TrueUEarly Composition Of Luke And Acts
S2 • E8 1 mar 2012 26min
The Gospel of Luke is the prequel to the book of Acts, and Luke, a fellow worker with Paul, wrote both. From the outset, Luke informs his reader that he is writing history. In fact, Luke states that he is simply writing down eyewitness accounts, and writing very close to the date when these events took place. Luke is not writing propaganda, fiction, or myth. And yet scholars are troubled by the message of both books because in Luke's historical record, he presents Jesus as both Messiah and Lord, proclaiming the historical truth of Jesus' bodily resurrection.
As you move into academia and culture, you will find professors and peers who attack Scripture based not so much on historical facts but on their presuppositions or worldview. Understanding why someone believes what he believes is half the battle. Take the time to understand the worldviews that drive so many to reject the historicity and claims of Scripture; in so doing, you may earn enough credibility to explain the what and why of your own beliefs.
As you move into academia and culture, you will find professors and peers who attack Scripture based not so much on historical facts but on their presuppositions or worldview. Understanding why someone believes what he believes is half the battle. Take the time to understand the worldviews that drive so many to reject the historicity and claims of Scripture; in so doing, you may earn enough credibility to explain the what and why of your own beliefs.