Mark 1:1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God; I. In John's way of living there was the beginning of a gospel SPIRIT. (a) Self-denial. (b) Nonconformity to the world. II. In John's preaching and baptizing there was the beginning of the gospel DOCTRINES AND ORDINANCES. (a) Remission of sin upon a true repentance. (b) Christ — His preeminence, power, and promises. III. In John's success there was the beginning of a gospel CHURCH. (M. Henry.) Parallel Verses KJV: The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God;WEB: The beginning of the Good News of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. |