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Matthew W. Bates

@matthewwbates

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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I love this thoughtful review of BSW--as well as the small but legitimate pushback. But in truth, how is it possible for me not to love a review that starts with this line?madisonchurchofchrist.net/bookblog/2025/…

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Are they my enemies? No. When a person speaks out, because of our world's sad dynamics, people reflexively assume an "enemy" framework. Hear me loud and clear on this: absolutely not. They are my beloved brothers and sisters in the Christ. My desire is for unity and truth.

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How did Shane Claiborne, I, and other Protestants react to the news of Pope Leo XIV? (Note: the label "evangelical" is complex and was Christianity Today's choice not mine. I happily accept it in some ways--I'm all about the gospel!--but not in others.) christianitytoday.com/2025/05/pope-l…

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Here's a video commentary on the SBC powerplayer video review by Al Mohler (SBTS president) and three SBTS professors: Tom Schreiner, Jim Hamilton, and Stephen Wellum. I've not watched yet but doubtless Nick Quient shows why their review is problematic: youtube.com/watch?v=laDgMx…

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Is there an accurate, charitable, constructively critical review of Beyond the Salvation Wars? One that actually tries to enter deeply into the conversation fairly? Why, yes there is! Here you go: johnmarkhicks.com/2025/05/11/boo…

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The misreporting about Beyond the Salvation Wars in the video review by Albert Mohler, president of SBTS, and three professors--Tom Schreiner, Stephen Wellum, and Jim Hamilton--is addressed here from a different angle: brianroden.substack.com/p/the-fog-of-t…

The misreporting about Beyond the Salvation Wars in the video review by Albert Mohler, president of SBTS, and three professors--Tom Schreiner, Stephen Wellum, and Jim Hamilton--is addressed here from a different angle: brianroden.substack.com/p/the-fog-of-t…
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Beth Felker Jones takes up her beautiful yet poignant pen to weigh in on the gospel, appropriate theological discourse, and the recent The Gospel Coalition / Southern Seminary kerfuffle concerning Beyond the Salvation Wars. bethfelkerjones.substack.com/p/if-you-confe…

Beth Felker Jones takes up her beautiful yet poignant pen to weigh in on the gospel, appropriate theological discourse, and the recent <a href="/TGC/">The Gospel Coalition</a> / <a href="/SBTS/">Southern Seminary</a> kerfuffle concerning Beyond the Salvation Wars. bethfelkerjones.substack.com/p/if-you-confe…
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The response to the misrepresentation of my work by Al Mohler, Tom Schreiner, Stephen Wellum, and Jim Hamilton has been robust and thoughtful. Here's a recent video interview: youtube.com/live/kOyi4nWUm…

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Re-reading this groundbreaking book for the doctoral intensive I'm leading at Northern: "...God freely gives a gift (charis) without regard to the recipient's merit and then expects gratitude (charis), fidelity, and obedience in response." (Jason A. Staples , p. 175). It's amazing!

Re-reading this groundbreaking book for the doctoral intensive I'm leading at Northern: "...God freely gives a gift (charis) without regard to the recipient's merit and then expects gratitude (charis), fidelity, and obedience in response." (<a href="/jasonstaples/">Jason A. Staples</a> , p. 175). It's amazing!