God's Word: Luke by ric gustafson
The author of the book is not stated. It may of been Luke who was a Gentile physician. Luke was also a missionary companion of Paul's. The date of this book is AD 70-80. At this time, the gospel was spreading throughout the Roman Empire. This book talks about Jesus being the Savior of all people Jew or Gentile.
Luke's Gospel is addressed to a man named Theophilus. Theophilus may of been a Roman official. Luke's Gospel is the least Jewish and most universal of the four Gospels. Luke traces Jesus back to Adam. Luke talks about Jesus's compassion for all people. Luke describes Jesus's resurrection. Luke talks about Jesus appearing to two people on the Emmaus road. At the end, Luke describes Jesus ascending into heaven. Luke talks about several of Jesus's parables including the Good Samaritan, the Prodigal Son and the story of Lazarus and the rich man. Jesus came to seek and to save you.
research help: ' Know Your Bible' by Barbour Publishing
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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