3 Extracts of Sacred Writings in Christianity
Referring to a least 3 specific extracts from the sacred writings of Christianity, explain how these writings assist believers to understand and follow the principal beliefs of Christianity
The bible can be dissected into 4 gospels Matthew, Mark, Luke and John each of these writers cater for a different biblical audience by changing the focal point in their stories to suit their audience. Matthew’s gospel was written in 75-80 AD he writes his gospel for his audience of Jews, in his gospel he clarifies sin and outlines the harshness of punishment. Mark’s gospel was written in 60-65 AD he writes his gospel for his audience of Roman Gentiles, in his gospel he focuses on what Jesus did not so much on what he said. Luke’s gospel was written in 75-85 AD he writes his gospel for his audience of Gentiles, in his gospel he focuses on the human aspect of Jesus’ work through social justice. John’s gospel was written in 90-100 AD he writes his gospel for his audience of Jews, in his gospel he refers to Jesus’ divinity and humanness and also acknowledges Jesus was in heaven before coming to Earth.
The bible acknowledges that it is the word of God, that there is one all powerful God, that Jesus is Gods manifest. People accept the fact that if they aren’t believers they will not be helped by God when they are in need. This is a recognised fact that people are open to the fact that there is one God and he has the power to control everything.
Through the gospels Jesus is portrayed in many different ways. In Matthew’s gospel he is portrayed as a teacher and the new Moses. In Mark’s gospel he is portrayed as the suffering messiah and that he came to live amongst us as a man. In Luke’s gospel he is portrayed as a healer who accepts the outcasts of society. In John’s gospel he is portrayed as the son of God that was already in Heaven before he came down to Earth, also that he has come to show us the way and save us from our sins. The gospel is recognised as the word of the lord
The bible can be dissected into 4 gospels Matthew, Mark, Luke and John each of these writers cater for a different biblical audience by changing the focal point in their stories to suit their audience. Matthew’s gospel was written in 75-80 AD he writes his gospel for his audience of Jews, in his gospel he clarifies sin and outlines the harshness of punishment. Mark’s gospel was written in 60-65 AD he writes his gospel for his audience of Roman Gentiles, in his gospel he focuses on what Jesus did not so much on what he said. Luke’s gospel was written in 75-85 AD he writes his gospel for his audience of Gentiles, in his gospel he focuses on the human aspect of Jesus’ work through social justice. John’s gospel was written in 90-100 AD he writes his gospel for his audience of Jews, in his gospel he refers to Jesus’ divinity and humanness and also acknowledges Jesus was in heaven before coming to Earth.
The bible acknowledges that it is the word of God, that there is one all powerful God, that Jesus is Gods manifest. People accept the fact that if they aren’t believers they will not be helped by God when they are in need. This is a recognised fact that people are open to the fact that there is one God and he has the power to control everything.
Through the gospels Jesus is portrayed in many different ways. In Matthew’s gospel he is portrayed as a teacher and the new Moses. In Mark’s gospel he is portrayed as the suffering messiah and that he came to live amongst us as a man. In Luke’s gospel he is portrayed as a healer who accepts the outcasts of society. In John’s gospel he is portrayed as the son of God that was already in Heaven before he came down to Earth, also that he has come to show us the way and save us from our sins. The gospel is recognised as the word of the lord