Why the Gospel with Matt Bates

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?
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Hi, I am new here and I appreciate your videos so much. This is so needed. Thank you for having the courage. I was wondering if you maybe could do a video on boundaries for christians? I checked, but I can’t find any here. There are a number of christian videos on YT and books about it, but they all leave me with some unease in my spirit. I can’t put my finger on it. Some of them keep sending their emails to push their merchandise. I have spent a lifetime being the nice and kind christian and I often got damaged and abused to the point where I had to go see a therapist. This does not seem to me to be the fruits of the Holy Spirit. We were basically taught by church to be doormats.

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