Keeping it Simple
Warren Angel is a Disciples of Christ pastor who has recently authored a little book entitled "Yes, We Can Love One Another!" on the issue of interdenominational reconciliation. I picked it up for a paper I am doing on Protestant/Catholic relations in modern Uganda for Miroslav Volf; though profoundly unhelpful in general (WHY is there not better stuff available on methods of reconciliation?), the author offers this fun and so non hist/crit synopsis of the NT Canon around the Gospel:
"Matthew sees Jesus as a great teacher and a friend of sinners.
Mark proclaims Jesus as the Son of God, great in compassion, who heals bodies, minds, and souls.
Luke loves Him as a friend of women, who brings joy to the world by bringing salvation to people everywhere.
John describes Jesus as the Light of the World and the Bread of Life.
James experiences Him as the Lord of glory.
Peter travels the dusty roads of Palestine with Jesus, yet denies Him three times; then Peter calls Him the Shephard and Guardian of our souls.
Jude serves Christ as the Master and Lord full of love and mercy.
"Matthew sees Jesus as a great teacher and a friend of sinners.
Mark proclaims Jesus as the Son of God, great in compassion, who heals bodies, minds, and souls.
Luke loves Him as a friend of women, who brings joy to the world by bringing salvation to people everywhere.
John describes Jesus as the Light of the World and the Bread of Life.
James experiences Him as the Lord of glory.
Peter travels the dusty roads of Palestine with Jesus, yet denies Him three times; then Peter calls Him the Shephard and Guardian of our souls.
Jude serves Christ as the Master and Lord full of love and mercy.
...This is the Christ of the Church."
posted by MM at 5:26 PM
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