Exploring 1 Corinthians: An Expository Commentary
Overview
This commentary on the book of 1 Corinthians provides pastors, Sunday school teachers, and students of Scripture with doctrinally sound interpretation that emphasizes the practical application of Bible truth. Working from the King James Version, John Phillips not only provides helpful commentary on the text, but also includes detailed outlines and numerous illustrations and quotations. Anyone wanting to explore the meaning of God’s Word in greater depth—for personal spiritual growth or as a resource for preaching and teaching—will welcome the guidance and insights of this respected series.
Top Highlights
“First, he recognizes the fundamental of marriage:” (1 Corinthians 7:1–14:40)
“Paul begins with the resurrection of Christ. He establishes it as an undeniable fact of history (15:1–11). At the heart of the Christian gospel is the resurrection of Christ. No other religion is based upon the historical fact of a bodily resurrection. This is unique to Christianity. It sets it apart. It stands or falls with that.” (1 Corinthians 15:1–58)
“The word translated ‘unworthily’ is anaxiōs, occurring only here and in verse 29. It means to participate in the Lord’s Supper without proper preparation. The warning may have reference to the unsaved, although it is difficult to see how a person can remember One he does not even know. The warning certainly has reference to believers. We are not to participate at the Lord’s Table lightly or flippantly. Since the celebration of the Lord’s Supper followed the fellowship meal, it is evident that some, at Corinth, were actually participating while intoxicated (11:21).” (1 Corinthians 7:1–14:40)
“It is a common mistake to imagine that just because a believer is gifted he is also godly. A successful evangelist, a brilliant Bible teacher, a compassionate pastor may or may not be spiritual. It is one of the mysteries of the faith, often demonstrated, readily observable, that gift does not necessarily go hand-in-hand with either grace or godliness in the Christian life. The Corinthians had all the gifts. They were also the most carnal and worldly of believers.” (1 Corinthians 7:1–14:40)
“One night the family went off to the service, leaving the boys home alone on their promise to be good. When they arrived back a strange silence reigned over the house. They called the boys but there was no answer. They went into the living room and there on the table was a pile of broken pieces and a note. The note read, ‘Dear Mom and Dad, we broke your vase. We are very sorry. We have put ourselves to bed without any supper, (signed) Jimmy and Joe.’ Said Allen Redpath, ‘What do you think that father did? Do you think he rushed upstairs and hauled the boys out of bed and gave them a thrashing for breaking the vase? No, indeed! They had judged themselves, and judgment was disarmed.’” (1 Corinthians 7:1–14:40)
- Title: Exploring 1 Corinthians: An Expository Commentary
- Author: John Phillips
- Series: The John Phillips Commentary Series
- Publisher: Kregel
- Print Publication Date: 2009
- Logos Release Date: 2015
- Era: era:contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subject: Bible. N.T. 1 Corinthians › Commentaries
- Resource ID: LLS:JPCS67CO101
- Resource Type: Bible Commentary
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-10-05T17:17:02Z