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Matt joins the conversation to discuss his new book Why the Gospel?
Matthew W. Bates is a father of seven and Professor of Theology at Quincy University. His popular books include the award-winning Salvation by Allegiance Alone (Baker Academic), The Birth of the Trinity (Oxford University Press), The Gospel Precisely (Renew), and Gospel Allegiance (Brazos). When he isn't hiking, running, baseballing, or chasing around the seven, he co-hosts the OnScript podcast. Bates holds a B.S. in physics, an M.C.S. in biblical studies from Regent College, and a PhD in theology (New Testament) from the University of Notre Dame. A Protestant by conviction, he enjoys the privilege and challenge of teaching in a Catholic context. Learn more about his books or conference-speaking at MatthewWBates.com
Briefly describe your previous books Gospel Allegiance and The Gospel Precisely?
You begin the book with the concept of Jesus as King, why do believe this is important?
How do you believe deconstruction has affected our understanding of the gospel both positively and negatively?
In chapter 5 you write about a ‘Royal Transformation’, how might this benefit those who are hungering for a deeper understanding of discipleship?
In chapter 6 ‘Good News for the Nones’, on page 141 you mention quality over quantity. Why is this important to the nones?
Order Why the Gospel:amazon.com/Why-Gospel-Living-Jesus-Purpose/dp/0802881688
Matt joins the conversation to discuss his new book Why the Gospel?
Matthew W. Bates is a father of seven and Professor of Theology at Quincy University. His popular books include the award-winning Salvation by Allegiance Alone (Baker Academic), The Birth of the Trinity (Oxford University Press), The Gospel Precisely (Renew), and Gospel Allegiance (Brazos). When he isn't hiking, running, baseballing, or chasing around the seven, he co-hosts the OnScript podcast. Bates holds a B.S. in physics, an M.C.S. in biblical studies from Regent College, and a PhD in theology (New Testament) from the University of Notre Dame. A Protestant by conviction, he enjoys the privilege and challenge of teaching in a Catholic context. Learn more about his books or conference-speaking at MatthewWBates.com
Briefly describe your previous books Gospel Allegiance and The Gospel Precisely?
You begin the book with the concept of Jesus as King, why do believe this is important?
How do you believe deconstruction has affected our understanding of the gospel both positively and negatively?
In chapter 5 you write about a ‘Royal Transformation’, how might this benefit those who are hungering for a deeper understanding of discipleship?
In chapter 6 ‘Good News for the Nones’, on page 141 you mention quality over quantity. Why is this important to the nones?
Order Why the Gospel:amazon.com/Why-Gospel-Living-Jesus-Purpose/dp/0802881688
