"And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us,

(and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father),

full of grace and truth."  John 1:14

• In Matthew, the word translated genealogy can also be translated genesis
• Different beginnings for the Gospel
• For Matthew, begins with Abraham, ca 85
• For Mark, begins with the fast paced miracle actions, ca 60
• For Luke, begins with the preparatory movements of the Holy Spirit, ca 90
• For John, begins in Eternity before Creation, ca 1000
• For you, where does the gospel have its beginning?
• Theophilos
• Also see Acts 1:1 ff
• Poss. a person's proper name
• Lit. translated "Lover of God"
• This gospel is for you, <your name here>, thou Lover of God!

Blessed Assurance

See also:  226.1 - Gospel Harmonies
 

Updated:   Saturday, November 28, 2009 at 10:52 AM

 

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