Written to Know the Certainty - Luke 1:4

The Physician Luke wrote, “Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us, even as they delivered them unto us, which from the beginning were eyewitnesses, and ministers of the word. It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto you in order, most excellent Theophilus, ...”, and in chapter one and verse four of his book Luke shares how he wrote these things so “Theophilus” “might know the certainty of those things, where we read:

That you might know the certainty of those things, wherein you have been instructed.

The verse reads, “That you might know the certainty of those things, ...” Luke began with the words, “that you might know” or “so Theophilus could become thoroughly acquainted with and accurately recognize”, “the certainty of those things” which means “the stability, firmness, undoubted truth, security and safety of things declared about Jesus”. Luke shared how he wrote the following account to “Theophilus” so he would “know accurately” concerning the following.

The verse goes on to say, “... wherein you have been instructed.” Luke continued with the words, “wherein you” which means “in which Theophilus” “have been instructed” or “was informed by word of mouth or orally indoctrinated”. Luke shared how he was directing his words toward what “Theophilus” was previously exposed to concerning teachings about Jesus.

When we think through Luke's words in this verse, we discover more of the reason why Luke wrote these words to “Theophilus”. Luke desired to have “Theophilus” “understand accurately and truthfully” the “information” previously given to him. So as to clear up any questions of “certainty” concerning the events surrounding Jesus, Luke was to share “eyewitness” accounts about His life. God is the true “author” of the scriptures, and as He inspired Luke to write these words, we can be assured that He desires for us to learn about His Son Jesus so we may believe in Him and have a personal relationship with God. As we learn from Luke the “certain” account of Jesus' life, let us look to the Lord Jesus to reveal to us the “truth” of His word by the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

Next time Luke shares about, “Zacharias” and “Elizabeth”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

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