What Was The Matthew's Purpose In Writing His Gospel?
1. What are the bases of our high level of certainly regarding the text of the New Testament? E&Y, p.35 #6
- There is extensive evidence supporting it, the authors of the books wrote them within living memory of Jesus' life.
- All of documents were in manuscripts form, consulted by scholars to make the modern translations and produce English versions.
- There was Wealth of evidence. “The New Testament is by far the best-attested writing of antiquity. Over five thousand manuscripts containing at least a fragment of the New Testament have been catalogued”. (Elwell & Yarbrough, 2005, page 28)
- Brief time span between the date when the documents were written and the date of the earliest copies we possess.
- Ancient versions of …show more content…
What were the main theological beliefs of the Pharisees? E&Y, p.67 #1
They believed that God exists and the Messiah will come. God rewards the good and punishes the wicked. Also, they believed in angels and spirits, providence, prayer, the last judgment, and the immortality of the soul.
4. What the Matthew’s basic purpose in writing his Gospel? E&Y, p.85 # 1
The Matthew’s basic purpose in writing his Gospel was that he wanted to preserve what he knew about Jesus’ life and words. He wanted to make sure that the truth about Jesus would never be lost.
5. Describe how Jesus’ Divine sonship is developed in Mark? E&Y, p.95 # 3
Jesus’ Divine sonship is developed in Mark started with Jesus’ baptism by John. The account was a revelation of Jesus as Son of God. Jesus saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove and hear the voice which declared ““You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.” (Mark 1:11).
For Mark, the most significant title is Son of God, which appeared as key point in his gospel. Jesus addressed God as “Father” (Mark 14:36) and referred to himself as “Son” (Mark
- There is extensive evidence supporting it, the authors of the books wrote them within living memory of Jesus' life.
- All of documents were in manuscripts form, consulted by scholars to make the modern translations and produce English versions.
- There was Wealth of evidence. “The New Testament is by far the best-attested writing of antiquity. Over five thousand manuscripts containing at least a fragment of the New Testament have been catalogued”. (Elwell & Yarbrough, 2005, page 28)
- Brief time span between the date when the documents were written and the date of the earliest copies we possess.
- Ancient versions of …show more content…
What were the main theological beliefs of the Pharisees? E&Y, p.67 #1
They believed that God exists and the Messiah will come. God rewards the good and punishes the wicked. Also, they believed in angels and spirits, providence, prayer, the last judgment, and the immortality of the soul.
4. What the Matthew’s basic purpose in writing his Gospel? E&Y, p.85 # 1
The Matthew’s basic purpose in writing his Gospel was that he wanted to preserve what he knew about Jesus’ life and words. He wanted to make sure that the truth about Jesus would never be lost.
5. Describe how Jesus’ Divine sonship is developed in Mark? E&Y, p.95 # 3
Jesus’ Divine sonship is developed in Mark started with Jesus’ baptism by John. The account was a revelation of Jesus as Son of God. Jesus saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove and hear the voice which declared ““You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.” (Mark 1:11).
For Mark, the most significant title is Son of God, which appeared as key point in his gospel. Jesus addressed God as “Father” (Mark 14:36) and referred to himself as “Son” (Mark