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All Set Free

How God is Revealed in Jesus and Why That is Really Good News

By: Matthew J. Distefano

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All Set Free

How God is Revealed in Jesus and Why That is Really Good News

By: Matthew J. Distefano

What is the ending to the human drama? Will all be reconciled to God in the end? Does God demand an altar, a corpse, and blood? Or, rather, is the Christian God set apart from all the other gods throughout history? All Set Free sets out to answer some of the more difficult questions Christians today are faced with. It will challenge the Augustinian understanding of hell and the Calvinist understanding of the atonement; replacing them with a more Christ-centered understanding of both doctrines. This book will also use the work of Rene Girard in order to reshape how many understand "what it means to be human." Then and only then should we ask: "Who is God?" Come explore what has become Matthew's theological pilgrimage to this point. Come discover the God of peace.

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1498234585

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A Journey with Two Mystics

Conversations between a Girardian and a Wattsian

By: Matthew J. Distefano,Michael Machuga

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A Journey with Two Mystics

Conversations between a Girardian and a Wattsian

By: Matthew J. Distefano,Michael Machuga

Having a careful ear and an open heart is vital to understanding the big ideas of the Universe. Two friends, Distefano and Machuga, put this on display here, vulnerably exploring some of humanity's most robust topics: what it means to be human, what it means to be saved, what it means to be lost, and what the meaning of life is. And while the authors agree on many things, including the ultimate fate of humanity, they do not necessarily agree on all the details of how we get there. But instead of "agreeing to disagree," they model for their readers what conversations of this variety should look like--agreement with a little pushback, and even some poking fun at one another from time to time. So, as Distefano advises, "take your time and enjoy these discussions." They are transparent and hopeful, refreshingly liberating, and are imbued with complete awe toward the goodness of the Creator and her creation.

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All Set Free

How God is Revealed in Jesus and Why That is Really Good News

By: Matthew J. Distefano

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How God is Revealed in Jesus and Why That is Really Good News

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From the Blood of Abel

Humanity's Root Causes of Violence and the Bible's Theological-Anthropological Solution

By: Matthew J. Distefano

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From the Blood of Abel

Humanity's Root Causes of Violence and the Bible's Theological-Anthropological Solution

By: Matthew J. Distefano

While millions of believers around the world are finding their understanding of Christianity to be outdated and untenable, Matthew Distefano has managed to paint the Gospel in such a way that even an atheist could appreciate its beauty. Rather than a message of rapture, or rewards and reprisals, Distefano presents the good news of what God has done in history to stem the tide of our own violence and evil--inviting us into a whole new way of living and being in this world. By integrating RenE Girard's "mimetic theory" and Ernest Becker's "death anxiety," Distefano is able to diagnose the root causes of human violence and then offer the life-giving solution in the person of Jesus. Both the struggling evangelical and unbeliever alike can take refuge here, finding in this Gospel the thing their soul--and the disintegrating world around them--is thirsting for.

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193848018X

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A Journey with Two Mystics

Conversations between a Girardian and a Wattsian

By: Matthew J. Distefano,Michael Machuga

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Conversations between a Girardian and a Wattsian

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1532617097

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Matthew

The Gospel of Promised Blessings

By: Prof. Matthew L. Skinner

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Matthew

The Gospel of Promised Blessings

By: Prof. Matthew L. Skinner

Explore the tenderness and the tensions in the teachings of Jesus. The Gospel of Matthew portrays Jesus and his message as full of tender compassion and urgent warning. This six-part exploration of an enigmatic Gospel takes readers into the themes, topics, and tensions at the heart of Matthew's story about the life and work of Jesus. Chapters focus on blessing and comfort, judgment and retribution, the meaning of discipleship, Jesus’ vision for the Church and world, conflicts and complaints, and how the Gospel of Matthew speaks to believers today. The book can be read alone or used by small groups anytime throughout the year. Components include video teaching sessions featuring Matthew Skinner and a comprehensive Leader Guide.

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Abingdon Press

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1791030157

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Unexpected New Life

Reading the Gospel of Matthew

By: Matthew J. Marohl

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Unexpected New Life

Reading the Gospel of Matthew

By: Matthew J. Marohl

. . . from expected death comes unexpected new life!" The Gospel of Matthew does not shy away from the realities of struggle, suffering, doubt, and death. Yet, from the first names in the genealogy to the last words spoken by Jesus, the Gospel testifies to the promise that from expected death comes unexpected new life. Through the actions of Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, and Bathsheba, we experience the expectation of death and the promise of unexpected new life. In the birth story of Jesus, Joseph suspects Mary of committing adultery. It is this dilemma that is the focus of the narrative. If he reveals her pregnancy, she could be killed. If he conceals her pregnancy, he will be going against the law of the Lord. What is a righteous man to do? In Joseph's dilemma, this experience of expected death, the Gospel of Matthew proclaims the promise of unexpected new life. The promise of unexpected new life is a theme that continues throughout Matthew's Gospel in the life and ministry of Jesus. The call of his disciples is a call from death to new life. The teaching of Jesus focuses on the experience of death and the promise of new life. In both healing and curing, Jesus brings unexpected new life to those who face death. But it is the death and resurrection of Jesus that is the climax of unexpected new life in the Gospel of Matthew. Even as Jesus experiences a most horrific and humiliating death in the crucifixion, death and the grave do not have the final say. In bearing witness to Jesus' resurrection, the Gospel of Matthew proclaims the magnificent promise of unexpected new life. Matthew J. Marohl invites you in these pages to read the Gospel of Matthew in a new way, from a fresh perspective. Integrating insights from the study of Mediterranean anthropology, Marohl makes the cultural world of the Gospel come alive, so that as you read Matthew again (or perhaps for the first time) you will certainly experience the powerful promise that from expected death comes unexpected new life!

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The Bonfire Sessions

A Year of Shadow and Flame

By: Matthew J. Distefano,Michael Machuga

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The Bonfire Sessions

A Year of Shadow and Flame

By: Matthew J. Distefano,Michael Machuga

What happens when two philosophically-minded friends sit down around a firepit to chat about life's biggest topics? Within these pages, you'll find out. In The Bonfire Sessions: A Year of Shadow and Flame, authors and podcasters Matthew J. Distefano and Michael Machuga give their readers a glimpse into their very real lives, modeling for others what they believe conversation should look like. With rawness and vulnerability, as well as a large dose of salty language, this set of conversations delivers quite a punch. Sometimes funny, sometimes profound, but always honest, the two hosts of The Bonfire Sessions podcast come together to deliver the entire Year One collection of booklets that will be sure to challenge your heart, soul, and mind. So, pour your favorite drink and fill your long-stemmed pipe, and get ready for some high-quality fellowship.

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1938480791

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The New Matthew Henry Commentary

The Classic Work with Updated Language

By: Matthew Henry

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The New Matthew Henry Commentary

The Classic Work with Updated Language

By: Matthew Henry

A classic commentary in modern language ... this volume contains the wealth of exposition, metaphors, analogies, and illustrations that have set Matthew Henry’s Commentary apart as one of the enduring legacies of faith—and presents them in the language of today. Passage by passage, its prayerful, penetrating reflections and rich insights into the very heart of God’s Word are sure to challenge and inspire you.Ideal for personal devotions, Bible studies, and lesson and sermon preparations, The New Matthew Henry Commentary will enable you to rediscover this classic work—or discover it for the first time. Forever fresh and never failing to render new pearls of wisdom, this beloved text is one that you will reach for often to obtain deeper understanding of and appreciation for the Scriptures.

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Zondervan

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0310421926

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Fulfilling the Law and the Prophets

The Prophetic Vocation of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew

By: Matthew Anslow

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Fulfilling the Law and the Prophets

The Prophetic Vocation of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew

By: Matthew Anslow

Matthew’s Gospel makes mention of prophets and prophecy more than any other canonical Gospel. Yet its perspective on prophecy has generally been neglected within biblical scholarship when, in fact, Jesus’ prophetic vocation is a central christological theme for Matthew. This new study by Matthew Anslow seeks to draw attention to this underdeveloped focus within Matthean studies. The central claim of the book is that in Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus’ prophetic vocation is presented as a multi-faceted phenomenon, drawing on several prophetic traditions. Like biblical and popular prophets before him, Jesus is depicted by Matthew as calling Israel back to covenantal faithfulness, thereby providing guidance for the identity, theology, and communal life of God’s people.

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1666723428

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Matthew HenryÕs Commentary on the Whole Bible: Volume V-I - Matthew

By: Matthew Henry

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Matthew HenryÕs Commentary on the Whole Bible: Volume V-I - Matthew

By: Matthew Henry

The eleventh book in this series, this text focuses on textual comments and believer edification of the gospel of Matthew. Although the text isn't focused on textual research of a theological exegesis, the commentary does try to bring the ideas and assertions made by the disciple Matthew in the days of the Messiah Jesus Christ in the nation of Israel. This book is handy for anyone who wants to read into commentary history as well as to get a good solid look at how the texts of Matthew apply to our lives.

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177356188X

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Matthew Leader Guide

The Gospel of Promised Blessings

By: Prof. Matthew L. Skinner

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The Gospel of Promised Blessings

By: Prof. Matthew L. Skinner

Explore the tenderness and the tensions in the teachings of Jesus. The Leader Guide contains everything needed to guide a group through the six-week study, including session plans, activities, discussion questions, and multiple format options. Components include the book, Matthew: The Gospel of Promised Blessings, and video teaching sessions featuring Matthew Skinner. The Gospel of Matthew portrays Jesus and his message as full of tender compassion and urgent warning. This six-part exploration of an enigmatic Gospel takes readers into the themes, topics, and tensions at the heart of Matthew's story about the life and work of Jesus. Chapters focus on blessing and comfort, judgment and retribution, the meaning of discipleship, Jesus’ vision for the Church and world, conflicts and complaints, and how the Gospel of Matthew speaks to believers today.

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1791030173

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The Message of Matthew

The Kingdom of Heaven

By: Michael Green,Previous ed. published as: Matthew for today. 1998

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The Message of Matthew

The Kingdom of Heaven

By: Michael Green,Previous ed. published as: Matthew for today. 1998

Message of Matthew

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0851115411

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The New Matthew Henry Commentary: Complete and Unabridged

By: Matthew Henry

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The New Matthew Henry Commentary: Complete and Unabridged

By: Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry (1662-1714) was a Presbyterian minister in England who began his commentary on the Bible in 1704. He completed his work up to the end of Acts before his death. Afterwards, his ministerial friends completed the work from Henry’s notes and writings. Time has sealed the reputation of Matthew Henry’s classic commentary as a rich source of insight into God’s word. For nearly 300 hundred years, Christian have consulted its rich insights into the very heart of God’s Word. Passage by passage, its prayerful, penetrating reflections inspire and challenge the reader. And now, in the tradition of the updated versions of Streams in the Desert and My Utmost for His Highest, the New Matthew Henry Commentary updates the language of the original, making it much easier to understand, while retaining its beauty and strong content. This one volume contains a wealth of exposition and comment, metaphors, analogies, and illustrations that have set Matthew Henry’s Commentary apart as one of the enduring legacies of faith. Ideal for personal devotions, Bible study, sermon and lesion preparations. Forever fresh and never failing to render new pearls of wisdoms, it’s a book you will reach for often to obtain deeper understanding of the Scriptures. Abridged and unabridged editions.

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0310499496

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The Gospel of Matthew - Complete Bible Commentary Verse by Verse

By: Matthew Henry

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The Gospel of Matthew - Complete Bible Commentary Verse by Verse

By: Matthew Henry

This is another volume in the series of Bible Commentaries of Matthew Henry. In this Volume, the entire text of the Gospel of Matthew is commented with notes of each chapter. This Commentary will help you better understand the God's word! Churches, theological seminaries and Bible schools will find an excellent aid in this biblical commentary on the Gospel of Matthew.

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All Set Free

All Set Free

A Journey with Two Mystics

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All Set Free

All Set Free

From the Blood of Abel

From the Blood of Abel

A Journey with Two Mystics

A Journey with Two Mystics

Matthew

Matthew

Unexpected New Life

Unexpected New Life

The Bonfire Sessions

The Bonfire Sessions

The New Matthew Henry Commentary

The New Matthew Henry Commentary

Fulfilling the Law and the Prophets

Fulfilling the Law and the Prophets

Matthew HenryÕs Commentary on the Whole Bible: Volume V-I - Matthew

Matthew HenryÕs Commentary on the Whole Bible: Volume V-I - Matthew

Matthew Leader Guide

Matthew Leader Guide

The Message of Matthew

The Message of Matthew

The New Matthew Henry Commentary: Complete and Unabridged

The New Matthew Henry Commentary: Complete and Unabridged

The Gospel of Matthew - Complete Bible Commentary Verse by Verse

The Gospel of Matthew - Complete Bible Commentary Verse by Verse

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