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Luke The Gospel Writer
We do not know who wrote Luke and Acts. Like many ancient types of writing, the author does not identify himself. The first verses in the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles show that they were both written by the same person - a man many believe was a physician who traveled with Paul. In Luke 10.25–37…
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Loving Your Neighbor
Right before Luke's story about the Good Samaritan, Jesus and a lawyer discuss the way to have eternal life. In that talk the lawyer says that the whole of the Law of Moses is contained in Deuteronomy 6 and Leviticus 19.18. Immediately before Luke’s story about the Good Samaritan, Jesus and a lawyer are discussing the way to have eternal…
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Jericho
Jericho is located near the southern end of the Jordan Valley. It has been an oasis and a population center in the otherwise mostly barren valley. Some scholars think Jericho is the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world.Jericho is located near the southern end of the Jordan Valley about eight hundred twenty-five feet below the level of the Mediterranean…
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Compassion and Mercy
The Greek term for feeling compassion is used by Luke in several key stories, including the Widow of Nain and the Prodigal Son. This verb includes a physical aspect in the tone of its feeling because the related noun means “bowels, viscera.” Both the Greek verb and noun match our English expression “gut feeling.”In the parable of the Good Samaritan,…
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Book Reviews: Paul: In Fresh Perspective, N. T. Wright
Paul wrote more books than any other New Testament writer, but often his thoughts can be complex and difficult to understand. In this book, Wright helps readers see the bigger picture of Paul’s themes and messages. N. T. Wright, (Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2005)Looking for an easy way into the theology of the apostle Paul's letters? Then this book might be…
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The Evidence for Jesus
What can you know for sure about Jesus Christ? If you believe everything you hear, you might think the answer is "Not very much." Most people assume that there are so many myths and legends surrounding Jesus Christ, it's impossible to know the truth. The Following is and excerpt from the book Just Looking: Christianity - Your Chance to Believe…
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