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The Gospel of Luke

The Gospel of Luke

The Gospel according to Luke is the first part of a two-volume work that continues the biblical history of God’s dealings with humanity found in the Old Testament, showing how God’s promises to Israel have been fulfilled in Jesus and how the salvation promised to Israel and accomplished by Jesus has been extended to the Gentiles. The stated purpose of the two volumes is to provide Theophilus and others like him with certainty—assurance—about earlier instruction they have received. To accomplish his purpose, Luke shows that the preaching and teaching of the representatives of the early church are grounded in the preaching and teaching of Jesus, who during his historical ministry prepared his specially chosen followers and commissioned them to be witnesses to his resurrection and to all else that he did. This continuity between the historical ministry of Jesus and the ministry of the apostles is Luke’s way of guaranteeing the fidelity of the Church’s teaching to the teaching of Jesus. Luke’s story of Jesus and the church is dominated by a historical perspective. This history is first of all salvation history. God’s divine plan for human salvation was accomplished during the period of Jesus, who through the events of his life fulfilled the Old Testament prophecies, and this salvation is now extended to all humanity in the period of the church. This salvation history, moreover, is a part of human history. Luke relates the story of Jesus and the church to events in contemporary Palestinian history for, as Paul says, “this was not done in a corner.” Finally, Luke relates the story of Jesus and the church to contemporaneous church history. Luke is concerned with presenting Christianity as a legitimate form of worship in the Roman world, a religion that is capable of meeting the spiritual needs of a world empire like that of Rome. To this end, Luke depicts the Roman governor Pilate declaring Jesus innocent of any wrongdoing three times. At the same time Luke argues in Acts that Christianity is the logical development and proper fulfillment of Judaism and is therefore deserving of the same toleration and freedom traditionally accorded Judaism by Rome. The prominence given to the period of the church in the story has important consequences for Luke’s interpretation of the teachings of Jesus. By presenting the time of the church as a distinct phase of salvation history, Luke accordingly shifts the early Christian emphasis away from the expectation of an imminent parousia to the day-to-day concerns of the Christian community in the world. He does this in the gospel by regularly emphasizing the words “each day” in the sayings of Jesus. Although Luke still believes the parousia to be a reality that will come unexpectedly, he is more concerned with presenting the words and deeds of Jesus as guides for the conduct of Christian disciples in the interim period between the ascension and the parousia and with presenting Jesus himself as the model of Christian life and piety. Throughout the gospel, Luke calls upon the Christian disciple to identify with the master Jesus, who is caring and tender toward the poor and lowly, the outcast, the sinner, and the afflicted, toward all those who recognize their dependence on God, but who is severe toward the proud and self-righteous, and particularly toward those who place their material wealth before the service of God and his people. No gospel writer is more concerned than Luke with the mercy and compassion of Jesus. No gospel writer is more concerned with the role of the Spirit in the life of Jesus and the Christian disciple, with the importance of prayer, or with Jesus’ concern for women. While Jesus calls all humanity to repent, he is particularly demanding of those who would be his disciples. Of them he demands absolute and total detachment from family and material possessions. To all who respond in faith and repentance to the word Jesus preaches, he brings salvation and peace and life.
History
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Chasing Luke

Chasing Luke

“Tell me you want me as badly as I want you,” his breath came out hot and heavy on my face was so close to mine. I could smell him. “No, I d-don’t want you. Leave me alone.” I tried to say but my voice came out choked and breathy. He pulled back and my eyes immediately flew open. His eyes bored into me with such intensity that I could feel it in my core. “I’ll make you admit it one day and then you will be mine,” he said huskily and then pulled himself back from me, turned on his heels and walked away. I fell to my knees, heart pounding as an unknown feeling washed over me. ****** Luke Walker is your definition of Mr. Popular and high school sweetheart. He has looks to die for and it’s no doubt why all the girls at Coldwater High want to be with him and the guys want to be him. He’s the Student Council president, debate and hockey captain and an honours student destined to get into the top universities. Heck, his life is perfect and his future already sealed but that is all until he meets new kid Elliot Grey. Meet Elliot, new kid in town and total hot sex God badboy. From his dark leather jacket to his black combat boots, piercings and tattoos all over, it’s no wonder why everyone is deathly terrified of him and also wants him at the same time. And the stories of his past paint him as a juvenile delinquent with no future. His looks are to die for and that body, gosh, nothing is left to the imagination. He likes that everyone is afraid of him, well everyone except Mr. Popular and all-time school sweetheart Luke. One chance encounter, that’s all it takes to get Elliot interested in Luke. But there is a problem, Luke has a girlfriend that he would never leave for anyone, or so he thought. One stolen kiss under the stars has Luke second guessing all his life choices and who he thought he was. Is one kiss all it takes to tame Luke? Can Elliot show Luke that life isn’t all about having good grades, following rules and being the all-time perfect boy, he was taught to be? Read to find out more.
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75 Chs
Tell me a bedtime story about Halloweentown.
Once upon a time in Halloweentown, there was a little witch named Aggie. Every night, she would fly around on her broomstick looking at all the spooky houses. One night, she saw a group of friendly ghosts having a party. They invited her to join, and they danced under the moonlight that peeked through the dark, cloudy sky. It was a magical night filled with laughter and the smell of pumpkin spice.
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2024-11-23 10:20
What are the common themes in halloweentown crossover fanfiction?
The theme of mystery is quite prevalent. With the crossover, there are new secrets to uncover. Why are the two worlds intersecting? What is the purpose? Another common theme is the adaptation of different cultures. Halloweentown has its own spooky - yet - friendly culture, and when it crosses over with another world, the characters have to adapt to new cultural norms. This can lead to some really interesting character development and storylines.
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2024-11-25 09:14
How can the settings of Halloweentown and Hogwarts be combined in a fanfic?
The settings could be combined by having a joint magical school project. The teachers from both Hogwarts and Halloweentown decide to have their students work together on a project that requires them to use the unique features of both settings. So, Hogwarts students might have to go to Halloweentown to study the growth of magical pumpkins, while Halloweentown students come to Hogwarts to learn about the history of magic in the wizarding world. This would give the opportunity for the detailed descriptions of both settings to be intertwined in the fanfic.
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2024-10-30 13:25
What are the common themes in non - adult 'Halloweentown' fanfiction?
Family is another important theme. Since the original movie has a strong family element, fanfictions often explore the relationships between family members in Halloweentown. It could be about how a family of witches passes down their knowledge and traditions from one generation to the next.
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2024-12-11 01:51
What are the common themes in 'Harry Potter Halloweentown' fanfiction?
Magic mixing is a common theme. The magic from Harry Potter's world and that of Halloweentown often combine in interesting ways. For example, spells from Hogwarts might interact strangely with Halloweentown's potions.
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2024-11-15 20:17
What kind of characters can be found in a Halloweentown bedtime story?
There are witches, like the ones with pointy hats and magic wands. They can cast spells and fly on broomsticks. Then there are ghosts, those spooky transparent figures that can float through walls. Skeletons are also common, their bony frames making them look both scary and interesting. And of course, there are goblins, small and mischievous creatures that love to play pranks.
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2024-11-23 21:43
What are some common themes in Halloweentown Marnie and Ethan fanfiction?
One common theme is their relationship development. Writers often explore how Marnie and Ethan's friendship or potential romantic relationship grows over time. For example, they might write about how they overcome challenges together in Halloweentown.
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2024-11-26 08:54
Can you recommend some non - adult 'Halloweentown' fanfiction?
One great 'Halloweentown' fanfiction that's family - friendly could be one where the characters go on a new adventure in Halloweentown to save a magical creature. It focuses on the magic and friendship aspects, just like in the original movie.
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2024-12-10 16:19
Can you recommend some good halloweentown crossover fanfiction?
Sure. 'A Magical Encounter in Halloweentown' is a great one. It crosses over Halloweentown with another magical world, creating a unique and exciting story filled with new characters and adventures.
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2024-11-24 22:24
What are some interesting crossovers between Halloweentown and Harry Potter fanfic?
One interesting crossover could be the use of Halloweentown's unique magical creatures in the world of Harry Potter. For example, the friendly witches and warlocks of Halloweentown might interact with Hogwarts students. Maybe they could exchange spells or magical items. Another aspect could be the different styles of magic. Halloweentown magic might be more focused on the spooky and fun aspects of Halloween, while Hogwarts magic has a more traditional and academic approach. A crossover could explore how these two magic systems interact and influence each other.
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2024-10-31 03:56
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