Exalting Jesus In James (Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary | CCE)

by David Platt

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 James is written by David Platt.

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

“We need to realize that trials are not joyful in and of themselves, but they are joyful when we realize they are under the authority of a sovereign God who is accomplishing His purposes through them.” (James 1:2–12)

“Faith moves Christians to take steps of radical obedience to make the gospel known all around the world.” (James 1:1–18)

“In relation to the wisdom of God, our own wisdom grows through three different factors: knowledge, perspective, and experience. Our limitations in all three of these areas lead to limited wisdom. When we walk through trials, we realize we don’t know all that is going on (knowledge); we don’t see our situation from every angle (perspective); we oftentimes lack experience in what to do (experience). God, on the other hand, possesses all knowledge, He has an eternal perspective, and in Christ He has experienced every kind of test and has prevailed. And we can ask God because He ‘gives to all generously and without criticizing’ (v. 5).” (James 1:2–12)

“James tells us that friendship with the world causes conflict with others, conflict within yourself, and ultimately conflict with God.” (James 4:1–5)

“Faith not only acts, but James also teaches us that faith is effective in the world. So the second reason we study James is to explore the impact of our faith on life in this city and in this world. James addresses many practical issues: trials, poverty, riches, materialism, favoritism, social justice, the tongue, worldliness, boasting, making plans, praying, and what to do when we’re sick, among other things.” (James 1:1–18)

Product Details

• Title: Exalting Jesus In James
• Author: David Platt
• Series: Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary
• Publisher: Holman
• Print Publication Date: 2014
• Logos Release Date: 2017
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Bible. N.T. James › Commentaries
• ISBNs: 9781430080305, 9780805498202, 9780805496574, 0805498206, 0805496572, 1430080302
• Resource ID: LLS:9780805498202
• Resource Type: Bible Commentary
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-09-20T15:53:31Z

About David Platt

David Platt is deeply devoted to Christ and his Word. David’s first love in ministry is making disciples—sharing, showing, and teaching God’s Word in everyday life. He has traveled extensively to serve alongside church leaders throughout the United States and around the world.

Beginning in 2006, David served as the pastor of the Church at Brook Hills in Birmingham, Alabama. Currently, David is the president of the International Mission Board. He is the founder of Radical, a resource ministry that exists to serve the church in accomplishing the mission of Christ.

A life-long learner, David has earned two undergraduate and three advanced degrees. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Bachelor of Arts in Journalism (ABJ) from the University of Georgia, and a Master of Divinity (MDiv), Master of Theology (ThM) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He has previously served at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary as dean of chapel and assistant professor of expository preaching and apologetics, and as staff evangelist at Edgewater Baptist Church in New Orleans.

David is the author of Follow Me, Radical, and Radical Together.