“Prologue: This Gospel’s Plan and Purpose” | September 4, 2022

I.         “Plan”
Ephesians 3:14-19
Ephesians 3:1-6; Galatians 3:29; Eph 2:16; 5:17-18
Ro 16:25 (Paul’s endorsement); 2Ti 4:6-13
Luke 1:1-4; Eph 3:6; 2 Ti 4:5, 17 (Gk.); Ac 3:18; (Heb 2:3)
John 15:27; 16:4; (Mk 1:1; Ac 11:15); 1Co 4:1
See Mk 4:14; 1Co 11:2, 23; Ac 9

II.          “Dedication”
Luke 1:3; Ac 11:4; 23:26; 24:2; 26:25; 1:1
 
III.          “Purpose”
Luke 1:4; Ac 2:36 (Gk.); 2Pe 1:16-19; Ac 18:25; Ro 2:18
1 Corinthians 14:19; Gal 6:6 (Gk.)
2 Timothy 3:16-17
Acts 2:32-36
2 Peter 1:16-21
 

Greek Word Study:
Compile: ‘anatassomai’: from ‘ana’ (an intensive) and ‘tasso’ (to place in in one’s proper category): - to set in order, arrange (only in Lk 1:1); to arrange, compile. Syn: ‘horizo’, to determine, define.
Narrative: ‘diegesis’: from ‘diegeomai’ (to relate fully), a recital: - narrative. Syn: ‘diaggello’, to announce thoroughly, declare fully.
Accomplished: ‘plerophoreo’: from ‘pleres’ (complete) and ‘phoreo’ (to have a burden) (to wear as clothing or a constant accompaniment): to carry out fully (in evidence) i.e. completely assure (or convince); entirely accomplish. Accomplish, fully, assure, (fulfilled). II. Of things: to make fully assured, give full proof of, confirm fully; (passive) to be fully established as true (Lk 1:1) [Perfect Passive Participle] (OT Fulfilled)
From the Beginning: ‘Ap’ arches’: from ‘arche’ (noun meaning beginning): when used with preposition: spoken of time: the beginning, commencement: - From the beginning, e.g. of the gospel dispensation, or of the Christian experience (Lk 1:2; Jn 15:27; 2 Th 2:13; 1Jn 1:1; 2:7)
Eyewitnesses: ‘autoptes’: from ‘autos’ (self) and ‘optanomai’ (to gaze, i.e. with wide-open eyes as at something remarkable): - self-seeing, i.e. an eyewitness. (Lk 1:2)
Ministers: ‘huperetes’: from ‘hupo’ (under) and a derivative of ‘eresso’ (to row) an under-oarsman, i.e. subordinate (assistant): - minister, servant. In classical Greek, a common sailor or hired hand. Generally, a minister, associate in any work. Of a minister of the Word of Christ (Lk 1:2; Ac 26:16; 1Co 4:1) Syn: diakonos (a servant, minister, deacon) ‘doulos’ (servant, slave).
Word: ‘logos’: something said (inc. the thought); (by implication) a topic (subject of discourse) Thayer: equivalent to instruction, preaching concerning this salvation (i.e.  the salvation obtained through Christ) In an objective sense, what is communicated by instruction/doctrine. Specifically, the Doctrine concerning the attainment through Christ of Salvation in the Kingdom of God; simply (Mt 13:20-23; Mk 4:14-20; 8;32; 16:20; Lk 1:2…)
Delivered: ‘paradidomi’: handed down (to surrender, entrust) (Lk 1:3)
Followed1 All Things2 Closely3 for Some Time Past4: ‘parakoloutheo1 pas2 akribos3 anothen4’: To follow near, to investigate1 everything2 [pertaining to Christ] exactly3 from the beginning4. (Lk 1:3)
Orderly Account: ‘kathexes’: from ‘kata’ (down) and ‘hexes’ (successive, afterword, next) [successively down] i.e. consecutively; orderly, in order. (Lk 1:3)
Most Excellent: ‘kratistos’: Superlative of ‘kratos’ (dominion, might); strongest, i.e. (in dignity) Very Honorable: - most excellent. (Lk 1:4, Ac 23:26; 24:2; 26:25; 1:1)
Theophilus: ‘theophilos’: from ‘theos’ (God) and ‘philos’ (properly dear, i.e. a friend): friend of God, lover of God; Theophilus, a Christian: - Theophilus.
Certainty: ‘epiginosko1 ho asphaleia2’: to become fully acquainted with, to know fully1, to have certainty2 of the facts2; to have definite security2. (Lk 1:4)