MRS 325: The relationship between the Gospel of Luke and Acts
The Gospel According to Luke as well as the Acts of the Apostles collectively make up 27 percent of the information of the whole New Testament. These two works were authored by Luke, a Gentile believer (Colossians 4:10-14). Seeing that he just authored these two books, which his writings constitute over one fourth of the New Testament writings (making Luke the greatest possible author), the study of the content and message is quite important to us. (Dulle, n.d.)
Acts and that Luke are companion books might be seen in many ways. Both publications are addressed to one named Theophilus (Luke 1:3; Acts 1:1). Some have speculated that he was the patron who sponsored the finances for the …show more content…
It 's in the gospel of Luke where we locate such material, also it had been addressed to Theophilus. If one examines the finish of Luke along with the start of Acts, the correlation between the two could be seen. Luke leaves off using the resurrected Lord being raptured into heaven, after commissioning His disciples to preach the message of the kingdom, and controlling them to wait in Jerusalem for the promise of the Father (Luke 24:47-51). The launch to Actions summarizes this termination, and additionally mentions Jesus ' command to wait in Jerusalem for the promise of the Father; a clear connection to Luke 's overview in his gospel. The relationship is ideal. (Elwell, …show more content…
Jesus told His disciples that they 'd be witnesses of His resurrection in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and the uttermost parts of the world. From Acts 19:21 on Paul 's life is leading him to Rome arrives in the gospel. Tt is competent that Luke has revealed Jesus ' words regarding the spread of the gospel. The gospel had reached the ends of the world despite insurmountable barriers. God 's purpose can never be hindered.
Having analyzed subjects and the purpose of both books, we shall now analyze the manner in which the two company publications work together to convey one message that is essential. As the gospel of Luke reveals Jesus ' shift toward Gentiles when rejected by His own people, the Jews, Acts additionally reveals the shift of the church from being mostly Jewish to the changes that happened consequently as well as mostly Gentile. Right from the start of the church in Acts 2 the church was composed only of those born converted or Jewish to Judaism. The important turning point in Acts is Cornelius ' redemption, combined with the two following meetings in regards to the redemption of Gentiles (Acts 10:1-11:18; 15:1-29). After this, the church becomes mostly Gentile with Paul 's missions to the Gentile world, as well as the rejection of the gospel by many the Jews dwelling in Palestine and through the Diaspora (Acts 13-28). (Dulle, n.d.)
The Gospel According to Luke as well as the Acts of the Apostles collectively make up 27 percent of the information of the whole New Testament. These two works were authored by Luke, a Gentile believer (Colossians 4:10-14). Seeing that he just authored these two books, which his writings constitute over one fourth of the New Testament writings (making Luke the greatest possible author), the study of the content and message is quite important to us. (Dulle, n.d.)
Acts and that Luke are companion books might be seen in many ways. Both publications are addressed to one named Theophilus (Luke 1:3; Acts 1:1). Some have speculated that he was the patron who sponsored the finances for the …show more content…
It 's in the gospel of Luke where we locate such material, also it had been addressed to Theophilus. If one examines the finish of Luke along with the start of Acts, the correlation between the two could be seen. Luke leaves off using the resurrected Lord being raptured into heaven, after commissioning His disciples to preach the message of the kingdom, and controlling them to wait in Jerusalem for the promise of the Father (Luke 24:47-51). The launch to Actions summarizes this termination, and additionally mentions Jesus ' command to wait in Jerusalem for the promise of the Father; a clear connection to Luke 's overview in his gospel. The relationship is ideal. (Elwell, …show more content…
Jesus told His disciples that they 'd be witnesses of His resurrection in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and the uttermost parts of the world. From Acts 19:21 on Paul 's life is leading him to Rome arrives in the gospel. Tt is competent that Luke has revealed Jesus ' words regarding the spread of the gospel. The gospel had reached the ends of the world despite insurmountable barriers. God 's purpose can never be hindered.
Having analyzed subjects and the purpose of both books, we shall now analyze the manner in which the two company publications work together to convey one message that is essential. As the gospel of Luke reveals Jesus ' shift toward Gentiles when rejected by His own people, the Jews, Acts additionally reveals the shift of the church from being mostly Jewish to the changes that happened consequently as well as mostly Gentile. Right from the start of the church in Acts 2 the church was composed only of those born converted or Jewish to Judaism. The important turning point in Acts is Cornelius ' redemption, combined with the two following meetings in regards to the redemption of Gentiles (Acts 10:1-11:18; 15:1-29). After this, the church becomes mostly Gentile with Paul 's missions to the Gentile world, as well as the rejection of the gospel by many the Jews dwelling in Palestine and through the Diaspora (Acts 13-28). (Dulle, n.d.)