<\/span><\/h2>\nHow would we know the life, teachings, and miracles of Jesus without the Gospels?<\/b>
<\/b> The Gospels are the first four books of the New Testament. <\/span>Matthew, Mark, Luke and John<\/b> and constitute the heart of the Christian message. The word \u201cgospel\u201d means <\/span>\u201cgood news\u201d<\/b>, and each of these writings has the purpose of announcing the <\/span>life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ<\/b>, the Son of God.<\/span><\/p>\nThese stories are not conventional biographies, but <\/span>spiritual and historical testimonies<\/b> Inspired by God to show that Jesus is the promised Savior. The Gospels present Christ to us from different angles, and together they form a rich, complete, and transformative picture.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>Why are there four and not just one?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\nInstead of a single unified account, God allowed <\/span>four different authors<\/b> Each person with their own style, context, and audience writes from their own perspective. This does not create a contradiction, but rather <\/span>complementarity<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Matthew writes for the Jews, showing Jesus as the Messiah.<\/span>\n
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- Mark writes for the Romans, focusing on action and power.<\/span>\n
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- Luke addresses the Greeks, highlighting the humanity and compassion of Christ.<\/span>\n
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- John writes for everyone, revealing the divinity of Jesus with theological depth.<\/span>\n
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Having four gospels allows <\/span>capture the fullness of Jesus' character and mission<\/b> from different cultural and spiritual contexts, enriching our understanding of his person.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>How they relate to each other and what makes them unique<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\nMatthew, Mark and Luke are known as the <\/span>synoptic gospels<\/b> (\u201ccommon view\u201d) because they share many events, lessons, and narrative structures. They often present the same stories, albeit with particular nuances.<\/span><\/p>\nJuan, on the other hand, <\/span>It departs from the chronological and optical approach<\/b>, offering a more reflective and symbolic look at the identity of Jesus as the eternal Word, the Light of the world and the Bread of Life.<\/span><\/p>\nEach gospel has a unique voice:<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Matthew<\/b>: the prophetic fulfillment.<\/span>\n
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- Marcos<\/b>: the urgency of the Kingdom.<\/span>\n
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- Luke<\/b>: universal compassion.<\/span>\n
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- Juan<\/b>: divine revelation.<\/span>\n
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Read together, <\/span>They do not contradict each other, but rather harmonize each other<\/b> to offer us a complete vision of the Gospel that transforms lives.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>The Gospel according to Matthew<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\nAuthor, date and recipients<\/b><\/h3>\n
Traditionally attributed to <\/span>Matthew (Levi)<\/b>, one of the twelve apostles and former tax collector, this gospel was probably written between the <\/span>60s and 80s AD<\/b>, in a context where the church had already spread but maintained <\/span>strong Jewish roots<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\nMatthew wrote mainly <\/span>for a Jewish audience<\/b>, as evidenced by its emphasis on the fulfillment of the Law, genealogies, and Old Testament prophecies.<\/span><\/p>\nMain Focus: Jesus as King and Promised Messiah<\/b><\/h3>\n
Matthew presents Jesus as the <\/span>King of the Jews<\/b>, he <\/span>Prophesied Messiah<\/b>, a direct descendant of Abraham and David. It begins with a <\/span>royal genealogy<\/b> (Matthew 1:1\u201317) and repeatedly emphasizes that events occur \u201cthat what was spoken through the prophet might be fulfilled.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\nThe gospel is full of references to <\/span>Kingdom of Heaven<\/b>, a key concept that highlights the authority, justice, and messianic hope of the reigning Christ.<\/span><\/p>\nLiterary characteristics and structure of the gospel<\/b><\/h3>\n
The Gospel of Matthew is organized thematically, with <\/span>five great speeches of Jesus<\/b>, which some see as a symbolic parallel to the five books of Moses (Pentateuch):<\/span><\/p>\n\n- The Sermon on the Mount (chapters 5\u20137)<\/span>\n
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- Missionary Instructions (chap. 10)<\/span>\n
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- Parables of the Kingdom (chap. 13)<\/span>\n
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- Teachings on Community (Chapter 18)<\/span>\n
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- Eschatological discourse (chapters 24\u201325)<\/span>\n
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Furthermore, Matthew combines storytelling with teaching, highlighting <\/span>the power of works and the authority of words<\/b> of Jesus.<\/span><\/p>\nMatthew and the prophecies of the Old Testament<\/b><\/h3>\n
Matthew quotes the Old Testament <\/span>more than any other gospel<\/b>, stressing that <\/span>Jesus is the full fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\nNotable examples:<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Virgin Birth (Isaiah 7:14)<\/span>\n
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- Birth in Bethlehem (Micah 5:2)<\/span>\n
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- Flight to Egypt (Hosea 11:1)<\/span>\n
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- Massacre of the Innocents (Jeremiah 31:15)<\/span>\n
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This gospel connects <\/span>the old covenant with the new<\/b>, revealing Jesus as <\/span>the living fulfillment of Israel's messianic hope.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/span>The Gospel according to Mark<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\nAuthor, origin and historical context<\/b><\/h3>\n
Marcos, also known as <\/span>Juan Marcos<\/b>, was a companion of Paul and later a close collaborator of Peter. His gospel is largely based on <\/span>the stories and teachings of the apostle Peter<\/b>, making it a first-line testimony.<\/span><\/p>\nIt is considered the <\/span>oldest gospel<\/b>, probably written between the <\/span>years 55 and 70 AD<\/b>, addressed to Christians in Rome who were facing persecution and needed <\/span>a message of action, power and hope.<\/b><\/p>\nMain Focus: Jesus as a Suffering and Powerful Servant<\/b><\/h3>\n
Mark's main emphasis is to show Jesus as <\/span>the obedient Servant of God<\/b> (Mark 10:45), who came <\/span>not to be served, but to serve and give his life<\/b> by many.<\/span><\/p>\nJesus is portrayed as a man of action rather than speech. His works and miracles highlight his divine authority and compassion, even though his path inevitably leads to suffering and the cross.<\/span><\/p>\nDirect, brief and dynamic style<\/b><\/h3>\n
Mark is the most gospel <\/span>short, agile and visual<\/b>. He frequently uses expressions like <\/span>\u201cand then\u201d, \u201cimmediately\u201d, \u201cinstantly\u201d<\/b>, which creates an intense and focused narrative rhythm.<\/span><\/p>\nIt is ideal for new readers or for presenting the gospel to people who value <\/span>