Denver and Taylor interview Matthew Bates about his newest book: Why the Gospel? Matthew has written extensively on the use of "gospel" in the New Testament, arguing that its meaning is centered on the kingship of Jesus. In this most recent work, Dr. Bates explores the why behind the Gospel - Why did God send Jesus to be our king? Why do we need a human and divine king in the first place? And why does this good news matter for the way that we as Christians actually live our lives?

Matthew Bates (Ph.D., University of Notre Dame) is a professor of theology at Quincy University in Quincy, Illinois. His main teaching area is the Bible and early Christian literature. Matthew is also the co-founder of the OnScript podcast, which is a great resource for staying up-to-date on books being published in the fields of theology and biblical studies. Other works by Dr. Bates include Salvation by Allegiance Alone, Gospel Allegiance, and The Gospel Precisely.

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