Luke

by F. Scott Spencer

Overview

The story Luke tells in his gospel, says F. Scott Spencer, is “a compelling, complex narrative confession of faith in God. To what degree anyone joins Luke in that faith journey is up to them, but any responsible interpreter must attend considerately to Luke’s theological roadmap.”

In this latest addition to the Two Horizons New Testament Commentary series, Spencer integrates close textual analysis of Luke’s unfolding narrative with systematic theology, spiritual forma­tion, philosophical inquiry, and psychological research. With section-by-section commentary, Spencer highlights the overriding salvific message that runs through Luke’s gospel. Pastors, scholars, and students alike will benefit from Spencer’s insight into Luke’s theological significance.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781467452670
Publisher:	Eerdmans, William B. Publishing Company
Publication date:	04/30/2019
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	860
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

F. Scott Spencer is professor of New Testament and biblical interpretation at Baptist Theological Seminary, Richmond, Virginia. His other books include Salty Wives, Spirited Mothers, and Savvy Widows: Capable Women of Purpose and Persistence in Luke's Gospel and commentaries on Acts and the Song of Songs.
F. Scott Spencer is professor of New Testament and preaching at Baptist Theological Seminary, Richmond, Virginia. His other books include Dancing Girls, Loose Ladies, and Women of the Cloth and The Gospel of Luke and Acts of the Apostles

Table of Contents

Preface xi

Abbreviations xv

Introduction: Reading Luke Theologically

A Pilgrim's Prospectus 3

"Manifesto" for Theological Interpretation 7

Introductory Addenda 19

Interpretation: Theological Commentary on Luke

Knowing God the Savior with Solid Assurance through the Story of Jesus (1:1-4) 27

Knowing God the Creating Savior in the Birth and Growth of Jesus (1:5-4:13) 31

Birth Announcements and Celebrations (1:5-80) 33

Jesus's Birth and Childhood (2:1-52) 63

Jesus's Baptism and Temptation (5:1-4:13) 86

Knowing God the Liberating Savior in the Teachings and Miracles of Jesus (4:14-9:50) 104

Proclaiming the Freedom of Jubilee (4:14-6:16) 107

Leveling the Field of Opportunity (6:17-8:3) 165

Cultivating the Fruit of Salvation (8:4-9:50) 206

Knowing God the Seeking Savior in the Travels and Parables of Jesus (9:51-19:44) 254

Stage 1 Refusing to Retaliate and Destroy in the Face of Rejection and Prejudice (9:51-13:21) 262

Stage 2 Longing to Gather and Protect in the Face of Opposition and Obstinacy (13:22-17:10) 356

Stage 3 Choosing to Restore and Welcome in the Face of Ingratitude and Otherness (17:11-18:30) 421

Stage 4 Pressing On to Suffer and Save in the Face of Injustice and Ignorance (18:31-1.9:44) 467

Knowing God the Suffering Savior In the Death and Resurrection of Jesus (19:45-24:53) 497

Challenging the Temple Establishment (19:45-21:38) 505

Incarnating the World's Suffering (22:1-24:53) 544

Integration: Theological Reflection On Luke

Reflecting on Luke Systematically 639

Theological Knowing 641

Trinitarian Theology 649

Spiritual Theology 659

Creational Theology 674

Social Theology 691

Passional Theology 706

Bibliography 733

Index of Authors 771

Index of Subjects 780

Index of Scripture and Other Ancient Writings 797