This groundbreaking work by Darrell Bock thoroughly explores the theology of Luke’s gospel and the book of Acts. In his writing, Luke records the story of God working through Jesus to usher in a new era of promise and Spirit-enablement so that the people of God can be God’s people even in the midst of a hostile world. It is a message the church still needs today. Bock both covers major Lukan themes and sets forth the distinctive contribution of Luke-Acts to the New Testament and the canon of Scripture, providing readers with an in-depth and holistic grasp of Lukan theology in the larger context of the Bible. I. Howard Marshall : “A remarkable achievement that should become the first port of call for students in this central area of New Testament Theology.” Craig S. Keener : “Bock’s excellent exploration of Luke’s theological approach and themes meets an important need in Lukan theology.” Darrell L. Bock (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is senior research professor of New Testament studies and Executive Director for Cultural Engagement at Dallas Theological Seminary. Known for his work in Luke-Acts, Dr. Bock is a Humboldt Scholar (Tubingen University in Germany), is on the editorial board for Christianity Today , and a past president of the Evangelical Theological Society (2000-2001). A New York Times bestselling author, Bock has written over forty books, including Luke in the NIV Application Commentary series. Dr. Andreas Kostenberger is theologian in residence at Fellowship Raleigh, cofounder of Biblical Foundations, and author, editor, or translator of over sixty books. He and his wife Marny have four grown children and live in North Carolina. A Theology of Luke and Acts biblical theology of the New Testament By Darrell L. Bock Zondervan Copyright © 2012 Darrell L. Bock All right reserved. ISBN: 978-0-310-27089-8 Contents Contents (Detailed)...................................................................................................................10Series Preface........................................................................................................................19Author's Preface......................................................................................................................21Abbreviations.........................................................................................................................23Part One Introductory Matters........................................................................................................25CHAPTER 1 The Often Lost Importance of Luke-Acts and the Orientation of this Study...................................................27CHAPTER 2 The Context of Luke-Acts: A Short Introduction.............................................................................31CHAPTER 3 The Case for the Unity of Luke-Acts and Reading the Volumes as Luke-Acts and as Luke and Acts..............................55CHAPTER 4 Outline and Narrative Survey of Luke-Acts..................................................................................63Part Two Major Theological Themes....................................................................................................97CHAPTER 5 The Plan, Activity, and Character of God: A Survey in Narrative Order......................................................99CHAPTER 6 The God of Promise, Fulfillment, and Salvation: Synthesis of Texts on the Plan of God......................................121CHAPTER 7 Jesus the Messiah Who Is Lord and Bringer of the New Era: Narrative Order..................................................149CHAPTER 8 Messiah, Servant, Prophet, Savior, Son of Man, and Lord: A Synthesis on the Person and Work of Jesus.......................177CHAPTER 9 The Holy Spirit in Luke-Acts: Power and Enablement for the Promise and Witness of the New Era..............................211CHAPTER 10 The Salvation of God through Christ and the Healings That Picture It: Narrative Order.....................................227CHAPTER 11 The Many Dimensions of Salvation in Luke-Acts: A Synthesis................................................................239CHAPTER 12 Israel in Luke-Acts.......................................................................................................279CHAPTER 13 The Gentiles and the Expression "the Nations" in Luke-Acts................................................................291CHAPTER 14 The Church and the Way in Luke-Acts.......................................................................................303CHAPTER 15 Discipleship and Ethics in the New Community..............................................................................311CHAPTER 16 How Response to Jesus Divides: The Opponents, the Crowds, and Rome as Observer of Events in Luke-Acts.....................333CHAPTER 17 Women, the Poor, and the Social Dimensions in Luke-Acts...................................................................343