Gospel

What is Gospel?

Gospel is the Old English translation of Greek evangelion, meaning "good news".

It originally meant the Christian message itself, but in the 2nd century it came to be used for the books in which the message was set out. The four gospels of the New Testament: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are the main source of information on the life of Jesus.

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1.What do Synoptic Gospels say about Jesus?

The Synoptic Gospels strictly portray Jesus through a human lens as an honorable prophet, a moral hero, and a devoted martyr. They do not present him as a literal God who assumed human flesh, nor do they frame his life as a cosmic sacrifice intended to die and rise again for the spiritual salvation of mankind.

2.What did Apostle Paul think of his fellow Gospel writers?

Paul was deeply unyielding toward alternative views of the faith, explicitly writing in Galatians 1:9 that if any person preached a gospel different from the one his followers had received, that individual should be completely accursed. This indicates he aggressively dismissed the legalistic, Jewish-Christian perspectives held by original disciples like James and Peter.

3.How did Matthew (Gospel) support Apostle Pauline Christian doctrine?

The Gospel of Matthew, aimed at law-abiding Jewish-Christians, did not support Pauline doctrine and actually stood in direct opposition to it.

4.When were the Gospels written?

The canonical gospels were composed during the second half of the 1st century, with Mark widely dated around 65-70 CE, followed by Matthew and Luke between 80-90 CE, and John close to 90-100 CE. These dates mean the texts were compiled decades after Jesus' earthly ministry, drawing on reliable oral traditions and early eyewitness testimonies.

5.What did Apostle Paul say about the other gospels?

In Galatians 1:6-9, Paul strongly condemned anyone preaching a different gospel, reflecting a significant conflict in the early church between his Gentile-inclusive mission and strict adherence to the Law.

6.Who wrote John's gospel?

The author of the fourth gospel is believed to be a Greek convert with limited knowledge of traditional Judaism, who frequently uses "the Jews" as an antagonistic term throughout the text.

7.What were the Apocryphal Gospels?

The Apocrypha, meaning "hidden away," are ancient texts of uncertain authorship or questionable authenticity that were excluded from the official biblical canon, such as the Gospels of Thomas, Peter, and the Hebrews.

8.What is the significance of the Gospel of Thomas?

Regarded as a vital non-canonical text in studies of Christian origins, it contains sayings of Jesus and is considered by some to be an early record of his life.

9.How was the Gospel of John viewed?

In the 2nd century, some Christians felt its distinct tone and structure compared to the Synoptic Gospels warranted exclusion from the canon.

10.In 325 AD, did Emperor Constantine burn gospels, writings and religious text?

Following the Council of Nicaea, emperors including Constantine ordered the destruction of books belonging to Arius and his followers. An imperial decree was issued requiring adherence to the Trinity and condemning opposing views as heresy.

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