From an evangelical Christian perspective, the most-likely author of the verses found in Matthew 7:7-8 is the apostle Matthew, also known as Levi. Evangelical Christians believe that Matthew was one of the twelve disciples of Jesus Christ and that he wrote the Gospel of Matthew, which is the first book of the New Testament.

According to evangelical Christian belief, Matthew was a tax collector before he became a follower of Jesus, and he was chosen by Jesus to be one of his apostles. It is believed that Matthew wrote his Gospel to primarily focus on the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Evangelicals view the authorship of the Gospel of Matthew by the apostle Matthew as significant, as it provides a firsthand account of the teachings and ministry of Jesus.

In Matthew 7:7-8, Jesus is recorded as saying, “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened.” Evangelical Christians view these verses as an encouragement to persist in prayer and to seek a deeper relationship with God. They believe that these verses convey the promise that God hears and responds to the prayers of his people.