To anyone who has read the five Gospels about the life and ministry of Jesus, it is clear that there are similarities, contradictions and stark differences in style and content among them. Scholars have given us much insight into who the authors may have been, who their intended audiences were, and what theological intentions they may have had. In this segment, we will examine the five Gospels and compare and contrast their messages and their theology as we find new insights for ourselves in the process!

To anyone who has read the five Gospels about the life and ministry of Jesus, it is clear that there are similarities, contradictions and stark differences in style and content among them. Scholars have given us much insight into who the authors may have been, who their intended audiences were, and what theological intentions they may have had. In this segment, we will examine the five Gospels and compare and contrast their messages and their theology as we find new insights for ourselves in the process!

To anyone who has read the five Gospels about the life and ministry of Jesus, it is clear that there are similarities, contradictions and stark differences in style and content among them. Scholars have given us much insight into who the authors may have been, who their intended audiences were and what theological intentions they may have had. The Gospel of Thomas is a sayings Gospel that does not describe the life events, healings or death of Jesus. It merely enumerates a list of presumed sayings of Jesus and provides a richer view of the teachings of Jesus. Join E.J. and Karen as they mine some of these insights for our lives today.

To anyone who has read the five Gospels about the life and ministry of Jesus, it is clear that there are similarities, contradictions and stark differences in style and content among them. Scholars have given us much insight into who the authors may have been, who their intended audiences were and what theological intentions they may have had. The Gospel of Thomas is a sayings Gospel that does not describe the life events, healings or death of Jesus. It merely enumerates a list of presumed sayings of Jesus and provides a richer view of the teachings of Jesus. Join E.J. and Karen as they mine some of these insights for our lives today.

To anyone who has read the five Gospels about the life and ministry of Jesus, it is clear that there are similarities, contradictions and stark differences in style and content among them. Scholars have given us much insight into who the authors may have been, who their intended audiences were, and what theological intentions they may have had. The Gospel of John is traditionally thought to be written by the John known as the "beloved disciple" of Jesus. But this author's style is strikingly different from the other four Gospel writers and contains many strongly Gnostic ideas that were influential in the early church. Join E.J. and Karen as they explore this Gospel for its rich spiritual message that we can use in our own lives.

To anyone who has read the five Gospels about the life and ministry of Jesus, it is clear that there are similarities, contradictions and stark differences in style and content among them. Scholars have given us much insight into who the authors may have been, who their intended audiences were, and what theological intentions they may have had. The Gospel of John is traditionally thought to be written by the John known as the "beloved disciple" of Jesus. But this author's style is strikingly different from the other four Gospel writers and contains many strongly Gnostic ideas that were influential in the early church. Join E.J. and Karen as they explore this Gospel for its rich spiritual message that we can use in our own lives.

To anyone who has read the five Gospels about the life and ministry of Jesus, it is clear that there are similarities, contradictions and stark differences in style and content among them. Scholars have given us much insight into who the authors may have been, who their intended audiences were, and what theological intentions they may have had. The Gospel of Luke is traditionally attributed to a Greek writer who sought to emphasize the inclusiveness of Jesus’ message and to attract Jews living outside of Israel to his life and message. Join Karen and E.J. as they explore this Gospel for the spiritual gems found only in Luke that apply to our lives today.

To anyone who has read the five Gospels about the life and ministry of Jesus, it is clear that there are similarities, contradictions and stark differences in style and content among them. Scholars have given us much insight into who the authors may have been, who their intended audiences were, and what theological intentions they may have had. The Gospel of Luke is traditionally attributed to a Greek writer who sought to emphasize the inclusiveness of Jesus message and to attract Jews living outside of Israel to his life and message. Join Karen and E.J. as they explore this Gospel for the spiritual gems found only in Luke that apply to our lives today.

To anyone who has read the five gospels about the life and ministry of Jesus, it is clear that there are similarities, contradictions and stark differences in style and content among them. Scholars have given us much insight into who the authors may have been, who their intended audiences were, and what theological intentions they may have had. The Gospel of Matthew is traditionally attributed to a Jewish writer who sought to convince his audience that Jesus' life was the fulfillment of the Jewish Scriptures. Join Karen and E.J. as they explore this Gospel for the spiritual gems found only in Matthew that apply to our lives today.

To anyone who has read the five gospels about the life and ministry of Jesus, it is clear that there are similarities, contradictions and stark differences in style and content among them. Scholars have given us much insight into who the authors may have been, who their intended audiences were, and what theological intentions they may have had. The Gospel of Matthew is traditionally attributed to a Jewish writer who sought to convince his audience that Jesus' life was the fulfillment of the Jewish Scriptures. Join Karen and E.J. as they explore this Gospel for the spiritual gems found only in Matthew that apply to our lives today.