What do you think?
Rate this book
Luke: Empowered Living Through Holistic Redemption
Unleashing God's Kingdom
Every paragraph in Luke's gospel is about Jesus. Luke showcases Jesus' character by recounting all the significant events of his life, recalling his major teachings, and recommending his character as the truest way to live. The Jesus in Luke's biography doesn't wait for these events to happen to him, instead Jesus powerfully moves and unleashes the kingdom of God, proclaiming--and demonstrating--holistic redemption. This redemption cannot be reduced to ethics, morality, or even what we call social justice. Its foundation is a Person, and in that Person holistic redemption explodes into living realities. Those who follow this Person suddenly realize they are on mission with Jesus, as Luke tells his great story.
In this deep dive into the person of Jesus, Scot McKnight shows that the Christian movement today, just as it was in Jesus' time, is empowered by the Spirit of God. Explaining the links between the Bible's world and ours, McKnight explores the enduring relevance of the Gospel of Luke for today.
In the New Testament Everyday Bible Study Series, widely respected biblical scholar Scot McKnight combines interpretive insights with pastoral wisdom for all the books of the New Testament. Each volume
Original Meaning. Brief, precise expositions of the biblical text and offers a clear focus for the central message of each passage.
Fresh Interpretation. Brings the passage alive with fresh images and what it means to follow King Jesus.
Practical Application. Biblical connections and questions for reflection and application for each passage.
Every paragraph in Luke's gospel is about Jesus. Luke showcases Jesus' character by recounting all the significant events of his life, recalling his major teachings, and recommending his character as the truest way to live. The Jesus in Luke's biography doesn't wait for these events to happen to him, instead Jesus powerfully moves and unleashes the kingdom of God, proclaiming--and demonstrating--holistic redemption. This redemption cannot be reduced to ethics, morality, or even what we call social justice. Its foundation is a Person, and in that Person holistic redemption explodes into living realities. Those who follow this Person suddenly realize they are on mission with Jesus, as Luke tells his great story.
In this deep dive into the person of Jesus, Scot McKnight shows that the Christian movement today, just as it was in Jesus' time, is empowered by the Spirit of God. Explaining the links between the Bible's world and ours, McKnight explores the enduring relevance of the Gospel of Luke for today.
In the New Testament Everyday Bible Study Series, widely respected biblical scholar Scot McKnight combines interpretive insights with pastoral wisdom for all the books of the New Testament. Each volume
Original Meaning. Brief, precise expositions of the biblical text and offers a clear focus for the central message of each passage.
Fresh Interpretation. Brings the passage alive with fresh images and what it means to follow King Jesus.
Practical Application. Biblical connections and questions for reflection and application for each passage.
381 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 21, 2023
15 people are currently reading
14 people want to read
About the author
Scot McKnight
210 books542 followersScot McKnight is a recognized authority on the New Testament, early Christianity, and the historical Jesus. McKnight, author or editor of forty books, is the Professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary in Lombard, IL. Dr. McKnight has given interviews on radios across the nation, has appeared on television, and is regularly speaks at local churches, conferences, colleges, and seminaries in the USA and abroad. Dr. McKnight obtained his Ph.D. at the University of Nottingham (1986).
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
No one has reviewed this book yet.