The Dedication to Theophilus
“Is nothing absolutely true?/All things equally true?â€
(Luke 1:1-4)
Introduction: Luke’s Dedication to Theolphilus comprises a primary framework for interpreting the Gospel According to Luke (compare Acts 1:1). The Dedication also prepares the reader for what is to come.
Prayer:   Our prayer is that we too would become Theophilus; and, thereby assess this gospel. May this Gospel According to Luke become accessible to us.
Textual Outline:
1:1Â Â Â Something has transpired Accomplished
1:2Â Â Â Something worthy of transmission Advocates
1:3Â Â Â Something for Theophilus Account
1:4Â Â Â Something true and teachable Accuracy
Conclusion: In a world such as ours’, where relativism means that nothing is absolutely true (!), and that, pluralistically speaking, all things are equally true (?), this Dedication to Theophilus could not be more timely. May it serve to open up the rest of the book for you.