What is the gospel (or good news) of Jesus? What is it precisely that makes this message good news to me? And how does a good message about a good guy who lived thousands of years ago actually bring change and hope to my real life today? Pastor and Author Matt Eachus addresses these and other important questions in his new ebook, eciple: Gospel. With humor and the inside perspective of a church-kid who grew to love Jesus, Matt helps Christians and non-Christians alike understand what the gospel of Jesus means to us today. Through this compelling, video-enhanced version of eciple: Gospel, you will learn an expanded definition of “gospel,” will explore how the good news comes to the hearts and lives of ordinary people, and find hope for new life through the teachings of the Scriptures as Matt weaves his personal story, humor, and Scripture together to communicate clearly the life-changing power of Jesus.
eciple: Gospel is the first volume in the the eciple™ series of e-books which are designed to be concise, focused, and simple tools in the hands of Christians and curious and skeptical non-Christians alike. Our desire is that through these works, you would be introduced to the Faith, strengthened in your walk with Christ, and encouraged to be a more committed servant of Jesus. You won’t find academic, technical, or high-sounding language in these books. Plenty of those options are available from other publishers and authors. Instead, you’ll find refreshing, easy-to-read, plain-language conversations about Jesus, his Church, the Bible, and what it means to live the Christian life. Our prayer is that through these accessible and simple works, the majesty, wisdom, and beautiful complexity of God would be seen in a way that stirs and strengthens faith in the hearts of our readers. Thank you for choosing this eciple work as part of your faith journey. We trust that it will be a worthy companion.
Matt is a Christian, husband, father, pastor, and author who thoroughly enjoys the busy life God has given him. Having spent his childhood in Southeast Pennsylvania, Matt graduated from Liberty University in 2001 and Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary in 2010.
He currently serves as Lead Pastor of Temple Baptist Church in Halfmoon, NY, a growing multi-generational church in the Albany suburbs. He has a passion for teaching the Bible, for serving the church of Jesus, and seeing churches planted so that more people can know the life-changing power of the Gospel. A gifted speaker and teacher Matt has a heart for helping people understand the deep things of God in ways that connect with their real lives. He is hopeful that God would use him to be an encourager and equipper to the church at large.
He and his wife, Amanda, live in Clifton Park, NY with their 4 young and very active children. They spend their days in a furious blur of T-ball, gymnastics, soccer, and school activities, all the while attempting to cherish each fleeting moment. In his downtime, he enjoys dark coffee, reading, hiking in the Adirondacks, and spending time with his family.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading pastor Matt's thoughts on Jesus' saving work in our lives, and especially the way He has personally worked in Matt's life. Matt has been granted and shared a wisdom beyond his years, and is an encouragement to us to all. He describes His personal journey of faith in the Gospel in an honest way that any believer can both appreciate and learn from. I certainly look forward to the next edition of the series.