Which Gospel? Flashcards
(20 cards)
Addresses the question “Why become a Christian despite the Christian movement’s rejection of and by Jewish leadership?” “The people I trust rejected Jesus. Why should I trust Jesus?”
Matthew
Jesus was the Messiah!
Matthew
Christology and ecclesiology blended - God with us.
Matthew
The Gospel of Jesus
Mark (1:1)
The actions of Jesus
Mark
Gentile audience
Mark
Aramaic terms translated into Greek
Mark
Addresses: “Why take someone seriously who was executed as a criminal?”
Mark
Addresses: “Why trust a weak ruler?”
Mark
Forgiveness
Luke (23:34)
Gospel of Justice
Luke
Jesus’ life structured by Old Testament
Luke
Salvation, healing
Luke
Uses the word for “salvation” in infancy story 14x!
Luke
Jesus would have an “exodus” (departure, die) in Jerusalem
Luke (9:31)
“Father, forgive them for they do not know what they are doing.”
Luke 24:47
Salvation available to all (universal)
Luke
Why does Luke’s genealogy go back to Adam?
To show that the salvation offered by Jesus is available for everyone
Shepherds visit infant Jesus
Luke
3 types of obedience (motivations)
- Fear or Reward
- To please God
- Embrace as own (principles of living/conduct)