The Gospel of Matthew: The King and His Kingdom Matthew 1-17 - Hardcover

Boice, James Montgomery

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0801012015 ISBN 13: 9780801012013

Publisher: Baker Pub Group, 2001

Synopsis

The Gospel of Matthew, said James Montgomery Boice, is "the first of the gospels, the longest, the most Jewish, the most evangelistic, and, in many ways, the most compelling. To some people, now as well as then, Matthew is the most important book ever written." This two-volume expositional commentary on one of the Bible's most powerful books integrates rigorous scholarship and clear communication. Boice not only explains the meaning of the text verse by verse and section by section, he relates the text's concerns to the world in which we live, the life of the church, and the realities of the Christian life. Based on messages preached at Philadelphia's world-renowned Tenth Presbyterian Church, The Gospel of Matthew displays Dr. Boice's hallmark blend of thoughtful interpretation and contemporary insight for daily living. It will appeal to a wide range of readers, from serious Bible students to interested laypersons.

About this title

From the Inside Flap:

This commentary on the Gospel of Matthew displays James Montgomery Boice's trademark blend of thoughtful interpretation and contemporary insight for daily living. It also contains never-before-published material.
Boice highlights and explains Matthew's unique perspective on Jesus as the Jewish King and Savior who died for everyone. Boice also comments in the introduction, "Is the Book of Matthew relevant today? It certainly is. In a largely secular age, as ours is, we need to know that Jesus is truly God's King. In a day of nominal Christianity, we need to hear Christ's call to 'follow me.' "
The expositions, which were first preached by Dr. Boice at Tenth Presbyterian Church and on broadcasts of The Bible Study Hour, are ideal models for preachers and excellent resources for teachers of classes and small groups.

Back flap

James Montgomery Boice (1938-2000) was president and cofounder of the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals, the parent organization of The Bible Study Hour. He was the senior pastor of Philadelphia's historic Tenth Presbyterian Church and wrote or contributed to nearly fifty books, including expositional commentaries on Genesis, Psalms, Romans, Acts, Ephesians, and John.

From the Back Cover:

The Gospel of Matthew, said James Montgomery Boice, is "the first of the Gospels, the longest, the most Jewish, the most evangelistic, and, in many ways, the most compelling."
This two-volume expositional and inspirational commentary on the Book of Matthew integrates rigorous scholarship and clear communication. It will inform and help a wide range of readers--from serious Bible students to interested laypersons--understand and apply the truths found in the text.
Both volumes deal with Matthew's emphasis on Jesus as the Messiah or King of Israel. Topics in volume 2, The Triumph of the King, include:
"The Citizens of the Kingdom" (18:1-20:34)
"The King's Final Break with Judaism" (21:1-23:39)
"The Sermon on the Mount of Olives" (24:1---25:46)
"The King's Death and Resurrection" (26:1-28:20)
Boice not only explains the meaning of the text verse by verse and section by section, he also relates the text's concerns to the world in which we live, the life of the church, and the realities of the Christian life.

About this edition

• Publisher: Baker Pub Group
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0801012015
• ISBN 13: 9780801012013
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 676