Is Easy to Do (Acts 15:35–16:10)
Chapter 12: Rejoicing Always (Acts 16:11–40)
Chapter 13: Suffering and Glory (Acts 17:1–14)
Chapter 14: The Gospel for the Religious (Acts 17:15–34)
Chapter 15: Surprised Guests (Acts 18)
Endorsements
“Iain Duguid’s experience as a biblical scholar, church planter, and preacher makes his Acts for the Church Today series an illuminating and challenging exploration of how the risen Lord Jesus laid the foundation of his church in its new covenant form and still works in his church today. Duguid shows that the conversion of sinners, the planting and thriving of churches, and the gospel’s global advance all depend not on our strategies but on the sovereign power and presence of Christ himself by his Spirit. Both pastors and God’s people need this message, which humbles us and instills hope for our witness and our life together.”
Dennis E. Johnson, Professor Emeritus of Practical Theology, Westminster Seminary California; author, The Message of Acts in the History of Redemption; Let’s Study Acts; and Perfect Priest for Weary Pilgrims
“Acts is a fast-paced narrative with surprises around every corner. Iain Duguid’s series captures the momentum beautifully, staying close to the text while offering sharp and substantive comments to help readers trace the story without getting bogged down in the details. This is a wonderful contribution, one that will serve a wide range of readers for years to come.”
Patrick Schreiner, Associate Professor of New Testament and Biblical Theology, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
“Though undergirded by his profound scriptural knowledge, Iain Duguid’s series is not a dense theological treatise on the important New Testament book of Acts. Rather, it walks through the story, presenting its profound truths in a conversational way, making penetrating and personal applications at every step.”
Nancy Guthrie, author, Saved: Experiencing the Promise of the Book of Acts
“At a time when we Christians feel insecure, what can we learn about the spread of the gospel in the early church? This series helps us to see what is most important for us right now.”
Michael Horton, J. Gresham Machen Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics, Westminster Seminary California
“Warm and wise, clear and edifying—this is a wonderful exposition of Acts from a seasoned pastor and professor. Iain Duguid skillfully relates the teaching of Acts to the rest of Scripture and to our lives today.”
Brandon D. Crowe, Professor of New Testament, Westminster Theological Seminary
“My colleague, friend, and former pastor Iain Duguid has dedicated his life to understanding the Scriptures at their full depth, teaching biblical truths in a Christ-centered and understandable way, and growing healthy churches by developing godly leaders. This makes him the ideal scholar to do what he does so helpfully in his new series Acts for the Church Today: connect the story of the first church to the ministry needs and gospel opportunities of the church in today’s post-Christian, prerevival society.”
Philip Graham Ryken, President, Wheaton College