Comparison of the Four Gospels

All four Gospels present the life and teachings of Jesus. Each book, however, focuses on a unique fact of Jesus and his character. To understand more about the specific characteristics of Jesus, read any on of the four Gospels.

Matthew

Mark

Luke

John

Jesus is…

The promised King

The Servant of God

The Son of Man

The Son of God

The original readers were…

Jews

Gentiles, Romans

Greeks

Christians throughout the world

Significant themes…

Jesus is the Messiah because he fulfilled Old Testament prophecy

Jesus backed up his words with action

Jesus was God but also fully human

Belief in Jesus required for salvation

Character of the writer…

Teacher

Storyteller

Historian

Theologian

Greatest emphasis is on…

Jesus’ sermons and words

Jesus’ miracles and actions

Jesus’ humanity

The principles of Jesus’ teaching