Comparative Gospel Overview: Authorship, Audience, Structure & Themes
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Mathew
Written in AD 85
Mathew Audience
Primarily Jewish Christians
Mathew Structure
Familiar to Jews
Mathew Major Themes
Jesus is the Messiah that the Jews have anticipated; He is fulfillment of the O.T.
Mark
Written in AD 65-70
Mark Audience
Persecuted Christians in Rome
Mark Structure
Brief, fast-paced, shortest Gospel
Mark Major Theme(s)
Christians may face suffering and even death, but they have hope in eternal life; Jesus fulfills God's promises in the Old Testament.
Luke
Written in AD 80-90
Luke Audience
Primarily Gentile Christians
Luke Structure
Longest Gospel; travel narrative (9:51-19:41) where Jesus is constantly 'on the way' to Jerusalem - on the way to his crucifixion
Luke Major Theme(s)
Emphasis on women, poor, the vulnerable
John
Written in AD 90-100
John Audience
Jewish and Gentile Christians
John Structure
Long discourses, 2 major sections: 'Book of Signs' & 'Book of Glory'
John Major Theme(s)
Divinity of Christ, love, eternal life
Mathew
Written in AD 85
Mathew Audience
Primarily Jewish Christians
Mathew Structure
Familiar to Jews
Mathew Major Themes
Jesus is the Messiah that the Jews have anticipated; He is fulfillment of the O.T.
Mark
Written in AD 65-70
Mark Audience
Persecuted Christians in Rome
Mark Structure
Brief, fast-paced, shortest Gospel
Mark Major Theme(s)
Christians may face suffering and even death, but they have hope in eternal life; Jesus fulfills God's promises in the Old Testament.
Luke
Written in AD 80-90
Luke Audience
Primarily Gentile Christians
Luke Structure
Longest Gospel; travel narrative (9:51-19:41) where Jesus is constantly 'on the way' to Jerusalem - on the way to his crucifixion
Luke Major Theme(s)
Emphasis on women, poor, the vulnerable
John
Written in AD 90-100
John Audience
Jewish and Gentile Christians
John Structure
Long discourses, 2 major sections: 'Book of Signs' & 'Book of Glory'
John Major Theme(s)
Divinity of Christ, love, eternal life
What are the Synoptic Gospels?
Matthew, Mark, and Luke, which share similar content and structure, suggesting they may have drawn from common sources.
What is the meaning of the word 'Gospel'?
The word 'Gospel' means 'good news,' referring to the good news of Jesus Christ.
Which Gospels primarily targeted Jewish audiences?
Matthew (primarily Jewish Christians) and John (Jewish and Gentile Christians).
Acts of the Apostles Written
AD 80-90
Acts of the Apostles Author
Luke
How the Gospels came to be: Stage 1
The life and teachings of Jesus: Jesus lived, taught, preached, and performed miracles until His Ascension into Heaven.
How the Gospels came to be: Stage 2
Oral Tradition: The Apostles passed on what Jesus said and did, along with the message of salvation, to both Jews and Gentiles.
How the Gospels came to be: Stage 3
The Written Tradition: Inspired by the Holy Spirit, the Gospel writers chose from what had been passed down—both in writing and by word of mouth—to give us the truth about Jesus.