Exalting Jesus in Revelation

by Dr. Daniel L. Akin (Editor), David Platt (Editor), Tony Merida (Editor)

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780805496826
Publisher:	B&H Publishing Group
Publication date:	11/01/2016
Series:	Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary
Pages:	384
Sales rank:	628,049
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.20(h) x 0.90(d)
Age Range:	3 Months to 18 Years

About the Author

Daniel L. Akin is the president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, North Carolina. He holds a Ph.D. in Humanities from the University of Texas at Arlington and is the author or editor of numerous books and Bible commentaries including Theology for the Church and the New American Commentary on 1, 2, and 3 John.
 
David Platt’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 around the world. David is the president of the International Mission Board and the founder of Radical, a resource ministry that exists to serve the church in accomplishing the mission of Christ. He is also the author of several books, Follow Me, Radical, and Radical Together and most recently Counter Culture (to be released February 2015). He is the founder of Radical (Radical.net) a resource ministry devoted to serving churches and disseminating disciple-making resources. David and his wife, Heather, have four children: Caleb, Joshua, Mara Ruth, and Isaiah.
 
Tony Merida is lead pastor of Imago Dei Church in Raleigh, North Carolina. He earned a Ph.D. 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.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments xi

Series Introduction xvii

Revelation

When God Speaks from Heaven Rev 1:1-8 3

A Vision or the Exalted and Glorified Christ Rev 1:9-20 17

When a Church Loses Its Love for Jesus Rev 2:1-7 28

Martyrs for Jesus Rev 2:8-11 42

The Church That Compromises the Truth Rev 2:12-17 55

The Jezebel Church Rev 2:18-29 67

Autopsy of a Dead Church Rev 3:1-6 79

A Great Commission Church Rev 3:7-13 89

The Church That Nauseates God Rev 3:14-22 100

Praise to the .Almighty, the King of Creation Rev 4:1-11 110

The Lion, the Lamb, and the World Rev 5:14 121

The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse Rev 6:1-8 131

The Wrath of the Lamb Rev 6:9-17 144

The Lamb Will Shepherd the Nations Rev 7:1-17 153

Prayers in Heaven / Judgment on Earth Rev 8:1-12 167

When God Uses Evil to Judge Evil Rev 9:1-21 178

The Bittersweet Book: A Mighty Angel and Fits Little Scroll Rev 10:1-11 189

Happy Dead Witnesses Day Rev 11:1-19 198

An Apocalyptic Christmas Story Rev 12:1-17 209

Antichrist: The Beast from the Sea Rev 13:1-10 219

The False Prophet Rev 13:11-18 228

My Eyes Have Seen the Coming of the Glory of the Lord Rev 14:1-20 238

Judgment Day Gomes to Planet Earth: Armageddon Has Arrived Rev 15-16 251

Are You a Babylonian, Seduced by This World? Rev 17:1-18 261

A Funeral Song for a Prostitute Rev 18:1-24 272

Heaven's Hallelujah Chorus Rev 19:1-10 283

The Return of the King (Jesus Is Coming Again) Rev 19:11-21 291

The Millennial Kingdom of Jesus Christ Rev 20:1-10 302

Why the Doctrine of Hell Is No Laughing Matter Rev 20:11-15 314

What Will Eternity Be Like? Rev 21:1-8 325

The Glory and Majesty of the New Jerusalem Rev 21:9-22:5 335

God's Final Invitation Rev 22:6-21 348

Works Cited 358

Scripture Index 367

Editorial Reviews

It's one thing to know Bible stories; it's another to know the story of the Bible. It's one thing to be aware of the story's many heroes; it's another to have met the Hero himself. From the Old Testament that anticipates him, to the Gospels that manifest him, to the Book of Acts that proclaims him, to the Epistles that explain him, and to the Book of Revelation that tells of him coming again, your Bible is about Jesus. That's why I love the vision of the Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary series. It models for preachers and teachers how to proclaim—with pastoral focus and exegetical care—the beauty of the gospel from every page of Scripture.
Matt Smethurst
Associate Editor for The Gospel Coalition

Few things are more important for faithful biblical interpretation than reading Scripture in light of its master narrative. The Christ-Centered Exposition series aims to do just that.  In a postmodern age, these commentaries provide pastors and lay people an invaluable resource that is unswervingly committed to the authority of Scripture and the centrality of the Gospel in the Bible’s storyline.
Dr. R. Albert Mohler Jr., President
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Danny Akin writes with the pen of a scholar and the heart of an evangelist. The message of the Revelation is greatly needed and there is no one more qualified to explain the prophetic Scriptures than Dr. Akin. I highly recommend it.
Dr. Jack Graham
Pastor, Prestonwood Baptist Church

Revelation is not easy to understand, but Dr. Akin has succeeded in writing a commentary that is a great gift to pastors and leaders in the church. With precise exposition, clear points of application, and thoughtful questions, this book is both theologically driven and accessible. I cannot recommend this book enough!
Matt Carter
Pastor, Austin Stone Community Church

“This commentary is an insightful, responsible, theologically rich commentary that inspires worship as well as study. Danny Akin, a wise and respected scholar, avoids the silly speculation and the pastoral irrelevance of many commentaries on this book. Instead, Akin helps us to see from Patmos the unveiling of our Lord. Such a revelation is just what we need for this hour.”
Russell Moore
President, Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention
 

“Revelation is notoriously difficult to interpret, hence many preachers are afraid to preach it. Enter this accessible treatment of the book by Danny Akin written with the pastor and his preaching in mind. Akin is himself a consummate expositor, and preachers will find in this volume practical help in sermon preparation. If you want to know how to preach Revelation, and how to preach Christ from Revelation, this book is for you. I highly recommend it.”
David L. Allen
Dean, School of Preaching, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas

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