Matt Carter (2) (1973–)

Title: Exalting Jesus in John (Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary)
Author: Matt Carter & Josh Weedberg
Pages: 288
Year: 2017
Publisher: Holman Reference
My rating 4 ½ out of 5 stars.
At the time this commentary was offered for review, I was partaking of a study in the Gospel of John with a group, so the timing was not coincidental, but obviously of God’s design. One reason I enjoy these commentaries is that there are questions at the end of each chapter that can be used to further delve into the Word, used in a small group setting or used in teaching a group. Another reason is the insight I glean from what is revealed about Christ in a particular book of the Bible.
Readers, students, or lay people don’t have to be of academic background to understand and grow deeper in their understanding. The authors write so that any believer of God can pick up a commentary and unearth the treasures of Scripture study. The books are written for the purpose of not just building the mind, but to help feed the soul of the seeker desiring to draw near to the Lord.
When anyone uses these commentaries, you may not agree with everything written and that’s fine as only the Word of God is 100% accurate. You will find nuggets of truth that really take your breath away or you may come up to one of the points and wrestle with what it says to see if it is true or not. No matter what, anyone who is open to the Spirit instructing them will thirst for more and seek to love the Lord with all their heart, mind, soul and strength. With the holidays right around the corner, please consider this commentary or others in the series for those you know who want to draw nearer to the Lord in 2018!
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