'Exalting Jesus in 1 Corinthians' is part of the Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary series. Edited by David Platt, Daniel L Akin, and Tony Merida, this commentary series takes a Christ-centered approach to expositing each book of the Bible. Each chapter explains and applies key passages, providing helpful outlines for study and teaching. This practical and easy-to-read commentary is designed to help the reader see Christ in 1 Corinthians. More devotional than academic, the expositions are presented as sermons and divided into chapters that conclude with a “Reflect & Discuss” section, making this series ideal for small group study, personal devotion, and even sermon preparation.

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This commentary series takes a Christ-centered approach to expositing each book of the Bible in this collection. 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 presented as sermons and 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.

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"We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed." 2 Corinthians 4:8

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Together, the books of Galatians and James confirm two great truths of salvation: We are saved by grace through faith alone, but the faith that saves is never alone. The book of Galatians emphasizes that salvation is God’s gracious gift received by faith apart from works. The book of James emphasizes that the believer’s good works are evidence of saving faith. While some see a contradiction between the two books, a closer look reveals that the views of Paul (the writer of Galatians) and James ar...

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When you study God’s Word carefully, you’ll discover it illuminates not just your faith, but also your feelings. In How to Deal with How You Feel, Dr. James Merritt will help you understand and apply the Bible’s often overlooked practical guidance for handling difficult emotions, including depression, jealousy, dissatisfaction, anxiety, rage, and loneliness. In today’s climate of turmoil and uncertainty, threatening and incapacitating feelings run rampant. Yet the God who created your emotions ...

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