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Purpose
Historical: Echoes language of other Historians
Biographical: patterns between Luke-Acts and Hellenistic philosophers, and record of philosopher’s life
Apologetic: Luke wants to present Jesus and his followers as peaceful, The Church deserves recognition and protection, Luke suggests that his audience is primarily Christian
written to …
“Theophilus” - loved by God
Infancy Narrative in the beginning?
traces lineage back to Adam, Son of God
Ministry to the Excluded
Luke shows special concerns for the outcasts and victims of oppression
Traces genealogy of Jesus to Adam to emphasize his connection to all Humanity
Prominence of Women
Present Availability of Salvation
We can experience salvation here on Earth
People need to be set free from certain things to experience life as God intends
There is a future aspect of salvation that we will experience in Heaven
emphasis of the empowering presence of …
the Holy Spirit
What is Luke’s sequel?
Acts