Is There Life After Acts? For Luke
December 5, 2021 • Gary Olsen, Chris Reighley • Colossians 4:14; Luke 1:1–4; Acts 1:1–2
An Online Study for the Sunday Night Bible Study at Rolling Hills Community Church in Lago Vista, Texas
Teachers: Gary Olsen & Chris Reighley
What happened after Acts; at the end of the book, we leave Luke in Rome with Paul, but what happens next?! What about the author Luke? And how about Peter … he dropped out of the picture at the halfway mark, not to be heard from again … What gives?!
During Paul’s house arrest in Rome, Luke’s pen and presence help preserve the gospel story for the generations. This episode explores how Luke composed the Gospel and Acts—melding Greco-Roman literary style, musical form, and eyewitness clarity. We also examine Luke’s humility, literary skill, and possible inspiration from the prison songs and sermons of Paul.
- Luke’s Greco-Roman writing style and musical structure
- Luke as author of both a Gospel and Church history
- Literary excellence and theological depth
- Ministry from house arrest
