Exploring New Testament Theology

This assignment delves into the core principles of New Testament theology, exploring its aim to connect past events with present realities and future significance. It examines early church practices, the nature of the gospel, and the unique perspectives offered by each gospel writer (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John). The text highlights Jesus' earthly life as a bridge between heaven and earth, emphasizing his baptism, transfiguration, and the centurion's confession. Understanding these concepts is crucial for grasping the profound impact of the New Testament.

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NEW TESTAMENT
The aim of New Testament theology is to predict the past in view of the present and show it in
such a way that its future importance will be seen1. It helps in connecting the world of New
Testament and that of the future, and brings about the key meaning and allow divine and human
to be in union by bringing about gifts whereby God creates meaning in Jesus Christ with the
testimony of the gift in the New Testament writings.
In early church the community came together for prayers and there was sharing of the word of
God and celebration of baptism and holy Eucharist. The prayer meetings were done in house
churches and this allowed peaceful and organized religious life and this gave a high competition
to the synagogues meetings.
Gospel is a word used to signify the good news of Jesus Christ. He is the proclaimer and the
content of the gospel. According to the gospel of Mark, the deeds and words of Jesus Christ is
the content of the gospel and he describes Jesus as the crucified and risen son of God therefore a
speaking subject in the gospel.
1Brown, Raymond E. An introduction to the New Testament.

The earthly way of Jesus is the way of the son of God as he is in union with heaven and earth and
therefore the gospel of mark makes this connection by Jesus’ baptism, transfiguration and the
confession of a centurion under the cross and these forms the basic framework of the gospel
because each case represents earthly and heavenly figures.
The gospels in the New Testament were written by Matthew, Mark, Luke and John2. The first
three explains about the history of Jesus Christ on earth, his birth, teachings, passion and death
on the cross. Each one described this history in their own point of view and own ways and faith.
2Johnson, Luke Timothy. The writings of the New Testament.

Bibliography
Brown, Raymond E. An introduction to the New Testament. Yale University Press, 2015.
Johnson, Luke Timothy. The writings of the New Testament. Fortress Press, 2010.