First Corinthians (Interpretation Bible Studies)

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Summary: Gives today's reader a "window in time"
Review: Very highly recommended for students of New Testament Christianity, First Corinthians is the latest volume in the outstanding Geneva Press "Interpretation Bible Studies" series. Paul was writing to a troubled church at Corinth, urging its members to live a life distinct from the ways of the dominant culture, by being governed by laws of love, while affirming the tenets of the Christian faith. Paul's direct commentaries on the Corinthian's shortcomings give today's reader a "window in time" to observe daily church life in the first century. First Corinthians also showcases what any church can become by the grace of God. Bruce Fisk (Assistant Professor of New Testament at Westmont College, Santa Barbara, California) shows that this important New Testament book is not just a scandalous expose set out to reveal where the church had gone wrong, it is also a challenging invitation for the church and the community of faith to get things right.

Rating:
Summary: Gives today's reader a "window in time"
Review: Very highly recommended for students of New Testament Christianity, First Corinthians is the latest volume in the outstanding Geneva Press "Interpretation Bible Studies" series. Paul was writing to a troubled church at Corinth, urging its members to live a life distinct from the ways of the dominant culture, by being governed by laws of love, while affirming the tenets of the Christian faith. Paul's direct commentaries on the Corinthian's shortcomings give today's reader a "window in time" to observe daily church life in the first century. First Corinthians also showcases what any church can become by the grace of God. Bruce Fisk (Assistant Professor of New Testament at Westmont College, Santa Barbara, California) shows that this important New Testament book is not just a scandalous expose set out to reveal where the church had gone wrong, it is also a challenging invitation for the church and the community of faith to get things right.