The Gospel of Mark | Dr. Stephen Conley

The Author of Mark's Gospel The human author of this Gospel is John Mark. This was validated by several early church fathers, including Papias in 120 A.D. He served with the Apostle Paul and became a useful servant of Christ. He was also a protégé of the Apostle Peter and drew his Gospel account primarily from him.   The Audience of Mark's Gospel The Gospel of Mark was most likely written between A.D. 60-70, during the reign of Roman Emperor Nero. The Gospel of Mark was written to Gentile Christians in Rome who were enduring persecution for their faith and identity in Christ.   The Arrangement of Mark's Gospel The Gospel of Mark can be divided up into two parts: The Identity of Jesus and the Mission of Jesus. The Gospel of Mark points us to Christ's authority and service   The Aim of Mark's Gospel The ultimate purpose and theme of Mark is to present and defend Jesus' call to discipleship. As disciples of Christ, we are called into a relationship with Christ that compels us to follow Him and be shaped by Him.