Gospel of Luke
According to early church traditions, Luke was a Jewish, Greek-speaking physician who accompanied Paul on his three journeys, and was chosen to write the third Gospel because his knowledge of Greek was better than most of the other writers in the church at that time. Even his use of language gives a hint about his social and cultural origins since it was composed in the same style as technical books and the type of Greek used by artisans and urban officialdom in the eastern part of the oman Empire. Luke was not from the elite or aristocracy, unlike the many oman critics of Christianity, but probably from the artisan or techne caste to which even physicians belonged in the ancient world. Both Paul and Jesus were also from the same stratum of society, and the early Christian message seemed to resonate particularly well with the freed slaves, artisans…...

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REFERENCES

Black, J.B. (2001). Why Four Gospels? The Historical Origins of the Gospels. Kregel Publishers.

Comfort, P.W. And J. Priesbach (2008). The Many Gospels of Jesus: Sorting out the Story of the Life of Jesus. Tyndale House Publishers.

Green, J.B. (1995). The Theology of the Gospel of Luke. Cambridge University Press.

Loveday, A. (1993). The Preface to Luke's Gospel: Literary Convention and Social Context in Luke 1-4 and Acts 1:1. Society for New Testament Studies.

There are seven letters by Paul and it is accepted that they were written by Paul, but no one knows clearly who wrote the rest. A critical enquiry into all this started only in the 18th century as there was no critical study of the matter. The accepted authorship of Paul is regarding the Epistles to Romans, First to Corinthians, Second to Corinthians, to Philippians, to Galatians, to Thessalonians and to Philemon. Thus, even though some other epistles are attributed to authorship by Paul, many scholars do not accept that those Epistles were written by Paul.
This sort of argument has been going on since the beginning of enquiry into the subject. Regarding authorship of the Gospels, they are all viewed to be anonymous, though they are attributed to Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. This helps in the view to be correct. Thus one of the similarities between epistles and…...

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Bibliography

Bird's eye-tour of the Holy Bible. (Retrieved 23 July, 2005) Available at http://www.obf.net/biblestudy/new.htm;Internet

Gospel. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (Retrieved 23 July, 2005) Available at  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gospel;Internet 

Holding, J.P. The New Testament: On the Formation of the NT Canon. (Retrieved 23 July, 2005) Available at http://www.tektonics.org/lp/ntcanon.html;Internet

New Testament. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (Retrieved 23 July, 2005) Available at  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Testament#Epistles;Internet

Gospel of John was written already after the disciple's death in the first century CE. It was time when there was coming a vivid schism in Christianity teaching, as Christian philosophy was influencing changes caused by the impact of Gnosticism of Greeks, and it was time when some Christian religious leaders rejected the Devine mission of Christ. In gospel, John comes to the original language used by Jesus Christ, He used when speaking to disciples, language close to original one of Palestine and to the events of that epoch. John tried to deliver the message to reader that was preached by Jesus Christ to his disciples explaining main moral and ethical aspects of Christianity, the core teaching one has to follow in order to receive salvation. The gospel of John is something more than a simple story about Christ's miracles, and simple faith in his all-mighty Devine nature, it's…...

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Bibliography

New Testament: Gospel of John, Gospel of Mark

Helms, R. Who wrote the gospels? Penguin 1997

Kirby, Peter Gospel of John, Article available on web:  http://www.earlychristianwritings.com/john.html 

Kirby, Peter Gospel of Mark, Article available on web:  http://www.earlychristianwritings.com/mark.html

Also, according to Luke, the "poor" may fall under a spiritual category, referring to individuals who are committed and humble and depend solely on God (Bartholomew, Green and Thiselton).
Because Jesus ministry had no boundaries, Luke wrote that the church should also have no boundaries and should include the rich and the poor. One of Luke's greatest desires may have been for the church to include the rich and the poor. Bartholomew, Green and Thiselton (2005) assert that "Luke tells the story of Jesus to address this tension and to foster 'solidarity between rich, respected Christians and poor, despised Christians'" (246). Jesus also proclaimed a turnaround of the miserable outcome of those who were considered cast outs, the oppressed, and the unhealthy by asking the healthy and rich to share what they have with those who are victims of abuse, exploitation and heartbreaking circumstances. All throughout the book of Luke,…...

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WORKS CITED

Bartholomew, Craig, G., Joel B. Green and Anthony C. Thiselton. Reading Luke: Interpretation, reflection, formation. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan. 2005. Print.

Granger Community Church "Popular culture helps put people in the pews." South Bend

Tribune, October 2004. Print.

Greenan, Julie the Gospel of Luke and Wealth (Sermon on St. Francis and Christian Poverty)

Much literary criticism assumes that the gospels are not necessarily historical or else it plays down theological or religious context. However, these assumptions are not inherent in the method; a well-crafted piece of historical writing also promotes certain ideological concerns in an artistic and aesthetically pleasing (loomberg)."
Now that we have garnered a greater understanding of the climate of Israel at the time of Jesus Christ and the criticisms that have been leveled against the gospel, let us discuss in detail each of the four gospels. This discussion will evaluate the writings and the proposed intent of the writers. We will discuss the similarities and differences of the four gospels. A careful analysis of each chapter will reiterate the idea that the gospels are eyewitness testimonies whose differences and similarities are valuable in exploring and proving the historical life of Jesus Christ the Lord God on earth.

The Four Gospels: Differences…...

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Bibliography

Bloomberg, Craig. Jesus and the Gospels: An Introduction and Survey Broadman & Holman Publishers. 1997 www.questia.com/PM.qst?a=o&d=57339283

Burton, Ernest De Witt, and Edgar Johnson Goodspeed. A Harmony of the Synoptic Gospels for Historical and Critical Study. New York, Chicago: C. Scribner's Sons, 1917.

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Donahue, John R.S.J. The Theology and Setting of Discipleship in the Gospel of Mark. Milwaukee, WI: Marquette University Press, 1983.

" Jesus, on the other hand, is overcome with compassion. Generously, Jesus performs the miracle of the loaves and the fishes so that "number of the men who had eaten was five thousand," (Mark 6:44). Mark also points out that the disciples "had not understood about the loaves," and that their "hearts were hardened," (Mark 6:52).
5. What ideas in this gospel seem more strange or surprising to you? Cite the lines (with chapters and verses) that say something odd. Speculate as best you can on why those lines are part of the gospel. With an enormous number of tales to tell, give some guesses as to why Mark included the lines you find odd.

While the Gospel of Mark is filled with miracles and marvelous moments in which Jesus displays his power and glory, there are few instances that are personally odd. For example, I find it interesting to hear Jesus's…...

Sarah's feelings about the enemy vacillate between the guilt she feels for the Confederate soldier she killed -- she wonders about the family waiting for him at home -- and personal identification with the freed slaves. Her feeling of kinship with African-Americans is particularly acute, given how badly Sarah was treated at home by her father, and the downtrodden condition of her mother. Through her compassion towards her enemy, Sarah demonstrates the gospel virtue of loving one's enemy, but still remaining true to one's moral center. She does not abandon the Union cause, but can still acknowledge the humanity of individuals deemed her enemy (Rinaldi 96). And she is able to identify with all human beings, regardless of their race, and see her humanity reflected in their eyes.

In her spirit of self-sacrifice Sarah also comes to embody the Christian virtue of putting others before herself, and acting as a servant…...

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Work Cited

Rinaldi, Ann. The Girl in Blue. Scholastic, 2001.

It can be left to the families of the decedents; or it can be bequeathed for public purposes; or, finally, it can be administered by its possessors during their lives." (53) Carnegie goes on to repudiate the first and last modes of spending one's massive fortune, noting that he is not speaking of a small and modest wealth associated with many years of saving and toil he is talking about grand scale wealth that amount to more than a family could ever spend in a lifetime. Giving all your money to your descendants he claims is foolhardy because they will likely squander it because they do not likely possess the skill to earn it on their own and if they do they will do so. Additionally, doing everything you can to spend it in your lifetime on trifles is foolhardy as it will only benefit your family and the…...

Gospels
Compare and contrast the religious, political, and social views of the Samaritans, Pharisees, Sadducees, and Essenes

The Samaritans were a sect largely opposed to mainstream Judaism, hence Jesus' use of a Samaritan as an example of someone who was surprisingly compassionate, despite being of an ostracized sect; the Pharisees were the priestly, institutionalized ruling class; the Sadducees emphasized the rule of the Torah, versus the oral law endorsed by the Pharisees; the Essenes were a mystical sect largely credited with bringing forth many of the ideas reflected in the gospels.

Describe some features of Greco-Roman religion. In what ways did religion function differently than it does for people today?

Greco-Roman religion was a social construct: it meant honoring the gods of the city through sacrifices and public rituals. Religion was linked to the state's leaders and social institutions rather than something that satisfied personal, religious needs. However, separate 'cult' religions did exist…...

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Works Cited

Abbott, K. Themes in Luke's Gospel. [13 Feb 2014]

 http://wn.anglican.org.nz/files/docs/some-themes-introd-to-luke-acts.pdf 

The Gospel of Matthew: Jesus as the New Moses. Worldview Publications, 2007.

[13 Feb 2014] http://www.worldviewpublications.org/outlook/archive/089/089.pdf

Gospel Message
The Christian gospel is perceived very differently among the many different members of our culture. Some accept it gladly, others question it, and others subscribe to their own specific gospels. Therefore, it is not perceived the same way by everyone, or accepted 100% by the entire culture. Even different Christian sects subscribe to different ideas of the gospel. However, most Christians agree with this account of the gospel message, and accept it.

Many people reject the Christian gospel because they have different religious beliefs. For example, Jews and Muslims have their own gospels, so they reject the Christian gospel in favor of their own. However, others who reject the Christian gospel do so for moral, emotional, and intellectual reasons. The intellectual rejection comes from different beliefs about science, the Earth's formation, and the literal Christian view of the creation. Some do not believe the Bible is a true recount…...

Gospel RenewalGospel renewal is defined as a life-changing recovery of the gospel that occurs personally and corporately. On a personal level, believers are awakened to the wonders of salvation again. In this process, believers are transformed to live for Christ through a renewed perspective on divine grace. On a corporate level, gospel renewal occurs when a body of believers experience this renewal together. Historically, this experience has been called revival. Personal and corporate gospel renewal is necessary since the natural mode of the human heart is self-righteousness, which does not reflect the essence of the gospel and salvation. Corporate gospel renewal occurs in a ministry setting i.e. among a body of believers. This discussion examines the role of corporate gospel renewal within Baptist Grove Church in consideration of the historical aspects of faith tradition and ministry context.Corporate Gospel Renewal at Baptist Grove ChurchBaptist Grove Church exists to reach, grow, and…...

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Bibliography

Chester, T. & Timmis, S. Total Church: A Radical Reshaping Around Gospel and Community. Wheaton, IL: Crossway.

Coleman, R. The Master Plan of Evangelism. Old Tappan, NJ: Spire Books.

Geiger, E. “5 Current Church Views of “Discipleship”.” Eric Geiger, August 14, 2014,  https://ericgeiger.com/2014/08/5-current-church-views-discipleship/

The Gospels in the New Testament are books that were written at a time when there was huge literary production and remain one of the most important components in Christian literature. The significance of these books in early and modern Christian literature is attributable to their presentation of the earthly life and teachings of Jesus Christ from different perspective i.e. based on the author’s experience. In some cases, the Gospels are widely regarded as examples of early biography, which have led to the idea of the Gospels being biographies. However, the Gospels about the life of Jesus differ from an autobiography of Abraham Lincoln since these books are not biographies. According to Boring (2012), it is widely acknowledged that the Gospels are not biographies in the contemporary sense. The Gospels are not biographies since they do not provide a description of the appearance and psychological development of Jesus. Additionally, these books…...

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References

Boring, M.E. (2012). An introduction to the New Testament: history, literature and theology. Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press.

Boring, M.E. (2006). Mark: a commentary. Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press.

The Gospel of Mark: What Does it Mean? The Gospel of Mark is widely considered to be the oldest gospel, and is also is the shortest of the gospel narratives. Mark offers the narrative structure that will inspire and guide that of the other synoptic gospels. Mark is the gospel that “establishes... the life of Jesus as a story form. It develops a narrative from his early career, through ...the main points of his life and culminat[es] in his death” (White, 1998, par.2). The later synoptic gospel authors Matthew and Luke (and John as well) clearly read Mark’s work and used Mark as their inspiration, despite adding in other materials to flesh out his story, and in some instances, adding material that offers a very different perspective on the character and significance of Jesus (White, 1998).
Confession that Jesus is the Son of God
The emphasis in the Gospel of Mark is that…...

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Reference

White, M. (1998). The gospel of Mark. PBS. Retrieved from:  

https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/religion/story/mark.html 

The remarkable parable of the prodigal son has instrumental instructional value. As Donahue points out, the Lukan context is the original and most meaningful, as it pivots around the father’s behavior and firmly establishes the older son as being the antagonist. The parable of the prodigal son has multiple layers of meaning, and even establishes new paradigms for the human relationship with God. On a more mundane level, the parable of the prodigal son redefines the nature of family and the father-son relationship, which can be viewed as a metaphor for the God-Man relationship. The Lukan version of the parable of the prodigal son encapsulates the Christian message. With this parable, Luke shows how the Christian vision of worship and prayer had become qualitatively different from the Jewish version. Indeed, Luke provides us with a distinct theology of Christ. Luke shows how forgiveness, compassion, and mercy would become cornerstones of Christian…...

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References

Bergant, D. & Fragomeni, R. “Preaching the New Lectionary”

Donahue, J.R. The Gospel in parable.

Malina, B. & Rohrbaugh, R. “Social Science Commentary on the Synoptic Gospels”

Pilch, J. The cultural world of Jesus. Social Science Commentary on the Synoptic Gospels

For this reason, it is important to identify the most basic differences between Hinduism and Christianity (Christian esponse to Hinduism (http://contenderministries.org/hinduism/christianresponse.php)."
While Hindus believe in a Creator the truth behind that creator is that there are many Gods within the Brahman. The Christian faith provides one Lord, one God and one true creator.

The bible instructs man to worship and love only one God.

Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one." Deuteronomy 6:4

And call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me." Psalm 50:15

In the Hindu faith each person is nothing more than a manifestation of the Brahman. It is something that can create great stress with the belief that one is on earth because in a previous life they were not worthy.

The Christian faith believes that God created all mankind with free will. He values and loves each of…...

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References

Ghasarian, Christian (1997) We have the best gods! The encounter between Hinduism and Christianity in La Reunion. Journal of Asian and African Studies

Lambert, Yves (1999). Secularization or New Religious Paradigms? Sociology of Religion, 60 (3), Fall, pp. 303-333.

Cohen, Charles L.(2003) the colonization of British North America as an episode in the history of Christianity. Church History

Study of Basic Christian Beliefs (Accessed 5-23-07)

Many people are familiar with the word “canon” as it is used when discussing fictional works.  It refers to those books or other works that are an official part of the created world, as opposed to those created by others, like fan fiction.  It also distinguishes the written word from speculation or theories built on that word, but not directly supported by it.  Canon has a similar meaning in Biblical studies of the New Testament.  It refers specifically to those books believed to have been divinely inspired and incorporated into the New Testament.  This makes Christianity somewhat different from many....

1 Thessalonians 1:4-10 speaks to the importance of living a life in accordance with God's will by emphasizing the transformative power of the gospel in the lives of believers. In these verses, Paul commends the Thessalonian Christians for their faith, love, and perseverance in the face of persecution. He acknowledges that they have fully embraced the message of the gospel and have allowed it to shape their values, priorities, and behaviors.

By living in accordance with God's will, the Thessalonians have become examples to others, both in their community and beyond. Their transformed lives serve as a powerful testimony to the....

The Imperative of Living in God's Will: A Exegetical Examination of 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10

Introduction

In the tapestry of biblical exhortations, 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10 stands as a clarion call, summoning believers to a life in accordance with God's will. This passage, addressed by the apostle Paul to the young church in Thessalonica, provides a profound framework for understanding the pivotal importance of living according to the divine purpose. Through a detailed exegetical examination, we will delve into the multifaceted teachings of these verses, uncovering their transformative implications for our daily conduct.

Exegetical Analysis

Verse 4:
"For we know, brethren beloved by God, that you are....

Apocrypha is a term used to describe religious texts that are considered to be of doubtful authenticity or authorship. They are often of historical or religious significance, but are not included in the canonical scriptures of certain religious traditions.

Examples of apocryphal texts include the Gospel of Thomas, the Book of Enoch, and the Wisdom of Solomon. These texts provide insights into the beliefs and practices of ancient communities and can help scholars better understand the development of religious traditions.
Some apocryphal texts are still revered and studied by certain religious groups, despite not being included in the official canon. They are....