Exalting Jesus in 1,2,3 John (Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary | CCE)

by Daniel L. Akin

Publisher:

Holman

, 2014

Overview

Edited by David Platt, Daniel L. Akin, and Tony Merida, this new commentary series, projected to be 48 volumes, takes a Christ-centered approach to expositing each book of the Bible. Rather than a verse-by-verse approach, the authors have crafted chapters that explain and apply key passages in their assigned Bible books. Readers will learn to see Christ in all aspects of Scripture, and they will be encouraged by the devotional nature of each exposition.

Exalting Jesus in 1, 2 & 3 John is written by Daniel L. Akin.

Key Features

• Seeks to display exegetical accuracy
• Offers helpful illustrations and theologically-driven applications
• Provides a commentary that busy pastors can use for weekly preparation of biblically faithful and gospel-saturated sermons

Contents

Top Highlights

“God is glorified in us when we find our joy in Him” (1 John 1:4)

“Augustine said, ‘Where Scripture speaks, God speaks.’” (source)

“What he is telling us is we are not to love and idolize thoughts, values, and behaviors that are contrary to God’s Word (v. 14) and His will (v. 17).” (1 John 2:15–17)

“Christians never become sinless in their time on earth, but they should sin less as they enjoy their new life in Christ.” (1 John 2:1)

“‘Study the Bible to know about God. Obey the Bible to really know God’” (1 John 2:3–11)

Product Details

• Title: Exalting Jesus in 1,2,3 John
• Author: Daniel L. Akin
• Series: Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary
• Publisher: Holman
• Print Publication Date: 2014
• Logos Release Date: 2016
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Bible. N.T. 1 John › Commentaries; Bible. N.T. 2 John › Commentaries; Bible. N.T. 3 John › Commentaries
• ISBNs: 9781430080275, 9780805496666, 0805496661, 1430080272
• Resource ID: LLS:9780805496666
• Resource Type: Bible Commentary
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-09-20T16:08:46Z

About Daniel L. Akin

Daniel "Danny" L. Akin (MDiv, PhD) is the president and professor of preaching and theology at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is most recognized for his expository preaching and focus on the Great Commission. Akin has authored numerous books, including God on Sex and the NAC commentary on 1,2,3 John.