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The Gospel of Luke

The Gospel of Luke

The Gospel according to Luke is the first part of a two-volume work that continues the biblical history of God’s dealings with humanity found in the Old Testament, showing how God’s promises to Israel have been fulfilled in Jesus and how the salvation promised to Israel and accomplished by Jesus has been extended to the Gentiles. The stated purpose of the two volumes is to provide Theophilus and others like him with certainty—assurance—about earlier instruction they have received. To accomplish his purpose, Luke shows that the preaching and teaching of the representatives of the early church are grounded in the preaching and teaching of Jesus, who during his historical ministry prepared his specially chosen followers and commissioned them to be witnesses to his resurrection and to all else that he did. This continuity between the historical ministry of Jesus and the ministry of the apostles is Luke’s way of guaranteeing the fidelity of the Church’s teaching to the teaching of Jesus. Luke’s story of Jesus and the church is dominated by a historical perspective. This history is first of all salvation history. God’s divine plan for human salvation was accomplished during the period of Jesus, who through the events of his life fulfilled the Old Testament prophecies, and this salvation is now extended to all humanity in the period of the church. This salvation history, moreover, is a part of human history. Luke relates the story of Jesus and the church to events in contemporary Palestinian history for, as Paul says, “this was not done in a corner.” Finally, Luke relates the story of Jesus and the church to contemporaneous church history. Luke is concerned with presenting Christianity as a legitimate form of worship in the Roman world, a religion that is capable of meeting the spiritual needs of a world empire like that of Rome. To this end, Luke depicts the Roman governor Pilate declaring Jesus innocent of any wrongdoing three times. At the same time Luke argues in Acts that Christianity is the logical development and proper fulfillment of Judaism and is therefore deserving of the same toleration and freedom traditionally accorded Judaism by Rome. The prominence given to the period of the church in the story has important consequences for Luke’s interpretation of the teachings of Jesus. By presenting the time of the church as a distinct phase of salvation history, Luke accordingly shifts the early Christian emphasis away from the expectation of an imminent parousia to the day-to-day concerns of the Christian community in the world. He does this in the gospel by regularly emphasizing the words “each day” in the sayings of Jesus. Although Luke still believes the parousia to be a reality that will come unexpectedly, he is more concerned with presenting the words and deeds of Jesus as guides for the conduct of Christian disciples in the interim period between the ascension and the parousia and with presenting Jesus himself as the model of Christian life and piety. Throughout the gospel, Luke calls upon the Christian disciple to identify with the master Jesus, who is caring and tender toward the poor and lowly, the outcast, the sinner, and the afflicted, toward all those who recognize their dependence on God, but who is severe toward the proud and self-righteous, and particularly toward those who place their material wealth before the service of God and his people. No gospel writer is more concerned than Luke with the mercy and compassion of Jesus. No gospel writer is more concerned with the role of the Spirit in the life of Jesus and the Christian disciple, with the importance of prayer, or with Jesus’ concern for women. While Jesus calls all humanity to repent, he is particularly demanding of those who would be his disciples. Of them he demands absolute and total detachment from family and material possessions. To all who respond in faith and repentance to the word Jesus preaches, he brings salvation and peace and life.
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Chasing Luke

Chasing Luke

“Tell me you want me as badly as I want you,” his breath came out hot and heavy on my face was so close to mine. I could smell him. “No, I d-don’t want you. Leave me alone.” I tried to say but my voice came out choked and breathy. He pulled back and my eyes immediately flew open. His eyes bored into me with such intensity that I could feel it in my core. “I’ll make you admit it one day and then you will be mine,” he said huskily and then pulled himself back from me, turned on his heels and walked away. I fell to my knees, heart pounding as an unknown feeling washed over me. ****** Luke Walker is your definition of Mr. Popular and high school sweetheart. He has looks to die for and it’s no doubt why all the girls at Coldwater High want to be with him and the guys want to be him. He’s the Student Council president, debate and hockey captain and an honours student destined to get into the top universities. Heck, his life is perfect and his future already sealed but that is all until he meets new kid Elliot Grey. Meet Elliot, new kid in town and total hot sex God badboy. From his dark leather jacket to his black combat boots, piercings and tattoos all over, it’s no wonder why everyone is deathly terrified of him and also wants him at the same time. And the stories of his past paint him as a juvenile delinquent with no future. His looks are to die for and that body, gosh, nothing is left to the imagination. He likes that everyone is afraid of him, well everyone except Mr. Popular and all-time school sweetheart Luke. One chance encounter, that’s all it takes to get Elliot interested in Luke. But there is a problem, Luke has a girlfriend that he would never leave for anyone, or so he thought. One stolen kiss under the stars has Luke second guessing all his life choices and who he thought he was. Is one kiss all it takes to tame Luke? Can Elliot show Luke that life isn’t all about having good grades, following rules and being the all-time perfect boy, he was taught to be? Read to find out more.
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What are the common themes in 'Luke Dunphy gay fanfic'?
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2024-11-30 08:11
One common theme could be self - discovery. Luke exploring his sexual orientation and coming to terms with being gay. Another might be relationships, like his first gay relationship and the challenges and joys that come with it.
What are some interesting Luke Dunphy fan fictions to read?
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2024-12-04 08:35
Some fan fictions might focus on Luke's relationships. For example, a story about his friendship with a new neighbor who is a bit of an outcast. Luke helps the neighbor fit in and they have all sorts of fun and heartwarming experiences together.
Can you recommend some 'Luke Dunphy gay fanfic' stories?
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2024-12-02 07:02
Finding 'Luke Dunphy gay fanfic' can be a bit tricky. Fanfic is often a very niche and community - driven form of writing. You could also check some Tumblr blogs dedicated to the show 'Modern Family' where fans might share or discuss such fanfics. However, not all of them may be easy to find. It really depends on how popular this particular type of fanfic is within the 'Modern Family' fandom.
How can I write my own Luke Dunphy fan fiction?
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2024-12-04 03:58
First, think about Luke's character traits. He's curious, a bit goofy, and has a big heart. Start with a simple idea like him getting a part - time job at a local store. Then build the plot around how he interacts with the customers and his co - workers.
What are the common themes in Alex Dunphy fanfic?
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2024-11-13 02:39
Another theme is family relationships. Fanfics often look at how Alex interacts with her family members in different situations outside of what we see in the show. For example, how she might handle a family crisis while away at college. It gives more depth to her family - oriented side.
Are there any appropriate stories about Alex Dunphy?
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2024-10-25 18:54
Sure. There are stories where Alex Dunphy participates in science fairs. Her dedication to her projects and the challenges she faces while preparing for them are great stories. Also, the interactions she has with her siblings during family vacations are quite interesting and can be considered appropriate stories.
Is there a false 'Alex Dunphy sex story' circulating? Explain.
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2024-12-14 14:54
I'm not aware of any such story actually existing in a legitimate sense. 'Alex Dunphy' is a character from 'Modern Family'. There might be some false rumors or made - up stories in the wild web, but these are often baseless and created for click - bait or malicious purposes.
What are some interesting Alex and Haley Dunphy fanfiction stories?
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2024-12-08 22:28
There might be a fanfiction where Alex helps Haley with her college applications. Alex, being the studious one, gives Haley tips on writing essays and preparing for interviews. This could show a different side of their relationship, one where they support each other in achieving their goals.
What are some memorable moments of Claire Dunphy in 'Modern Family'?
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2024-11-30 04:15
A memorable moment was when Claire had to deal with her daughter starting to date. She was overprotective and it led to some really hilarious scenes as she tried to spy on her daughter's dates. It was a classic Claire moment, showing her motherly instincts gone a bit overboard.
Can you recommend some good Alex Dunphy fanfic?
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2024-11-12 21:09
There's a fanfic called 'Alex and Her Hidden Talents'. In this story, Alex discovers a talent she never knew she had, like painting, and it shows how she balances this new discovery with her academic pursuits. It's really interesting as it gives a new dimension to her character.
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