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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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Tell the life story of Christian McCaffrey.
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2024-11-24 14:16
Christian McCaffrey is a talented football player. He has shown great skills on the field. He's known for his speed, agility and ability to make big plays. He has had a successful college career and has carried that success into the NFL, becoming an important part of his teams.
Are Todd McCaffrey's Fantastic Fiction books popular?
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2024-11-07 15:23
Yes, they are quite popular. His works have attracted a significant number of fans within the genre. Many people who love fantasy are drawn to his books because of the unique elements he brings to the table.
What makes you not like Anne McCaffrey novels?
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2024-11-02 13:26
I don't like the way she structures her stories. There's often a lot of jumping around between different sub - plots and characters, and it can be really confusing to keep track of what's going on. It feels like she's trying to do too much at once, and as a result, none of the individual storylines get the attention they deserve. Also, the dialogue in her novels sometimes comes across as stilted and unnatural, which really takes me out of the story.
What is the story timeline for all Anne McCaffrey books?
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2024-10-03 22:38
The story timelines in Anne McCaffrey's books can vary quite a bit. Some series are set in distant futures, while others have more contemporary or historical settings.
Who is Nerilka in 'book anne mccaffrey nerilka's story'?
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2024-12-13 08:13
I don't have the exact details, but Nerilka is likely the main character in this story by Anne McCaffrey.
What makes anne mccaffrey science fiction novels unique?
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2024-12-11 01:03
Anne McCaffrey often combines different science - fiction elements in interesting ways. She might mix elements of space travel with more biological or ecological concepts, like in some of her novels where the state of the planet and its ecosystems play a crucial role in the plot, and this is what makes her novels stand out.
What are some notable works in Anne McCaffrey Fantastic Fiction?
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2024-12-10 12:08
One of the well - known works is 'Dragonflight'. It introduced readers to the unique world of Pern with its dragon - rider bond and the fight against the Thread. Another is 'The White Dragon', which continued to expand on the Pernese universe and the relationships between the characters and their dragons.
What are some popular anne mccaffrey science fiction novels?
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2024-12-10 11:17
One of her popular novels is 'Dragonflight'. It introduced the concept of the Pern series, with its unique world of dragons and riders. The relationship between humans and dragons in this novel is really fascinating.
What are the themes often explored in Anne McCaffrey short stories?
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2024-12-07 12:39
Anne McCaffrey's short stories also explore themes of family and community. In her Pern series short stories, for instance, the weyrs (communities centered around dragons) are like big families. People rely on each other, and there are often stories about how they support one another, protect their way of life, and pass on their traditions. This sense of community and family gives her stories a warm and relatable aspect even in the midst of all the fantastical elements.
What makes 'Anne McCaffrey Nerika's Story' special?
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2024-12-05 00:58
Since I haven't read it, it's hard to say exactly. But if it's like McCaffrey's other works, it might be the unique world - building. Maybe the world where Nerika lives has its own set of rules, cultures, and species that make it stand out.
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