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The Gospels

The Gospels. By Georgia Gullick. What are the Gospels?.

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The Gospels

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  1. The Gospels By Georgia Gullick

  2. What are the Gospels? The gospels are the heart of the scriptures. There are four different gospels; Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. These Gospels bring the Good News of the Incarnation of Jesus Christ. They also tell us that Jesus came to fulfill the promises God made to our ancestors, and to overcome the slavery of sin and death. The main source of our knowledge of the life and teaching of Jesus is the Gospels. The Gospels are God’s revelation and each Gospel show a different and unique perspective of Jesus. Matthew,Mark and Luke are all synoptic Gospels. The word synoptic is originated from a Greek word meaning “seeing the whole together.” These three Gospels are similar in style and share much of the same content. Many scholars believe that both Luke and Matthew used Mark as a source when writing their Gospels.

  3. The Gospel of Matthew Matthew was a Jewish Christian well versed in the Hebrew Scriptures. The date of authorship for the Gospel of Matthew was AD 85 and was intended for the audience of mixed community of Jewish Christians and Gentiles. It addresses 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 and he highlights Jesus as the fulfillment of many Old Testament hopes and prophecies. Jesus is presented with clear ties to Jewish ancestry. This is shown in the genealogy at the beginning of the Gospel

  4. The Gospel of Mark Mark was a Gentile Christian who is thought to have maybe been a disciple of Peter. The approximate date that it was authorised was AD 65–70 and was intended for the audience of non-Jewish Christians. The issues addressed in the Gospel of Mark are the members of the community being persecuted for their beliefs. Mark includes an aura of secrecy in this Gospel known as the messianic secret. Mark emphasizes the humanity of Jesus. Central to Mark’s Christology is the image of Jesus as the Suffering Servant. True discipleship must imitate Jesus in both his ministry and his suffering.

  5. The Gospel of Luke Luke was Gentile convert to Christianity, and the author who wrote not only the Gospel of Luke but also the Acts of the Apostles. The Gospel of Luke’s approximate date of authorship was AD 80–90 and was intended for the audience of both the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles is identified as Theophilus, meaning “lover of God.” Luke paints a picture of Jesus as the compassionate Savior who welcomes all. Luke emphasizes the presence of women in the ministry of Jesus. 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” (John 13:23), but the actual author is unknown. Many believe the author was a member of a Christian community founded by the Beloved Disciple. Its tradition and teachings represent the whole Johannine community rather than just one individual. Its date of authorship was approximately AD 90–100. The purpose of the Gospel of John was to evangelize both Gentiles and Jews and to strengthen the faith of the local community as well as Christians everywhere. The Gospel of John emphasizes the divinity of Jesus.

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