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Knowing the Forgiveness of God

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  • Derek Cleave

This article discusses the need for forgiveness of sins in order to enjoy a relationship with God. The parable of the unmerciful servant in Matthew 18 is discussed.

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Whose Yoke Are You Under?

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  • Edward T. Welch

This article expounds on Matthew 11:28–30, where the Lord Jesus urges us to come to him and take his yoke upon ourselves.

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The Unpardonable Sin

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  • Edward T. Welch

Is it possible that some sins cannot be forgiven? This article discusses the unpardonable sin against the Holy Spirit by looking at Matthew 12:32 within the larger context, not only of the Gospel but of Scripture as a whole.

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I Will Build My Church

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  • Kim Riddlebarger

The article discusses the building of the church of Christ, with consideration of relevant passages like Matthew 16:13-20 and Matthew 28.

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Foundations of Political Action

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  • R. Albert Mohler Jr.

The article revisits one of the great works of Augustine of Hippo, City of God, and discusses some of its main themes: man's love for God and man's love for men that may include man's love for himself. These major lessons are based on the Lord's command to love God and our neighbor (Matthew 22:37).

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The Rise of the Papacy

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  • David F. Wells

This article explains how the Roman Catholic Church came to have the papacy as its system of church government.

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The Second Great Commandment

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  • Philip E. Johnson

This article discusses how the second greatest commandment is like the first one. By quoting Matthew 5:43-45, it also explains what Jesus meant when he commanded us to love our neighbour as ourselves. The discussion of these questions is centred on the teaching of man as created in God's image.

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Did Matthew Think He Was Writing Scripture?

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  • Michael J. Kruger

This article considers whether there are clues in Matthew's Gospel as to whether he thought he was writing Scripture. It discusses the opening phrase and how it can be understood. It suggests he thought of his Gospel as a continuation of biblical history.

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The Resurrection Narratives in Matthew's Gospel

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  • David Wenham

The Gospel of Matthew's account of the resurrection of Jesus is regarded by many scholars as the least reliable historically. This article does not provide definitive answers to the questions raised, but it indicates some of the avenues that could be further explored. The relationship of Matthew 28 to the other gospels is examined. The major arguments that supposedly justify treating Matthew 28 with suspicion are each considered in turn.

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Jesus’ Family Tree

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  • Joel R. Beeke

The genealogy of Jesus as recorded in Matthew 1 reveals the faithfulness of God in fulfilling his promises. It shows how Jesus joined himself to sinners while being without sin, and how he came to break the cycle of sin.

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The Spirit of Christmas The Holy Spirit in the conception of Christ

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  • Douglas Sean O'Donnell

Matthew 1:20 records the work of the Holy Spirit in the conception of Jesus.

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Born of a Virgin Contemporary accounts of Immanuel gain little and lose much

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  • Murray Adamthwaite

Matthew 1:23 quotes Isaiah 7:16 to proof that Christ was the promised Messiah. Did Matthew misread Isaiah? By looking at the meaning of "Immanuel" and virgin girl, this article shows that Matthew was right.

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Matthew – Visit of the Magi (2:1-12)

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  • David L. Turner

This chapter presents an exegesis and exposition of Matthew 2:1-12.

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Matthew 1:24-25 – Jesus Christ Received into the House of David

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  • Klaas Stam

This article is an exposition of Matthew 1:24-25, which explains the work of Joseph in relation to the birth of Christ.

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Matthew 1 – Treasures in Matthew's Genealogy (Part 2)

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  • Kelly Kerr

With a view to the structural cues in the genealogy in Matthew 1, this article examines the connections between the events beginning with the birth of Isaac up to Jacob's departure into Egypt and the events from the time of David up to the the Babylonian exile.

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Matthew 1 – Treasure in Matthew's Genealogy (Part 1)

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  • Kelly Kerr

This article explores the first part of the genealogy of Matthew 1. It shows that the life of Abraham up to Isaac foreshadows the history of his descendants, as it compares that account to the time from Abraham to King David.

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Matthew 1 – Son of David, Son of Abraham

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  • Peter J. Leithart

This article examines the genealogy in Matthew 1.

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Matthew and the House-Churches

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  • Morris A. Inch

This study considers both the life-seetting of the Gospel of Matthew and the life and structure of early Christianity, by noting Matthew's popularity in house churches of the Greco-Roman world.

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Matthew 1:18-25 – Ahaz, Joseph, and the Virgin

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  • Martin VanderWal

This article is a Bible study on Matthew 1:18-25.

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Matthew 1:1-17 – The Gospel According to Matthew: His Story

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  • Martin VanderWal

This article is a Bible study on Matthew 1:1-17.

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Did Matthew Conceive a Virgin? Isaiah 7:14 and the Birth of Jesus

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  • Greg Rhodea

Is the birth of Jesus from a virgin an invention of Matthew (Matthew 1:23) as part of a desire to fulfil the words of Isaiah 7:14? This article examines the interpretation of Isaiah 7:14 in pre-Christian times and how Matthew cited prophetic texts. It also reflects on the influence of the early tradition of Jesus’ descent from David upon Matthew's reference to a virginal conception.

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A Theology of Matthew – Introduction to the Gospel of Matthew

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  • Charles L. Quarles

This chapter is a general introduction to the Gospel of Matthew. The author takes a look at authorship, date, place of origin, the intended audience, the structure of the book, and Matthew’s purpose with the book.

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Matthew 1 - The Adoption of Jesus

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  • Ray McLaughlin

This article shows that the purpose of Matthew 1 is to establish a link between Jesus and David. Matthew established this link by explaining how Joseph extended his genealogy to Jesus through adoption. Jesus was not born a son of David, but he became a son of David because Joseph obeyed God.

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Women in the Line of Jesus

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  • Eric Kampen

This article on Matthew 1:1-17 is about the women mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus Christ.

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Matthew 1:21 - His Name Shall be Jesus

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  • John Blankespoor

This article on Matthew 1:21 is about the meaning of the name Jesus.

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Matthew 1:11 - Jesus and Jeconiah

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  • Ray McLaughlin

This article on Matthew 1:11 and Jeremiah 22:24-30 is about the genealogy of Jesus Christ.

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Matthew 1:19-20 – A Fallen House Restored

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  • Jack de Jong

This article on Matthew 1:19-20 is about the restoration of the house of David.

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Matthew 1:23 – God with Us

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  • Ralph Boersema

This article on Matthew 1:23 is about the awesome truth that God came to be with us, sinners, in the person of Jesus, Immanuel.

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Matthew 1:18-25 - Joseph and the Virgin Birth

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  • Nicolaas H. Gootjes

This article on Matthew 1:18-25 is about the virgin birth of Jesus Christ.

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Matthew 2:17-18 – The Lamentation at Bethlehem

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  • Klaas Stam

This article is an exposition of Matthew 2:17-18.

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Matthew 2:23 – He Shall Be Called a Nazarene

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  • Peter J. Leithart

This article explains the fulfillment formula in Matthew 2:23, that Jesus would be called a Nazarene. The author contends that there is a connection between the humiliation of living in Nazareth and Jesus' fulfillment of a Nazirite vow.

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Matthew 2:12-23 – Slaughter of the Innocents or Life for the Guilty?

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  • Martin VanderWal

This article is a Bible study on Matthew 2:12-23.

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Matthew 2:1-11 – The Truly Wise Men

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  • Martin VanderWal

This article is a Bible study on Matthew 2:1-11.

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Matthew 2:15 - "Out of Egypt I Called My Son"

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  • Paul Yeulett

This article is an exposition of Matthew 2:15.

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The Use of Hosea 11:1 in Matthew 2:15: One More Time

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  • Gregory K. Beale

The interpretation of how Hosea 11:1 uses Matthew 2:15 has a troubled history. Beale gives a short overview of interpretations before he offers his grammatical-historical and biblical-theological approach. Beale concludes that Matthew makes a comparison between Jesus as the "son" with the "son" of Hosea.

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The World’s Greatest Need

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  • Arthur Miskin

This article on Matthew 9:37 is about the great need for labourers in the harvest of God.

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Losing Count … Forgiving Others

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  • Gerald M. Bilkes

This article is a Bible study on Matthew 18:23-35.

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The Separation of the Sheep from the Goats

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  • Gerald M. Bilkes

This article is a Bible study on Matthew 25:31-46.

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The Parable of the Net

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  • Gerald M. Bilkes

This article is a Bible study on Matthew 13:47-50.

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"An Enemy Hath Done This"

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  • Gerald M. Bilkes

This article is a Bible study on Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43.

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The Parable of the Talents

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  • Gerald M. Bilkes

This article is a Bible study on Matthew 25:14-30.

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The Laborers in the Vineyard

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  • Gerald M. Bilkes

This article is a Bible study on Matthew 20:1-16.

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The Achilles Heel of Theistic Evolutionism

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  • J. Hultink

Looking at the faith of the centurion as recorded in Matthew 8:5-13 and Luke 7:1-10, this article demonstrates how this story can help one believe that God created through the Word, and that Christians have to demonstrate the same faith in the power of God's Word, and deny theistic evolution.

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Matthew 2:10 - Overjoyed Gentiles Worship the Child

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  • Mark D. Vander Hart

This article discusses the worship of the Magi (Matthew 2:10) and what it means in its context.

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Matthew 2:1-12 – The King has Come! “We have seen His star in the East”

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  • Cornelis van Dam

This article on Matthew 2:1-12 is about the King of the world coming to this earth.

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Matthew 2:1-12 - Star of Bethlehem

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  • Philip G. Ryken

This article on Matthew 2:1-12 is about the star and the wise men from the east.

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Matthew 3:16-17 – The Spirit and the Lord Jesus

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  • Klaas Stam

This article explores the reason why Christ needed to have the Holy Spirit descend and light upon him, recorded in Matthew 3.

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Matthew 18:1-4 – Becoming Like Children

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  • Joey Newton

What does the Lord Jesus mean when he exhorts his disciples to become like children? This article considers the account in Matthew 18:1-4, which challenges our pride and confronts us with the mark of kingdom life.

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Matthew 3 – The King's Way Prepared and Traveled

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  • Martin VanderWal

This article is a Bible study on Matthew 3.

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When Jesus Brings a Sword

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  • Tim Challies

Jesus said he came to bring the sword and not peace (Matthew 10:34). What did he mean by that? This article explains that Jesus brought division and conflict, and this is what Christians must expect.

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Gentiles and the Ministry of Jesus: Further Observations on Matt 10:5-6; 15:21-28

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  • J. Julius Scott

How did Jesus relate to the Gentiles and what was their role in his ministry? Was Jesus' ministry confined to the Jews? Matthew 10:5-6 and Matthew 15:21-28 are considered to give insight on these aspects of Jesus' ministry.

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The Parables of the Treasure and the Pearl

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  • Gerald M. Bilkes

This article is a Bible study on Matthew 13:45-46.

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Salvation in Messiah the King: The Message of Matthew

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  • Mark J. Larson

The days of waiting have now ended, because the new King in the line of David has come. This is the one who will deliver from sin, and establish the righteous kingdom of God. This is what the Gospel of Matthew is all about.

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The Christian and the Moral Law

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  • Walter J. Chantry

Matthew 5:17-20 paints a clear picture of Christ teaching on the moral law. This article shows that here Christ's teaching on the moral law is not at odds with the moral system of the Old Testament.

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Compromise: Dirty Word or Christian Duty?

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  • Scott P. Moreland

Is there room for compromising in the Christian faith? This article looks at Matthew 17 to answer this question. Why did the Lord Jesus pay the temple tax? It shows that there are three principles we may learn from Jesus about compromising.

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Redaction Criticism and the Great Commission: A Case Study toward a Biblical Understanding of Inerrancy

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  • Grant R. Osborne

What is redaction criticism? Osborne argues that it is a very positive tool for biblical interpretation. The aim of this article is to apply redaction criticism to the Great Commission in Matthew 28:16-20, to work towards a better understanding of the passage. Osborne then wants to apply it for a better understanding of inerrancy.

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All Power Is Given unto Me

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  • Robert Rollock

This article shows the significance of Christ's appearance after his resurrection to the eleven disciples, recorded in Matthew 28:16-20.

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Jesus-Seeking Women on the Way to Galilee

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  • Jerrold Lewis

This article shows the significance of Christ's appearance after the resurrection to the two Marys on their way to Galilee, as recorded in Matthew 28:9-10.

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Wheat Or Chaff

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  • J. C. Ryle

Before God's eyes there are only two kinds of people, the chaff and the wheat. From Matthew 3:12, this article shows who is the chaff and the wheat.

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The Mustard Seed and the Leaven

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  • Gerald M. Bilkes

This article is a Bible study on Matthew 13:31-33.

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Christ Forsaken

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  • Joel R. Beeke

By way of Matthew 27:4, this article considers the sufferings of Christ and their purpose in demonstrating both the justice and love of God.

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Betrayed

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  • Joel R. Beeke

Looking at Matthew 26:1-25, this article shows how Matthew records the details of Christ's betrayal in order to make plain that God is able to use sinful actions to accomplish his will without diminishing the guilt of the sinner.

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An Appointment You Will Keep

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  • Joel R. Beeke

It is certain that some people will go to hell and some to heaven. Who will go where? From Matthew 7 this article answers this question.

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The Best Portfolio for the Coming Year and Beyond

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  • Cornelis Pronk

A treasure is something that is worth keeping. However, should Christians keep treasures on earth? What did Jesus mean when he spoke about treasure on earth and treasure in heaven? Should Christians work to be rich or not? These questions are given some consideration in this article.

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First Things First

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  • Billy Elliot

The Lord’s call from Matthew 6:33 implies that Christians must have the right priorities, seek God’s glory, seek his guidance, and live under his lordship.

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Sell Your Possessions and Give to the Poor’: A Theological Reflection on Jesus’ Teaching Regarding Personal Wealth and Charity

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  • Jonathan T. Pennington

This article shows the impact that Matthew 19:16-26, Luke 12:33, and Luke 14:33 have on personal wealth and charity. It shows this by looking at how the church in history interacted with these texts, and what Jesus meant by them, and then it draws implication for the church today.

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Fishing: A Forgotten Model of Ministry

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  • David P. Murray

In Matthew 4:19 Jesus used the model of fishermen to describe the task of the minister. By looking at the character of the fish and fishermen, this article considers this as a model for evangelism.

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Comfort for the Child of God

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  • James MacInnes

Christ's presence is with his church. From Matthew 28:17-20 this article shows that this must be a comfort for the child of God.

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Those Others who Arose The Glorified Saints of Matthew 27:53

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  • Sjirk Bajema

This article is an exposition of Matthew 27:53, showing how it attests to the victory of Christ through his resurrection.

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Matthew 6:11 - Our Daily Bread

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  • Richard Eikelboom

From Matthew 6:11 this article shows that praying for daily bread has to do with being thankful and content.

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What Did Satan Know?

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  • Rob A. Schouten

From Matthew 16:23 this article shows that Satan did not know the reality of God’s plan of salvation in Christ.

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About Divorce and Remarriage The Style of the Kingdom versus Remaining Sin and Weakness

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  • A. L. Th. de Bruijne

What does the "style of Christ" and the "style of his kingdom" mean for the question about divorce and remarriage? Is adultery always grounds for divorce? The author also discusses 1 Corinthians 7 and divorce, and Matthew 19 and the phrase “hardness of hearts.”

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Matthew 3:10-14 - What then Shall We Do?

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  • J. Mulder

This article on Matthew 3:10-14 is about change and repentance.

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Christ Victorious Over the Devil Matthew 4:1-11

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  • Joel R. Beeke

Matthew 4 records the temptation of Jesus and his victory over the devil. This article shows that in his victory Christ fulfilled what Adam failed to do, and in this way he gave us true hope for victory over the devil.

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Matthew 4:12-25 – Light into the Darkness

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  • Martin VanderWal

This article is a Bible study on Matthew 4:12-25.

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Matthew 4:1-11 – The King’s Obedience Proved

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  • Martin VanderWal

This article is a Bible study on Matthew 4:1-11.

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Matthew 4:12 – Galilee of the Gentiles

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  • Peter J. Leithart

This article considers Matthew 4:12, which mentions that the Lord Jesus withdrew to Galilee where he spent much of his ministry. The author attempts to establish a deep connection between the prophecy in Isaiah 9 and its fulfillment in Christ having his ministry in the land of Zebulun and Naphtali.

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Forgive and Forget: Is This the Christian Way of Marriage?

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  • Jeremy Lelek

This article considers the idea of unilateral or unconditional forgiveness, and uses abuse in marriage as an illustration. The author demonstrates that unilateral forgiveness is not the default position of the Bible, as Matthew 18 makes clear.

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On the Logical Structure of Matthew 19:9

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  • Stanley E. Porter

The exception phrase in Matthew 19:9 has many implications for a Christian understanding of divorce and remarraige. The article argues for the limited usefulness of the logical structure of any text to determine its meaning.

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Jesus' Divorce Exception

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  • Phillip H. Wiebe

Did the Lord Jesus ever permit divorce? Often an appeal is made to Matthew 19:9 to motivate such a claim. Wiebe exegetes the passage to consider the possibility of interpreting this verse as an exception to the view that divorce can never be allowed legitimately.

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The Jewish Leaders in Matthew's Gospel: A Reappraisal

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  • D. A. Carson

How does Matthew present the Jewish leaders in his Gospel? Carson outlines some of the researcher's limitations in this regard and discusses a number of theological problems.

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They Will Reverence My Son

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  • Gerald M. Bilkes

This article is a Bible study on Matthew 21:33-46.

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The Ten Virgins

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  • Gerald M. Bilkes

This article is a Bible study on Matthew 25:1-13.

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Evangelical Annihilationism in Review

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  • J. I. Packer

When Jesus spoke about eternal punishment from Matthew 25:46, did he have in mind the state of eternal torment in hell or was he speaking about annihilation? This article examines the arguments for annihilationism against the biblical teaching on hell.

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Matthew 5:1–2 - Introduction to The Sermon on the Mount

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  • Henry Vander Kam

This article is a Bible study on Matthew 5:1–2.

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Matthew 5:3–5 - The First Three Beatitudes

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  • Henry Vander Kam

This article is a Bible study on Matthew 5:3–5.

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Matthew 5:6–9 - The Beatitudes Continued

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  • Henry Vander Kam

This article is a Bible study on Matthew 5:6–9.

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Matthew 5:10–12 - The Beatitudes Concluded

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  • Henry Vander Kam

This article is a Bible study on Matthew 5:10–12.

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Matthew 5:27–32 - Christ’s Interpretation of the Seventh Commandment

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  • Henry Vander Kam

This article is a Bible study on Matthew 5:27–32.

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Matthew 5:21–26 - Christ’s Interpretation of the Sixth Commandment

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  • Henry Vander Kam

This article is a Bible study on Matthew 5:21–26.

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Matthew 5:17–20 - Christ’s Attitude to the Law

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  • Henry Vander Kam

This article is a Bible study on Matthew 5:17–20.

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Matthew 5:13–16 - The Responsibilities of Kingdom Citizens

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  • Henry Vander Kam

This article is a Bible study on Matthew 5:13–16.

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Matthew 5:43–48 - Loving Our Enemies

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  • Henry Vander Kam

This article is a Bible study on Matthew 5:43–48.

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Matthew 5:38–42 - The Law of Retaliation

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  • Henry Vander Kam

This article is a Bible study on Matthew 5:38–42.

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Matthew 5:33–37 - Christ’s Interpretation of the Third Commandment

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  • Henry Vander Kam

This article is a Bible study on Matthew 5:33–37.

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Study Guide for the Sermon on the Mount

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  • Jakob van Bruggen

This is a study guide for the Sermon on the Mount.

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Matthew 5:43-48 – Anti-Discrimination

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  • Jakob van Bruggen

This article is a Bible study on Matthew 5:43-48.

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Matthew 5:38-42 – Disarmament

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  • Jakob van Bruggen

This article is a Bible study on Matthew 5:38-42.

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Matthew 5:33-37 – Honesty

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  • Jakob van Bruggen

This article is a Bible study on Matthew 5:33-37.

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Matthew 5:27-31 – Marriage and Faithfulness

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  • Jakob van Bruggen

This article is a Bible study on Matthew 5:27-31.

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