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The Gospels

The Gospels. Emily Simpson. What are the Gospels?.

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The Gospels

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  1. The Gospels Emily Simpson

  2. What are the Gospels? The Gospels are the heart of the Scriptures. The four Gospels are Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The Gospels bring the Good News of the Incarnation of Jesus Christ and they also herald that Jesus came to fulfil the promises God made to our ancestors, and to overcome the slavery of sin and death. The Gospels are the main source of information about the life and teachings of Jesus. The Gospels are God’s revelation. When we encounter Jesus in the Gospels, we encounter God’s most definitive and perfect revelation. Each Gospel presents a unique perspective on Jesus. Matthew, Mark, and Luke are called synoptic Gospels, which means ‘seeing the whole together’. These Gospels are similar in style and share much of the same content.

  3. The Gospel of Matthew Matthew was a Jewish Christian well versed in the Hebrew Scriptures. He wrote the gospels in approximately AD 85. He was writing the Gospels to a mixed community of Jewish Christians, and addressed the issues of a possible rejection and even some persecution of Jews for their belief in Jesus. Matthew wanted his Jewish Christian readers to know that believing in Jesus was a continuation of their tradition. He highlights Jesus as the fulfilment of many Old Testament hopes and prophecies and he validates the communities link to the covenant promises of the past, while justifying their new devotion to Christ and his mission. Jesus is presented with clear ties to Jewish ancestry.

  4. The Gospel Mark Mark was the Gentile Christian who may have been a disciple of Peter. He wrote the gospel at around AD 65-70. He intended his gospels for Non-Jewish Christians and he addressed issues of the community being persecuted (even to death) for their beliefs. Mark emphasises the humanity of Jesus and that true discipleship must imitate Jesus to both his ministry and his suffering

  5. The Gospel of Luke Luke was a Gentile converted to Christianity, and the author who wrote not only the Gospel of Luke but also the Acts of the Apostles. He wrote the Gospels approximately around AD 80-90. He intended the audience to be identified as the ‘Theophilus’, meaning “lover of God”. Luke paints a picture of Jesus as a compassionate Saviour who welcomes all. Much of Jesus’ ministry and preaching is directed toward the plight of the anawim. Luke emphasises the prescence of women in the ministry of Jesus and that the final groups given special attention in the Gospel of Luke are those who are sick and sinners.

  6. The Gospel of John The Gospel of John is not one of the synoptic Gospels. Many people credit this Gospel to a man named John, “the disciple whom Jesus loved” but the actual author is unknown. Many believe the author was a member of the Christian community founded by the Beloved Disciple. Its tradition and teachings represent the whole community rather than just one individual. It was written around AD 90-100. The purpose of this Gospel was to evangelize both Gentiles and Jews and to strengthen the faith of the local community as well as Christians everywhere. There are two books in this one Gospel. In the first half of the Gospel, Jesus teaches mainly through signs that reveal his identity. The second half of the Gospel focuses on the Passion, death, Resurrection and the Ascension-the events that glorify Jesus. The Gospel of John emphasises the divinity of Jesus.

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