| Title | : | Exalting Jesus In James (Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary) |
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| ISBN | : | 0805496572 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9780805496574 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 113 |
| Publication | : | First published August 10, 2014 |
Exalting Jesus in James is written by David Platt.
Exalting Jesus In James (Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary) Reviews
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Quite accessible and convicting. Well structured.
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Like other studies by Platt and Merida, I found this study on the book of James to be just as helpful and insightful for leading a small group bible study. The chapters and topics are broken up in a way that makes the content easy to digest and discuss in a small group.
The study group questions at the end were very helpful to keep the discussion, questions, and conversations on-track and on-topic.
Pros: study questions and content was very helpful when studying the Book of James. Very thoughtful examples and illustrations were used throughout.
Cons: some chapters could have been broken into additional lessons.
Bottom line: excellent resource for anyone looking to lead a small group study or personal study through the Book of James. -
Used this book as supplement for my exegetical preach of James! Good quality, could have been a bit deeper. Still useful and something I would recommend!
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Do you love the Bible? Do you love well written, thought provoking sermons? Do you also love David Platt?
If you said yes to all three questions above this commentary is for you!
Platt makes this commentary helpful for pastors, its a commentary based on his sermons. This book is clear and well organized. It has structured chapters, main points, outlines, and then the sermon manuscript. As the title says, Christ-Centered Exposition, that is clearly what this commentary is. Although this commentary is not a critical commentary on the scripture, it is a commentary that in every passage shows that Jesus is King. Platt also addresses many reasons why to study the book of James. This book gives personal experiences. He does not advocate a works based salvation. Salvation is only obtained by the grace and mercy that is found in Jesus Christ. Platt is a faithful shepherd relating back to his flock, trying to get them to grasp the book of James well. Even if you aren't a preacher, this commentary would be beneficial for you or a small group study. At the end of each chapter, there is reflection and discussion questions to help your application of the scripture. If your a lay person, open up your bible, have this near by, and be equipped by the Word. -
Not a bad book, but compared to others I read while teaching through James, it felt less helpful. Too often briefer than necessary and overly focused on material issues rather than spiritual ones. Obviously James deals with helping the poor, but Platt spends more time on these issues than other, longer books on James, while spending much less on more essential points.
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A great companion to the book of James, a challenging and convicting read in and of itself. Love the way that Platt writes in a way that is both structured, applicable, reflective and thought-provoking. Highly recommend as a tool for when you read through the book of James.
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Read this as a commentary to a sermon series we had on James this spring at church. Easy to read and understand.
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this was an ok read but only scratches the surface of the book. Expected more from Platt.
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One of those most convicting books of Scripture, glad i had this resource to add some insight.
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Great commentary and way to work through the book of James.
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I found this brief commentary to be such a delight! I don’t tend to just read through commentaries but I enjoyed every second of it. There are of course more detailed resources out there that will get you deeper into all the details but if you are looking for a resource to encourage you while walking through Scripture, this is a great resource for you!
Platt writes from much Biblical knowledge, experience, and passion which I love! I was moved as he walked through the importance of having a faith that works. Platt cautions us to not only consider our own personal faith but to consider how our faith is meant to operate in the church as well. I would certainly recommend this to anyone looking for a resource for the book of James. -
Great expository on the book of James. James has always been one of my favorite books of the bible because it is so practical. This book explains all the nuances very well. Especially how the sins of omission are characterized in Jesus speech when he says you didn't clothe him, feed him, visit him, etc. Those were all sins of omission.
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I found this an extremely helpful commentary - particularly useful for preachers because it breaks down each section into excellent sub-headings; but also very easy and engaging to read so that a lay-person would also thoroughly enjoy it. David Platt manages to pack a lot of information into a relatively brief and very well-structured commentary. I highly recommend this book and this series.
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Our D-Group just went through James so I pulled this off the shelve to read through alongside the text. It’s great, both applicable and approachable. Platt’s handling of faith and works from James 2 was excellent.
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Okay
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Excellent commentary for studying the book of James.
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Amazing! Just amazing!Amazing!! Praise God for Jesus' little brother!
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A great commentary and deep dive into a faith that works. How to live in active obedience as the body of Christ in our world.
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The ladies bible study at my church just finished studying James. I used this book in my personal study. It’s a great, easy to read commentary. It breaks the chapters down and goes into detail. It has a main idea of each section it covers. There’s also questions at the end of each chapter. I’m looking forward to getting more of these to go deeper in my bible reading. I recommend this!
