Theophilus is a name that appears in the New Testament of the Bible, specifically in the books of Luke and Acts. He is addressed as "most excellent," suggesting he may have been a person of high social status or a Roman official. The purpose of the address indicates that the writings were intended to provide an orderly account of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. The identity of Theophilus is not definitively known, and scholars have debated whether he was a real individual or a symbolic figure representing all lovers of God. The name itself means "friend of God" in Greek, which adds to the interpretation that he could embody a broader audience of believers.