A Theology of Matthew's Gospel - Jesus Immanuel: Messiah of the Kingdom of Heaven, Israel, and the Church

This book focuses on Matthew's recollection of Jesus Messiah's historical ministry as Immanuel, "God with us," and how that is the fulfillment of Israel's hopes and the foundation for the Church's theology and discipleship to Jesus and its practices.

About the author

Michael J. Wilkins (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is Distinguished Professor Emeritus of New Testament language and literature and former Dean of the faculty at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. He is the author of The Concept of Discipleship in Matthew's Gospel, Following the Master: A Biblical Theology of Discipleship, and the volume on Matthew in the NIV Application Commentary series.

Summary

This book focuses on Matthew’s recollection of Jesus Messiah’s historical ministry as Immanuel, “God with us,” and how that is the fulfillment of Israel’s hopes and the foundation for the Church’s theology and discipleship to Jesus and its practices.

Product details

• Authors: Michael J. Wilkins
• Publisher: Harper Collins (US)
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 07.10.2025
• EAN: 9780310270874
• ISBN: 978-0-310-27087-4
• No. of pages: 848
• Series: Biblical Theology of the New Testament Series
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Religious writings, prayers, songbooks, religious meditations; TOPICAL / Christian Interest