The Listener’s Commentary

What is a Gospel?

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Mar 10, 2021
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Gospels As Purposeful News Stories

  • The four Gospels are not full biographies but news stories declaring who Jesus is and what he accomplished.
  • Each Gospel shapes its story to persuade readers to believe and follow Jesus as Messiah and Savior.
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Synoptic Similarities Versus John

  • Matthew, Mark and Luke are called synoptic because they 'see with' the story similarly and share much material.
  • John presents a different approach and reads very differently from the synoptics.
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Focus On The Passion Week

  • A large portion of each Gospel focuses on Jesus' final week, making them partly passion narratives with extended introductions.
  • The authors selectively record events to support their message rather than provide exhaustive life details.
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