βit is best to see the genre of Acts as somewhat fluid and approach the book through the lens of multiple genresβ
β Patrick Schreiner, Acts: The Christian Standard Commentaryπ
βLuke writes to encourage, to embolden emulation, and to evangelize. Together these things show the pastoral heart of Luke who was a travel companion of Paul and partook in the planting of churches.β
β Patrick Schreiner, Acts: The Christian Standard Commentaryπ
β'Persecution is an almost omnipresent plot device' in Actsβ
β Patrick Schreiner, Acts: The Christian Standard Commentaryπ
βReaders would do well not only to read Acts but to read Acts with their ears attuned to how Luke tells his story. The form of a story is the content; it is not merely an ornament.β
β Patrick Schreiner, Acts: The Christian Standard Commentaryπ