purpose. Luke's gospel goes back beyond both Abraham and David, and traces the

genealogy of the Saviour back to Adam. This forms the basis for Paul's message to the

Gentiles; and indeed it is Paul alone of all the New Testament writers who makes known

the wondrous and far-reaching connection that is established in the purpose of God

between Adam, mankind (including Jew and Gentile) and Christ.

(to be continued)

CHARLES H. WELCH