Gospels and Acts (Video)

The Gospel According to Matthew

Matthew wrote the first gospel to explain that Jesus was the king of Jews that brought the kingdom of heaven, even though Jesus didn't arrive in the way people expected.

From the series: The Gospels, Lesson 2

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The Gospel According to John

Instructor: Multiple Instructors

John wrote the fourth gospel to assure persecuted Jewish believers that Jesus was the fulfillment of God's ancient promises to the Jews that Jesus really is the Christ, the Son of God. John wanted to make sure that they would remain faithful to Jesus and enjoy abundant life in him.

From the series: The Gospels, Lesson 5

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Introduction to the Gospels

Instructor: Multiple Instructors

A companion video to lesson 1 of the same series that answers the following questions:

Why did the gospel writers think it was important to record these facts in such careful literary accounts?
Are the Gospels only valuable because they contain facts about Jesus, or is it also importa......

From the series: The Gospels, Forum 1

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The Gospel According to Luke

Instructor: Multiple Instructors

Luke described Jesus Christ as the one who saves. Humanity is lost and desperate, without help or hope, in need of salvation. The third gospel reminds us that Jesus died to save us.

From the series: The Gospels, Lesson 4

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The Gospel According to Mark

Instructor: Multiple Instructors

The persecution of Christians was on Mark's mind as he wrote the second Gospel. Mark told the story of Jesus' life in ways that strengthened the faith of early Christians and encouraged them to persevere through suffering.

From the series: The Gospels, Lesson 3

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Introduction to the Gospels

Instructor: Multiple Instructors

Explores the literary character of the Gospels, their status in the Church, and their unity and variety.

From the series: The Gospels, Lesson 1

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Major Themes

Instructor: Dr. Hans Bayer & Guests

Explores the three major concepts that Luke addressed as he unfolded the unhindered spread of the gospel of God's kingdom in the days of the early church.

From the series: The Book of Acts, Lesson 3

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The Gospel According to Matthew

Instructor: Multiple Instructors

A companion video to lesson 2 of the same series that answers the following questions:

Why is it important to understand the historical setting in which Matthew and other gospels were written?
How confident should we be that the apostle Matthew wrote the Gospel of Matthew?
Wha......

From the series: The Gospels, Forum 2

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The Gospel According to John

Instructor: Multiple Instructors

A companion video to lesson 5 of the same series that answers the following questions:

Why should we be concerned with the Bible's human authors?
When was the Gospel of John written?
How might the place where John wrote his gospel have influenced its shape and content?......

From the series: The Gospels, Forum 5

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