Christianity

4 gospels of Christianity

each gospel has a unique pciture, represenstion of Jesus

has different dimensions

Matthews depicted him as very Jewish; emphasises Jewishness; genealogy of Jesus

Luke presents Jesus as the universal saviour of humanity and the world

John emphasises Jesus as divine; high Christology; Jesus is God

Mark’s gospel has 16 chpaters; the first one to be put together; did so the by the creatoom

harmony - r

sin - separation from God

gospel means = the good news

accept your beliefs

support systems

make life easier

five models are

  1. the church as institution

  2. community of the Spirit

  3. sacrament

  4. assembly of believers of Christ

  5. community of liberation

Spirit is the soul that moves the institution

the Church must act as agents of transformative action in the world