The Bible is a collection of sacred scriptures that has been revered by people for centuries. It is divided into two main sections – the Old Testament and the New Testament.
The New Testament, in particular, tells us about the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Within the New Testament, there are four books that are specifically focused on Jesus’ life and teachings. These books are called the Gospels, and they are written by four different authors – Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
The Gospel According to Matthew
The Gospel according to Matthew is the first book of the New Testament. It was written by Matthew, who was one of Jesus’ disciples.
This book covers Jesus’ birth, his early years in Nazareth, his baptism by John the Baptist, his teachings and miracles, his crucifixion, and his resurrection. In this book, we also get to know about many parables shared by Jesus.
The Gospel According to Mark
The Gospel according to Mark was written by Mark who was not one of Jesus’ disciples but he was a close companion of Peter who was one of them. This book provides a concise account of Jesus’ life and teachings. It focuses mainly on what Jesus did rather than what he said.
The Gospel According to Luke
The Gospel according to Luke is written by Luke who was a physician as well as a companion of Paul. This book records many details about Jesus’ birth and childhood that are not found in the other Gospels. It also contains several parables shared by Jesus.
The Gospel According to John
The Gospel according to John is written by John who was one of Jesus’ disciples. This book emphasizes on Jesus being divine instead of humanly elements like birth etc.. It recounts several miracles performed by Jesus such as turning water into wine at a wedding in Cana.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the four Gospels – Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John – provide us with a complete picture of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Each Gospel has its own unique perspective, but they all share a common goal – to share the good news of Jesus Christ with the world.
Reading these books can help us understand Jesus’ teachings and apply them to our lives today. We should be thankful for these four authors who documented his life and teachings so that we can learn from it even after centuries.