The\u00a0Let\u2019s Study<\/i>\u00a0series aims to explain the Bible in a clear and understandable way and then apply it to our lives today.\u00a0Let\u2019s Study Matthew<\/i>\u00a0by Mark Ross admirably fulfils these objectives.<\/p>\n
Writing from a reformed evangelical perspective, Mark Ross accepts Matthew\u2019s teaching on such doctrines as the virgin birth, Jesus\u2019 divine and human nature, and the reality of the miracles and therefore does not devote space to debating such matters. Instead he concentrates on carefully explaining the meaning of the text as it stands, accepting it as the word of God.<\/p>\n
The author does not gloss over the teaching when it is difficult. For instance there is an excellent discussion on harmonising the fact that we are saved by grace with Jesus\u2019 teaching that the final judgement will be based on works. (Matthew 25: 31 to 45).<\/p>\n
In his application Mark Ross\u2019s style is gentle \u2013 he uses \u201cwe\u201d rather than \u201cyou\u201d.<\/p>\n
This book is good value at over 300 pages long. Nearly all of the 70 chapters contain a helpful one paragraph summary at the end. This is not an in-depth commentary so some important passages are covered only briefly (such as the Beatitudes).<\/p>\n
This book will be helpful to message-preparers and Bible study leaders, but it will be of most use to ordinary Christians who wish to deepen their faith. Up to now whenever I have been spiritually low I have turned to Bishop Ryle\u2019s famous\u00a0Expository thoughts on the Gospels<\/i>\u00a0to refresh my soul. Now I may well turn to this volume. For me this is high praise indeed!<\/p>\n
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