Abstract
AbstractChristianity began as a call to discipleship. Although Jesus Christ was obviously literate (cf. Matt 4:4, 7, 10; Luke 2:41–52; 4:14–21; John 8:1–11), he did not submit any writings during his earthly ministry. Jesus did instruct his disciples that after his departing the Holy Spirit would guide them into all truth, and would work within them bringing to remembrance his words and deeds, including the meaning of them (John 14:26). Until that time, it does not appear that the disciples even recorded some of his words and deeds, but it is certain that a verbal proclamation (kerygma) preceded the written proclamation (i.e. the New Testament). The New Testament indicates that there was a fundamental content to thiskerygma: the Old Testament prophecies concerning Christ; the life and ministry of Jesus; his death and resurrection; his post‐resurrection appearing and ascension; and the return of Jesus Christ in glory and power as Judge of the living and the dead (Acts 2:16–36; 10:36–43; 1 Cor. 15:1–8; cf. Mark 1:14–15; Acts 20:35; 1 Cor. 7:10; 1 Thess. 4:15).
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