Luke: Major Themes Of The Holy Spirit

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Some major themes that are present in Luke are the presence of the Holy Spirit, the use of prayer, Jesus’ concern for women, his belief that Christianity should be the universal belief and a lawful religion, and that Jerusalem should always remain of the utmost importance (Harris, 2014). First, he believes that Jesus’ career and growth of Christianity are the work of the Holy Spirit, which is a direct expression of God’s will (Harris, 2014 p. 204). Next, the use of prayer is discussed in reference to Jesus and the disciples and how important it is to Christianity. It is unmistakable Luke’s thought as to the role that women play and that they are indispensable to God’s plan (Harris, 2014). Last, the concern for women is linked to the vulnerability

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