Four Gospels in the New Testament

The Four Gospels of the New Testament

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The Gospels of the Bible

  • Gospel of Matthew
  • Gospel of Mark
  • Gospel of Luke
  • Gospel of John

The First Gospel of the New Testament

The Gospel According to Matthew:

  • Author: Matthew (also known as Levi)
  • Written: AD 60
  • Purpose: Proclaim to the world that Jesus Christ is the prophesied Son of David.

Brief Outline:

  • Birth and early years of Jesus (Chapters 1-4)
  • Ministry and Miracles of Jesus Christ (Chapters 5-20)
  • Crucifixion, Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ (Chapters 21-28)

The Second Gospel of the New Testament

The Gospel According to Mark:

  • Author: John Mark
  • Written: AD 58
  • Purpose: Proclaim to the world that Jesus Christ is the Son of Man, the Greatest Servant of all

Brief Outline:

  • Introduction (Chapter 1)
  • Ministry and Miracles of Jesus Christ (Chapters 2-10)
  • Crucifixion, Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ (Chapters 11-16)

The Third Gospel of the New Testament

The Gospel According to Luke:

  • Author: Luke (Physician/Doctor)
  • Written: AD 60 – AD 62
  • Purpose: Proclaim that Jesus Christ is the Savior of the World

Brief Outline:

  • Birth and early years of Jesus Christ (Chapters 1-4)
  • Ministry and Miracles of Jesus Christ (Chapters 5-19)
  • Crucifixion, Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ (Chapters 20-24)

The Fourth Gospel of the New Testament

The Gospel According to John:

  • Author: John (also authored the Book of Revelation)
  • Written: AD 85 – AD 95
  • Purpose: Proclaim to the world that Jesus Christ is the Son of God

Brief Outline:

  • Introduction (Chapter 1)
  • Ministry and Miracles of Jesus Christ (Chapters 2-12)
  • Private Ministry (Chapters 13-17)
  • Crucifixion, Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ (Chapters 18-21)