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Matthew S. Harmon serves as Professor of New Testament Studies at Grace College in Winona Lake, Indiana, where he integrates scholarly rigor with spiritual formation. His teaching emphasizes how Scripture reveals Christ as the catalyst for holistic transformation in students' spiritual, intellectual, and personal lives.
His educational foundation includes:
- Ph.D. in Biblical Theology from Wheaton College (2006)
- M.Div. from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (2003)
- B.S. in Communication from Ohio University (1995)
Harmon's research explores the narrative unity of Scripture through Biblical Theology, specializing in the Old Testament's presence within the New Testament and Pauline exegesis. His work bridges academic scholarship and practical ministry, particularly through commentary writing that makes complex theological concepts accessible for church application. He examines how intertextual connections shape biblical interpretation and Christian living.
His publications from 2010-2020 reveal a sustained focus on Pauline literature (especially Galatians and Philippians), atonement theology, and hermeneutical methodology. Harmon consistently investigates how early Christian writers engaged with Old Testament texts to articulate gospel truths, with increasing attention to eschatological themes in contemporary ecclesial contexts.
His recognition includes:
- Homer A. Kent Award for Faculty Scholarship (Grace College, 2019)
- Finalist for ECPA Christian Book of the Year Award (2018)
- Gospel Coalition Book of the Year (2015)
At Grace College, Harmon cultivates mentorship relationships that extend beyond academics into spiritual formation, reflecting his belief in education as holistic discipleship. He actively contributes to the Evangelical Theological Society, Institute for Biblical Research, and Society of Biblical Literature through conference presentations on Pauline hermeneutics and biblical theology. Harmon also serves his local church through preaching and Sunday School instruction, viewing academic work as inseparable from ecclesial life.
Outside academia, he engages in family activities, basketball (as player and coach), and travel, maintaining that personal well-being fuels effective scholarship and teaching.
