THE NEW TESTAMENT
Once again, the writers during the times of the New Testament wrote in order to appeal to the people of their times. The gospel writers for example all appealed to a unique audience. Matthew spoke in the style of the Jews as he wrote using the prophecies and Scriptures of the Jewish people in the Torah. Mark appealed to the Romans who became fascinated by leadership and power, in this case, the power of God. Luke spoke in a way that was liked by the Greeks as he appealed to culture, philosophy, and literary elements. John did not have a general audience; he just wrote for all people. In the New Testament God's full plan of salvation is completed with the story of Jesus Christ. The New Testament does not replace the Old Testament, rather it completes it. The Gospel stories are especially important because they reveal to us how to live, that is, in the goodness of Christ.