Luke’s presentation acknowledges the universal appeal of Jesus, the perfect human. His presentation stresses the logical extension of Jesus’ work beyond its Jewish packaging to the whole world. Clearly Jesus envisioned a universal movement of faith. Jesus’ ministry extended to outcasts, women, and non-Jews (1:53; 2:32; 3:12; 9:51–56). Theologically Luke gives great emphasis to the Holy Spirit. He attributes the work of Jesus and His apostles to God through the impulse of the Holy Spirit leading
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