The Christian claim is that the things the Bible teaches about Jesus are true and certain. We take this position because 1) Christianity is a biblical faith. Luke refers to the promises of the Old Testament that were fulfilled in Jesus. He sets out to show us how Jesus fulfills the promises of God. 2) Christianity is a historical faith. The things we claim were not done in secret, and Luke gives us specific historical dates and figures as he recounts Jesus' life. Finally, 3) Christianity is a varifiable faith. Though many have tried to write a narrative of Jesus, only four were accepted as Scripture through a thoroughly vetted process. The church worked prayerfully and faithfuly to preserve God's Word. Luke provided a "carefuly investigated ...orderly sequence". Christianity is a faith that is biblically, historically, and verifiably true and therefore trustworthy.

This title is a part of the Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary Series, edited by David Platt, Daniel L. Akin, and Tony Merida. All 48-volumes take a Christ-centered approach to expositing the books of the Bible. Instead of a verse-by-verse approach, the authors explain and apply key passages, teaching readers to see Christ in all aspects of Scripture.

Thabiti M. Anyabwile (MS, North Carolina State University) is senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Grand Cayman and the author of numerous books, including What is a Healthy Church Member?, The Faithful Preacher, and Finding Faithful Elders and Deacons. He serves as a council member with the Gospel Coalition, is a lead writer for 9Marks Ministries, and regularly blogs at Pure Church, hosted by the Gospel Coalition. He and his wife, Kristie, have been married for over twenty years and have three children.