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Background to Mark's Gospel
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1.1 What is a gospel? THE NEW TESTAMENT
forms the second part of the Bible.
consists of 27 books
every book was written in Greek.
SPECIAL AUTHORITY OF THE GOSPELS
special authority because the by God.
some Christians believe that the inspiration came directly from God- in which they believe that they therefore contain no mistakes. this makes the stories about Jesus historically accurate- meaning Christians should obey all teachings.
Other Christians look at the meaning behind the stories instead- believing that God guided the authors but they were still able to make mistakes.
WHAT IS A GOSPEL?
The word Gospel means 'good news'.
NATURE OF MARK'S GOSPEL
written by a believer for believers. written from faith for faith.
Mark's gospel aimed to strengthen and deepen faith and commitment for a particular Christian community
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