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The author Luke was a [[Gentile]], as confirmed by [[Paul]] at [[Colossians]] 4:11,14.  The Gospel of Luke is the 3rd and longest [[the Gospel|Gospel]] (indeed, the longest book in the entire [[New Testament]]), placed after [[Gospel of Matthew|Matthew]] and [[Gospel of Mark|Mark]] and before the [[Gospel of John]].  [[Papyrus 4]] and [[Papyrus 75]] are two early surviving scrolls of this Gospel. Luke implies the existence of [[Gospels]] before his in {{bibleref|Luke|1|1-3}}: "Inasmuch as many have undertaken to compile a narrative of the things that have been accomplished among us ...."   

The author Luke was a [[Gentile]], as confirmed by [[Paul]] at [[Colossians]] 4:11,14.  The Gospel of Luke is the 3rd and longest [[the Gospel|Gospel]] (indeed, the longest book in the entire [[New Testament]]), placed after [[Gospel of Matthew|Matthew]] and [[Gospel of Mark|Mark]] and before the [[Gospel of John]].  [[Papyrus 4]] and [[Papyrus 75]] are two early surviving scrolls of this Gospel. Luke implies the existence of [[Gospels]] before his in {{bibleref|Luke|1|1-3}}: "Inasmuch as many have undertaken to compile a narrative of the things that have been accomplished among us ...."   

[[Theology|Theological]] themes of the Gospel of Luke are: Jesus Christ is the promised [[Messiah]] king of the [[Old Testament]]; Jesus as the [[Son of God]] and Son of Man; Jesus' reliance on God and his frequent [[prayer]]; the [[kingdom of God]] is for the [[Humility|humble]], the [[repentance|repentant]] [[sin]]ner, the poor, the outcast, and the outsider; [[God]]'s [[salvation]]; the Jewish Messiah is not only for the [[Jew]]s, but for the [[Gentiles]] as well; the role of the [[Holy Spirit]] in connection to Jesus’ coming and his public ministry; the Messiah King was rejected by the ones He came to save and [[Christian persecution|Christians must be willing to suffer persecution]] and rejection as they follow the example of Christ; the [[ascension of Christ]]<ref>[https://deeperriches.com/themes-more-luke/ Themes and More in Luke]</ref><ref>[https://enterthebible.org/courses/luke/lessons/theological-themes-in-luke#:~:text=Social%20Reversal,societies'%20ways%20of%20determining%20value. Theological Themes in Luke]</ref>

[[Theology|Theological]] themes of the Gospel of Luke are: Jesus Christ is the promised [[Messiah]] king of the [[Old Testament]]; Jesus as the [[Son of God]] and Son of Man; Jesus' reliance on God and his frequent [[prayer]]; the [[kingdom of God]] is for the [[Humility|humble]], the [[repentance|repentant]] [[sin]]ner, the poor, the outcast, and the outsider; [[God]]'s [[salvation]]; the Jewish Messiah is not only for the [[Jew]]s, but for the [[Gentiles]] as well; the role of the [[Holy Spirit]] in connection to Jesus’ coming and his public ministry; the Messiah King was rejected by the ones He came to save and [[Christian persecution|Christians must be willing to suffer persecution]] and rejection as they follow the example of Christ; and the [[ascension of Christ]].<ref>[https://deeperriches.com/themes-more-luke/ Themes and More in Luke]</ref><ref>[https://enterthebible.org/courses/luke/lessons/theological-themes-in-luke#:~:text=Social%20Reversal,societies'%20ways%20of%20determining%20value. Theological Themes in Luke]</ref>

Unique to the Gospel of Luke are:

Unique to the Gospel of Luke are: