Author - Jonathan Akin

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Dr. Jonathan Akin is the Vice President for Church Relations and Campus Ministries at Carson-Newman University. He also serves as an adjunct Old Testament professor at the Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Akin is the author of books like Preaching Christ from Proverbs, Exalting Jesus in Proverbs, Exalting Jesus in Ecclesiastes, Exalting Jesus in Hosea, Joel, Amos, and Obadiah as well as a contributor to Louie Giglio’s The Jesus Bible and R. Albert Mohler’s The Grace and Truth Study Bible. He has served as a pastor of churches in Kentucky, Tennessee, and Florida. He and his wife Ashley have 3 children: Maddy, Emma Grace, and Judson.

The words Christ in Ecclesiastes in large script font with an excerpt from the article in the background.

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Biblical Studies Preaching

Is Ecclesiastes Messianic? Preaching Christ from the Vantage of Vanity

Jonathan AkinMarch 19, 2026

Preachers and teachers of God’s Word carry an immense responsibility. We must handle Scripture faithfully with the goal of pointing our listeners always to Jesus, the true hero of the entire Bible. This goal feels particularly challenging when we...

The words Preaching Proverbs in large blue script with a portion of the article text in the background.

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Biblical Studies Preaching

Everything You Need to Know for Preaching Proverbs

Jonathan AkinOctober 1, 2025

Preaching the book of Proverbs presents unique opportunities and challenges. Some scholars can find it difficult to connect its seemingly random wisdom or practical tips to the metanarrative of the Bible and to the gospel of Christ. However, the...