On the whole, then, these objections are not serious; while, as already shown, the Fourth Gospel has very strong internal marks of genuineness. And when we combine these with the equally strong external testimony, it forces us to conclude that St. John was the author. This Gospel, then, like the other three, must be considered genuine; indeed, the evidence in favour of them all is overwhelming.
CHAPTER XVI.
THAT THE GOSPELS ARE GENUINE FROM THE EVIDENCE OF THE ACTS.
Importance of the Acts, as it is by the writer of the Third Gospel.
(A.) Its Accuracy.
Three examples of this:
(1.) The titles of different rulers.
(2.) The riot at Ephesus.
(3.) The agreement with St. Paul's Epistles.