Several features of luke s gospel point out its contribution to biblical revelation. For instance, luke is the only gospel to have a sequel, the acts of the apostles. And he had a wife from the daughters of aaron, and her name was elizabeth. But the immediate sense of the words seems to be, to preach to them the gospel doctrine of salvation by the remission of their sins. To give light to them that sit in darkness the messiah at his coming would enlighten with the knowledge of salvation the gentile nations, who had long lived in. Those who live in a dark land, the light will shine on them. Only luke mentions written sources for his gospel luke 1. Luke acts, theology of the initial verses of both the gospel of luke and the book of acts indicate they were written to an otherwise unknown person named theophilus. To give light to those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death. He teaches through his gospel the universality of christs salvation. Youll find david jeremiahs introduction to the book of luke on page 7980 of the jeremiah study bible. Listen to chuck swindolls overview of luke in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork.
Theophilus may have been a roman called by a title of high degree because he is an official or out of respect. Luke 1, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app. The benedictus also song of zechariah or canticle of zachary, given in gospel of luke 1. Luke takes extraordinary care to give historical context to his account. Lukeacts is a religiopolitical history of the founder of the church and his successors, in both deeds and words. I have been privileged to receive a complementary copy of darrell bocks helpful new book, a theology of luke acts as part of a zondervan blog tour. Rescued from darkness sermon by matthew kratz, colossians 1. Anxiety and stress faintness rooftop overtaken by darkness beelzebub spreading stories. Written by a christian named john, the contents of the book indicate quite clearly that the author was not the john who was one of the twelve disciples of jesus, for it contains no direct personal references of the type that. Also matthew and mark underline this universality, but luke has made it the main theme of his gospel. No doubt luke reechoes in this preaching of paul, the great apostle of the non jews. As you know, the four gospels matthew, mark, luke and john record the arrival and the life and death a.
I was surprised to discover this fact from reading wilcocks commentary, 1 but a little investigation will bear out the fact that this is the case. In the mean time, when there were gathered together an innumerable multitude of people, insomuch that they trode one upon another, he began to say unto his disciples first of all, beware ye of the leaven of the pharisees, which is hypocrisy. When the angels announce jesus birth, they sing that it will mean peace not to the jews only, but to all. The historical grounding of such a well documented and researched book as luke sheds light on who jesus is. How does luke show that jesus was sent for the salvation. Although this passage is about how jesus declares himself as the messiah, jesus preaching in nazareth also shows how the messiah should act towards salvation. I would invite you to open the word of god again to the first chapter of the gospel of luke. Salvation in lukeacts mark allan powell trinity lutheran seminary, columbus, ohio i. This solemn announcement on the part of the redeemer was something more than a mere comforting assurance to a man who, in spite of difficulties and temptations, had striven manfully to lead a brave and generous life, helping, it is clear, the very multitude who were so ready to revile him. The people walking in darkness have seen a great light. In luke, jesus message of salvation is not spiritualistic, not an opiate of the masses, not some pieinthesky reality.
Luke s theology of the cross society for new testament studies monograph series doble, peter on. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, niv. Green the four new testament gospels each tell how jesus life led to his death on a roman cross. The horn is a sign of power, and the horn of salvation signified the power of delivering. Their use of mammon and religion to garner favor with the rich and the powerful was a great sin before god. This would make luke the only gentile to pen any books of scripture. Luke 1 niv introduction many have undertaken to bible. Luke is unique in that he was the only gentile to compose a new testament book. The main subject of luke s presentation, though, is the person of the lord jesus as son of man, the true and perfect man who lived as the only just among the unjust and who suffered death for them on the cross. How does luke show that jesus was sent for the salvation of.
Biblical literature biblical literature the gospel according to luke. The book of luke our series on the book of luke is a versebyverse exposition of luke s first epistle. The basis of salvation in lukeacts in lukeacts, salvation is of god luke 3. Luke takes extraordinary care in his investigation of the facts, including interviews with multiple eyewitnesses luke 1.
Book of luke overview insight for living ministries. Luke 14 niv introduction many have undertaken to bible. Humanitys complex relationship with technology spirals out of control in this first book of an allnew trilogy from the owner of the most powerful imagination in science fiction ken follett. The words saviour, salvation and to save are mentioned especially frequently with luke. The theme of gods visitation and universal offer of salvation is first expressed.
In all of the passages in matthew and luke where outer darkness and. In addition to the gospel of luke, he wrote the acts of the apostles, and is thought by some scholars to have been the author of the letter to the hebrews. It promises 1 salvation, 2 not merely political but spiritual. The gospel of luke is one of four gospels of the new testament of the bible. Luke is the third in order of the canonical gospels, which, together with acts, its continuation, is dedicated by luke to the same patron, most excellent theophilus. Central to this is the lordship salvation free grace debate. Even more significantly, luke is the only gospel writer to provide a sequel, the book of acts. The first example we see of universal is the birth announcement. Since i have investigated all the reports in close detail, starting from the storys beginning, i decided to write it all.
We live in a dark world that desperately needs light. If so, he is the only gentile author whose work is included in the nt. My soul glorifies the lord 47 and my spirit rejoices in god my savior, 48 for he has been mindful of the humble state of. Jesus at work in these powerful believers is the exciting example of how you and i can become the. The holy gospel of jesus christ, according to luke. Several features of lukes gospel point out its contribution to biblical revelation. Gods sovereign grace in salvation brings great joy to jesus and should bring great joy to us. Jesus crucifixion in lukes gospel luke 23 by joel b.
John oakes may 3, 2014 san diego state university 2. Isaiah 42 book 42 luke i the lord have called thee in righteousness, and will hold thine hand, and will keep thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, for a light of the gentiles. Garrett yale divinity school, new haven, connecticut jesus death, resurrection, and ascension are the pivot point of salvation history as depicted by luke. To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace. We are having a wonderful time these days, studying the gospel of luke, the third book in the new testament.
Luke 14 new international version niv introduction. This salvation is not necessarily about a faith that gets you into lifeafterdeath, a spiritualized heaven. Theme of luke acts gods salvation, as predicted by the prophets has arrived in the coming of the messiahjesus of nazareth. Although the historicity of this event is supported by christian, jewish, and roman sources, the new testament and the christian tradition have generally been more concerned with. On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. It was an abomination that would lead to their desolation. Luke 1 msg so many others have tried their hand at. The spirit filled believers in the book of acts shook cities, towns and villages. The many dimensions of salvation in lukeacts longing4truth. While lukes name never appears in this gospel, ancient christian tradition unanimously ascribes the book to him. The book of luke our series on the book of luke is a versebyverse exposition of lukes first epistle. Defining salvation in lukeacts the purpose of this article will be to describe lukes concept of salvation in a more systematic fashion than luke himself would ever have done. I give you a new commandment, that you love one another.
Direct descriptions by luke that jesus is the instrument of salvation, responses from other characters that jesus is the awaited messiah, jesus own thoughts and words addressing god. The gospel of john is the latestwritten of the four biographies of jesus that have been preserved in the new testament. This 12week practical study series from crossway orients the student to the near and far context, key questions, gospel glimpses, wholebible connections, and theological and practical implications for every section of the book of luke. Luke s prologue can also be called an exordium, which is a literary device that was also used by other greek writers. There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day. To give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the. Luke, the writer of this gospel and of acts of apostles, was a physician and a faithful companion to the apostle paul. Lukeacts, theology of bakers evangelical dictionary of. Salvation in the darkness is a true life story about how god used prison to shape a pastors heart. Many people live in a state of darkness, not knowing the light of the restored gospel. Jan 02, 2020 the tradition from the earliest days of the church has been that luke, a physician and a close companion of the apostle paul, wrote both luke and acts colossians 4. Learn about the first half of lukes unified work, lukeacts. Theme of luke actstheme of luke acts gods salvation, as predicted by the prophets has arrived in the coming of the messiahjesus of nazareth.
This summary of the gospel of luke provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the gospel of luke. With predilection luke discusses those passages where the salvation of all people is proclaimed. Songs from the book of luke by pillar church, released 01 september 2016 1. The spirit of the lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. Just as i have loved you, you also should love one another. Salvation in the darkness by joseph evaneski paperback lulu. To open the blind eyes, to bring out the prisoners from the prison, and them that sit in darkness out of the prison house.
Salvation to the ends of the earth to seek and to save the lostthe vocabulary of salvation occurs more in lukes writings than in those of any other new testament author. The birth of jesus christ, who is gods salvation, brought the light that offers hope to a. One ancient prologue written to introduce the gospel describes luke as a syrian from antioch. As the third column on our charts reveals, salvation in lukeacts is frequently based simply on the inexplicable and unmotivated initiative of god. Jun 02, 2014 salvation is a major theme in the book of luke. Salvation in the gospel of luke should be interpreted in. To give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the remission of their sins, 78. They are only kept from the truth because they know not where to find it doctrine and covenants 123. The content of these bible tools belong to the authorscommentators and are meant to supplement personal study of the bible and does not necessarily represent the doctrinaltheological disticntives of clarity.
And jesus said unto him, this day is salvation come to this house. Love one another jesus command for christian love also appears in johns gospel. Luke s theology of the cross society for new testament studies monograph series. Book of luke read, study bible verses online bible study tools. Another difference between luke and the other synoptics is the prologue. In fact, according to david wenham and steve walton in their book, exploring the new testament. These two books are often referred to as a single unit called luke acts. Luke with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. To give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the remission of their sins. Introduction to the gospel of luke study resources. The benedictus was the song of thanksgiving uttered by zechariah on the occasion of the circumcision of his son, john the baptist. The author describes his book as a narrative diegesis, rather than as a gospel, and implicitly criticises his predecessors for not giving their readers the speeches of jesus and the apostles, as such speeches were the mark of a full report, the vehicle through which. The authors name does not appear in the book, but much unmistakable evidence points to luke.
Those who have a knowledge of god the father, jesus christ, the purpose of life, the plan of salvation, and their eternal. He will cause the bright dawn of salvation to rise on us. I would invite you to open your bible to the gospel of luke. The remainder of the sentence embodies the gospel in brief. Mar 31, 2014 concluding thoughts about jesus in the book of luke. Because of his greek name and his style of writing, some have claimed that luke. I was surprised to discover this fact from reading wilcocks commentary, 1 but a. It is possible that the date of composition of luke s gospel was before 70 ad. A guide to the gospels and acts, luke used the language of salvation more than any other gospel writer p.