Exalting Jesus in Revelation (Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary | CCE)
Overview
Exalting Jesus in Revelation is part of the Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary series. This series affirms that the Bible is a Christ-centered book, containing a unified story of redemptive history of which Jesus is the hero. It’s presented as sermons, divided into chapters that conclude with a “Reflect & Discuss” section, making this series ideal for small group study, personal devotion, and even sermon preparation. It’s not academic but rather presents an easy-reading, practical and friendly commentary. The series is projected to be 48 volumes.
- 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
Top Highlights
“And it is a book that talks about heaven’s favorite subject: the Lord Jesus Christ. Indeed I believe the theme of the book could be described as the majesty and glory of the warrior Lamb, King Jesus, who is coming again to rule and reign forever! I believe the book addresses the future, but I believe the book is even more interested in exalting Jesus. Regardless of how you understand the book, if you miss this, you have missed its main message.” (Revelation 1:1–8)
“The most important thing for us to understand is that all that takes place is under the control of our God. He tells the angels to blow their trumpets, and they blow (9:1). He gives Satan ‘the key to the shaft of the abyss’ (v. 1). He tells the demons what they can do (v. 4). He puts a limit on the torment they can inflict (v. 5).” (Revelation 9:1–5)
“Churches that lose sight of their dependence on Christ for all things are deceived and useless, but Jesus graciously promises healing to all who will rely on Him for their every need.” (Revelation 3:14–22)
“It is the only book in the New Testament where the writer is told to write at the direct command of the Lord who appears to him (1:10–11, 19).” (Revelation 1:9–20)
“It is better to interpret the statement against the historical and geographical background of Laodicea. Hot, medicinal waters bubbled up at nearby Hierapolis, while cold, pure waters flowed from Colossae. Our Lord’s point to them is something like this: ‘You are providing neither healing for the spiritually sick nor refreshment for the spiritually thirsty. You are spiritually lukewarm, and I will not tolerate you. If you do not repent (v. 19), I will spew you out, vomit you out of My mouth. You are sickly and insipid. I will not tolerate your condition any longer. You are flat and unsavory. You badly misrepresent the life-changing power of the gospel and the refreshment and healing it brings.’” (Revelation 3:15–16)
- Title: Exalting Jesus in Revelation
- Authors: Daniel L. Akin, Tony Merida, David Platt
- Series: Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary
- Publisher: Holman
- Print Publication Date: 2016
- Logos Release Date: 2021
- Era: era:contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subject: Bible. N.T. Revelation › Commentaries
- ISBNs: 9781430081265, 9780805496840, 0805496823, 9780805496826, 080549684X, 1430081260
- Resource ID: LLS:9780805496840
- Resource Type: Bible Commentary
- Metadata Last Updated: 2024-03-06T20:41:58Z
