A Theology of Mark

The Dynamic between Christology and Authentic Discipleship

Hans F. Bayer

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Bayer, Hans F. (Hans Friedrich)

A theology of Mark: the dynamic between Christology and authentic discipleship / Hans F. Bayer.

p. cm. -- (Explorations in biblical theology)

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

ISBN 978-1-59638-119-3 (pbk.)

1. Bible. N.T. Mark--Theology. I. Title.

BS2585.52.B39 2012

226.3’06--dc23

2011047703

Explorations in Biblical Theology

Robert A. Peterson, series editor

To my wife, Susan, faithful friend and sojourner in following Christ

Contents

Series Introduction

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Part 1: Mark as Biography and Message of God’s Eternal Rule

1. Mark as Biography and Memorized Witness Account

2. Mark’s Structure, Purpose, and Flow of Thought

3. Mark’s Thematic Framework: The In-Breaking of God’s Eternal Rule

Part 2: The Dynamic between God’s Messiah and Authentic Disciples

4. Witness to the Unique Person of Jesus

5. Jesus’ Fundamental Challenge to the Twelve and to All Disciples

6. Christlike Character

7. Eight Discipleship Qualities

8. A Reciprocal Approach to Discipleship

9. Following Mark’s Call in the Twenty-first Century

Conclusion

Appendix A: Contemporary Challenges of—and answers to—the Origin and Formation of Mark’s Account

Appendix B: The Message of Mark 8:34 and Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s The Cost of Discipleship

Questions for Study and Reflection

Select Resources

Index of Scripture

Index of Subjects and Names

Series Introduction

Believers today need high-quality literature that attracts them to good theology and builds them up in their faith. Currently, readers may find several sets of lengthy—and rather technical—books on Reformed theology, as well as some that are helpful and semipopular. Explorations in Biblical Theology takes a more midrange approach, seeking to offer readers the substantial content of the more lengthy books, while striving for the readability of the semipopular books.

This series includes two types of books: (1) some treating biblical themes and (2) others treating the theology of specific biblical books. The volumes dealing with biblical themes seek to cover the whole ...

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About A Theology of Mark: The Dynamic between Christology and Authentic Discipleship

In A Theology of Mark, Hans Bayer places Mark’s Gospel in its biblical context and explores the dynamic relationship between Jesus and his disciples. Focusing on the transformation that took place in the hearts of Jesus’ disciples, Bayer underscores their radical transformation from self-dependence to reliance on God.

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