Because he specifically wrote for the benefit of Theophilus, apparently a Gentile of some stature, his gospel was composed with a Gentile audience in mind, and his intent is to show that a Christian's faith is based upon historically reliable and verifiable events. Luke often refers to Christ as the “Son of Man,” emphasizing His humanity, and he shares many details that are not found in the other gospel accounts.
Kwa sababu yeye hasa aliandika kwa ajili ya faida ya Theofilo, inaonekana baadhi ya watu wa Mataifa wa kimo, injili yake ilikuwa linatungwa na watu wa mataifa mengine watazamaji katika akili, na dhamira yake ni kuonyesha kuwa imani ya Kikristo ni msingi juu ya matukio ya kihistoria ya kuaminika na kuthibitishwa.