Professor Publishes 13th Book: “The Wisdom of God: Revealed, Reviled, and Reverberated”

Dr. Matthew S. Harmon, professor of New Testament Studies at Grace College and Grace Theological Seminary, recently published his thirteenth book, “The Wisdom of God: Revealed, Reviled, and Reverberated.” The book, edited by Dane Ortlund and Miles V. Van Pelt, traces God’s wisdom throughout Scripture and is part of the Crossway series “Short Studies on Biblical Theology.” Copies of Harmon’s book can be purchased at www.crossway.org/books/the-wisdom-of-god-tpb-2/.

“In 125 pages, I seek to explain this pattern that recurs over and over again in the Bible, where God reveals His wisdom to us as human beings, we revile it because we think we know better, and God reverberates, or vindicates, it by demonstrating its value and truthfulness,” said Harmon. “ I trace this pattern starting in Genesis, all the way through the Old Testament, into the New Testament, and show how ultimately God works to overcome that pattern in a new creation where we dwell with Him in perfect fellowship.”

The pattern Harmon traces not only shapes the biblical story but also seeks to help readers live faithfully in a fallen world by pointing them to Christ. The book is described as “academic yet accessible.” It’s a tool designed for pastors, college and seminary students, missionaries and lay leaders alike.

“I love being able to write resources that I think would be helpful for believers to grow in their relationship with God,” said Harmon. “Whether that’s writing for everyday ordinary believers or the scholarly community to advance knowledge of certain biblical ideas or biblical texts.”

The impetus for this book came from a speaking engagement at Grace College’s undergraduate chapel several years ago. As he prepared to speak on Proverbs 8, which portrays wisdom as being with God in Creation, Harmon began to think more about the theme of wisdom throughout the whole Bible. As a result, he began to dig deeper into the topic.

If Harmon were to sum up the findings of his book, he would use two words: pursue wisdom.

“We live in a time and an age where we are overwhelmed with information and knowledge, and it continues to grow at an exponential rate,” said Harmon. “And yet, we lack wisdom, an ability to understand how that knowledge fits together and how to live in a way that honors the Lord so that we can be people who don’t just have information, but are truly wise.”

The book is being added to a growing list of works authored by Harmon, including his 2024 book, “How to Study the Bible’s Use of the Bible,” and his 2023 book on 2 Peter and Jude: “The God Who Judges and Saves.” Harmon also serves as a fellow with The Gospel Coalition’s Carson Center for Theological Renewal.

To learn more about Grace College, where Harmon also teaches courses visit grace.edu.