The present research aims to analyze the relationship between the Christological principles of Luke 4:18-19 and their ecclesiological and social implications in the Latin American context. This passage, in which Jesus identifies himself by proclaiming his mission to bring the good news to the poor and set the oppressed free, has been key to theological reflections in contexts of oppression. A reflection of this is the way it has influenced theological thought and the ecclesiological praxis of the Church in Latin America. However, it is necessary to consider the relevant relationship between interpreting Christ as a liberator and its impact on the Church’s mission and social transformation.
The research seeks to understand how the elements present in Luke 4:18-19 contribute to visualizing the liberating aspect of Lucan Christology, specifically how this is manifested in ecclesiological and social praxis. Therefore, four specific objectives are established: to examine the historical and theological background of the biblical text; to evaluate its interpretation from a liberationist perspective; to explore its implications for the Church’s mission; and to analyze its impact on Latin American Christian communities.
Regarding the methodological aspects, the theoretical framework of this research encompasses four main areas: biblical Christology, through an exegetical analysis of Luke 4:18-19; theological reflection from a Latin American perspective, by studying regional authors; Latin American ecclesiology, focused on the role of the Church in contexts of social instability; and a sociological perspective, which examines the impact of this theological reflection on Christian communities. Thus, the study adopts a qualitative approach, based on exegetical analysis, a review of theological sources and ecclesial documents, and case studies of communities that embody liberating Christology in Latin America.
This research is relevant because it offers a theological perspective that connects Christology with the Church’s mission and its social commitment from a Latin American viewpoint. In a region marked by social and economic inequalities, the figure of Christ as the liberator of the oppressed serves as a key hermeneutical lens for understanding the Church’s role in social transformation. Finally, this research hopes to contribute to theological, ecclesiological, and social reflection, providing tools for a Christian praxis committed to the biblical vision of justice and human dignity—both of which are defining characteristics of the Kingdom of God in Latin America.