Why do we need an orderly account of Jesus?
English: Saint Luke the Evangelist. Russian Eastern Orthodox icon from Russia. 18th century. Wood, tempera. Luke is the author of the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles. He is considered one of the Four Evangelists. (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) Therefore, since I myself have carefully investigated everything from the beginning, it seemed good also to me to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus , so that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught (Luke 1:3–4). Luke states that his purpose in writing his gospel is to provide an orderly account for Theophilus and other believers. There were many stories and traditions already circulating in the decades after Jesus ’ ascension, and Luke was determined to provide an accurate account. He mentions that “many have undertaken to draw up an account of the things that have been fulfilled among us, just as they were handed down to us by those who from the first were eyewitnesses and serv...