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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "//www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="//www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1" /><title>Mark 1:1 Study Bible: The beginning of the Good News of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/study/mark/1-1.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newser2.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="../vmenus/mark/1-1.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmser/mark/1-1.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="//biblehub.com">Bible</a> > <a href="//biblehub.com/mark/">Mark</a> > <a href="//biblehub.com/mark/1.htm">Chapter 1</a> > Verse 1</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div><div id="ad1"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/ad1.htm" width="100%" height="48" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="../matthew/28-20.htm" title="Matthew 28:20">◄</a> Mark 1:1 <a href="../mark/1-2.htm" title="Mark 1:2">►</a></div></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div id="topverse"> <a href="index.html" class="clickchap2" title="Book"> Book </a> <a href="/study/chapters/mark/1.htm" class="clickchap2" title="Chapter"> Chapter </a> <a href="#sermons" class="clickchap2" title="Sermons"> Sermons </a> <a href="#topics" class="clickchap2" title="Topics"> Topics </a> </div><div id="par"><div id="topver">This is the beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.</div><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/mark/1.htm">Study Bible</a></div><b>This is the beginning</b><br>The phrase "the beginning" signifies the start of a new era in God's redemptive plan. It echoes <a href="/genesis/1.htm">Genesis 1:1</a>, where the creation of the world is described, suggesting a new creation through the gospel. This marks the commencement of Jesus' public ministry and the unfolding of the good news.<p><b>of the gospel</b><br>The term "gospel" means "good news" and refers to the message of salvation through Jesus Christ. In the Roman world, "gospel" was often used to announce significant events, such as the birth of an emperor. Here, it signifies the arrival of the Messiah and the fulfillment of God's promises. <a href="/isaiah/52-7.htm">Isaiah 52:7 and 61</a>:1-2 are Old Testament prophecies that speak of the good news of salvation, which Jesus fulfills.<p><b>of Jesus Christ</b><br>"Jesus" is the Greek form of the Hebrew name "Yeshua," meaning "Yahweh is salvation." "Christ" is the Greek translation of the Hebrew "Messiah," meaning "Anointed One." This title affirms Jesus as the promised deliverer and king, fulfilling prophecies such as those in <a href="/daniel/9-25.htm">Daniel 9:25-26</a> and <a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6-7</a>.<p><b>the Son of God</b><br>This title emphasizes the divine nature of Jesus, affirming His unique relationship with God the Father. It distinguishes Jesus from other messianic figures and highlights His authority and power. <a href="/psalms/2-7.htm">Psalm 2:7</a> and <a href="/2_samuel/7-14.htm">2 Samuel 7:14</a> are Old Testament references that foreshadow the divine sonship of the Messiah. This declaration sets the stage for the miracles and teachings that demonstrate His divine authority throughout the Gospel of Mark.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a></b><br>Central figure of the New Testament, believed by Christians to be the Messiah and the Son of God. His life, death, and resurrection are the foundation of the Christian faith.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_gospel.htm">The Gospel</a></b><br>Refers to the "good news" of Jesus Christ's life, death, and resurrection, which brings salvation to humanity. The term "gospel" comes from the Greek word "euangelion," meaning "good news."<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/son_of_god.htm">Son of God</a></b><br>A title affirming the divine nature of Jesus. It emphasizes His unique relationship with God the Father and His role in the divine plan of salvation.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_beginnings.htm">The Importance of Beginnings</a></b><br>Mark's gospel starts with the "beginning," emphasizing the significance of Jesus' arrival as a pivotal moment in history. Reflect on how new beginnings in your life can be opportunities for spiritual growth and renewal.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_the_gospel.htm">Understanding the Gospel</a></b><br>The term "gospel" is central to Christian faith. Consider how you can share the "good news" of Jesus Christ in your daily interactions and live out its transformative power.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/recognizing_jesus'_divinity.htm">Recognizing Jesus' Divinity</a></b><br>Acknowledge Jesus as the "Son of God" in your personal faith journey. This recognition should influence how you worship, pray, and live out your faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_prophecy.htm">The Role of Prophecy</a></b><br>The fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies in the New Testament underscores the reliability of Scripture. Study these connections to strengthen your faith in God's promises.<div class="vheading2">Bible Study Questions</div>1. How does understanding the term "gospel" as "good news" impact your view of evangelism and sharing your faith with others?<br><br>2. In what ways can recognizing Jesus as the "Son of God" influence your daily decisions and interactions with others?<br><br>3. How do the beginnings of the Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) each uniquely contribute to your understanding of Jesus' life and mission?<br><br>4. Reflect on a time when you experienced a significant new beginning in your life. How did your faith play a role in that transition?<br><br>5. How can studying the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies in the New Testament strengthen your trust in God's Word and His promises for your life?<div class="vheading2">Connections to Other Scriptures</div><b><a href="/matthew/1.htm">Matthew 1:1</a></b><br>This verse also begins with a genealogy of Jesus, emphasizing His messianic lineage and fulfilling Old Testament prophecies.<br><br><b><a href="/john/1.htm">John 1:1-14</a></b><br>These verses describe the Word becoming flesh, highlighting the divine nature of Jesus and His role in creation and salvation.<br><br><b><a href="/isaiah/40-3.htm">Isaiah 40:3</a></b><br>This Old Testament prophecy speaks of a voice calling in the wilderness, preparing the way for the Lord, which is fulfilled in the ministry of John the Baptist as described later in <a href="/bsb/mark/1.htm">Mark 1</a>.<a name="sermons" id="sermons"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/sermons/mark/1-1.htm">Sermons</a></div><table width="100%" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="1" border="0" class="authlist"><tr><td class="linktext" width="50%"><a href="/sermons/auth/robinson/beginnings.htm">Beginnings</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%"><a href="/sermons/authors/robinson.htm">C. S. Robinson, D. D.</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%">Mark 1:1</td></tr><tr><td class="linktext" width="50%"><a href="/sermons/auth/grout/christ_not_a_son_but_the_son.htm">Christ not a Son, But the Son</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%"><a href="/sermons/authors/grout.htm">H. M. Grout, D. D.</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%">Mark 1:1</td></tr><tr><td class="linktext" width="50%"><a href="/sermons/auth/parker/christ's_divinity_practically_proved.htm">Christ's Divinity Practically Proved</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%"><a href="/sermons/authors/parker.htm">Joseph Parker, D. D.</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%">Mark 1:1</td></tr><tr><td class="linktext" width="50%"><a href="/sermons/auth/petter/how_to_receive_the_gospel.htm">How to Receive the Gospel</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%"><a href="/sermons/authors/petter.htm">G. Petter.</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%">Mark 1:1</td></tr><tr><td class="linktext" width="50%"><a href="/sermons/auth/glover/one_gospel.htm">One Gospel</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%"><a href="/sermons/authors/glover.htm">R. Glover.</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%">Mark 1:1</td></tr><tr><td class="linktext" width="50%"><a href="/sermons/auth/petter/the_author_and_subject_of_the_gospel.htm">The Author and Subject of the Gospel</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%"><a href="/sermons/authors/petter.htm">G. Petter.</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%">Mark 1:1</td></tr><tr><td class="linktext" width="50%"><a href="/sermons/auth/anon/the_beginning_of_the_gospel.htm">The Beginning of the Gospel</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%"><a href="/sermons/authors/anon.htm">Anon.</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%">Mark 1:1</td></tr><tr><td class="linktext" width="50%"><a href="/sermons/auth/gray/the_beginning_of_the_gospel.htm">The Beginning of the Gospel</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%"><a href="/sermons/authors/gray.htm">J. C. Gray.</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%">Mark 1:1</td></tr><tr><td class="linktext" width="50%"><a href="/sermons/auth/muir/the_beginning_of_the_gospel.htm">The Beginning of the Gospel</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%"><a href="/sermons/authors/muir.htm">A.F. Muir </a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%">Mark 1:1</td></tr><tr><td class="linktext" width="50%"><a href="/sermons/auth/henry/the_beginning_of_the_gospel_of_jesus_christ.htm">The Beginning of the Gospel of Jesus Christ</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%"><a href="/sermons/authors/henry.htm">M. Henry.</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%">Mark 1:1</td></tr><tr><td class="linktext" width="50%"><a href="/sermons/auth/foster/the_bible_without_christ.htm">The Bible Without Christ</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%"><a href="/sermons/authors/foster.htm">Foster</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%">Mark 1:1</td></tr><tr><td class="linktext" width="50%"><a href="/sermons/auth/exell/the_commencement_of_the_gospel.htm">The Commencement of the Gospel</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%"><a href="/sermons/authors/exell.htm">Joseph S. Exell, M. A.</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%">Mark 1:1</td></tr><tr><td class="linktext" width="50%"><a href="/sermons/auth/cumming/the_divinity_of_christ.htm">The Divinity of Christ</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%"><a href="/sermons/authors/cumming.htm">J. Cumming, D. D.</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%">Mark 1:1</td></tr><tr><td class="linktext" width="50%"><a href="/sermons/auth/davies/the_genesis_of_the_new_kingdom.htm">The Genesis of the New Kingdom</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%"><a href="/sermons/authors/davies.htm">D. Davies, M. A.</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%">Mark 1:1</td></tr><tr><td class="linktext" width="50%"><a href="/sermons/auth/hoge/the_gospel.htm">The Gospel</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%"><a href="/sermons/authors/hoge.htm">Dr. Hoge.</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%">Mark 1:1</td></tr><tr><td class="linktext" width="50%"><a href="/sermons/auth/alexander/the_gospel_of_jesus_christ.htm">The Gospel of Jesus Christ</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%"><a href="/sermons/authors/alexander.htm">J. A. Alexander, D. D.</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%">Mark 1:1</td></tr><tr><td class="linktext" width="50%"><a href="/sermons/auth/kelly/the_great_scheme_started.htm">The Great Scheme Started</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%"><a href="/sermons/authors/kelly.htm">T. Kelly.</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%">Mark 1:1</td></tr><tr><td class="linktext" width="50%"><a href="/sermons/pub/the_origin_of_the_gospel.htm">The Origin of the Gospel</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%">The Evangelist</td><td class="linktext" width="25%">Mark 1:1</td></tr><tr><td class="linktext" width="50%"><a href="/sermons/auth/watson/the_son_of_god.htm">The Son of God</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%"><a href="/sermons/authors/watson.htm">R. Watson.</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%">Mark 1:1</td></tr><tr><td class="linktext" width="50%"><a href="/sermons/auth/maclaren/the_strong_forerunner_and_the_stronger_son.htm">The Strong Forerunner and the Stronger Son</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%"><a href="/sermons/authors/maclaren.htm">Alexander Maclaren</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%">Mark 1:1</td></tr><tr><td class="linktext" width="50%"><a href="/sermons/auth/wright/the_substance_and_design_of_the_gospel.htm">The Substance and Design of the Gospel</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%"><a href="/sermons/authors/wright.htm">P. J. Wright.</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%">Mark 1:1</td></tr><tr><td class="linktext" width="50%"><a href="/sermons/auth/parker/unity_and_progress_of_divine_dispensations.htm">Unity and Progress of Divine Dispensations</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%"><a href="/sermons/authors/parker.htm">J. Parker, D. D.</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%">Mark 1:1</td></tr><tr><td class="linktext" width="50%"><a href="/sermons/auth/maclaren/what_'the_gospel'_is.htm">What 'the Gospel' Is</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%"><a href="/sermons/authors/maclaren.htm">Alexander Maclaren</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%">Mark 1:1</td></tr><tr><td class="linktext" width="50%"><a href="/sermons/auth/johnson/glad_tidings.htm">Glad Tidings</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%"><a href="/sermons/authors/johnson.htm">E. Johnson </a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%">Mark 1:1-8</td></tr><tr><td class="linktext" width="50%"><a href="/sermons/auth/green/the_beginning_of_the_gospel_of_jesus_christ.htm">The Beginning of the Gospel of Jesus Christ</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%"><a href="/sermons/authors/green.htm">R. Green </a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%">Mark 1:1-8</td></tr><tr><td class="linktext" width="50%"><a href="/sermons/auth/given/the_ministry_of_john_the_baptist.htm">The Ministry of John the Baptist</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%"><a href="/sermons/authors/given.htm">J.J. Given </a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%">Mark 1:1-8</td></tr><tr><td class="linktext" width="50%"><a href="/sermons/auth/robinson/christ_entering_jerusalem.htm">Christ Entering Jerusalem</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%"><a href="/sermons/authors/robinson.htm">C. S. Robinson, D. D.</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%">Mark 1:1-11</td></tr><tr><td class="linktext" width="50%"><a href="/sermons/auth/danford/christ_entering_jerusalem.htm">Christ Entering Jerusalem</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%"><a href="/sermons/authors/danford.htm">J. R. Danford.</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%">Mark 1:1-11</td></tr><tr><td class="linktext" width="50%"><a href="/sermons/auth/chaplin/honouring_christ.htm">Honouring Christ</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%"><a href="/sermons/authors/chaplin.htm">E. H. Chaplin, D. D.</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%">Mark 1:1-11</td></tr><tr><td class="linktext" width="50%"><a href="/sermons/auth/thomson/the_triumphal_entry.htm">The Triumphal Entry</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%"><a href="/sermons/authors/thomson.htm">J. R. Thomson.</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%">Mark 1:1-11</td></tr><tr><td class="linktext" width="50%"><a href="/sermons/auth/jowett/who_is_this.htm">Who is This?</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%"><a href="/sermons/authors/jowett.htm">J. Jowett, M. A.</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%">Mark 1:1-11</td></tr><tr><td class="linktext" width="50%"><a href="/sermons/auth/trapp/a_happy_town.htm">A Happy Town</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%"><a href="/sermons/authors/trapp.htm">Trapp.</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%">Mark 1:1-12</td></tr><tr><td class="linktext" width="50%"><a href="/sermons/auth/rogers/christ_in_the_house.htm">Christ in the House</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%"><a href="/sermons/authors/rogers.htm">G. Rogers.</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%">Mark 1:1-12</td></tr><tr><td class="linktext" width="50%"><a href="/sermons/auth/exell/christ_in_the_house.htm">Christ in the House</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%"><a href="/sermons/authors/exell.htm">J. S. Exell, M. A.</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%">Mark 1:1-12</td></tr><tr><td class="linktext" width="50%"><a href="/sermons/auth/spurgeon/christly_influence_in_the_home.htm">Christly Influence in the Home</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%"><a href="/sermons/authors/spurgeon.htm">C. H. Spurgeon.</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%">Mark 1:1-12</td></tr><tr><td class="linktext" width="50%"><a href="/sermons/auth/natron/family_worship.htm">Family Worship</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%"><a href="/sermons/authors/natron.htm">J. N. Natron.</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%">Mark 1:1-12</td></tr><tr><td class="linktext" width="50%"><a href="/sermons/auth/natron/how_christ_enters_the_house.htm">How Christ Enters the House</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%"><a href="/sermons/authors/natron.htm">J. N. Natron.</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%">Mark 1:1-12</td></tr><tr><td class="linktext" width="50%"><a href="/sermons/auth/palmer/it_was_noised_that_he_was_in_the_house.htm">It was Noised that He was in the House</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%"><a href="/sermons/authors/palmer.htm">L. Palmer.</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%">Mark 1:1-12</td></tr><tr><td class="linktext" width="50%"><a href="/sermons/auth/natron/jesus_in_the_house_piety_at_home.htm">Jesus in the House: Piety At Home</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%"><a href="/sermons/authors/natron.htm">J. N. Natron.</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%">Mark 1:1-12</td></tr><tr><td class="linktext" width="50%"><a href="/sermons/auth/arnot/piety_in_the_house_proved_by_virtue_in_the_children.htm">Piety in the House Proved by Virtue in the Children</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%"><a href="/sermons/authors/arnot.htm">Arnot.</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%">Mark 1:1-12</td></tr><tr><td class="linktext" width="50%"><a href="/sermons/auth/henry/shiloh.htm">Shiloh</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%"><a href="/sermons/authors/henry.htm">M. Henry.</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%">Mark 1:1-12</td></tr><tr><td class="linktext" width="50%"><a href="/sermons/auth/davies/the_general_ministry_of_christ.htm">The General Ministry of Christ</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%"><a href="/sermons/authors/davies.htm">D. Davies, M. A.</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%">Mark 1:1-12</td></tr><tr><td class="linktext" width="50%"><a href="/sermons/auth/anon/the_king_and_his_court.htm">The King and His Court</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%"><a href="/sermons/authors/anon.htm">Anon.</a></td><td class="linktext" width="25%">Mark 1:1-12</td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="topics" id="topics"></a><div class="vheading">People</div><a href="/topical/a/andrew.htm">Andrew</a>, <a href="/topical/e/ephah.htm">Ephah</a>, <a href="/topical/i/isaiah.htm">Isaiah</a>, <a href="/topical/j/james.htm">James</a>, <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a>, <a href="/topical/j/john.htm">John</a>, <a href="/topical/s/simon.htm">Simon</a>, <a href="/topical/z/zabdi.htm">Zabdi</a>, <a href="/topical/z/zebedee.htm">Zebedee</a><div class="vheading2">Places</div><a href="//bibleatlas.org/capernaum.htm">Capernaum</a>, <a href="//bibleatlas.org/galilee.htm">Galilee</a>, <a href="//bibleatlas.org/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a>, <a href="//bibleatlas.org/jordan_river.htm">Jordan River</a>, <a href="//bibleatlas.org/judea.htm">Judea</a>, <a href="//bibleatlas.org/nazareth.htm">Nazareth</a>, <a href="//bibleatlas.org/sea_of_galilee.htm">Sea of Galilee</a>, <a href="//bibleatlas.org/wilderness_of_judea.htm">Wilderness of Judea</a><div class="vheading2">Topics</div><span class="conc"><a href="/topical/b/beginning.htm">Beginning</a>, <a href="/topical/c/christ.htm">Christ</a>, <a href="/topical/g/glad.htm">Glad</a>, <a href="/topical/g/gospel.htm">Gospel</a>, <a href="/topical/n/news.htm">News</a>, <a href="/topical/t/tidings.htm">Tidings</a></span><a name="themes" id="themes"></a><div class="vheading2">Dictionary of Bible Themes</div><b><a href="/mark/1-1.htm">Mark 1:1</a></b><p>     <a href="//biblehub.com/topical/dbt/2218.htm"><b>2218</b>   Christ, <i>Son of God</i></a><br>     <a href="//biblehub.com/topical/dbt/2423.htm"><b>2423</b>   gospel, <i>essence</i></a><br>     <a href="//biblehub.com/topical/dbt/4909.htm"><b>4909</b>   beginning</a><br>     <a href="//biblehub.com/topical/dbt/8425.htm"><b>8425</b>   evangelism, <i>nature of</i></a><p><b><a href="//biblehub.com/mark/1-1.htm">Mark 1:1-6</a></b><p>     <a href="//biblehub.com/topical/dbt/6735.htm"><b>6735</b>   repentance, <i>examples</i></a><a name="library" id="library"></a><div class="vheading">Library</div><span class="headingtext"><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_d/what_the_gospel_is.htm">What 'the Gospel' Is</a><br></span><span class="snippet">The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ.--Mark i. 1 My purpose now is to point out some of the various connections in which the New Testament uses that familiar phrase, 'the gospel,' and briefly to gather some of the important thoughts which these suggest. Possibly the process may help to restore freshness to a word so well worn that it slips over our tongues almost unnoticed and excites little thought. The history of the word in the New Testament books is worth notice. It seldom occurs in those <a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_d/what_the_gospel_is.htm" title="continued">…</a><br></span><span class="citation">Alexander Maclaren—</span><span class="citation2">Expositions of Holy Scripture</span><p><span class="headingtext"><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_d/christs_touch.htm">Christ's Touch</a><br></span><span class="snippet">'Jesus put forth His hand, and touched him.'--Mark i. 41. Behold the servant of the Lord' might be the motto of this Gospel, and 'He went about doing good and healing' the summing up of its facts. We have in it comparatively few of our Lord's discourses, none of His longer, and not very many of His briefer ones. It contains but four parables. This Evangelist gives no miraculous birth as in Matthew, no angels adoring there as in Luke, no gazing into the secrets of Eternity, where the Word who afterwards <a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_d/christs_touch.htm" title="continued">…</a><br></span><span class="citation">Alexander Maclaren—</span><span class="citation2">Expositions of Holy Scripture</span><p><span class="headingtext"><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_d/the_strong_forerunner_and_the.htm">The Strong Forerunner and the Stronger Son</a><br></span><span class="snippet">'The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God; 2. As it is written in the prophets, Behold, I send My messenger before Thy face, which shall prepare Thy way before Thee. 3. The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make His paths straight. 4. John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins. 5. And there went out unto him all the land of Judaea, and they of Jerusalem, and were all baptized of him in <a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_d/the_strong_forerunner_and_the.htm" title="continued">…</a><br></span><span class="citation">Alexander Maclaren—</span><span class="citation2">Expositions of Holy Scripture</span><p><span class="headingtext"><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_d/mighty_in_word_and_deed.htm">Mighty in Word and Deed</a><br></span><span class="snippet">'And they went into Capernaum; and straightway on the Sabbath day He entered into the synagogue, and taught. 22. And they were astonished at His doctrine: for He taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes. 23. And there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit; and he cried out, 24. Saying, Let us alone; what have we to do with Thee, Thou Jesus of Nazareth? art Thou come to destroy us? I know Thee who Thou art, the Holy One of God. 25. And Jesus rebuked him, saying, <a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_d/mighty_in_word_and_deed.htm" title="continued">…</a><br></span><span class="citation">Alexander Maclaren—</span><span class="citation2">Expositions of Holy Scripture</span><p><span class="headingtext"><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_d/healing_and_service.htm">Healing and Service</a><br></span><span class="snippet">'Simon's wife's mother lay sick of a fever; and straightway they tell Him of her: 31. And He came and took her by the hand, and raised her up; and the fever left her, and she ministered unto them.'--Mark i. 30, 31, R. V. This miracle is told us by three of the four Evangelists, and the comparison of their brief narratives is very interesting and instructive. We all know, I suppose, that the common tradition is that Mark was, in some sense, Peter's mouthpiece in this Gospel. The truthfulness of that <a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_d/healing_and_service.htm" title="continued">…</a><br></span><span class="citation">Alexander Maclaren—</span><span class="citation2">Expositions of Holy Scripture</span><p><span class="headingtext"><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_d/a_parable_in_a_miracle.htm">A Parable in a Miracle</a><br></span><span class="snippet">'And there came a leper to Him, beseeching Him, and kneeling down to Him, and saying unto Him, If Thou wilt, Thou canst make me clean. 41. And Jesus, moved with compassion, put forth His hand, and touched him, and saith unto him, I will; he thou clean. 42. And as soon as He had spoken, immediately the leprosy departed from him, and he was cleansed.'--Mark i. 40-42. Christ's miracles are called wonders--that is, deeds which, by their exceptional character, arrest attention and excite surprise. Further, <a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_d/a_parable_in_a_miracle.htm" title="continued">…</a><br></span><span class="citation">Alexander Maclaren—</span><span class="citation2">Expositions of Holy Scripture</span><p><span class="headingtext"><a href="/library/gordon/quiet_talks_on_prayer/a_composite_picture.htm">A Composite Picture. </a><br></span><span class="snippet">It may be helpful to make the following summary of these allusions. 1. His times of prayer: His regular habit seems plainly to have been to devote the early morning hour to communion with His Father, and to depend upon that for constant guidance and instruction. This is suggested especially by Mark 1:35; and also by Isaiah 50:4-6 coupled with John 7:16 l.c., 8:28, and 12:49. In addition to this regular appointment, He sought other opportunities for secret prayer as special need arose; late at night <a href="/library/gordon/quiet_talks_on_prayer/a_composite_picture.htm" title="continued">…</a><br></span><span class="citation">S. D. (Samuel Dickey) Gordon—</span><span class="citation2">Quiet Talks on Prayer</span><p><span class="headingtext"><a href="/library/wesley/sermons_on_several_occasions/sermon_7_the_way_to.htm">The Way to the Kingdom</a><br></span><span class="snippet">"The kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel." Mark 1:15 These words naturally lead us to consider, First, the nature of true religion, here termed by our Lord, "the kingdom of God," which, saith he, "is at hand;" and, Secondly, the way thereto, which he points out in those words, "Repent ye, and believe the gospel." I. 1. We are, First, to consider the nature of true religion, here termed by our Lord, "the kingdom of God." The same expression the great Apostle uses in his Epistle <a href="/library/wesley/sermons_on_several_occasions/sermon_7_the_way_to.htm" title="continued">…</a><br></span><span class="citation">John Wesley—</span><span class="citation2">Sermons on Several Occasions</span><p><span class="headingtext"><a href="/library/wesley/sermons_on_several_occasions/sermon_14_the_repentance_of.htm">The Repentance of Believers</a><br></span><span class="snippet">"Repent ye, and believe the gospel." Mark 1:15. 1. It is generally supposed, that repentance and faith are only the gate of religion; that they are necessary only at the beginning of our Christian course, when we are setting out in the way to the kingdom. And this may seem to be confirmed by the great Apostle, where, exhorting the Hebrew Christians to "go on to perfection," he teaches them to leave these first "principles of the doctrine of Christ;" "not laying again the foundation of repentance <a href="/library/wesley/sermons_on_several_occasions/sermon_14_the_repentance_of.htm" title="continued">…</a><br></span><span class="citation">John Wesley—</span><span class="citation2">Sermons on Several Occasions</span><p><span class="headingtext"><a href="/library/spurgeon/spurgeons_sermons_volume_34_1888/the_lord_and_the_leper.htm">The Lord and the Leper</a><br></span><span class="snippet">The Lord Jesus Christ at this day has all power in heaven and in earth. He is charged with a divine energy to bless all who come to him for healing. Oh, that we may see today some great wonder of his power and grace! Oh, for one of the days of the Son of Man here and now! To that end it is absolutely needful that we should find a case for his spiritual power to work upon. Is there not one here in whom his grace may prove its omnipotence? Not you, ye good, ye self-righteous! You yield him no space <a href="/library/spurgeon/spurgeons_sermons_volume_34_1888/the_lord_and_the_leper.htm" title="continued">…</a><br></span><span class="citation">Charles Haddon Spurgeon—</span><span class="citation2">Spurgeon's Sermons Volume 34: 1888</span><p><span class="headingtext"><a href="/library/spurgeon/spurgeons_sermons_volume_8_1863/faith_and_repentance_inseparable.htm">Faith and Repentance Inseparable</a><br></span><span class="snippet">I. I shall commence my remarking that the gospel which Christ preached was, very plainly, a command. "Repent ye, and believe the gospel." Our Lord does condescend to reason. Often his ministry graciously acted out the old text, "Come, now, and let us reason together; though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as wool." He does persuade men by telling and forcible arguments, which should lead them to seek the salvation of their souls. He does invite men, and oh, how lovingly he woos them to be <a href="/library/spurgeon/spurgeons_sermons_volume_8_1863/faith_and_repentance_inseparable.htm" title="continued">…</a><br></span><span class="citation">Charles Haddon Spurgeon—</span><span class="citation2">Spurgeon's Sermons Volume 8: 1863</span><p><span class="headingtext"><a href="/library/lardner/a_vindication_of_three_of_our_blessed_saviours_miracles/section_1_answer_to_mr.htm">Answer to Mr. W's First Objection. </a><br></span><span class="snippet">I WILL first consider all Mr. W's objections to these literal stories. Mr. W. says in his preamble, before he comes to propose his objections in form: That these three miracles are not equally great, but differ in degree, is visible enough to every one that but cursorily reads, and compares their stories one with another.--The greatest of the three, and indeed the greatest miracle, that Jesus is supposed to have wrought, is that of Lazarus's resurrection; which, in truth, was a most prodigious miracle, <a href="/library/lardner/a_vindication_of_three_of_our_blessed_saviours_miracles/section_1_answer_to_mr.htm" title="continued">…</a><br></span><span class="citation">Nathaniel Lardner—</span><span class="citation2">A Vindication of Three of Our Blessed Saviour's Miracles</span><p><span class="headingtext"><a href="/library/anderson/prayer_availeth_much/chapter_1_the_fellowship_of.htm">The Fellowship of Prayer</a><br></span><span class="snippet">THE FELLOWSHIP OF PRAYER "Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God." -- Phil. 4:6 This timely exhortation stresses the fact that God's people should consult with Him in every matter pertaining to life. Unless they see the imperative necessity of prayer, and give it an important place in daily life, they cannot expect to be maintained by the ample resources of a generous Saviour. It is apparent that we cannot obtain <a href="/library/anderson/prayer_availeth_much/chapter_1_the_fellowship_of.htm" title="continued">…</a><br></span><span class="citation">T. M. Anderson—</span><span class="citation2">Prayer Availeth Much</span><p><span class="headingtext"><a href="/library/mcgarvey/the_four-fold_gospel/xxxi_healing_a_demoniac_in.htm">Healing a Demoniac in a Synagogue. </a><br></span><span class="snippet">(at Capernaum.) ^B Mark I. 21-28; ^C Luke . IV. 31-37. ^b 21 And they [Jesus and the four fishermen whom he called] go into { ^c he came down to} Capernaum, a city of Galilee. [Luke has just spoken of Nazareth, and he uses the expression "down to Capernaum" because the latter was on the lake shore while Nazareth was up in the mountains.] And ^b straightway on the sabbath day he entered into the synagogue and taught. { ^c was teaching them} ^b 22 And they were astonished at his teaching: for he taught <a href="/library/mcgarvey/the_four-fold_gospel/xxxi_healing_a_demoniac_in.htm" title="continued">…</a><br></span><span class="citation">J. W. McGarvey—</span><span class="citation2">The Four-Fold Gospel</span><p><span class="headingtext"><a href="/library/mcgarvey/the_four-fold_gospel/xxxiv_jesus_heals_a_leper.htm">Jesus Heals a Leper and Creates Much Excitement. </a><br></span><span class="snippet">^A Matt.VIII. 2-4; ^B Mark I. 40-45; ^C Luke V. 12-16. ^c 12 And it came to pass, while he was in one of the cities [it was a city of Galilee, but as it was not named, it is idle to conjecture which city it was], behold, ^b there cometh { ^a came} ^b to him a leper [There is much discussion as to what is here meant by leprosy. Two diseases now go by that name; viz., psoriasis and elephantiasis. There are also three varieties of psoriasis, namely, white, black and red. There are also three varieties <a href="/library/mcgarvey/the_four-fold_gospel/xxxiv_jesus_heals_a_leper.htm" title="continued">…</a><br></span><span class="citation">J. W. McGarvey—</span><span class="citation2">The Four-Fold Gospel</span><p><span class="headingtext"><a href="/library/orr/the_gospel_day_/chapter_v_the_way_from.htm">The Way from Sin to Perfect Salvation. </a><br></span><span class="snippet">We have learned that sin entered this world and that all mankind have sinned. We have also learned that Jesus came to save man from his sins. Now the question may arise in the mind of some, what must I do to be saved? We hope in this chapter to quote such scriptures as will plainly teach you the way of salvation, or how to be fully saved, and also the scriptures describing each experience. Repentance. The first step for the sinner is to repent. When on Pentecost men were pricked in their hearts <a href="/library/orr/the_gospel_day_/chapter_v_the_way_from.htm" title="continued">…</a><br></span><span class="citation">Charles Ebert Orr—</span><span class="citation2">The Gospel Day </span><p><span class="headingtext"><a href="/library/rhees/the_life_of_jesus_of_nazareth/iv_jesus_conception_of_himself.htm">Jesus' Conception of Himself</a><br></span><span class="snippet">252. When Jesus called forth the confession of Peter at Caesarea Philippi he brought into prominence the question which during the earlier stages of the Galilean ministry he had studiously kept in the background. This is no indication, however, that he was late in reaching a conclusion for himself concerning his relation to the kingdom which he was preaching. From the time of his baptism and temptation every manifestation of the inner facts of his life shows unhesitating confidence in the reality <a href="/library/rhees/the_life_of_jesus_of_nazareth/iv_jesus_conception_of_himself.htm" title="continued">…</a><br></span><span class="citation">Rush Rhees—</span><span class="citation2">The Life of Jesus of Nazareth</span><p><span class="headingtext"><a href="/library/rhees/the_life_of_jesus_of_nazareth/vi_john_the_baptist.htm">John the Baptist</a><br></span><span class="snippet">Matt. iii. 1-17; iv. 12; xiv. 1-12; Mark i. 1-14; vi. 14-29; Luke i. 5-25, 57-80; iii. 1-22; ix. 7-9; John i. 19-37; iii. 22-30. 72. The first reappearance of Jesus in the gospel story, after the temple scene in his twelfth year, is on the banks of the Jordan seeking baptism from the new prophet. One of the silent evidences of the greatness of Jesus is the fact that so great a character as John the Baptist stands in our thought simply as accessory to his life. 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