What The 21 Mnemonic 3:16 "Three Sixteens" of the New Testament Tell Us ~ Part One: The Gospels

Christ Centric Gospels Communion Centric Mission, Ministry and Message Luke preaches Christ Son of Man, Matthew Christ the King, Mark Christ the Servant and John Christ Son of God

What The 21 Mnemonic "Three Sixteens" of the New Testament Tell Us
The Three Sixteens of the New Covenant
From New American Standard

The Gospels: The First Four Stages of The New Believer
Preparing to Unite with the Communion-Centric New Covenant Community as a first hand witness to the reality of Jesus Christ as a partaker of His Testimony.


Matthew 3:16 (Portrays Jesus as the Lion, the King)
Stage Two – Following Jesus Example in Water Baptism
“After being baptized, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending as a dove and lighting on Him,”
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Mark 3:16 (Portrays Jesus as the Ox, the Servant)
Stage Four – Jesus Anoints and Appoints
“And He appointed the twelve: Simon (to whom He gave the name Peter),”


Luke 3:16 (Portrays Jesus as the Man, Son of Man)
Stage Three – Jesus Will Baptize in the Holy Spirit & Fire:
“John answered and said to them all, "As for me, I baptize you with water; but One is coming who is mightier than I, and I am not fit to untie the thong of His sandals; He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.”


John 3:16 (Portrays Jesus as the Eagle, Son of God)
Stage One - Believing:
"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.”
Witnesses of the Resurrection, Ascension and then From the Day of Pentecost: “Go, Stand, Speak with My power to bear witness of those things shown and heard in Communion with Me”