by Audun | Last updated Mar 8, 2024 | Pauline epistles
INTRODUCTION The book of Romans has had a great influence on Christian theology and has meant a lot to many people in the history of the church. The Old Church’s great theologian Augustine came to faith when he read Romans, the Reformation was a result of, among...
by Audun | Last updated Mar 8, 2024 | NT
INTRODUCTION The Acts of the Apostles was written by Luke as a continuation of the Gospel of Luke (Luke 1:3, Acts 1:1). Both books mention Theophilus, who may have been the “sponsor” of Luke. But even though the books are dedicated to him, they are still...
by Audun | Last updated Mar 8, 2024 | Gospels
INTRODUCTION The fourth Gospel stands out from the other three in being more “philosophical”. It was also written somewhat later, and it is common to date it in the 90s AD. By this time there had become a clearer distinction between Jews who believed in...
by Audun | Last updated Mar 8, 2024 | Gospels
INTRODUCTION The Gospel of Luke is written to Theophilus (1:3). Theophilus is described as “most excellent”, a term that is also used to describe the governors Felix and Festus (Acts 24:3, 26:25), so perhaps he was a Roman officer or the like. We know nothing about...
by Audun | Last updated Mar 8, 2024 | Gospels
INTRODUCTION There is a tradition going back to the earliest church that John Mark wrote this Gospel. He was part of Paul’s first missionary journey (Acts 12:25, 13:5,13) and is said to have since become one of Peter’s co-workers (1 Pet 5:13). The Gospel...
