Acts: A Visual Guide

by Kevin DeYoung, Chris Ranson

While Kevin DeYoung preached, Chris Ranson sketched.



This book, composed entirely of hand-drawn illustrations, brings the Book of Acts to life. Each page contains an entire DeYoung sermon in visual form, allowing you to see the communicated truths and concepts in a unique, compelling way.

An engaging and highly accessible take on the Book of Acts.

Genres: Christian

128 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 2018

About the author

Kevin DeYoung is the Senior Pastor at University Reformed Church (RCA) in East Lansing, Michigan, right across the street from Michigan State University.

Reviews

[Cameron McCartney]

This is an outstanding book, and I’d encourage everyone to use this book as an accompaniment to reading through the book of Acts.

Chris Ranson, with masterful artistry, didactically illustrates Kevin DeYoung’s sermons through the book to create a fine text, which reads like a theological Beano. Any visual learner (like me) will greatly enjoy this book.

To illustrate the book of Acts in this educational and theological design, is a wonderful idea from Chris Ranson, and I can thoroughly and gladly recommend this unique book to all Christians, both young and old.

[Rob Sumrall]

Good exegesis of God's Word can come in many forms. And in this unique book, it comes in the form of comics. Yes. You read that correctly. Kevin DeYoung and Chris Ransom collaborated to turn DeYoung's sermon outlines into beautiful, clear, and creative illustrative sermon summaries. Don't hear "simplistic" when you hear the word "comics." There are meaty nuggets galore in these pages! DeYoung's summary of the text is faithful, robust, and well-written. These outlines would be great for any pastor or layman teaching through Acts.

**I toyed with giving this a 5 star rating, but I didn't want to oversell it. It is a phenomenal resource - both for its fidelity and its creativity.

[Phil Butcher]

This book is a set of visual notes taken as the author listens to Kevin DeYoung preach through the whole of the book of Acts. It's been a great way to connect with that book. I hope there will be more "visual guides" on other Bible books published soon.

[D]

I read it in just a few sittings. Incredibly fun and very insightful! I hope they make more books like this. Great for the coffee table and for when guest come over.

[Gavin Taylor]

A really eye-opening guide to the book of Acts. I found it very engaging.

[Sarah Poling]

This book was a huge bonus as we studied the book of acts at church. The visuals, references, points, so helpful.

[Joshua Chipchase]

Simple and helpful commentary using a combo of drawings and words. Like looking at the notes of someone who is listening to a skilled preacher. A nice book to use with your devotions.