Exalting Jesus in 1 & 2 Thessalonians

by Mark Howell, David Platt, Dr. Daniel L. Akin, Tony Merida

Overview

Exalting Jesus in 1 & 2 Thessalonians  is one volume in 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:	9780805499377
Publisher:	B&H Publishing Group
Publication date:	02/01/2015
Series:	Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	NOOK Book
Pages:	288
File size:	2 MB
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 has authored or edited many books and Bible commentaries including Ten Who Changed the World and the Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary volumes on Mark and 1, 2, 3 John.
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 ix

Series Introduction xi

1 Thessalonians

Real People-Real Gospel-Real City 1:1 3

Living for Today but Longing for Tomorrow 1:2-10 15

Authenticity 2:1-12 27

A Welcome Word 2:13-16 39

You've Got to Love the Church 2:17-3:13 53

The Priority of Purity 4:1-8 73

Love Matters 4:9-12 90

Hope Is Not Wishful Thinking 4:13-18 107

Judgment Day 5:1-11 126

A Healthy Church 5:12-22 146

Living in the Light of Christ's Coming 5:23-28 168

2 Thessalonians

Good News about God's Church 1:1-5 183

When God Balances the Books 1:6-12 198

Facing the Future without Fear 2:1-12 215

Gospel-Centered People 2:13-3:5 234

Accountability 3:6-18 246

Works Cited 261

Scripture Index 265

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

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