Introduction:
Lucas, more commonly known as Luke, is a significant figure in the New Testament of the Bible. He is traditionally recognized as the author of the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles. His contributions to the New Testament provide a detailed account of the life and ministry of Jesus Christ and the early Church's development. Lucas is esteemed for his meticulous historical approach and his emphasis on the universality of the Gospel message.

Background and Identity:
Lucas is identified as a physician and a companion of the Apostle Paul. Colossians 4:14 refers to him as "the beloved physician," indicating his profession and close relationship with Paul. His Greek name suggests he was likely a Gentile, making him unique among the New Testament writers, who were predominantly Jewish. This background may have influenced his inclusive perspective on the Gospel, emphasizing salvation for all people, regardless of ethnicity or social status.

Authorship and Writings:
The Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles are attributed to Lucas. Both works are addressed to Theophilus, suggesting a two-part narrative intended to provide an orderly account of the life of Jesus and the early Church. Luke 1:3-4 states, "Therefore, since I myself have carefully investigated everything from the beginning, it seemed good also to me to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, so that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught."

The Gospel of Luke:
The Gospel of Luke is the third book of the New Testament and is one of the Synoptic Gospels, alongside Matthew and Mark. It presents a comprehensive narrative of Jesus' birth, ministry, death, and resurrection. Lucas emphasizes Jesus' compassion, highlighting His interactions with marginalized individuals, including women, the poor, and sinners. The parables of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37) and the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32) are unique to this Gospel and illustrate themes of mercy and forgiveness.

The Acts of the Apostles:
Acts continues the narrative from the Gospel of Luke, detailing the early Church's formation and expansion. It begins with Jesus' ascension and the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, as recorded in Acts 2. Lucas provides a historical account of the apostles' missionary journeys, particularly focusing on Paul. Acts 1:8 captures the essence of the book: "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."

Theological Themes:
Lucas' writings emphasize several key theological themes:

1. Salvation for All: Lucas underscores the universality of the Gospel, portraying Jesus as the Savior for all humanity. This is evident in the genealogy of Jesus, which traces His lineage back to Adam, the father of all humankind (Luke 3:23-38).

2. The Role of the Holy Spirit: Both the Gospel of Luke and Acts highlight the active role of the Holy Spirit in Jesus' ministry and the early Church. The Spirit's empowerment is central to the apostles' mission and the spread of the Gospel.

3. Prayer and Worship: Lucas frequently depicts Jesus in prayer, emphasizing the importance of a prayerful life. The Gospel of Luke includes several unique prayers and hymns, such as the Magnificat (Luke 1:46-55) and the Nunc Dimittis (Luke 2:29-32).

4. Compassion and Social Justice: Lucas portrays Jesus as compassionate and concerned for the marginalized. His Gospel includes numerous accounts of Jesus healing the sick, forgiving sinners, and challenging social norms.

Historical and Cultural Context:
Lucas wrote during a time when the early Church was expanding beyond its Jewish roots into the Gentile world. His writings reflect a deep understanding of both Jewish traditions and Greco-Roman culture, which may have aided in bridging cultural divides and presenting the Gospel to a diverse audience.

Legacy and Influence:
Lucas' contributions to the New Testament have had a profound impact on Christian theology and the understanding of Jesus' life and the early Church. His detailed accounts provide valuable historical insights and have inspired countless believers to embrace the Gospel's message of hope and redemption.Lucas

Lucius, luminous; white

Lucas

(Philemon 1:24) [LUKE]

Lucas

The same with LUKE.

A friend and companion of Paul during his imprisonment at Rome; Luke (q.v.), the beloved physician (Philemon 1:24; Colossians 4:14). LUCAS

lu'-kas, loo'-kas. In Philemon 1:24 the King James Version, for "Luke" (Revised Version).

3065. Loukas -- Luke, a Christian
... Luke, a Christian. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: Loukas Phonetic
Spelling: (loo-kas') Short Definition: Lucas, Luke Definition: Lucas, Luke ...
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Literature on the Gospels.
... Fr. Schleiermacher:Kritischer Versuch ?�ber die Schriften des Lucas. ... Berlin, 1872.
Das Matth??usevangelium und seine Lucas-Parallelen erkl??rt. Halle, 1876. ...
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The Bohemian Brethern and the Waldenses.
... Their most fruitful author was Lucas of Prague (d.1528), who did more for the
organization of the society than its founder Gregor, and wrote over eighty books. ...
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Introduction
... To these words I need only add that Dr. Routh, who unfortunately decided not
to re-edit it, ascribes the first edition to Lucas Holstenius. ...
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A Table of the Authors Cited in this Book.
... 189]564. L. Lactantius [190]191, [191]192. Lucas Osiander [192]128, [193]312.
Ludovicus Vives [194]193, [195]559, [196]567. Luther [197 ...
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Formula Concordi??.
... It was translated into Latin by Lucas Osiander, 1680; but the translation was very
defective, and was revised by two of the authors"first by Selnecker for ...
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Matthew.
... Section 80. Matthew. Critical. Bernh. Weiss: Das Matth??usevangelium und seine
Lucas-Parallelen erkl??rt. Halle, 1876. Exceedingly elaborate. Edw. ...
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The Helvetic Consensus Formula. AD 1675.
... operation of the Rev. Lucas Gernler, of Basle (d.1675), and Professor Francis
Turretin, of Geneva (1623-1687). [914] It never extended ...
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Earliest Hymn-Books
... Many such hymns were already in existence, and others were soon written, and in
1504 they were collected and published by their archbishop, Lucas"the first ...
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Index of Tunes.
... 395, 476 LEONI, 20 LET THE LOWER LIGHTS, 434 LISBON, 466 LISCHER, 488 LLANIETYN,
404 LOUVAN, 52, 244 LOVING-KINDNESS, 277 LOWELL, 407 LUCAS, 494 LUTHER'S HYMN ...
/.../brown/the story of the hymns and tunes/index of tunes.htm

Probably Adopted at a Council Held in Constantinople the Next Year ...
... with the declaration of its acceptance and the signatures of the members, back to
Rome, as a supplement to its Synodal Letter; and hence Lucas Holstenius was ...
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Lucas (1 Occurrence)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. LUCAS. lu'-kas, loo'-kas. ...Lucas (1 Occurrence).
Philemon 1:24 Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers. (KJV WBS). ...
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Lubims (2 Occurrences)

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Lucifer (1 Occurrence)

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Fellowlabourers (2 Occurrences)
... fellowlabourers, whose names are in the book of life. (KJV). Philemon 1:24
Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers. (KJV). ...
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Fellow-laborers (2 Occurrences)
... (WBS). Philemon 1:24 Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellow-laborers. (WBS).
Fellow-laborer, Fellow-laborers. Fellowlabourer . Reference Bible.
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Marcus (3 Occurrences)
... you, receive him;) (KJV WBS YLT). Philemon 1:24 Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas,
Lucas, my fellowlabourers. (KJV WBS). 1 Peter 5:13 The ...
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Zacharias (11 Occurrences)
... See especially Zahn, Evangelium des Lucas, 98-101 and 745-751 (1913). Burton Scott
Easton. Multi-Version Concordance Zacharias (11 Occurrences). ...
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Evangelist (2 Occurrences)
... only that he had Antiochian family connections. Jerome calls him Lucas medicus
Antiochensis. He certainly shows an interest in Antioch ...
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Luke (4 Occurrences)
... only that he had Antiochian family connections. Jerome calls him Lucas medicus
Antiochensis. He certainly shows an interest in Antioch ...
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Apostles (79 Occurrences)
... Josephus. See Keim, Geschichte Jesu, III, 1872, 134, and Krenkel, Josephus
und Lucas, 1894, for the arguments in favor of that position. ...
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