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Introduction
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Written to Theophilus, who here is referred to as a specific person.
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Luke was the writer. The Holy Spirit was the author.
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Filled with the Spirit (Luke 1:15-17; 41-42)
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“Filled with” speaks, not of quantity, but of motivation. It speaks of cause and effect.
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Luke 6:11
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Acts 5:17-18
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Acts 13:45
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Acts 5:3
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Acts 9:17-18
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Ephesians 5:18-20
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Luke 1:41-42
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Luke 1:38 – This was a great demonstration of faith on Mary’s part, knowing that what she had just been told would be a miraculous feat.
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Luke 1:50 – God will be merciful to the faithful in the judgment. Compare II Timothy 1:18.
JJ
March 06, 2019
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