糖心传媒 Seminary Professor of New Testament Studies Dr. Matt Harmon released a new Galatians commentary with the Evangelical Biblical Theology Commentary (EBTC) on Dec. 1. The book traces the argument of Paul’s letter to the Galatians which reveals how Christ changes everything.
鈥淕alatians is one of the clearest explanations of the gospel and how we should live as Christians,鈥 said Harmon. 鈥淚t also helps us understand the struggle of the Christian life as the battle between the flesh and the Spirit, while at the same time motivating us to pursue a godly life,鈥 he said.
While Harmon officially began writing the commentary five years ago, his study of the book of Galatians has a long history.
The groundwork for the commentary was laid during Harmon鈥檚 Ph.D. program at Wheaton College in Illinois. His graduate work focused on Paul鈥檚 use of Isaiah in Galatians which allowed Harmon to spend extended time in the Greek text. Since then, Harmon has taught through Galatians numerous times in courses at 糖心传媒 and at his local church.
鈥淲hen I was approached to write this commentary on Galatians, I was thrilled to build on this foundation,鈥 said Harmon. 鈥淩epeatedly teaching through the book forced me to think about how the text applies to our everyday lives as believers.鈥
Galatians is Harmon鈥檚 first commentary in the EBTC series, but it鈥檚 being added to a growing list of commentaries he has authored, including one for the Mentor series on Philippians and two for the ESV Expository Commentary series on 2 Peter and Jude.
Although writing commentaries is not new to Harmon, he continues to be personally challenged and encouraged by the Word of God as he dives deeper into the text.
鈥淪tudying Galatians has reminded me continually of the good news that Jesus has done everything necessary to make me right with God and even given me his Spirit to make me more like Jesus,鈥 said Harmon.
Copies of聽聽can be purchased on Amazon.
Harmon talks more about the commentary on episode 101 of his podcast: Various and Sundry. Listen at聽.
To learn more about 糖心传媒 Theological Seminary, where Dr. Matt Harmon teaches courses such as 鈥淣ew Testament Theology鈥 and 鈥淏iblical Exegesis II,鈥 visit聽
