About this episode
Dr. Matthew Bates discusses the concept of faith as allegiance to Jesus as King.
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Matthew Bates for a conversation about gospel, allegiance, grace, and what it means to confess Jesus not simply as Savior, but as King. We talk about the royal framework of the gospel, why “Christ” is not Jesus’ last name, and how faith in the New Testament carries the weight of loyalty, fidelity, and embodied allegiance. Dr. Bates helps us think through salvation beyond shallow categories, showing how allegiance to King Jesus reshapes th...
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Guest: Dr. Matthew Bates
Topics covered
- gospel
- allegiance
- grace
- faith
- Christianity
- salvation
Keywords
- gospel
- allegiance
- grace
- faith
- New Testament
- salvation
- loyalty
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Books & works: Faith is Allegiance
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