AUTHOR:
Luke was a companion of Paul and a doctor. He also wrote the Book of Luke. Luke and Acts are viewed as "1" book comprising of 2 parts.
Date:
2 Possible dates (63 AD or 70+ AD)
Recipient:
It was written directly to Theophilus, Luke's publisher, plus everyone who would read duplicated copies, (including us 2000+ years later).
Purpose:
1. Gives history after Christ's death
2. To paint a picture of the persecution the early church faced.
3. To provide a guide- A guide to how Christians and the church should live and operate
4. To show how the church stayed strong amidst persecution
By your words I can see where I'm going; they throw a beam of light on my dark path. (Psalms 119 MSG)
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