How Does The Gospel Of Luke's Plan Of Salvation
Although strictly speaking the gospel of Luke is anonymous, the early Christian tradition named the author of the third gospel (and the Acts of the Apostles) as Luke the physician, Gentile convert and the companion of Paul (Col 4:14; 2 Tim 4:11; Philem 24). The date of its origin is debated, but it is generally accepted was probably written in the late first century, sometime after the fall of Jerusalem in 70 CE.
Gospel of Nations
“Who is Jesus?” It’s the central question dealt in all the gospels. Yet Luke, more than the other evangelists, relates this question to a larger reality, both theologically and historically. Luke’s central goal seems to be to describe the universality of God’s redemptive plan of salvation through Jesus Christ. Jesus is the fulfilment and centre of God’s redemptive purpose for all humanity. He mentions that the angel who heralded Jesus birth brought “good tidings . . . to all the people” (2:10). He records the words of Simeon, who declared that the Messiah would be “a light for …show more content…
Luke’s gospel emphasizes the role and work of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is active in the initiation of the Incarnation (Luke 1:5, 35, 41, 67, 80), in the early witness to Jesus (2:25-27), and in the activity of Jesus himself (4:1, 17; 10:21). Luke’s gospel is infused with the joy of the Holy Spirit (1:14, 47, 58; 2:10; 6:23; 10:17, 20; 19:37). The gift of the Holy Spirit is available to all who seek: “How much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!” (11:13).
Conclusion
All of above confirms that Luke narrates all his writings in a historically significant way. Luke wrote two volumes, using various sources. Replicating work about Jesus and early church. Luke’s writings were distinctive, still relates to the modern day church and Christian life. His readings enhances the understanding of God’s will and Jesus’s
Gospel of Nations
“Who is Jesus?” It’s the central question dealt in all the gospels. Yet Luke, more than the other evangelists, relates this question to a larger reality, both theologically and historically. Luke’s central goal seems to be to describe the universality of God’s redemptive plan of salvation through Jesus Christ. Jesus is the fulfilment and centre of God’s redemptive purpose for all humanity. He mentions that the angel who heralded Jesus birth brought “good tidings . . . to all the people” (2:10). He records the words of Simeon, who declared that the Messiah would be “a light for …show more content…
Luke’s gospel emphasizes the role and work of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is active in the initiation of the Incarnation (Luke 1:5, 35, 41, 67, 80), in the early witness to Jesus (2:25-27), and in the activity of Jesus himself (4:1, 17; 10:21). Luke’s gospel is infused with the joy of the Holy Spirit (1:14, 47, 58; 2:10; 6:23; 10:17, 20; 19:37). The gift of the Holy Spirit is available to all who seek: “How much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!” (11:13).
Conclusion
All of above confirms that Luke narrates all his writings in a historically significant way. Luke wrote two volumes, using various sources. Replicating work about Jesus and early church. Luke’s writings were distinctive, still relates to the modern day church and Christian life. His readings enhances the understanding of God’s will and Jesus’s