Luke alone wrote, "So that they may not believe and be saved." This inclusion reflects his intense interest in salvation. Luke viewed the preaching mission of Jesus and His disciples as essentially calling people to salvation. Satan"s purpose is the exact opposite of God"s purpose (cf. 2 Peter 3:9). In Jesus" ministry the word of God that saved people was the message that Jesus was the God-man. When people trusted in Him as such, they experienced salvation. [source][source][source]