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New Testament

New Testament. BCM 103 Dr. Dave Mathewson Gordon College/Denver Seminary Exam preparation. Four Gospels. Four Gospels What are the major themes and unique emphases of each Four separate accounts of Christ (versus a harmonizing them into a single gospel)

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New Testament

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  1. New Testament BCM 103Dr. Dave MathewsonGordon College/Denver Seminary Exam preparation

  2. Four Gospels • Four Gospels • What are the major themes and unique emphases of each • Four separate accounts of Christ (versus a harmonizing them into a single gospel) • Tatian’sDiatessaron (combines all 4 1) church let the 4 stand

  3. Four Gospels • Matthew: Jesus teacher, new Moses, ancestor of David for Jews and Gentiles, fulfillment of OT • Mark: balances deity and humanity, suffering servant • Luke: Jesus as savior, son of David, one having compassion for outcasts • John: Passover lamb fulfilling OT, Logos, as the Son of God and God himself • Distinct voices need to be heard

  4. Jesus in the Gospels Generally • Humanity – avoiding a docetic Jesus • Compassion for outcasts – avoiding a popular Jesus • Concern for stewardship – avoiding a wealthy Jesus • Concern for community – avoiding an individualistic Jesus

  5. Acts • Introduction: Acts shows • Jesus work continues in his followers • Bridge between the Gospels and the rest of the NT—epistles (Paul) • Acts second part of Luke • Key text: 1:8 Isa. 32:15; 43:10, 12; 49:6

  6. Exam Review

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