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Four Gospels Comparison - Coggle Diagram
Four Gospels Comparison
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intended audience
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specifically written to theophilus, a Roman dignitary. perhaps new to Christ
Jews and Jewish converts, especially those familiar with prophecy
written for unbelievers so that they may find eternal life, and for believers so that they may find assurance
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Theme
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the deity of Christ, eternal life
Date
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A.D. 80-90, Written in exile
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interesting fact
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written in basic Greek, explains Jewish customs, and defines aramaic words to help the non-Jewish readers
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unique to book
sermon on mount, Christ as a child
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rich man and Lazarus, salvation of the thief on cross, and the prodigal son
water to wine, raising of Lazarus, the "I am" statements, Thomas doubts, Peter's restoration
Key verse
go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the father, and the son, and the holy spirit. Matthew 28:19
for even the son of man did not come to be served, but to serve. and give his life to a ransom for many.
Mark 10:45
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for God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, so that whoever believers in him would not perish but have everlasting life.
John 3:16
special insight
Matthew was an eyewitness to many of the miracles, the resurrection, and the ascension
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Luke was a historian and he included all of the tiny details, facts, and descriptions in his book. longest of all four gospels
John was one of closest disciples to Christ, witnessed the transfiguration, first to empty tomb, lived longest of disciples