1. 1. Origin of “Gospel” What is a Gospel?
a. Hebrew World Isaiah 40:9; 52:7
b. Greco-Roman World Augustus (9 B.C.)
c. New Testament World Matt, Mark, Luke, John

2. 2. Collection of Materials
What is a Gospel?
2. Collection of Materials
a. From the Life of Jesus Healings, miracles, parables, teachings, crucifixion account

3. 2. Collection of Materials
What is a Gospel?
2. Collection of Materials
b. Interpreted thru an OT “lens” Mark 1:2; 15: Matt 1:22; Matt 5
c. Into Four Gospels

4. What is a Gospel?
Luke 1:1-4
1Many have undertaken to draw up an account of the things that have been fulfilled among us, 2just as they were handed down to us by those who from the first were eyewitnesses and servants of the word. 3Therefore, since I myself have carefully investigated everything from the beginning, it seemed good also to me to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, 4so that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught.

5. 3. Shape of Material (Luke 1:1-4)
What is a Gospel?
3. Shape of Material (Luke 1:1-4)
a. Orderly Account, Narrative What Order?
b. Eye-witness accounts What accounts? Oral? Written?
c. Theological explanation What purpose?

6. 3. Shape of Material (Luke 1:1-4)
What is a Gospel?
3. Shape of Material (Luke 1:1-4)
c. Theological explanation What purpose?