MacArthur Bible Studies: Mark

by John F. MacArthur

Publisher:

W Publishing

, 2000

Overview

The book of Mark consists primarily of what the Apostle Peter preached about Jesus Christ. Probably written by John Mark in Italy for the benefit of Roman Christians, it carefully reports the amazing life of Christ.

Contents

Top Highlights

“Mark demonstrates the humanity of Christ more clearly than any of the other evangelists, emphasizing Christ’s human emotions (1:41; 3:5; 6:34; 8:12; 9:36), His human limitations (4:38; 11:12; 13:32), and other small details that highlight the human side of the Son of God (for example, 7:33–34; 8:12; 9:36; 10:13–16).” (Page 3)

“The simplest solution to the Synoptic Problem is that no such problem exists! Because critics cannot prove literary dependence among the gospel writers, there is no need to explain it. The traditional view that the gospel writers were inspired by God and wrote independently of each other—except that all three were moved by the same Holy Spirit (2 Peter 1:20)—remains the only plausible view.” (Page 6)

“All of this supports the traditional view that Mark was written for a Gentile audience initially at Rome.” (Page 3)

“Mark is the gospel of action; the frequent use of ‘immediately’ and ‘then’ keeps his narrative moving rapidly along. Jesus appears in Mark as the Servant (Mark 10:45) who bursts on the scene to suffer for the sins of many. Mark’s fast-paced approach would especially appeal to the practical, action-oriented Romans.” (Page 7)

“The early church fathers, however, unanimously affirm that Mark wrote this second gospel. Papias” (Page 2)

Product Details

• Title: Mark: The Humanity of Christ
• Author: John F. MacArthur
• Series: MacArthur Bible Studies
• Publisher: W Publishing
• Print Publication Date: 2000
• Logos Release Date: 2003
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Bible › Study
• ISBNs: 9781418505226, 1418505226
• Resource ID: LLS:53.10.61
• Resource Type: Bible Commentary
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-12-13T19:30:56Z

About John F. MacArthur

John MacArthur (b. 1939) is a Calvinist theologian, author, editor, and teacher. He is a popular conference speaker and the president of both The Master's College and The Master's Seminary. He has also served as pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California since 1969. Best known for his expository exegesis of the Bible, Logos has collected more than 3,000 of his sermons in the John MacArthur Sermon Archive and offers the complete MacArthur New Testament Commentary.

MacArthur’s pulpit ministry extends around the globe through his media ministry, Grace to You. In addition to producing daily radio programs for nearly 2,000 English and Spanish radio outlets worldwide, Grace to You distributes books, software, and CDs by John MacArthur. He has written hundreds of books and study guides, including the bestselling John MacArthur Essential Bible Study Library and the MacArthur Study Bible. He is also the author of notable titles like Different by Design and Twelve Ordinary Men.