Exalting Jesus in Acts (Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary | CCE)
Digital Logos Edition
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. Projected contributors to the series include notable authors such as Russell D. Moore, Al Mohler, Matt Chandler, Francis Chan, Mark Dever, and others.
- 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
“Pentecost Means Prophecy Has Been Fulfilled (2:16)” (Page 27)
“Pentecost Means Christ Has Ascended to the Throne (2:22–36)” (Page 28)
“This prayer is for mission above comfort (vv. 29–30).” (Page 65)
“So, what was God teaching the church with this marvelous sign? The obvious point is that the gospel is for the nations. Thus, the church must spread the gospel to every people, tribe, and to those of every language, for that is God’s redemptive plan (Rev 5:9–10). God’s ultimate community—the citizenry of heaven—consists of a transnational, transtribal, transracial, and translinguistic people.” (Page 25)
“Additionally, this chapter shows us the need for extending Christian charity in maintaining unity within the body. When matters don’t involve the essentials of the faith, Christians should be flexible. They should be sensitive to others’ consciences and, in love, avoid offending the weaker brother or sister by arguing nonessentials.” (Page 209)
- Title: Exalting Jesus in Acts
- Author: Tony Merida
- Series: Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary
- Publisher: Holman
- Print Publication Date: 2017
- Logos Release Date: 2017
- Era: era:contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subject: Bible. N.T. Acts › Commentaries
- ISBNs: 9781430081166, 9781433647109, 9781433647093, 1433647109, 1433647095, 1430081163
- Resource ID: LLS:9781433647109
- Resource Type: Bible Commentary
- Metadata Last Updated: 2024-03-06T20:41:35Z
Tony Merida is lead pastor of Imago Dei Church in Raleigh, North Carolina. He earned a PhD in preaching from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and serves as associate professor of preaching at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. His books include Faithful Preaching and Orphanology.
