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How does the portrayal of the 'kingdom of God' in the Gospel of Luke differ from its depiction in the Gospel of Matthew, and what theological implications arise from these differences?
A
Luke emphasizes the kingdom's future, apocalyptic arrival, while Matthew highlights its present, spiritual reality.
B
Matthew focuses on the kingdom as a Jewish inheritance, while Luke presents it as universally accessible to all people, especially the marginalized.
C
Luke primarily depicts the kingdom through parables about judgment, whereas Matthew emphasizes miracles as demonstrations of the kingdom's power.
D
Matthew presents the kingdom as a political entity, while Luke portrays it as a purely personal relationship with God.
Reference: Luke 4:18-19; Matthew 5:3-12