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that you might know the certainty concerning the things in which you were instructed.
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A Gospel of Certainty
Luke explicitly states his goal is to provide Theophilus with "certainty." Commentators explain the Greek terms imply a "full knowledge" and a reliable, "impregnable historical foundation." This shows that the Gospel is written not just to tell a story, but to build a confident and secure faith based on a trustworthy account.
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Mightest know (επιγνωις). Second aorist active subjunctive of επιγινωσκω. Full knowledge (επ-), in addition to what he already has…
19th Century
Anglican
Wherein thou hast been instructed.—The verb used is that from which are formed the words “catechise,” “catechumen,” etc.,…
Though it is not clear whether Theophilus was a believer, he had doubtless received some instructions in the faith. He had learned of both the word…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
That you might know the certainty The end the evangelist had in writing this Gospel, and sending it to Theophilus, w…
Presbyterian
Luke will not write about things about which Christians may safely differ from one another and hesitate within themselves; but rather about the thi…
