4 gospels were selected b/c they were the most popular interpretation of Jesus. Were they the most accurate?

Answer 1

Most accurate?? Nope, not at all. But let me explain.

Out of the hundreds of various books [Greek 'biblios'] and sacred scriptures written during and about the public ministry of Yeshua [Jesus], the compilers of the early church culled it down to merely four that best suited to their needs at the time. But here's the rub: these seventy compilers--or the so-called Septuagint--somehow altered and corrupted various passages within the Sacred Scriptures thinking that it would not be noticed since the Bible was not supposed to be read by other than the clergy.

For example, one such error is in the genealogy of Jesus. Matthew says He was the son of David through Solomon; while Luke says that He was the son of David through Nathan. Only ONE of them can be right, true? The question is: which one is it then??

However, while this is not meant to discredit the Bible in its entirety, the more important aspects are the doctrines and The Message of Yeshua/Jesus set forth within the Sacred Scriptures. Seek and you shall find...

Peace be with you.

Answer 2

It wasn't merely a popularity contest.

Definitions and Test for Canonicity


Canon originally meant "a straight rod" or a "measuring stick."


1. Authorship - A book had to be written by an apostle or a close associate of an apostle. For example, Mark was not an apostle, but was a close associate of the Apostle Peter.


2. Nature of the Book - Does the message of the book agree with the content of divine revelation in the Old Testament? Does the book reflect the character of the person and work of Jesus Christ and agree with the existing apostolic writing?


3. Universality - Is the book being read and practiced in the churches throughout the Body of Christ? This criterion addresses the degree to which the people of God recognize and accept the authority of the book under consideration.


4. Inspiration - The word inspiration literally means "God-breathed." Does the book have a spiritual character that agree with the Holy Spirit who indwells all believers?

Answer 3

It was not an issue of popularity, as much as it was an issue of apostolic authority, and plurality of use within the church at large.

The other "gospels" that existed (Thomas, Judas, etc.) are often opposed to the messages in the authentic Gospels, and are often gnostic. (Read: Heretical.)

As some have indicated, there are differences in some of the Gospel accounts. This is normal with any deposition of an eyewitness, or any report by an investigator.

At a crime scene, or traffic accident, witnesses rarely tell the exact same facts. Each notices a different aspect. Further, depending on who is doing the asking, the witness may elaborate on points others summarize. Holding the Gospel writers to different standards is unfair.

Simon Greenleaf, a founder of the Harvard Law School, actually set out to disprove the Gospel accounts. After he finished his research, he made a rather bold statement. The Gospels would stand up to the rules of evidence in court.

Answer 4

Thee four gospels weren't selected because they were the most popular, but because the reflected the teaching of the Church at that time. Criteria for each of the books in the New (and old) testament were agreed upon, and those books meeting those criteria were chosen.

Also, Protestants had a differing criteria, which is why the Inter-testamental books such as 1&2 Maccabbees aren't in the Portestant Bible.

As far as how accurate they are, you need to take that on Faith.

--Dee

Answer 5

Two of the four gospels were written by HIS disciples (Matthew and John). The other two were written after they learned about it from other disciples(Mark and Luke). Each one was from either an eye witness or a dictation from an eye witness. Also, they all agree. However, some have elements that make them different than the others. However, these differences do not contradict, they supplement the account.

Answer 6

Obviously they are declared to be most authentic of Jesus Christ message. This authority has spanned a 2000 year history of critical review, and stood the test of time.

My bet is on their authenticity and accuracy.

Answer 7

the bible is not the only thing we had from the followers of Christ, we had there letters to there stud ens, letters between them and long church history that all support the bible and what it has..yes they r the accurate 4, many others exist..but they r not accurate nor true

Answer 8

Islam is the religion, the way of life of Muslims of the world. There are over one billion Muslims
spread across the globe in all nationalities, languages and ethnic backgrounds. Islam was the
religion of the first couple, Adam and Eve. It was also the religion of messengers of God like Noah,
Abraham, Moses and Jesus. The essence of their message was:

Believe and obey the One true God and obey His messengers.

Jesus (peace be on him) was the second-last prophet of God. He foretold the coming of the last
Prophet Muhammad (peace be on him). While the message of the earlier messengers, including
Jesus was limited, prophet Muhammad's message and mission is universal and will remain so till
the end of this world. Belief in Islam means

Belief in One God

belief in all of God's messengers

belief in all the books sent down to His prophets. These books include Torah and Gospel

belief in the existence of angels

belief in the Day of Judgment and Life after Death, Heaven and Hell

belief in the Divine Decree or Predestination, its good and its bad.

Answer 9

Accurate by whose standards? Most commonly known or most commonly accepted? Most common scriptures does not necessarily equate accuracy.

Answer 10

Hi,
Most popular?
Have you read them?
They describe in detail the defeat.....of Him and his apostles.
However, they also include the resurrection and eternal glory that awaits his followers.....
so it CONTAINS THE TRUTH.
BOTH SIDES, GOOD AND BAD.
MOST REPORTERS DO NOT EVEN ATTEMPT TO DO THIS.
IF YOU ARE THE KING, YOU WOULD MAKE YOURSELF LOOK REALLLLLLLLLLLY GOOD.
HOWEVER, THE BIBLE DESCRIBES BOTH GOOD/BAD,
FLAWS/STRENGTHS.
GODBLESS YOU AS YOU SEEK THE TRUTH!-LIVE4TRUTH=]
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