Theologian • Author • Professor

DR. MATTHEW S.
HARMON

Exploring the intersection of ancient scripture and modern life through scholarship, teaching, and thoughtful reflection.

Dr. Matthew Harmon

Scholarship with Heart

Matthew S. Harmon (PhD, Wheaton College) is professor of New Testament Studies at Grace College and Theological Seminary in Winona Lake, Indiana.

With over two decades of experience in ministry and academia, he previously served on staff with Cru for eight years. He is the author of numerous books, including acclaimed commentaries on Galatians, Philippians, 2 Peter, and Jude.

Beyond the classroom, he cohosts the Various and Sundry podcast and actively contributes to theological discourse through various publications. Matthew and his wife, Kate, live in Warsaw, Indiana, and are the proud parents of two sons, Jon and Jake.

20+Years Experience
15+Published Works
Audio

Podcasts

Conversations about theology, ministry, and the Christian life. Find on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

Various and Sundry Podcast

Various and Sundry Podcast

Matt Harmon and John Sloat

Welcome to the Various and Sundry podcast. A conversation between friends about Theology, Ministry, Bible, Culture, and Sports

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Biblical Theology Briefing Podcast

Biblical Theology Briefing

Matt Harmon and Ben Gladd Podcast

Exploring key biblical themes and providing theological insights to help you understand the Bible and live faithfully.

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Publications

Recent Books

How to Study the Bible's Use of the Bible
Hermeneutics

How to Study the Bible's Use of the Bible

Seven Hermeneutical Choices for the Old and New Testaments. An essential resource aimed at teaching a hermeneutic for understanding the Bible's use of the Bible.

Galatians Evangelical Biblical Theology
EBTC Commentary

Galatians Evangelical Biblical Theology

Matthew S. Harmon traces the argument of Paul's most polemic letter. In Galatians, Paul defends his authority and attacks his opponents' arguments.

Rebels and Exiles
ESBT Volume

Rebels and Exiles

Exploring how the theme of sin and exile is developed throughout Scripture. Tracing a pattern of rebellion, judgment, and restored relationship.

Reflections

Recent Articles

Gifts from God: How Sportscasting and Theological Education Interact
Grace Theological Seminary

Gifts from God: How Sportscasting and Theological Education Interact

How the seemingly disparate worlds of sportscasting and theology overlap in powerful ways to serve the church.

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Read the Bible Like Jesus
The Gospel Coalition

Read the Bible Like Jesus

Discover how Jesus approached Scripture and learn to read the Bible with the same depth and reverence.

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Some Stories Read Us
Desiring God

Some Stories Read Us

Why Jesus Spoke in Parables. Exploring the deeper meaning behind the stories Jesus told.

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Teaching

Latest Sermons

God Made A Promise
Oct 2024

God Made A Promise

Galatians 3:15-29

God shows the priority of the promise over the law by showing four things the law cannot do.

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Humility Reigns
Sept 2024

Humility Reigns

Series on 1 & 2 Samuel

A deep dive into the book of 1 & 2 Samuel, exploring its profound theological truths.

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Unshakable Joy
Aug 2024

Unshakable Joy

Lessons from the Philippians

A practical look at how faith is lived out in our daily walk, based on the teachings in Philippians.

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