A Theology of Luke and Acts: God’s Promised Program, Realized for All Nations (Biblical Theology of the New Testament | BTNT)
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Overview
Zondervan’s Biblical Theology of the New Testament Series has for years provided pastors, students, and readers with valuable analyses of New Testament books and their contents. In this latest installment, Darrell L. Bock draws from his years of experience in biblical studies to examine Luke and Acts and write an informative resource that’s invaluable to those seeking holistic biblical understanding. A Theology of Luke and Acts identifies and evaluates the contribution of Luke, both to the New Testament and to the Bible as a whole. Bock aims to demonstrate Luke’s significance and influence in the development of theological discourse. The text discusses Luke’s themes and thematic relevance, the significance of language and vocabulary, and the contextual importance of Luke’s placement in the Bible. Continuing the valuable tradition of the Biblical Theology of the New Testament Series, Bock’s insights regarding Luke and Acts will prove a lasting resource for pastors and aspiring biblical scholars alike.
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Top Highlights
“So Luke’s gospel is an ancient form of bios, distinct from modern biography, but rooted in telling the story of its hero and presenting him as an example for all. A caveat in all of this is that the main character of the gospel is not merely Jesus, but how God is working through him. In this sense, the account is not only a bios but also a theological biography. In point of fact, Luke is trying to persuade his audience that when he tells the story of Jesus, one is also seeing God at work through him in promise and plan.” (Pages 45–46)
“So, in Luke’s gospel, God is presented as one who has a kingdom plan and program, which are intimately tied to Jesus. Glorifying God means appreciating what he is doing through Jesus. Beyond this, God deserves love, respect, and worship. The one who fears God and keeps the divinity’s word about the gospel can anticipate blessing.” (Page 108)
“One of the goals of Luke is to describe how God expects people to live, not only how they can experience salvation.” (Page 68)
“That Luke was a physician, was tied to Paul, was not an eyewitness of Jesus, and wrote his gospel with concern for Gentiles are facts the NT makes clear. That Luke was from Syria, proclaimed Paul’s gospel, was unmarried, was childless, and died at an old age are ideas that are not in the NT.” (Page 35)
“The kingdom’s meaning in Luke is complex. It has both a present and a future element, and at any point either emphasis or both ideas together can appear, depending on the context.” (Page 106)
Darrell L. Bock is research professor of New Testament studies at Dallas Theological Seminary. Known for his work in Luke-Acts, Dr. Bock is a Humboldt Scholar (Tubingen University in Germany), an editor-at-large for Christianity Today, and from 2000–20001 he was president of the Evangelical Theological Society. A New York Times bestselling author, Bock has written over thirty books, including Luke in the NIV Application Commentary series, Studying the Historical Jesus: A Guide to Sources and Methods, Jesus According to Scripture, Breaking the Da Vinci Code, and commentaries on Luke and Acts in the Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament (BECNT) series.
Reviews
8 ratings
Ryan Whitaker
2/4/2025
Sean Hachem
5/7/2024
This book looks at Luke and Acts from a dispensational perspective. Not only does it fail to connect the richness of the New Covenant with that of the Old Covenant, it actually draws dividing lines of separation between the two (The "church" is sharply divided from "Israel.") If you want to read a dispensational view of the New Covenant, this might be a good book for you.Ken McClurkin
10/9/2022
CHIU ROI
9/17/2021
James Hatch
9/14/2021
This book surpasses all other written on the theology of Luke to this point.
DAL
7/4/2020
Dawn Brewer
11/12/2018
Zach Moore
5/26/2017
