The Gospel Of Luke

Question 0

Purpose

Answer 0

“So you may know the truth of the things about which you have been instructed…”

Question 1

Purpose

Answer 1

Historical
Biographical
Apologetic
    - pose no threat to Roman Empire
    - church deserves recognition of empire
Audience is predominantly Christian

Question 2

Themes in Luke

Answer 2

Universality of gospel
God’s love for the marginalized
Concern for poverty, wealth, and lure of possessions
Holy Spirit

Question 3

Jerusalem

Answer 3

Luke- everything moves toward Jerusalem
Acts- everything moves away from Jerusalem
“God’s message of salvation has been extended to Israel, and now through its rejection, has gone to the whole world”