Sermon Tone Analysis
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Who are the main players?
Luke:
He is not named in the Gospel
The author is the same as the author of Acts (very well accepted)
The author of Acts was the companion of Paul
This companion of Paul was, most likely, Luke
He is a Gentile believer (who wrote Scripture)
He was a Gentile, a physician, and a close friend of Paul (Col.
4:10ff.), a fellow worker with Paul (Phlm.
24), and a companion of Paul’s in prison, probably in Rome (2 Tim.
4:11).
Greek was obviously his native tongue, as his language is flawless Koine,
Theophilus:
Nothing is known about this person.
His name means “Lover (philos) of God (theo)”.
He would be a Gentile too.
He is
He is an official of some sort.
Sources Available to Luke
Many people make accounts (vs. 1)
The facts were handed down by eyewitnesses and servants (vs.
2)
This unique L material is represented in about 455 verses of Luke, comprising just over forty percent of the entire Gospel.
Clearly there is much in Luke that is not found in the other Synoptics.
This material not only contains a unique portrait of Jesus’ infancy but also many fresh sayings and parables of Jesus.
Old Testament (1:31, 32, 72; 2:23, etc.)
Old Testament (1:31, 32, 72; 2:23, etc.)
Old Testament (1:31, 32, 72; 2:23, etc.)
Luke’s personal investigation into the matter (likely using the previously mentioned sources)
Gospel of Mark
A little over 410 verses of Luke, just short of forty percent of the whole of Luke’s Gospel, corresponds to Mark.
Significantly, the Markan material tends to come in blocks, especially in sections which describe Jesus’ ministry.
This is one of the reasons Mark is seen as a fundamental source.
Basis for Theophilus to Believe
Basis for Theophilus to Believe
Luke’s research (investigation) (vs. 3)
The quality (logical) presentation (vs. 3)
Theological consistency with Old Testament (used throughout Gospel)
Gospel of John
Who are the main players?
John’s audience is broad.
His evangelistic appeal is broad thus indicating the same salvific message and process is the same for all.
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