I think it was best to explore death first. When I speak of revelation, I do not mean NEW revelation. Paul is very aware of death. No, what made Paul want to leave was not the bitterness on this side, but, the utterly surpassing joy waiting on the other side. Is there a better life resolution? Great small-group, Bible study, or personal devotion format. Add to basket. Honestly, in my mind there can be nothing better than getting to Jesus and hearing from Him, “I’ve been getting a lot of glory down there because of you.”. INTRODUCTION: The word “therefore” in verse 9 of Philippians, chapter 2, tells us that the story of Jesus doesn’t end with His birth, life, suffering and death, as described by the apostle Paul in Philippians 2:5-8. So He knows he will get through it and it is not because of how awesome he is. I look at Paul and imitate him. It may be a bad thing when they see you won’t go along with something dishonest, or you won’t go along with something sexually immoral. “I want to know Christ” he says in chapter 3, “and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings and so become like him in his death.”, It was not in any way because he hated his life and was miserable and depressed. Tell your parents. Exalting Jesus in Philippians is a new commentary on Philippians written by Tony Merida and Francis Chan. At times, I wish the exegesis was a little more comprehensive but the goal is accuracy not verse-by-verse explanation. They’re going to hear about Him from you, they’re going to see how you act and take note that there’s something different about you. This is my least favorite of this series so far. He would have sufficient courage. That my entire life and my death might be so consumed with Christ that all others see that Christ was my treasure above all things. $14.99 Exalting Jesus in 1,2,3 John. Leave others better in Christ for having known you. He wrote this letter and 3 others and together they became known as the prison letters. 1:3). We must humble ourselves before God’s mighty hand regularly and cast our cares on Him.”, “Knowledge asks the question, “What is right?” Discernment asks the question, “What is best?”, 30 New Contemporary YA Romances for Sweet Summer Lovin'. Series: Christ-Centered Exposition Categories: Philippians. Whatever it was God decided that pain, that weakness, that fault, whatever it was, was a good way to keep Paul humble and remind Paul that without Christ he can do nothing, that without Christ he is nothing. 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. Exalting Jesus in Hebrews is part of the Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary series. Like the other commentaries in this series, Exalting Jesus in Philippians is easy to read and full of practical applications. Probably a better reference than cover-to-cover read. Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture: Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians // Mark … Christ is not a struggling hero, in danger of being overwhelmed by His enemies even though He’s fighting valiantly. I’m not the guy you’re looking for Lord.” Gideon felt his inadequacy. So, I want to pull 3 mini-devotions out of our passage this morning. $14.99 Exalting Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount. If we are really going to exalt Christ then first and foremost we must face our own inadequacy. 01 May 2017. Paul was able to exalt Christ in his circumstances because He knew Christ is exalted. Paul says, “what has happened to me”. Tony Merida is the founding pastor of Imago Dei Church in Raleigh, NC. Exalting Jesus In Ephesians. It wasn't terrible, I just didn't find it tremendously helpful either. I have now read two commentaries in this series. I know exactly how you need to pray for me and I would challenge you to pray for me. Life was good as far as Paul was concerned, but, leaving was unimaginably better! “Why have you let this happen to me God?” “What did I do to deserve this, God?” To be sure, there may be a season where we have to work through those thoughts. Paul touches on 3 important perspectives of death: First, Paul looked at death with courage. Because of this, God the Father has exalted Jesus … I think that in facing death we are better suited to live. Tony is the author of Faithful Preaching, co-author of Orphanology, and serves as a general editor and as contributor to the Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary series (B&H Publishing Group) along with David Platt and Danny Akin. The authors maintain a faithful eye on Jesus while examining the book in light of its master narrative. Philippians 2:9 Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, 10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, 11 and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Third, desire death. “But for the grace of God, there go I” he once said. It’s not the ABC’s of the faith. Has life taken turns you never expected? "Most people think you get joy when you get what your deserve. Add to basket. $11.24 Reg. Excellent exposition of Philippians packed with insight. ! ( Quit making celebrity Christians your heroes and idolize men like Polycarp, or Ignatius, or women like we looked at last month. Buy Now. “Exalting Jesus” in Philippians has commentary from Tony Merida and Francis Chan, and provides food for both the head and the heart, in light of the Bible’s master narrative. What has happened to you? Exalting Jesus in Philippians // Tony Merida and Francis Chan. Rather OLD revelation. He wasn’t accusing God of abandoning him. It may be a good thing when they see how forgiving you are, and how patient you are and how pure you are. Christians couldn’t agree more, especially since we know what death ushers us into! Yet, God searches and searches for those who genuinely say, “I’m not enough God.” Remember Moses? Fear and faith are mutually exclusive. “No eye has seen no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love Him” (1 Cor. Go read his story. Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary: Exalting Jesus in Philippians (Tony Merida, Francis Chan) / January 01, 2016 I don’t want to be callous to the real pain that is felt in the very real hardships people go through. The pining, the angst, the heady emotions! Add to basket. $9.99 Reg. Follow along with me in verses 20-24, “……”. A number of you have asked how you can pray for me and you’ve received a list. Title: Exalting Jesus in Philippians (Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary). Tell your spouse to pray for you. I have now read two commentaries in this series. Each volume I have read is filled with textually specific illustrations and applications. Free shipping for many products! It may just be that God allows those things to happen to bring us face to face with the reality that He is the only One who has a right to expect things to go how He intends. It is one of the latest editions to the Christ-Centered Exposition series of commentaries edited by Merida, David Platt, and Daniel Akin. Courage doesn’t mean the absence of fear, necessarily. Are you exalting Christ in your dependance on Him? That when the sword was raised, he would stretch his neck; or if the gun were put to his head he would lean into the barrel. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of. $9.99 Reg. Do not go your whole Christian life never telling anyone you need their prayers! There are no discussion topics on this book yet. Nor did he think that somehow the plans God had for him had fallen apart. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Then they may hate that you are all about Jesus. Save US$0.09. The books do focus on the centrality of Christ in Scripture. That we really are dependent – far more so than we ever see. In 1 Corinthians 16:13 Paul says “be men of courage”, in other translations it says act like men. Paul would not let one day go by where he did not improve the faith of other Christians. After calming the storm Jesus turned to His disciples, “Why are you so afraid? Welcome back. Our reactions to the ups and downs of life may in large part be due to the fact that we live with the expectation that when we expect something we will always get it. ), That kind of courage strikes to the heart of manhood: mastering fear instead of being mastered by it. And this … US$14.90 US$14.99. 5:8). No, He is exalted to the right hand of God, possessing all authority in heaven and on earth. Most of this effort seems transcribed and only lightly edited. Refresh and try again. Book Details. Most notable of the chief aims is the pastoral emphasis of the expositions. Paul did not think for a moment that he was alone in his circumstances. The more we practice courage the more likely we will act with courage, Second, be more afraid of displeasing Jesus than anything else. Does an employee like to see themselves that way? Exalt Christ in your death by living faithfully all the way up to your death. Rather than a verse-by-verse approach, the authors have crafted chapters that explain and apply key passages in their assigned Bible books. Highly recommend you try it. “Exalting Jesus” in Philippians has commentary from Tony Merida and Francis Chan, and provides food for both the head and the heart, in light of the Bible’s master narrative. Paperback. 2:9). It’s like someone interacting with you and walking away they go “Wow, if Jesus is like that guy says then Jesus is awesome!” Or, after watching you they say “Wow, if Jesus is really is why she is the way she is then Jesus is incredible” Exalting Jesus in your life means that Jesus isn’t your secret. How so? There is much more to the story. Exalting Jesus in Philippians. He was never embarrassed about telling people to pray for him. Published Three times God refused to remove the thorn in Paul’s flesh. We must step into a life of dependence. That is advanced, matured, experienced Christianity. As a pastor, I find this very helpful. Paperback. Philippians 1:21 says, “For me to live is Christ and to die is gain.” I pray that is the reality of my heart. There was certainty in Paul’s mind that he would not “wimp out”. (Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary – Exalting Jesus in Philippians) John MacArthur sets the context for Paul's call to unity in the church at Philippi - Perhaps the greatest danger facing the church is an attack on its source of authority, namely, the Word of God. $14.99 Exalting Jesus in Exodus. US$16.02. This commentary on Philippians is a gift to pastors because it blends qualities rarely combined in commentaries: faithful text-work, careful application, and winsome communicatin. Most notable of the chief aims is the pastoral emphasis of the expositions. Title: Exalting Jesus in Philippians - eBook By: Tony Merida Format: DRM Free ePub Vendor: Holman Reference Publication Date: 2016: ISBN: 9780805497595 ISBN-13: 9780805497595 Series: Christ Centered Exposition Commentary Stock No: WW81565EB Exalting Jesus in Philippians. One of the strengths of this commentary is that it is written in such a way that a pastor can use it to glean pastoral application. Look at verses 12-14 here in the same chapter….read. (Philippians 2:9-11) As what may be one of Jan Nopperts favorite verses: “He has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ” (Eph. He mentions 2: the prayers of the Church and the help of the Holy Spirit. Ah, teen romance! Christians have an opportunity in such a society to really stand out because of the hope we have in death. “To depart, is better by far”. It is driving me nuts to only be doing 3 because this passage should be 3 sermons spread out over 3 Sundays. First, practice intentional courage in everyday situations. You may go in comfort or pain. 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. A wonderful commentary to use for anything from quiet (how I used it) to preaching a sermon. It means that we aren’t good enough. He wasn’t asking God “why?”. But the point today is how to exalt Christ in our lives: 1) through Dependance, 2) through Death, and 3) every Day. That is a full-grown faith learned through painful trials and even more painful realizations that we really are inadequate in ourselves. Paul’s Letter to the Philippians // Gordon D. Fee. Awesome study! Death wad a gain, and that is the understatement of eternity. The point is that if our lives are going to be exalting Christ, magnifying Him, then we can’t be an obstacle to that. What has happened to you? If you talk to Eleanor Slater you’re bound to hear them. We don’t have what it takes. Tony Merida. Just read through this whole letter. Courage means you act according to what is right even when you feel fear. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary Ser. Jonathan Akin. When people think of you what do they think of? 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. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Have your plans fallen apart? “and the help given me by the Spirit of Christ”. Only once we personally are seeing Christ exalted in our lives are others going to be able to see Christ exalted in us. Application: Depend on the prayers of others. Paul reached this point too in his life. Makes me think of Lifeway Sunday School curriculum, but more thoroughly covering the selected book it studies. Its not about getting what you want; it's about being grateful for all that you have in Jesus Christ.". Favorite quote: "Apart from knowledge of God and His Word, we will not love in a way that glorifies God and blesses others." Paul was able to exalt Christ in his circumstances because He knew Christ is exalted. “I’m not a good speaker God, please go find someone else.” Moses felt and admitted his inadequacy. Tell your friends at church. Honestly, in my mind there can be nothing better than getting to Jesus and hearing from Him, “I’ve been getting a lot of glory down there because of you.”, Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Ray Paget: Living In The Power Of The Holy Spirit. (p. 41), Exalting Jesus in Philippians is a new commentary on Philippians written by Tony Merida and Francis Chan. He is married to Kimberly, with whom he has five adopted children. Paul was well aware of how insignificant and inadequate and how dependent he was. How do others see you? In every case where legitimate questions of interpretation exist. In every case where legitimate questions of interpretation exist, the authors list the possibilities fairly. Make pleasing Him your highest goal every day. Play the man!”, And did he play the man indeed. The downside to this of course is that Exalting Jesus in Philippians lacks the academic rigor that many pastors and academic-minded students will want. Exalting Jesus in Philippians (Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary) Feb 1, 2016. Tony and Francis stay anchored to Scripture, model a heart for people, and most importantly, keep their eyes on Jesus. Who likes to think of themselves like that? : Christ-Centered Exposition : Exalting Jesus in Philippians by Tony Merida and Francis Chan (2016, Trade Paperback) at the best online prices at eBay! Even threat of harm wont make you run or compromise. Merida and Chan's commentary on Philippians is probably the best option to study the epistle for the eager Bible student. One of the strengths of this commentary is that it is written in such a way that a pastor can use it to glean pastoral applications from Philippians while the average Christian can also use it in their personal study. Sometimes it’ll be seen as a good thing, other times it’ll be seen as a bad thing. Philippians 2:5-11 teaches that, although Jesus existed in the form of God, He humbled Himself to obey His Father and die on the cross. Some of my favorite parts are: • “Beneath all our sins is a lack of joy in Christ.” • C. S. Lewis said friendships are discovered when you say, “What, you too? It may just be that He brings things into our lives by His own design to purify us, to humble us, to make us rely less on us and more on Him. Some of my favorite parts are: • “Beneath all our sins is a lack of joy in Christ.” • C. S. Lewis said friendships are discovered when you say, “What, you too? Highly recommended for personal or group study. This strong class of contemporary YA romances hitting shelves this summer is proof... To see what your friends thought of this book, Exalting Jesus in Philippians (Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary). #1: Exalt Christ through DEPENDANCE (19). It is one of the latest editions to the Christ-Centered Exposition series of commentaries edited by Merida, David Platt, and Daniel Akin. He is exalted, and seeing that in the midst of our circumstances enables us to exalt Him. Follow along, verses 21-23….. Our society has an aversion to death and talking about it. $14.99 Exalting Jesus in Matthew. This is upper level Christianity. Not even to you. It is one of the latest editions to the Christ-Centered Exposition series of commentaries edited by Merida, David Platt, and Daniel Akin. No one likes the idea of being “inadequate”. Do you still have no faith?” Paul said in Acts 21:13, “I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die for the name of the Lord Jesus.”. I requested a copy of “Christ-Centered Exposition: Exalting Jesus In Philippians” so I could do a review on it. Start by marking “Exalting Jesus in Philippians (Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary)” as Want to Read: Error rating book. And this is a good thing. Paul knew great joy and peace and love in life. Exalting Jesus in Philippians. The son of David blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord Hosanna in the highest heaven. It was a partnership between Tony Merida & Francis Chan and they both bring insight to the study of Philippians. You may die of old age, of cancer, a sudden accident, or even from COVID. Edited by David Platt, Daniel L. Akin, and Tony Merida, this new commentary series, projected to … How I hope to see death like Paul in order that I would see life like Paul! But real joy comes when you realize what you deserve. As a pastor, I find this very helpful. Book Information. Clearly Paul was convinced that whatever benefits and joys were his down here, they were incomparable to what was coming on the other side of death. This is great for “boots on the ground” Christian living and application of scripture. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. 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. Be the first to ask a question about Exalting Jesus in Philippians. Exalting Jesus In Philippians Full Product Description 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. At funerals I often quote the french philosopher Montaigne who said, “Whoever would teach men to die would at the same time be teaching them to live.” His point is that meaningfully thinking about our death results in living a better life. This is Jesus the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee and in Philippians … It is one of the latest editions to the Christ-Centered Exposition series of commentaries edited by Merida, David Platt, and Daniel Akin. The books do focus on the centrality of Christ in Scripture. We’d love your help. We don’t measure up. Make your death a perfect ending to your life. Application: Depend on the Lord. Tell your kids. No, He is exalted to the right hand of God, possessing all authority in heaven and on earth. Exalt means to make great, magnify, make conspicuous, to get glory and praise. He really wanted to go. “I have died with Christ” Paul said, “and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.” See, there is only room for one person to be exalted in our lives: its either going to be us, or Christ. Because blessed is the man who does not trust in man but wholly trusts in the LORD. The person who say, “Oh, I don’t want to be selfish, don’t pray for me” is a fool. Exalting Jesus in Proverbs. Title : Exalting Jesus in Philippians; Authors: Merida, Tony; Chan, Francis; Platt, David; Akin, Dr. Daniel L. Merida, Tony; Publisher: Holman Reference; Publication Date: 2016; ISBN: 9780805497595 We see Paul here too connecting death and living. I love the book of Philippians & the apostle Paul. Rather than a verse-by-verse approach, the authors have crafted chapters that explain and apply key pass… Have things never turned out quite the way you imagined? Courage is a manly trait. Like the other commentaries in this series, Exalting Jesus in Philippians is easy to read and full of practical applications. Well, he was in prison. February 1st 2016 In fact, one of the things the authors did very well was to not allow their profound understanding of the textual nuances become the focus of the commentary. Christ is not a struggling hero, in danger of being overwhelmed by His enemies even though He’s fighting valiantly. “We are confident I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the LORD.” (2 Cor. Have you ever thought about what people will say at your funeral? Read "Exalting Jesus in Philippians" by Tony Merida available from Rakuten Kobo. Another time he said, “But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.” Now he says, “I know that by your prayers and by the help given by the Spirit of Jesus Christ…”. “But my tribe is the least in Israel, my clan is the least in my tribe, my family is the least in my clan, and I am the least in my family! But it’s also hard because it’s a humble act. In this valuable addition to the Christ-Centered Exposition series, Tony Merida and Francis Chan interpret the important themes contained within the book of Philippians. Tony Merida. What shall we devote them too? In fact, I would argue that this is the most important style of commentary that a pastor or lay person could read. I remember the story of the ancient Christian bishop Polycarp when he was martyred. It covers enough of the background information that is needed, but it is written for the purpose of practical application. ! Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Let me pull just one thing out for us that ought to give shape to our lives as Christians: Fruitful living. Exalting Jesus in Philippians (Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary) Merida, Tony 9780805497588 – Westminster Bookstore Exalting Jesus in Philippians (Christ-Centered Exposition) You may have picked up on the motif of life and death that Paul writes with. It is said that when he entered the Roman arena a voice was heard shouting: ‘Play the man Polycarp! 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 means that other people are going to associate you with Jesus. This is an excellent and accessible commentary for both a pastor or layperson. But, will others see you face your death with courage, with desire, and with an expectation of the gain waiting for you on the other side? Application: Abandon the idea that you are adequate. What happened to Paul? Knocked the rating down a star due to my stylistic preference of not reading sermons. Notice verse 22 and 25, “….” We are only given so many days on on this earth. This book is just one of the many commentaries in the “Christ-Centered Exposition” series by Holman Reference (B&H Publishing). How about Gideon? But there’s a difference between trying to row through a storm to make it to the other side, and throwing the oars in the water and cursing God. The title of the sermon is “Exalting Christ In Me”. But if we. While I live, I want everything in my life to be about Jesus. Christ will not share it, and, watch out because He won’t concede His rightful place in your life either. 01 Feb 2016. And no one ever fell in love with someone else because of how inadequate the other person was, “Gosh, you’re just so much less than everything I ever hoped for!”. $9.99 Reg. Their interpretation was clearly under-girded by a rich foundation in Biblical studies, but rather than touting their academic knowledge of language and context, they simply communicated their knowledge in a way that any believer will be able to grasp the fundamental message of Philippians. That is a radically different mentality than “I’ve got what it takes to get through this.” Or, “That which doesn’t kill me only makes me stronger.” Or, “I’ve weathered the storms before.” All those betray a self-reliance. Pages: 288 Publisher: B&H Academic Published: 2016 ISBN-10: 0805497587 ISBN-13: 9780805497588. Exalting Christ in Phlippians is written by Francis Chan who is the best-selling author of Crazy Love , Forgotten God , Erasing Hell and the host of the BASIC.series (Who Is God & We Are Church). “He must increase, I must decrease” John the Baptist said. Tony Merida and Francis Chan. The crowd answered. It doesn’t. Why do I say blessed? This review was written for Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary: Exalting Jesus in Philippians. “Prayer is a very hard thing to do because it seems like we aren’t doing anything. Can you think of a better reputation to have than that of someone who exalts Jesus Christ? Other Related Posts Further Readings. Your convictions control you rather than fear. When Jesus entered Jerusalem, The whole city was stirred stirred and asked who is this. $11.24 Reg. Simply put, I am highly impressed with this book. They’re the words of 2 Corinthians 12:9, “My grace is sufficient for you, my power is made perfect in your weakness.”, That is not Christianity 101. He really wanted to die! Exalting Jesus in Philippians by Tony Merida, 9780805497588, available at Book Depository with free delivery worldwide. US$15.47. Turn the other way, change the subject, busy ourselves with everything – just don’t think about death or talk about it. by Holman Reference. Second, see that death is a gain. For us Christians courage comes from faith. The realization of what you deserve (judgement) and what you've received instead (salvation) should lead you to great joy. Let me humbly offer two prescriptions to face death with courage. Read verse 20…. If the other books in this series (some are being written and others are in the planning stages) are even half as good, you will not be disappointed with this commentary series. 01 Sep 2014. 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. 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