What is the meaning of Luke 1:1? Many have undertaken • Luke opens by acknowledging others who have already written about Jesus’ life and ministry, showing humility and continuity (see John 20:30–31; 1 John 1:1–4). • This indicates an early, active effort by eyewitnesses and ministers of the word to preserve the historical record (cf. 2 Peter 1:16). To compose an account • Luke’s purpose is intentional and orderly, not casual; the word “account” points to a carefully structured narrative (compare Acts 1:1–3). • Scripture repeatedly values accurate testimony: “Write down the revelation...” (Habakkuk 2:2); “This is the book of the generations of Adam” (Genesis 5:1). Of the things • Luke focuses on specific, observable events, grounding faith in real history (see 1 Corinthians 15:3–8). • God works through concrete acts—creation, covenant, incarnation—so believers can have a firm foundation (Psalm 111:2–4). That have been fulfilled • “Fulfilled” underscores prophecy coming to pass in Christ (Luke 24:44; Matthew 5:17). • Fulfillment language highlights God’s faithfulness: what He promises, He accomplishes (Joshua 21:45). Among us • These events occurred in the shared experience of the first-century community, not in isolation (Acts 2:32; 2 Peter 1:16). • The phrase invites readers to join that community of witness and assurance (Hebrews 2:3–4). summary Luke 1:1 assures us that the gospel rests on well-attested, Spirit-directed history. Multiple eyewitnesses recorded God’s mighty acts, revealing Jesus as the fulfillment of prophecy within a real community. Our faith, therefore, stands on trustworthy facts, carefully set down for every generation to know and believe. |
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