What are the four faces of Jesus? And how are they related to the present-day church?<\/p>\n\t
The phrase is not used in the Bible, but it is how some modern writers refer to the four gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Each gospel is addressed to a different audience and, therefore, addresses different aspects of Jesus. Combined, we get a balanced view of who Jesus is.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Question: What are the four faces of Jesus? And how are they related to the present-day church? Answer: The phrase is not used in the Bible, but it is how some modern writers refer to the four gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. 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