Understanding the Gospels: A Guide for Preaching and Teaching

Synopsis

Understanding The Gospels First Introduces The Gospels Generally And Then Prepares Readers To Communicate Their Message To A Modern Audience. Each Of The Fourteen Contributors Is A Seminary Professor And Expert On The Topic Covered. This Book Focuses On Preaching And Application, And Answers Pointed Questions To Help Students And Pastors Understand The Major Theological Themes Of Each Gospel And Avoid Common Interpretive Mistakes. Anyone Serving In A Teaching Or Preaching Capacity Will Find This Book Helpful For Accurate Proclamation And Powerful Application Of The Gospels. - Publisher. The Gospels: Engaging Their Transformative Message / Herbert W. Bateman Iv -- Interpreting The Gospels Historically: A Tale Of Two Histories / Herbert W. Bateman Iv -- Interpreting Gospel Narrative: Practical Steps / Joel F Williams -- Communicating The Gospels: Sermonic Forms / Donald R. Sunukjian -- Understanding The Gospel Of Matthew / David K. Lowery -- Understanding The Gospel Of Mark / J. William Johnston -- Understanding The Gospel Of Luke / Benjamin I. Simpson -- Understanding The Gospel Of John / W. Hall Harris Iii -- The Gospels And Their Importance For The Early Church / Craig A. Blaising -- The Gospels And Their Centrality In Christian Worship / Timothy J. Ralston -- Applying The Gospels In The Christian Life / Michael H. Burer -- Discovering The Old Testament In The Gospels / Mark L. Strauss -- Discovering The Historical Jesus In The Gospels / Craig L. Blomberg -- Discovering The Gospel Tradition In The Pauline Letters / Jay E. Smith -- Discovering Biblical Theological Themes In The Gospels / Buist M. Fanning -- Selected Sources For Preachers And Teachers Of The Gospels / Herbert W. Bateman Iv And Benjamin I. Simpson. Herbert W. Bateman Iv And Benjamine I. Simpson, Editors. Includes Selected Sources For Preachers And Teachers Of The Gospels (pages 255-271) And Index.