Luke 1–9:50: A Theological Exposition of Sacred Scripture (Concordia Commentary | CC)

by Arthur A. Just Jr.

Publisher:

Concordia Publishing House

, 1996

Overview

This is the first of two volumes that look at the Book of Luke. In these two volumes, the author explores the third Gospel in light of four central themes:

• Christology
• sacramentology
• ecclesiology
• eschatology

The author recognizes and unfolds Luke’s catechetical purpose in the story of Jesus and helps modern readers to appreciate the rich tapestry of the Gospel of Luke.

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Key Features

• Bibliographical references and index
• Preface by the author
• A theological exposition of sacred Scripture

Contents

Top Highlights

“John’s baptism was not ‘in the name of Jesus’ (Acts 2:38: 8:16; 10:48; 19:5; cf. 8:12; 22:16) nor in the name of the Trinity (Mt 28:19). Therefore, John’s baptism did not initiate people into Jesus, the Trinity, or God’s kingdom. It was preparatory. Yet the text states that it had the power to bring those baptized ‘to the forgiveness of sins,’ and that forgiveness comes from Jesus.” (Page 150)

“Therefore, Jesus’ disciples are to be characterized by mercy and forgiveness and thus portray God’s character to the world.” (Page 295)

“The thesis is that for Jesus to be the one who baptizes with the Holy Spirit and with fire, he himself is first baptized with the Holy Spirit and with fire. The Spirit descends on him when he is baptized in the Jordan. The fire of God’s wrath at sin is kindled against him, and he suffers the bloody ‘baptism’ of death on the cross. After he rises and ascends, the Holy Spirit is poured out as tongues of fire on Pentecost. But the fire of God’s wrath has become the purifying fire of God’s love because God’s anger has been quenched by Jesus on the cross, and so Christian Baptism conveys the forgiveness of sins (Acts 2:38–39).” (Page 135)

“This is the most important event in Jesus’ ministry outside of the crucifixion and the resurrection. The Christ, true God and true man, is anointed with the Holy Spirit and acknowledged by the Father. Jesus in his humanity, as well as in his divine nature, is graced with the Spirit and declared to be God’s Son, opening the way for fallen human beings to be incorporated into Christ through Baptism and likewise to receive the Spirit and to be adopted as children of God.” (Page 159)

Product Details

• Title: Concordia Commentary: Luke 1–9:50
• Author: Arthur A. Just Jr.
• Publisher: Concordia
• Pages: 416

About Arthur A. Just Jr.

Arthur A. Just Jr. is dean of graduate studies and a professor of exegetical theology at Concordia Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He is also the author of a two-volume exegetical commentary on Luke.