Father of 7, Prof. of NT at Northern Seminary, author, Jesus follower, OnScript. Salvation by Allegiance Alone (amazon.com/dp/0801097975/).
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11 Mar 2025
O frabjous day, callooh, callay: Beyond the Salvation Wars launches today. AND IT’S MY BIRTHDAY! Share, heart, comment, add other poem lines... or buy to support the release. The subtitle: Why Both Protestants and Catholics Must Reimagine How We Are Saved. amazon.com/dp/1540961737/
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Part II of a stimulating conversation!
New Episode! The next installment of our interview with Kevin Vanhoozer on his Mere Christian Hermeneutics (Part 2) onscript.study/podcast/kevin… via @onscriptpodcast @VanhoozerKevin @MatthewWBates @ZonderAcademic
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Brand new! My Intro to Biblical Interpretation students at Northern Seminary helped me co-host this one. Lots of fun.
New Episode! @VanhoozerKevin - Mere Christian Hermeneutics (Part 1) onscript.study/podcast/kevin… via @onscriptpodcast @MatthewWBates
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Want to go beyond Salvation by Allegiance Alone into some new territory? This is a reasonably good deal right now when you checkmark the coupon. amazon.com/dp/1540961737/
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I'm looking forward to speaking at the Defenders Conference in Chicagoland, Apr 10-11! Use the discount FRIENDS25 to receive 25% off ticket prices. I'll be speaking on why allegiance matters and how the gospel restores honor. Register: thedefendersconference.com
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Easter distilled:
The empty tomb is good news not simply because it points to Jesus's work on the cross and his victory over death: Jesus has become the immortal King! Repentant allegiance to King Jesus yields life for us--now and forever. #Easter #Gospel #resurrection #goodnews
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Blessings to all as you prepare to celebrate. But I post this with a special prayer on my lips for pastor friends and all others who will proclaim the gospel publicly on Easter Sunday.
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Defenders conference, coming soon! Registration is open.
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@MatthewWBates is Professor of New Testament at @nseminary. His acclaimed book titles include "Why the Gospel?" and "Salvation by Allegiance Alone." He co-founded and co-hosts the popular OnScript podcast.
Register now to meet him at the Defenders Conference!
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Got a question about Romans? I'm willing to hazard an answer, trying my best to track what the Spirit is trying to say to the church through Paul. This is the first installment of student questions, facilitated by Karla Adcox and Mike Chu. youtube.com/watch?v=2ut0x3OQ…
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Matthew W. Bates retweeted
Jan 10
“The reproaches of those who reproached you fell on me.”
—Rom 15:3
“The hatred spewed forth was ultimately aimed at God the Father, although it landed on the Son … Jesus as the willing Son stands as a substitute in place of the Father.”
—@MatthewWBates
Double substitution.
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New @OnScriptPodcast featuring Ingrid Faro's Redeeming Eden: How Women in the Bible Advance the Story of Salvation (w/ Joyce Koo Dalyrmple). @nseminary @ZReflective. onscript.study/podcast/ingri…
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16 Dec 2025
Cool, wow, I'm honored to see Beyond the Salvation Wars on Spectrum's "best of" list. Thanks, @jcoberlake .
15 Dec 2025
Spectrum Culture's favorite books of the year is up. I picked @MatthewWBates' latest, and I was happy to see the latest Stephen Graham Jones novel make it (the other one I really considered). I'm adding to my to-read list now...
spectrumculture.com/2025/12/…
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9 Dec 2025
I'm considering a new book project, The Truth About the Rapture. One-third of the pages inside will be blank, one-third scribbled out charts, and the final third ripped out entirely. What else would it need to include for you to buy it for your favorite pastor?
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9 Dec 2025
Honored that Beyond the Salvation Wars was named runner-up ror Engaging Scripture's "Best Book (Overall)" in biblical studies! Many fantastic books and authors received awards, including @carmenjoyimes and @paulthomasloan. Discover other titles and winners in the thread's link.
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7 Nov 2025
"Although Bates argues with plenty of conventional points (particularly the Catholic and more Reformed ideas), he does so charitably... While Bates may be provocative, he’s also quite convincing." Thanks, Justin Cober-Lake, Englewood Review.
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5 Nov 2025
If you've not yet read @paulthomasloan's Jesus and the Law of Moses, then hasten to it. Here's a brand new @OnScriptPodcast interview to prime the pump, hosted by yours truly and @jasonstaples. Enjoy!
4 Nov 2025
There’s a new podcast interview on my Jesus and the Law of Moses with @OnScriptPodcast, with @MatthewWBates and @jasonstaples. Good times.
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21 Aug 2025
If those *red-alert* Mohler or TGC reviews of Beyond the Salvation Wars piqued your interest but you're waiting for a deal, some "used, like new" publisher-overstock copies are currently available on Amazon for ~50% retail free shipping. amazon.com/Beyond-Salvation-…
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23 Jul 2025
Moving beyond the TGC and the Mohler, Schreiner, and company controversies? The Pastor's Library offers this ecumenically minded video review of Beyond the Salvation Wars. youtube.com/watch?v=t9-J-Kzf…
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