2011-07-29 15:31:10
According to different scholars, the gospel of Luke is categorized as the most comprehensive account of Jesus' life as compared to other gospel. All the works of Jesus Christ in saving mankind have been profoundly demonstrated by Luke. Precisely, the topic of Jesus raising the dead has been clearly tackled by the gospel of Luke. In this case, the concept of death refers to both physical death as well as spiritual death. In this regard, the theme of raising the dead has been recurring and very dominant in the scriptures of Luke. The gospel of Luke has clearly illustrated different scene and contexts where Jesus Christ showed his love for mankind by raising up the dead. In this regard, this paper will profoundly discuss and analyze the concept of Jesus raising the dead in the gospel of Luke.
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2011-07-29 15:29:25
"If any man comes after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake and for the gospel will find it." (Mark 8:34)
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2011-07-29 15:29:24
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