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NASB | John 20:30 ¶ Therefore many other signs Jesus also performed in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 20:30 ¶ There are also many other signs (attesting miracles) that Jesus performed in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; |
Bible Question:
Someone asked me what my take is on the following question: Three of the four gospels give an account of a man by the name of Simon the Cyrene helping Jesus carry the cross. In the gospel of John there is no mention of Simon the Cyrene helping to carry the cross of Christ. Why is that? _______________________ I feel it was not omitted for any reason, in particular. While the gospels harmonize, they all do not tell the exact same specific events in the exact same manner. Am I on the right track? Please comment. Thank you very much. tt |
Bible Answer: Why did God give us four Gospels? ____________________ "And truly Jesus did many other signs in the presence of His disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name" (John 20:30-31)(NKJV). ____________________ (Source: www.gotquestions.org/ four-Gospels.html) 'Answer: Here are some reasons why God gave four Gospels instead of just one: '(1) To give a more complete picture of Christ. While all of the Bible is inspired by God (2 Timothy 3:16), He used human authors with their different backgrounds and personalities to accomplish His purposes in their writing. Each of the Gospel authors had a distinct purpose behind their Gospels and in carrying out those purposes, they each emphasize different aspects of the person and ministry of Jesus Christ. (...) 'The Gospel of John, written by John the Apostle, is distinct from the other three gospels and contains much theological content in regards to the person of Christ and the meaning of faith. Matthew, Mark, and Luke are often referred to as the "Synoptic Gospels" because of their similar styles and content. The Gospel of John begins not with Jesus' birth or earthly ministry but with the activity and characteristics of the Son of God before His becoming man (John 1:14). The Gospel of John emphasizes the Deity of Christ as is seen in his use of such phrases as "the Word was God" (John 1:1), "the Savior of the World" (4:42), the "Son of God" (used repeatedly), "Lord and...God" (John 20:28) in describing Jesus. In John's Gospel, Jesus also affirms His Deity with several "I Am" statements, most notable among them is John 8:58, in which He states that "...before Abraham was, I Am" (compare to Exodus 3:13-14). But John also emphasizes the fact of Jesus' humanity, desiring to show the error of a religious sect of his day, the Gnostics, who did not believe in the humanity of Christ. John spells out his overall purpose for writing towards the end of his gospel: "And truly Jesus did many other signs in the presence of His disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name" (John 20:30-31)(NKJV). 'Thus, in having four distinct and yet accurate accounts of Christ, you have different aspects of His person and ministry that are brought out. Each account, when added to the other three, becomes like a different colored thread in a tapestry woven together to form a more complete picture of this One who is beyond description. And while we will never fully understand everything about Jesus Christ (John 20:30), yet through the four Gospels we can know Him sufficiently to appreciate who He is and what He has done for us so that we may have life through faith in Him.' To read more go to: www.gotquestions.org/ four-Gospels.html |
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