WHAT ARE THE GOSPELS?

THE GOSPELS ARE found in the New Testament and recount the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The word "gospel" comes from the Greek phrase for "good news." These four books are traditionally believed to have been written by those close to the story, including Matthew and John, who were both disciples of Jesus, and Luke and Mark, who were important figures in the early Church.

The Illustration captures a scene from the Gospel of Matthew where Mary, sister of lazarus, anoints jesus feet with expensive perfume. Jesus says in Matthew 26:13, "wherever this gospel is proclaimed in the whole world, what she has done will also be told in memory of her.”
An abstract illustration of a person with dark skin, black hair, wearing an orange top and white pants, sitting with hands clasped. A purple pot is on the table in the background.
  • A painting of Jesus Christ sitting under a tree, surrounded by a diverse group of people, with one person raising a finger and touching their chest, indicating teaching or blessing, set against a bright sky with clouds.

    MATTHEW

    The Gospel of Matthew is an amazing account of the life of Christ. It's goal is to prove that Jesus is the promised Jewish Messiah and King.

  • Comic-style illustration of two people standing ankle-deep in water near a boat, with another person partially visible on the right, set against a lake and distant mountains at sunset.

    MARK

    The Gospel of Mark is a action-packed retelling of the Life of Christ. It's goal is to prove that Jesus is the Son of God.

  • A busy city crosswalk with pedestrians, an elderly woman in a plaid hat, street graffiti on a green utility box, and cars parked along the street.

    LUKE

    The Gospel of Luke is an detailed account of the life of Christ focusing on the humanity of Jesus and his encounters with ordinary people.

  • Close-up of small glass or crystal geometric shapes casting rainbow-colored light and shadows on a flat surface.

    JOHN

    The Gospel of John is different than the other gospels. While the other gospels tocus on Jesus's humanity, John focuses on Jesus's divinity.