Week 1 (due Monday, 13 May):
1.
What are three of the titles attributed to Jesus in the
Gospel? Give a scripture reference for each one. How might knowing who Jesus is
(through his titles) help readers of the Gospel in their faith journey?
2.
Describe some aspects of the theme of 'salvation' in the
Gospel According to Luke. Give examples
of people being 'saved' in the Gospel.
In what way are they saved? What
is similar and different about the type of salvation they received?
[1] Three titles attributed to Jesus in the Gospel of Luke are: son of David (1:32), Messiah of God (9:20), and Lord (1:43). The different titles help readers to understand the character and nature of Jesus. This gives the reader a more balanced theology in their faith journey. It also will expand their minds because the way Jesus lived out his "titles" was different than the world's view. This speaks volumes of his humble nature. His titles give significant revelation about his purpose. "Son of David" ties in the OT and the promise which God had for the line of David. It also shows His connection with God as his Father. "Messiah of God" reveals his purpose and actions. Jesus was one who would teach and share the word of God. He also was going to die as a result of this. Lastly, "Lord" also reveals that he will fulfill God's purpose and plans. This title represents his rightful position as "Lord" of all people.
ReplyDelete[2]The message of salvation in the Gospel of Luke is that Jesus has come to save the lost. He comes to proclaim good news to the poor and oppressed. He extends salvation on those who society may have overlooked according to the social "norm". This demonstrates that salvation is for all and not just for those who have a high status. One example is when Jesus heals a man with leprosy. A leper would have been an outcast in the society and far from community with others. Jesus heals this man of his leprosy and uses his testimony as a way of spreading the good news to others. Jesus also forgives the sins of the sinful woman who wipes his feet with her tears. She would have been a woman that the religious leaders would have avoided but Jesus permited her to clean his feet and afterward he extended her forgiveness. The religious men did not understand because a woman like her, just like the leprious man would have been overlooked by society. Jesus came to save the lost, the oppressed, and the one who were overlooked. Jesus' acts of saving people such as these shows that God's desire is for all, especially the lost.
Thanks, Brianna. It is encouraging to know that the social outcasts were the ones who captured Jesus' intention. His mission was to restore them to wholeness - spiritually, physically and socially - because when all of humanity is whole are we whole. I believe that when you are whole in Christ can I be whole in Christ (but now we are moving away from the text of Luke). Something to think about.
DeleteGood job Brianna!
DeleteJesus was saved and healed so many peoples even gentiles also Jesus was seriously looked for the lost so I was very much interesting about Jesus looking bueause most important theme is Son of Man in Luke Gospel.
So I am found about "Who are losted" and "What are they losted?"
first of all I can found about "The lost" according to the scripture Ezekiel 34:16 "I will search for the lost and bring back the strays. I will bind up the injured and strengthen the weak, but the sleek and the strong I will destroy. I will shepherd the flock with justice." then looked for what's lost?
these answer was not far a way just above of scripture Luke 19:9 "Jesus said to him,'Today salvation has come to this house, because this man, too, is a son of Abraham."
Also I can found who is the son of Abrabam in scripture Galatians 3:7 "Understand, then,that those who believe are children of Abraham."
They was losted believe, they losted faith.
Jesus was tried many of different types of healed but all of thats are for their save and give to us his sigh "save is coming with faith."
Question 1:
ReplyDeleteThree titles that the Gospel of Luke potrays Jesus are: Prophet (13:33), Son of God (4:41) and LORD (5:8).
Saying that Jesus is the Son of God is a bold statement. This makes Jesus God, which is the only way the sins of the world are removed. If Jesus would have been just a human prophet, we would still be in our sins. A death of a human cannot give full atonement for all sins of the world. God had to sacrifice God to enable us to go into a relationship with him. The fact that God gave his Son and not just an angel shows what a big sacrifice it was for God to give us freedom.
Jesus was a prophet but much more than a prophet. Luke is saying that in Jesus, God has returned to make good on his promises to his people for the sake of the world. And in Jesus, God met evil in all its ferocity and darkness and defeated it at the cross and resurrection. Praise God! Thanks.
DeleteGood comments of Jesus titles Lucas!
DeleteI think so but I am not sure about your "If Jesus would have been just a human prophet-
"(also "Jesus was a prophet but much more than a prophet" - by David) because I think Jesus was just prophet, 100% same with other prophets in Old Testament so I was exampled about Transfiguration, disciple Peter thought like as me, I think this is very much normal commen sence because before Jesus come God doesen't accepted both of jobs by same person so God clearly seperated
priest, prophet and king but only one man available this, he was Jesus because he was Son of Man also Son of God and came out through by "Melchizedek" he was only one guy of King(Salem)and Priest(Most High).
So I think Jesus was just prophet like as Judges and other prophets working with Holy Spirit and in Holy Spirit.
David I like that you pointed out that Jesus defeated evil through his death and ressurrecton. I reckon it's important to have an eschatology that does not impower a disempowered devil. Jesus made us new creations, who are not in sin bondage anymore. The devil has only authority where we give it to him. In a sense we are like Adam and Eve before the Fall. We can still sin but don't have to. The serpent had no authority in paradise Eden. Only through believing his lie, authority was given to him.
DeleteHe disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame, by triumphing over them in him. Colossians 2:15
I found the discussion in Introducing the New Testament by Powell pg. 164-5 really interesting. That in Luke’s gospel, there is never a direct connection between salvation and Jesus death on the cross. His death isn’t referred to as “a ransom” as in Mark 10:45; His blood isn’t spoken of as being shed for the forgiveness of sins as in Matt. 26:28 and He is never referred to as “The Lamb of God” as in John 1:29, 35. So Jesus’ atonement could be implied (Luke 22:15, 20), or it could be a deliberate omission by Luke not wanting to show Jesus in an atoning sense. It makes sense, that if Luke was wanting to emphasize the transforming nature of present day salvation, he would avoid themes that might encourage people to “sit around” and wait for the end of the days (as some of the Thessalonians appeared to have been doing). Maybe this is part of the reason Luke felt he had to: carefully investigate, give an orderly account, so that you may know the certainty….. (Luke 1:1-4)? I think it is possible that he is trying to address some misunderstandings about Jesus; especially if he was a close companion of Pauls.
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ReplyDeleteIn the Gospel of Luke we find a lot of different kind of people getting saved. Men, woman, poor, rich, Jews and Gentiles… Jesus was saving people from physical pains and demonic influences. For example in Luke Chapter 8 a women gets healed from years of bleeding just by touching Jesus’ garment. Her faith has made her well. Jesus is also teaching people about how to get saved, how to receive eternal life. It is through repentance and faith in him. Jesus suffering gave forgiveness of sins (Luke 24:47). Therefore people who believe in Jesus are saved from the guilt of sin.
Yeah Luke, there are heaps of different people being saved but the cool things is that each of them (even the rich) were lacking. I love that Jesus heals people generously in so many areas of their lives like you mentioned. He offers physical restoration, emotional, and spiritual. He frees them of their earthly sorrows and He frees them from their sin.
DeleteBrianna, I like that you pointed out that also the rich are lacking. I reckon that is a struggle for us in the 1st world. Everything is under insurance, we got everything we need. Feels almost like we don't need God. I hits me when I watch a report about the 3rd world,how often the locals would say: With God's help we have a better future. God is mentioned a lot of times. Fact is we as the rich of the world need God. I can understand why Jesus says, it is hard for a rich man to enter in to the kingdom.
DeleteIn hopes of correctly answering your questions:
ReplyDelete(UNO) Mark Allan Powell’s textbook states a valid point, “he wants to identify Jesus as the one who fulfills the expectations of Jewish religion.” (P. 161) Opening to the discussion of three titles attributed to Jesus are: Messiah/Christ of God (9:20), Savior (2:11), and a Light (2:32). A nomad moving through faith pastures can graze on these titles by digesting the thought behind each. One thought being no other man holds these nicknames. Messiah when explained is the promised deliverer of the Jewish nation prophesied in the Hebrew Bible by God. God's promised deliverer is here to deliver us from a fallen world of mass sin, delivering us from darkness into his light, hence his other attributed name, Light. Guiding us to be saved because he is our Savior, again, SAVE-ior, says it all. Acknowledging Jesus through these names should help readers breathe in trust and exhale desire to journey further into this faith.
(DOS) Beginning with the aspect from the given theme of salvation- “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.” (5:31-32) It has been repeatedly seen throughout the Bible the unfaithful always get what is coming to them unless they repent which is never maintained. The Lord is forgiving, he gifted the people a second chance. Salvation is a result repentance leading into acceptance of the undeserving renewed second chance God chooses to offer to all human breeds, “And all of mankind will see God’s salvation.” (2:32; 3:6) Jews were not the only chosen ones anymore, everyone was getting saved! One person, two person, red person, blue person. Literal examples: men, women, jews, gentiles, etc. Moving on, Jerusalem is where Jesus had set off ready to die to save sinners. Luke understood this geographical importance of Jesus’ mission. In order for the expectations of the Jews to be met to believe a promised salvation from Jesus, he journeyed to the long favored nation of God. Their salvation is all the same, the method of repentance is the same, their sins may be different, but all the same in they eyes of the Lord.
Thanks, Sam. You have a insightful way of discussing Jesus' titles. You are right in that no other person holds these titles. Keep on chewing these titles as you journey through the faith pasture.
DeleteI really like the break down of Savior into SAVE-ior. Because that is exactly what Jesus did was save us! Not sure if it is because I am a photo student but I really like the name Light for Jesus. In photography light is the very basis of photography. Without light there is no photographs. Just like without Jesus, our light, we have no hope for a way out of the darkness. Exhaling a desire to journey further into the faith we have is an excellent description. Journeying with Jesus is exactly what we should be doing!
DeleteYes Jesus have got a three titles on Luke Gospel
ReplyDeleteFirst. Son of Man
it was coming on 6:5 "Then Jesus said to them 'The Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath." and 9:58
"Jesus replied,"Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nets, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head." and then Luke explined about Jesus is Son of Man according to the from 1:1 to 4:13.
Second. Lord(Messiah)
Look at that 7:19-21 John's disciples waited Messiah but they dont't know who is real Messiah so Jesus answered by himself through by Isaiah 35:3-5.
Third.Propht
4:43-44 Jesus said "....because that is why I was sent." and 9:33 Peter want to make a three shelters for Jesus with same as Moses and Elijah.
Already like you know Moses and Elijah most great propht in Old Testament.
Well done I love your comments
DeleteI found two different way of saved.
ReplyDeleteit will be coming 5:13 and 5:20
fisr of all Jesus saved laprosy by his hands
then Jesus saved paralytic only his word after saw their faith.
another story was happend on 7:14 and 7:50
when Jesus raises a widow's son he was use his hands but Jesus said to the woman "Your faith has saved you, go in peace." on 7:50.
so I think their are not important and not to differents most importand point of the save is "their faith" and that availity coming from Jesus.
Too right First Peter. I love seeing how all these different types of people were coming to Jesus in Luke’s gospel. After learning about the different social orders that existed in their society, the stories seem to have a far bigger impact on me now, than they used to previously. I love the way that the man with leprosy in chapter 5 comes and asks “Lord, if you are willing…” When I think of the Patron/Client relationship, it makes me wonder, would anybody else have seen the honour this man was willing to give in exchange for Jesus’ patronage, as worth anything? How honourable, would it have been considered to receive honour from a leper? The leper was a total outcast. It must have been like receiving honour from a Samaritan! Jesus response – “I am willing.” How “Turning the world upside down” is that! Imagine being a Jew witnessing it! I just love the compassion Jesus shows (a real patron), and the wealth he shares – giving the man what he really needs – acceptance in society. He TOUCHED him, a leper, who probably hadn’t felt a human touch for years. WOW! Another one I really love, from the opposite end of society, is the centurion in chapter 7. A man who was a patron and had all the honour he needed for his position (respect from the Jews). The way he is shown by Luke as approaching Jesus is brilliant (In Matthew, the approach is personal cf. Mat. 5:8ff). Luke shows him sending friends (brokers), giving Jesus great honour by saying, he is unworthy to approach (which he is, but of course we all are). He publicly submitted to Jesus, “the carpenter’s son” from Nazareth (cf. Matt. 13:55; John 1:46). When “Jesus” and “Amazed” are searched together, in the vast majority of instances, it is the people’s response to something Jesus has done or said. But in this instance, it is used with regard to the centurion’s faith “I tell you, I have not found such faith even in Israel.” That’s pretty impressive, especially when I consider the only other time I have fond Jesus being amazed at something, is in connection with the disciples lack of faith (Mark 6:6). It makes me consider that the way I approach Jesus, might not be with the same sort of respect this man showed.
DeleteYes faith played a big part I liked it when the faith of the paralytic man's friends managed to get him in to the room where Jesus was preaching otherwise his sins would never be forgiven and he would not have received the miracle.
DeleteThanks, Peter. Jesus certainly used many methods to "save" people. But think in terms of the kind of salvation he brought to people. He saved by healing people of sickness, by cleansing lepers of leprosy, by restoring people to community, etc.
DeleteThree titles attributed to Jesus are: I.“Son of the Most High” (1:32); II. Saviour (2:11); III. Lord (2:11)
ReplyDelete1:32 “Son of the Most High” (Gabriel’s announcement to Mary).
2:11 “today a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord, was born” (Gabriel’s announcement to the Shepherds).
By announcing to the shepherds that a Saviour who is the Lord has been born (2:11), Luke connects this verse, with a previous verse (1:32), in which Gabriel had previously declared to Mary, that her son would be called “the Son of the Most High.” The word Kurios (Lord), which is used in both of the verses, is significant, because at this time the Rome had become an Empire, brought to unity (or peace was achieved) under Caesar Augustus (its first Emperor). Augustus was being referred to as Lord (Kurios) and saviour (Soter) at the time, and the beginnings of emperor worship were beginning to emerge.
Luke was announcing to the reader, Augustus was neither their Saviour nor Lord. He was declaring to the reader/hearer that Jesus is both saviour and Lord. By knowing who Jesus is through these titles, it helps a modern reader avoid the same mistakes as the ancient reader – be careful who you set up as Lord - salvation can only come via the true Lord, faith should not be placed in earthly things, rulers/ruler.
Crazy how in the time period calling Jesus Lord was such a huge statement.. It still is today, yes, however for most Westerners I don't think we fully grasp the meaning as we don't have Kings. For Jesus to be announced Lord was a huge statement about who he was. I agree with ya Second Peter, that Jesus was being announced as the true savior, not Caeser Augustus. Jesus was the true Lord and could bring true peace, restoration, and salvation. Knowing that emphasizes how bold Jesus' ministry was. Man, Jesus was a rebel.
DeleteAs are you, GO GIRL!!!!!
DeleteJesus was also fearless, imagine standing up to all those elitist, well connected, so called honourqble people, trusting that because he was doing his fathers will nothing would happen to him - Dad was in controln !!! It took me many years to believe he was in control of my life. God Bless
DeleteLuke’s theme of salvation, seems to emphasize that salvation not only has a future aspect (life after death), as with one of the criminals on the cross alongside Jesus (23:43). But in connection with the theme of social justice that Luke uses throughout his gospel, a picture begins to develop in the readers mind, that salvation is something that begins today. It is something that occurs because of a change in attitude. Jesus teaches that the world should be a particular way because of God’s rescuing (salvation), and that gratitude should be shown to our saviour (benefactor) in a way that honours Him (by participating with him). As shown in the example of the ten lepers (17:11-19). Only one of the ten returned, with a change in attitude, and Jesus’ response was “your faith has made you well” (the other nine would never get to hear that, because they didn’t return). The Greek word pistis that is used for faith can carry the meaning that the person has been convicted of a moral truth. Has this leper who returned, “A foreigner,” become convicted that his life has not only been changed, but needs to continue changing due to the relationship he has entered into with his benefactor? Does he become aware, that only his benefactor can continue providing what he needs? Peter’s response to Jesus aiding the fishermen with an extraordinary catch in chapter 5:8 was “Go away from me, Lord: I am a sinful man.” Jesus response was not “Rise and go, your faith has made you well,” as was the case with the leper. Instead it was “Don’t be afraid; from now on you will catch men.” He was to learn, become a role model, future leader of the Church. To participate in God’s plan.
ReplyDeletePeter, I think you are perceptive in pointing out that salvation also has a social aspect in the Gospel and not just something that we receive in the future. And, yes, gratitude is the proper response to God's gift of salvation. And gratitude leads to allegiance. Thanks.
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ReplyDeleteLuke’s message is concerned with Gods unfolding plan for Salvation . He shows us Jesus’ place and role and how God is unfolding salvation through him. God has sent Jesus to turn this ancient world upside down from a world of the elitists and rich who have no interest in the poor or under privileged ,unless it benefited them. People must change their ways to men whose first thought is for God and care for others..
Jesus shows this by the company he keeps and the miracles he performs:
5:17-20. The Paralytic is healed and had his sins forgiven.
7:111-17. The Widow in Nain has her dead son returned to her,
8:26-39.Jesus destroys the demons in Demon possessed man.
Thanks, Sylvia. Yes, Jesus' mission is a mission to turn world upside down. The elitists needed to be brought down so that the poor can be brought up but lest we miss the point, the poor can become elitist and exploit the once-were-rich folk. So really its not a reversal per say but an evening the playing field, bringing equity to relationships. Thanks.
DeleteQuestion 1.
ReplyDeleteJesus’ conflict with the religious leaders is over who has the right and power to give access to God. Since he doesn’t come from the rich elite or priestly elite he is rejected by them.
To the critics. Luke begins defining the significance of Jesus and his role as Broker between God and his people. (Chapters 1 and 3.
1:32 Gabriel to Mary “Son of most high”
2:11 Gabriel to shepherds “Savior, Lord, Messiah”
3:23-38 Genealogy
God himself has confirmed Jesus as his Son and both the narrative of his baptism and the genealogy confirm his status as “Son of God”
Son of the Most High(1:32), Master(5:5), Lord (7:6) are just some of the titles atributed to
ReplyDeletejesus Christ that help readers of the book know more about who Jesus is and how He is discribed by theos who have see him. This can help in ones jurny of faith to pickture who God was back then and still is today. also by these titles that have been asscribed to Jesus one can see what Jesus can do and what he has power over. in modern day this can bee seen, on a minere scail, by one'd job title. e.g i'm andrew but i have been called meachanic this lets people know what i can do if they havent met me yet. by Jesus being called "Saviour" (2:11) it puts the idear in ones mind that Jesus can save letting the reader know what they can take to Jesus.
Andrew, I like the way you connected title with role (your name is Andrew but you are mechanic). Role helps us understand who a person is.
Deletein the book of Luke Jesus can be pictured as a Dr of the body and, more importantly, the sol, this can be seen in the theme of salvation. Jesus states in 5:31-32 “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick; 32 I have come to call not the righteous but sinners to repentance.”(1) this can be seen in three diferent ways in Luke 8:36-56. first there is the healing of the demon posest man, this can be seen as Jesus' taking care of a man with a spiritule problem in his body. second to get healed is the bleeding woman, a physical problem that was healed by faith this healing is significant because the woman in the story would have been seen in society as unclean and any one who comes into contact with her would become unclean which ment no access to the temple to worship and offer sacrafises, not only that but here bleeding would have been seen as a conserquenc for a sin she has done. Jesus didn't condemn her for making Him unclean instead she got healed making it so she would be able to be seen as clean. by healing her it can be seen as her sins have been forgiven. 3rdly Jesus rise's the sick girl from the dead, if bleeding was seen as a result from sin dying at a young age would have looked like a cerse from the god's for the sin's of her perants. her healing can bee seen as forgivness of sin's and has an imidry of baptisim, dying to live. all these healing's were physical and all have baryers removed to get people closer to Jesus. although they were all healed physically the theme salvation can be seen as their sin's being forgiven which healed their physical symptoms
ReplyDelete(1)The Holy Bible: New Revised Standard Version. 1989 (Lk 5:31–32). Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers.
Master (5:5), Good Teacher (18:18) and Son of David (18:39)
ReplyDeleteTitle has meaning and significance and there is a reason behind for attributing it to anybody. In the Greco-Roman world, titles could be inherited, earned and attributed by however people view the person. One element of the process of understanding and proclaiming Jesus was the attribution of titles to Him. Titles were used and were selected to refer to, and to underscore or emphasize the message, mission and teachings of Jesus. Thus the readers of the Gospel are being helped in their faith journey with the understanding that in each title of Jesus enfolds His message, mission and teachings. Attribution of title to Jesus also reveals one’s relationship to Him.
Yes, Raj, each of these titles opens up windows to understand Jesus better which is to say to understand his role better and respond properly to him. Thanks.
DeleteQuestion 1: The Messiah (9:20), Son of God (4:41), and also The Lord (2:11). By given names like the Son of God, or Lord that directly is indicating that Jesus deity. By understanding better who Jesus was through his names, and what they represent, it helps to understand why he came. It will also help them in their faith Journey by understanding what the gospel is about- Gods love story to us though Jesus. Like the the bleeding woman in chapter 8, it was her faith in Jesus, that saved her from her pain.
ReplyDeleteQuestion 2:Salvation in Luke was for everyone, there wast a certain person who it was for. The thing that separated one person having salvation and another not, was whether they had faith in Jesus. Jesus does a lot of physical healing, which would have some sort of emotional/mental and spiritual healing on them also.
Nathan, yes, the titles enable us to better understand Jesus and what he was all about. What is distinct about the title "Lord" from "Son of God" or "Messiah?" I'm not sure if these titles point too much toward his nature but they do point to his role. But his nature and role are intertwined because they both define his relationship with the Father as well as describe the role his Father gave him (which is the role the Father has - to rescue).
DeleteYes, Nathan. Jesus is not only the physical doctor(ch.5),but also emotinal, spritual savior for all mankinds.
Delete(1) Three of the titles attributed to Jesus in Luke are: Lord (6:46), God’s Son (9:35) and Teacher (9:38)
ReplyDeleteAs God’s Son, Jesus has God’s power and authority; thus His words should be the final authority-- this helps readers of the Gospel in their faith journey. If a person’s teaching is true, it will agree with Jesus’ teachings. God clearly identified Jesus as His Son (9:35). The ability to follow Jesus comes from the confidence about who He is. If people believe Jesus is Lord, God’s Son, and Teacher, then we will surely want to listen to Him and do what He says.
(2) In the Gospel according to Luke, salvation was emphasized. Most of the time, his focus on salvation is on the quality of life that God enables people to have in present time. We may see this in his repeated word “today” (Luke 2:11, 4:21, 19:10 and 23:43). Jesus loves to bring the lost into His kingdom no matter what their background or previous way of life. Through faith and obedience, the lost can be forgiven and made new
Examples of people being ‘saved’ in the Gospel are: His people –giving them the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of sins (1:77); the leper –being made clean by Jesus (17:19); Zacchaeus –being a child of Abraham through Jesus’ renunciation.
(2) i like that you pointed out that Jesus loves bringing the lost into His kingdom no matter what their background was. this also shows that Luke is very interested in saving sol's of all nations not just telling Theophilus about the miraculous signs that Jesus did. and the word "today" used in this gospel shows selvation not only in the present but also it gives the sence that there was no whating around to receve selvation it happened then and there.
DeleteIt's awesome to know that no matter what the background of a person is that they can still receive salvation through Christ. It keeps things sounding very current with the constant use of "today" and it is reassuring to hear that we can begin anew today. It is also reassuring that God WANTS to bring the lost to Him, that he desires to have us for his own.
DeleteThanks, Dea. Yes, if people really knew and confessed that Jesus is God's Son, the world's rightful Lord, then they would listen and obey - it' the only way to blessing now and forever. I surely want to follow a King and Lord that has all power and that uses that power to "fight" for peace.
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ReplyDeleteAnswer #2: Most of the time, the focus of soteria (Σωτηρία, salvation) in Luke’s Gospel is on the quality of life that God enables people to have in the present. Luke emphasizes salvation as a reality to be experienced here and now (2:11, 4:21, 19:10). Another aspect of the theme of salvation in this Gospel is that it never directly connects salvation to the death of Jesus on the cross. Jesus does not refer to His death as a “ransom” or talk about His blood being shed for the forgiveness of sins. No one ever calls Jesus “the Lamb of God,” likening His death to an atoning sacrifice.
ReplyDeletePeople being ‘saved’ in Luke’s Gospel: Woman with infirmity saved through faith (8:48), leper saved through faith (17:19), Zacchaeus saved through renunciation (19:9, 10).
Regarding the type of salvation received, common denominator is Jesus. Differences lies on what does salvation consist (healing, being made clean, being a child of Abraham, etc).
Reference: Powell, Mark Allan. 2009. Introducing the New Testament. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic.
I enjoyed that you pointed out salvation is to experience in the here and now! Without our now living experience of salvation- would we even want to be here in this world?This world would be far more fallen and not something I would particularly want to experience. Also, I appreciate the point that salvation does not have that direct link to Jesus’ death on the cross. That’s a fascinating detail yet to be shared with me. (Hopefully that’s a fact you’ve known and not something recently revealed in class.) P.S. I’m giving you a gold star for the greek usage.
DeleteWell said, Raj. I think if we really listen to Luke as he defines and discuses the salvation that is in Jesus and through Jesus, we will have our world enlarged as to how we should conduct our ministry in this world. Salvation is not only "from sin" but positively being made whole by Jesus in every way.
DeleteOne of the names Jesus is referred to as in the Gospel of Luke is “the child”. In Luke 2:33 it reads, “The child’s father and mother marveled at what was said about him”. I think that this helps readers to understand that Jesus was once a child. He was human like each and every one of us. We all went through childhood. It is really cool to think that the Savior of the world was once a little boy. A second name given to Jesus was Savior. This was in Luke 2:11, “Today in the town of David a Savior has been horn to you; he is Christ the Lord.” As a reader a major factor in the grand scheme of the Bible is that we sinners have been saved from our sins. We have been saved by Jesus. Hence, the word Savior is appropriate because we were dying and then saved by Jesus. A third title given to Jesus was posed in a question in Luke 4:22. This scripture reads, “All spoke well of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his lips. “Isn’t this Joseph’s son?” they asked. Not only was Jesus once a young boy and also the Savior of the world but he was some one’s son as well. Not just the Son of God, but he had an earthly father who loved him like a son. Even though Jesus was the Savior that erased all of our sins even his identity was questioned.
ReplyDeleteSalvation described by Luke is a quality and reality of life that should be experienced today in order to be free in this earthly life. The demon possessed man in Luke 8:26-39 is an example of a man being freed from the hell that he had been enduring. Demons inflicted his body making him self harm, naked, and drive himself to solitude in tombs. When Jesus cast the demons out of him he was able to get dressed and have control over his mind once again. This man was free from the literal demons inside of him. He wanted to go with Jesus, but Jesus told him to go home and share what God had done for him. Another example of a person being saved is the hemorrhaging women in Luke 8:40-48. She had become an outcast in her community. Not only that but she must have been going through agony. By her faith and boldness to touch Jesus’ cloak she was healed from her bleeding. Both of this people were going through their own types of isolation but were able to both receive salvation through their faith and obedience. Although one woman had faith to find Jesus and the man with demons was found by Jesus.
i agree with what you sayed about Jesus' title "the chiled" and how that helps us understand that Jesus was a chiled this is important to realise. if Jesus was never a chiled He is not like us as we all have been children. this would speak volumes to a new christian thinking that they have to try and live up to someone who was never born and came into this world as an adult. this would not only put dout in there mind as to how am i going to live up to that but also when it comes to Jesus getting tempted the thought that Jesus wasent "human" so he cannot have been tempted like i have been tempted how does he know what it was like to be tempted in diferent airyers. i hope this makes sense it sounded good in my head
DeleteDear Telah, I envy your usage of the description “the child.” I wanted to throw in when he was called a babe, but since that was a one time thing I didn’t know if it was appropriate or not. Kudos to you. The question posed, “Isn’t this Joseph’s son?” Reminds me of the scene in the temple when Jesus was just a boy and Mary and Joseph could not find him. Long story short- he asked them why that wasn’t the first place they looked considering it was the house of his father? That question went right over everyone’s heads, because he WAS the son of Joseph and that’s the only dad he had as far as anyone was concerned.
DeleteTelah, you reminded us how easily we can identify with the portrait that Luke paints of Jesus. He was always focusing on those who were helpless, hopeless and disempowered. And his salvation reverses their condition and includes them in the coming kingdom. Thanks.
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ReplyDelete1.I would like to say about these three titles attributed to Jesus in the Luke like as follows; First,King of Kings (8:24),Christ is the King of all kings and rulers. As subjects of His Kingdom, Our loyalty belongs to him. Second, Son of God (1:35), Christ is the only "natural" Son of God, which means that he fully shares in the Divine nature. Through the sonship of God we as children inherit the whole of creation with Christ. Third, Savior (1:47), Christ is the Savior of the world, who came to save us from the power of the death. He is the one who seeks and saves the lost.
ReplyDelete2. There are some different ways of salvation in the Luke. "Jesus the healer"--Among the many healings recorded by Luke in his gospel, is the healing of the paralytic in chapter 5. The healing of the man's body, while incredible and the cause of much celebration in itself, is declared but an indicator of the power of Jesus to forgive sins and thus 'heal' or 'save' the soul. "Salvation to the Gentiles"--And all mankind will see God's salvation." (2:32)
Luke insists that people of all classes, gender and race can receive the salvation of Christ, even Samaritans, women, sinners and tax collectors. He makes his point yet again as he closes his account in chapter 24:47, reminding his readers that the gospel will be preached "to all nations", not just the Jews, or even just a select and privileged few.