The Gospels

The four Gospels present something of a dilemma to man. As a philosophical text, he is disappointed. As an historic account, much is omitted. Select events are recorded, sometimes in one Gospel, sometimes in all four. We find nothing in the Gospels to satisfy mere curiosity. Chronology is dispensed with in Matthew and Luke but is generally followed in Mark and, where applicable, in John. Whereas Matthew and John were apostles, eyewitnesses to the life and resurrection of the Lord, God also chose two writers, Mark and Luke, who were not.
A great deal of effort has been wasted in attempting to reconcile the so-called discrepancies between the Gospels when no reconciliation is required. If we accept that God is the author of each and that He has chosen to present the glory of His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, according to four distinct and special viewpoints, we find that there are no difficulties at all.