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Does the Gospel of Mark Present Jesus as God?

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  • Michael J. Kruger

This article shows that the Gospel of Mark does present Jesus as God, right from the beginning of his gospel, with Old Testament citations.

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Mark – Introduction to the Gospel of Mark

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  • Robert H. Stein

This chapter forms an introduction to the Gospel of Mark. Introductory matters addressed are its authorship, the audience, the date, the emergence of Mark in gospel studies, theological emphases (Christology, the Messianic secret, the disciples and discipleship), and an outline of the Gospel.

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The Coming of the Son of Man in Mark's Gospel

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  • Edward Adams

This article argues that the Gospel of Mark’s sayings on the coming of the Son of Man (Mark 8:38, Mark 13:24-27, and Mark 14:62) refer to the return of Jesus. This is argued against the view of R. T. France and N. T. Wright according to whom these sayings call attention to the vision of Daniel 7:9-14.

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The Markan Narrative's Use of the Old Greek Text of Jeremiah to Explain Israel's Obduracy

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  • Larry Perkins

This article suggests that a close reading of the Septuagint translation of Jeremiah reveals that his prophetic message influences the way Mark portrays Jesus’ words and deeds. In specific contexts in Mark’s narrative (e.g., Mark 8:17, Mark 11:17-18), where potential linkages with the Greek version of Jeremiah’s prophecy occur, the author demonstrates the potential contribution of the Greek version to the reader's understanding of Mark’s purpose.

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Defining the Titles “Christ” and “Son of God” in Mark's Narrative Presentation of Jesus

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  • Herbert W. Bateman IV

This article wrestles with a question with a specific focus.

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Does Mark's Gospel Have an Outline?

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  • Joel F. Williams

No outline can ever be a substitute for the reading of the Gospel of Mark. At most, it is an attempt to offer guidance about the significant divisions, turning points, interconnections, and developments in the narrative/story. Williams argues in this article for an overall outline or map of Mark’s Gospel. He wants to takes seriously the narrative shape of Mark.

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Is Our Reading the Bible the Same as the Original Audience's Hearing It? A Case Study in the Gospel of Mark

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  • Robert H. Stein

This study wants to work out some of the implications of an author-oriented reading of the Bible. Its primary goal is to answer this question: “Is a modern reading of the Bible the same as the original readers who read and listened to the text? It answers the question by means of a case study in the Gospel of Mark.

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A Review of Selected Narrative-Critical Conventions in Mark's Use of Miracle Material

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  • B. Dale Ellenburg

This essay wants to demonstrate how a literary-narrative study of Mark's use of miracle material might give insight into how Mark crafted the story he has given to us.

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The Authority of Jesus in the Gospel of Mark

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  • James R. Edwards

In New Testament studies there often is a search for a non-messianic Jesus. This essay, however, suggests that the essential and distinctive characteristic of Jesus is to be found in his authority (Greek, exousia"). The author argues that "authority" as used by Mark derives from the authority of God that Jesus receives at his baptism.

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An Investigation of the Agreements between Matthew and Luke against Mark

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  • Robert L. Thomas

This article attempts to demonstrate that the agreements between the Gospels of Matthew and Luke against Mark are widespread. This is discussed as a contribution to the synoptic problem.

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Meet Mark

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  • Timothy J. E. Cross

This article introduces the life of Mark and the book of Mark.

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John Mark

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  • John L. van Popta

This article is about John Mark and working together in God's service. Acts 13:4-5, 13 and Acts 15:37 is also discussed, as well as service desertion and restoration.

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Salvation as Discipleship in the Gospel of Mark

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  • Brenda B. Colijn

It has often been said that the Gospel of Mark has no real teaching on salvation. Theologians commonly identify the teaching on the person of Christ as Mark's central concern. Although Mark certainly does focus on Christ, for him his teaching on Christ is inseparable from what he teaches on salvation. In Mark's Gospel, understanding who Jesus is and what He did and is doing entails acknowledging his claim upon one's life. Therefor Mark's characteristic model of salvation is discipleship.

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