WBS Commentary – Matthew

WBS Commentary in Basic English – Matthew

ACTION! Magazine recently reported the launch of its new WBS Library to make Bible study resources available digitally to Christians and seekers in multiple languages worldwide. Our latest release is a commentary on Matthew, the first installment of the “WBS Commentary in Basic English,” edited by Van Tate and Brian Rex Davis.

Van and his wife Jean, with Ted and Martha Ogle, were the first American missionaries for the churches of Christ to Kenya, East Africa (1965). Those whom Van taught were eager learners. But, for most of them, English was a second or third language. Existing study resources were unsuitable for them. By working toward a solution with experienced fellow missionaries, Van compiled a commentary based on the Simple English Bible translation – a translation produced within our brotherhood.

After clarifying key terms, the introduction to Matthew says, in part, “The Book of Matthew forms a bridge between the Old and New Testaments. Much of Matthew’s writing deals with Old Testament prophecy and how Jesus fulfilled prophecy. Matthew wanted his Jewish readers to know that Jesus was the promised Messiah and to understand the kingdom of God.” This commentary’s simplicity and faithfulness to New Testament Christianity continues to make it a valuable resource.

WBS Commentary in Basic English is edited and compiled using the following perspectives.

  1. The Bible is the complete and inspired Word of God.
  2. The Bible establishes the New Testament as the Christian’s only rule of faith under the Kingship of Christ.
  3. The Bible preserves the pattern of New Testament Christianity for all ages as Christ desires for the unity of His Body, the church.

Check it out now at wbslibrary.org.

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