New Testament
The Gospels
The life, death and resurrection of Jesus, the promised Christ.
Where the Gospels sit
- In the Bible
- New Testament, 4 books and 89 chapters
- In the story
- Act V, Christ
What the Gospels are about
- The kingdom of God
- Jesus the Christ, the Son of God
- His teaching and signs
- The cross
- The empty tomb
- Disciples sent
How they point to Christ
Written so that you may believe (John 20:31).
The four Gospels in order
- Matthew The King and His kingdom28 chapters
The promised King, son of David and of Abraham, God with us, fulfills the Scriptures, dies, rises and sends His disciples to all nations.
- Mark The Servant Son16 chapters
Jesus Christ, the Son of God, comes with authority to bring God's kingdom, and as the Son of Man serves, gives His life a ransom for many, and rises.
- Luke To seek and save the lost24 chapters
An orderly account of Jesus, Son of David and Son of God, the Savior who seeks the lost, fulfills all the Scriptures, and sends salvation to all nations.
- John Believe and live21 chapters
The eternal Word became flesh; His signs and His hour of glory show He is the Christ, the Son of God, that believers may have life in His name.