What is a gospel? Flashcards
(19 cards)
Is gospel just a christian or biblical term?
No
What genres are gospels often compared to?
Bios- focuses on person and their ancestry, life/death, great works/virtues, and/or communicating a message about an individual
What makes the gospel unique?
Jesus is set apart- changes history. Also with us.
What are the NT gospels?
Biographical narratives recounting the history and theological significance of Jesus as Messiah
Matthew
Starts with geneaology (Jewish origin)
Luke
Geneaology, theophilus, has John’s birth, Jesus connected to all humanity, childhood
John
High theology, connecting back to early genesis. Miracles
Mark
No birth stories. Emphasizes miracles, fast pace. John just appears
Do biographical disparities undermine historical realities?
no
When was Mark written?
Mid 60s AD
Who was mark written for
Gentile christians in rome
When was luke written? Who for?
85 AD, theophilus. Lover of God or one person?
When was matthew written? Who for?
85 AD, jewish-christian.
When was john written? Who for?
90 AD, gentile and jewish converts
Why was Mark written
Communicating Jesus’ power and authority as the son of God
Why was Luke written
To give certainty through orderly account of Jesus’ life and ministry
Why was Matthew written
Demonstrating Jesus’ life should be understood as fulfilling OT
Why was John written
For continued belief in Jesus
Each gospel writer wrote at a particular ____________, to a particular ___________, for a particular _________-
Time, audience, purpose
