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The Books of the Gospel – Christ
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Book of Matthew: This book proves that Jesus of Nazareth is the Christ the fulfilling
of the promises to Abraham, that He’s the Son of David, and that He’s the
Messiah in the prophecies of the Old Testament, the One spoken of by Moses (Deut.
18:15-22). The author of the book is Matthew (his Greek name or Gentile
name, it was common for the Jews to take a Greek name which closely meant the
same as there Hebrew name), the tax collector who left his work to follow
Jesus of Nazareth (Matthew 9:9-13). Matthew means "gift of the
Lord" his Hebrew or Jewish name was Levi, which both the books of Mark
and Luke uses. Some so-called Bible scholars like to claim that Matthew
dependence on the gospel according to Mark makes his gospel come into
question as to who authored it and its date. This kind of logic is beyond the
range of rationality, and begins with a faulty premise that all eyewitnesses
of Christ ministry must have a complete independent observation of His life.
Yet, this is completely erroneous thinking seeing that Matthew, Mark, Luke,
and John all seek to prove different aspects of the life of Jesus of
Nazareth. Book of Mark: This book proves that Jesus of Nazareth in Galilee is the One
sent to baptize us with the Holy Spirit and fire, performed many miracles and
sermons. Mark focus mostly on the events of Jesus ministry, what He did
during His ministry. And the suffering of Jesus for man, just as we as
Christians must also suffer as followers of Christ Jesus. For all who seek to
follow Christ will suffer persecution (see Romans 8:17-18, Philippians
1:29, 1 Peter 2:19-21, 3:14 and 1 Peter 4:15-17). Mark also known, as
John Mark was a close associate of Peter, and cousin of Joseph a Levite
called Barnabas by the apostles, which means son of encouragement (Acts
4:36-37). Barnabas also traveled with Paul earlier in his ministry. Mark
was also a helper for both Barnabas and Paul in their earlier missions, and
worked primary with Barnabas after his breakup with Paul because of Mark’s
desertion from them while they were on a mission. Book of Luke: This book proves that Jesus of Nazareth is the One prophesied
about in Genesis 3. That Jesus of Galilee is the Savior of not only
the Jews, but of the Gentiles also. See Jesus’ genealogy by Luke showing His
lineage from His human stepfather Joseph all the way back to Adam the first
man in Genesis, the father of all living humans (Luke 3:23-37). Luke
focuses on the virgin birth of Jesus, and gives more detail information of
His life and ministry. Luke emphases Jesus’ relationship and concern for the
sinner, the poor, women, and the Gentiles in God’s plan of salvation. Jesus
is shown as the Son of "Man" meaning He is both God and the Son of
mankind. And was subjected to the same temptations as all humans on this evil
and adulterous planet. Book of John: This book proves that Jesus of Nazareth is the Son of the Living
God. As reported in John 20:30-31, "Jesus did many other
miraculous signs in the presence of His disciples, which are not recorded in
this book. But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the
Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His
name." The author of the book is John, "the
disciple whom Jesus loved" (John 13:23, 19:26, 20:2, 21:7, 20, and
24). And this is that not only for us to believe, but to continue to
believe that Christ is the Son of God, and is God. John takes us from the
beginning where Jesus of Nazareth is the "Word of God",
showing that the Word created all things. And then in verse 14 of the
first chapter, John tells us that the "Word became flesh and made
His dwelling among us". Evangelist Ron Davis, a
minister of Christ, of the Kush Edifying Ministries, the
author of these messages, some were given in part on his Kush
Edifying Radio Ministry. Similar messages maybe heard on
radio station 1590AM and 1590WFBR.com coming
out of Glen Burnie / Baltimore, Maryland area. Send your comments to Evangelist
Ron Davis, of the Kush Edifying Ministries. The Kush Edifying
Ministries proclaims the whole counsel of God. This ministry believes in the
command of Jesus to His disciples in Matthew 10:7-8 "As you go,
preach this message: 'The kingdom of heaven is near.' Heal the sick, raise
the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have
received, freely give" (NIV). Jesus commands us to
"freely" preach the word without demanding that those preached to
give you a tithe or tenth of their earnings. "For if I do this willingly,
I have a reward...That in preaching the gospel, I may make the gospel of
Christ without expense [by not demanding an offering from you], so
that I may not abuse my authority in the gospel." For if I do not
receive an offering from you, should I stop preaching the gospel to you? "Woe
to me, if I stop preaching the gospel... What then is my reward?" (See
I Corinthians 9:15-18). Send your comments to Evangelist Ron Davis: If you want to argue your own "private
interpretation", then please send it to the below email address with
your Scripture backing up what you say. Thanks, and may God bless you in
understanding His Holy and righteous word. |