Matthew W Bates (Livres)

Matthew W Bates Livres

Matthew W. Bates se concentre sur la Bible et la littérature chrétienne primitive, en particulier le Nouveau Testament. Ses recherches explorent des questions théologiques et historiques cruciales qui ont façonné le christianisme primitif. Le travail de cet auteur offre aux lecteurs un aperçu profond de la formation de la pensée religieuse et de son impact sur la culture occidentale. Son approche examine les concepts théologiques dans leur contexte historique.

Why the Gospel?

176pages
7 heures de lecture

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We know what the gospel is--but do we know why it is? As Christians, we often ask what the gospel is, when we should be asking why it is. Matthew W. Bates has previously demonstrated that the "good news" of the gospel is that Jesus is King. But in his latest book, he explores God's intentions: why has God issued this royal proclamation? And what role can it play in our everyday lives? As Bates observes, we find the answer in a simple but challenging realization: "I am a horrible king of my own life." With examples from Scripture, literature, and personal experience, Bates explains what pledging allegiance to Jesus as ruler of our lives actually looks like. Living authentically according to God's reign conforms humanity to the image of Jesus and extends his glory and honor to all creation. Perfect for church studies, evangelism, or personal spiritual reading, Why the Gospel? invites readers to consider how we can transform our lives and communities through loyalty and devotion to King Jesus. The book includes questions to guide discussion.