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Flashcards by Anne Barry-Murphy, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Anne Barry-Murphy
over 7 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| Introduction to the New Testament | |
| Gospel | The 'Good News' of Jesus Christ in the first four books of the New Testament |
| Evangelist | A Gospel writer who spread the 'Good News' of Jesus Christ (Mark Matthew, Luke and John) |
| Witness | To proclaim or publicly announce one's religious faith |
| 4 Gospels | The Gospel of Mark The Gospel of Matthew The Gospel of Luke The Gospel of John The Gospels explain the purpose of Jesus' life on earth |
| Focus of the Gospels | Last three years of the life of Jesus on his teaching, healing and preaching on his life, death and Resurrection |
| Evangelists as witnesses | Publicly proclaimed their faith through their writings |
| Gospels written when? | First Century (CE) |
| Gospels written to | Spread the Good News Enable others to have faith in Jesus too |
| Gospels written for | Different communities in the Roman Empire Also important for Christian communities in future times |
| Gospels set out to show that Jesus is | 1. Son of God 2. The Messiah 3. The Saviour of All |
| Summary of the Gospels | Writers: Mark, Matthew, Luke & John Focus: Last 3 yrs. of life of Jesus Teaching, healing & preaching Life, death & resurrection |
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