The Four Gospels
Authors
Mark
Luke
Matthew
John
Audience
Romans
Greeks
Jews
All People
Arrangement
Chronological
Topical
John
Mark
Luke
Matthew
Broad Division
Supplemental
Synoptic
Mark
Luke
Matthew
John
Allusion to the Old Testament
27
42
76
105
Writing Style
Storyteller
Historian
Teacher
Theologian
Significant Themes
Jesus backed up His words with action
Jesus was God but also fully human
Jesus is the Messiah because He fulfilled Old Testament prophecy
Belief in Jesus is required for Salvation
Key Verse
Matthew 28:19, "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the father, and the son, and the holy spirit."
Mark 10:45. "For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and give his life as a ransom for many."
Luke 2:11, "For today in the City of David there has been born to you a savior who is Christ the Lord."
John 3:16, "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, so that whoever believes in Him would not perish but have everlasting life.
Date Written
A.D. 50-60
A.D. 50-70
A.D. 60
A.D. 80-90
Length
16 Chapters
24 Chapters
28 Chapters
21 Chapters
Number of Miracles
Number of Parables
8 Parables
24 Parables
23 Parables
0 Parables
16 Miracles
4 Miracles
10 Miracles
7 Miracles