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Testament shadows, typology, and the progressive revelation of Jesus’ identity and mission. Below is an analysis of how each Gospel builds upon its predecessor, focusing on how doctrinal understanding deepens, especially in relation to Old Testament fulfillment. | Testament shadows, typology, and the progressive revelation of Jesus’ identity and mission. Below is an analysis of how each Gospel builds upon its predecessor, focusing on how doctrinal understanding deepens, especially in relation to Old Testament fulfillment. | ||
1. Mark (ca. 65–70 AD) | '''1. Mark (ca. 65–70 AD)''' | ||
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:Mark sets the foundation by presenting Jesus primarily as the powerful yet suffering Messiah, but it is still in a form that requires further theological exploration and expansion. The doctrinal framework is established but is not yet fully fleshed out. | :Mark sets the foundation by presenting Jesus primarily as the powerful yet suffering Messiah, but it is still in a form that requires further theological exploration and expansion. The doctrinal framework is established but is not yet fully fleshed out. | ||
2. Matthew (ca. 70–85 AD) | '''2. Matthew (ca. 70–85 AD)''' | ||
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:The Kingdom of Heaven is introduced as an essential theme, revealing that Jesus' mission includes establishing God’s rule over His people, not just as a spiritual reign but as a reality within the world. | :The Kingdom of Heaven is introduced as an essential theme, revealing that Jesus' mission includes establishing God’s rule over His people, not just as a spiritual reign but as a reality within the world. | ||
3. Luke (ca. 80–90 AD) | '''3. Luke (ca. 80–90 AD)''' | ||
Overview: | Overview: | ||
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:Luke shows that the salvation inaugurated by Jesus is for Gentiles as much as for Jews, and Jesus' teachings reach beyond traditional Israel to include those considered outsiders. | :Luke shows that the salvation inaugurated by Jesus is for Gentiles as much as for Jews, and Jesus' teachings reach beyond traditional Israel to include those considered outsiders. | ||
4. John (ca. 90–100 AD) | '''4. John (ca. 90–100 AD)''' | ||
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:John's Gospel presents the final revelation of God in Christ, moving beyond the shadowy figures of the Old Testament to the substance (Colossians 2:17). | :John's Gospel presents the final revelation of God in Christ, moving beyond the shadowy figures of the Old Testament to the substance (Colossians 2:17). | ||
Conclusion: | '''Conclusion:''' | ||
Each Gospel shows a progressive doctrinal understanding: | Each Gospel shows a progressive doctrinal understanding: | ||
