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    Fourth Gospel Reflection

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    My position is that the Fourth Gospel was produced by the Johannine School and was finalized in the last decade of the first century CE, most likely in Ephesus. I will keep this assumption in mind as I analyze the text and discuss the relevant social materials. I do not intend to examine the background of the Fourth Gospel in great detail but rather to follow a synchronic approach that examines the text as it presently stands, analyzes topics within the Fourth Gospel, and discusses how such topics

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    The four gospels of the Bible (Matthew, Mark, Luke, & John) are constantly being criticized for their reliability. Many individuals argue that they are legends/myths instead of historical events. They point out that there are alleged contradictions and that the Gospels were written centuries after the lifetimes of the eyewitnesses. The challenge for people on the rebutting side, is to give enough substantial evidence to prove their reliability. The first argument that needs to be proven wrong is

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    This passage, unlike any other, is considered to be the start of Jesus’ path to the cross. In the scripture, it tells of Jesus and his disciples going into the temple, after coming into the city. There they find people trading and selling animals. Jesus’ reaction is unsettling to those who observed and leave them marveled at his teaching. Jesus then questioned the temple about their intentions of their hearts. He continued to ask, “Is it not written, ‘My house shall be called a house of prayer for

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    Harmony of the Gospels The first four books of the New Testament, collectively referred to as “The Gospels,” are Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Defined, gospel means “good news” (BD, 682). Together, these gospels written by distinctly different authors, each with a different perspective, offer marvelous insight into the life and ministry of the Savior and Redeemer, Jesus the Christ. Through their similarities and differences, they provide a beautiful testimony of his teachings and works to provide

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    The Bible consists of four gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The Gospel of Mark is considered to be the first gospel written, although some may disagree with that. Written between 50 AD and 67 AD and being originally drafted in Greek. It was addressed to the Gentile Christians and reached out to members of the community being persecuted, even to death for their beliefs and emphasised the humanity of Jesus. There is no known author of the Gospel of Mark, which is why many people believe it is

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    who reared him.” Beowulf leaves his homeland to take down Grendel, and eventually Grendel’s mother. Luke left his home to fight the empire who killed his family and to fight to save the people he cared about. Beowulf also is granted mystical weapons along his journey such as when “Unferth lends Beowulf Hrunting, a sword that has never failed and has been passed down in Unferth's family,” also Luke Skywalker is granted a “mystical” weapon by Obi-wan Kenobi called a lightsaber. But the things that

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    Jesus differently. Two out of the four Gospels in the New Testament that include the Birth Narratives are the Gospel of Luke and the Gospel of Matthew. In both these Gospels, it will become apparent that there are different features in both as well as some similarities which help embody the theme of their respective Gospels. Being known as one of the longest Gospels, the Gospel of Luke is distinctive when compared to the other Synoptic Gospels. However, another important component about this gospel is

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    The Expositor’s Bible Commentary is a multivolume work, broken up into thirteen volumes. Each of the volumes cover a few books in the Bible, varying in exact amounts based on book sizes. This commentary has two main editors, Tremper Longman III and David Garland. In Volume 9, which consists of commentary on the Gospels of Matthew and Mark, three other people helped to contribute. D.A. Carson helped with the Matthew section while Walter W. Wessel and Mark L. Strauss helped with the Mark section.

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    Akin to Gilgamesh, Luke Skywalker experiences a turning point moment when he destroys the Death Star. It allows him to understand the power and importance of seeking adventure. For Gilgamesh and Luke Skywalker, they reach their destiny through adventure, adventure that they brought upon themselves. Even though it takes personal motivation to execute heroic acts

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    Difference between Gospel of John and Synoptic Gospels The gospel of John does not have the birth story of Jesus as it is documented in the Synoptic gospels instead refers Christ as eternal word which became flesh. Gospel of John lacks records of Jesus’ Baptism by John the Baptist but instead records his baptism activities hence contradicting role of John the Baptist in Jesus’ Baptism. Another difference of gospel of John from the synoptic gospels is that there is no indication of temptation of

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