Guest: Dr. Darrel Bock, New Testament Scholar and Author

In this episode of Young and Sanctified, host Justin interviews Dr. Darrel Bock, a New Testament Scholar and author, about navigating the different representations of Jesus in the Gospels. Dr. Bock discusses the importance of understanding the differences and similarities in the Synoptic Gospels and the Gospel of John and provides insights into the Christology presented in each. He also talks about the importance of reading the Gospels both vertically and horizontally to fully appreciate the distinct contributions of each book to the canon.

Key Takeaways:

• The Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke) present a similar narrative of Jesus' life and teachings, while the Gospel of John presents a distinct Christology.
• The Christology presented in the Synoptic Gospels, and the Gospel of John ultimately reaches the same conclusion but takes different routes to get there.
• In order to fully understand and appreciate the Gospels, it is important to understand both their similarities and differences. This can be achieved by reading the Gospels both vertically (in their own terms) and horizontally (in comparison to one another).
• Dr. Bock recommends reading the Gospels in their entirety, rather than blending them together, in order to fully appreciate the distinct emphasis of each book.
• Dr. Bock also recommends reading his book "Jesus Godman" as an executive summary of his earlier work "Jesus According to Scripture"

Additional Resources:

• Dr. Bock's' book "Jesus Godman"
• Dr. Mark Strauss' book "Four Portraits, One Jesus: An Introduction to Jesus and the Gospels"

Keywords: theology, bible, history, Jesus, Christology, Synoptic Gospels, Gospel of John, vertical reading, horizontal reading, Jesus Godman, Jesus According to Scripture

His book: https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-according-Scripture-Restoring-Portrait/dp/0801098084

email me: [email protected]

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