1 Corinthians: A Theological Exposition of Sacred Scripture (Concordia Commentary | CC)

by Gregory J. Lockwood

Publisher:

Concordia Publishing House

, 2000

Overview

Beginning with a literal translation and textual notes on the original Greek text, this commentary on 1 Corinthians expounds on the theology of the epistle for the benefit of the church today.

The central theme of this commentary is that "the word of the cross" (1:18) is the basis for the church’s unity (ch. 1-4), holiness (ch. 5-7), freedom (ch. 8-10), worship (ch. 11-14), and resurrection hope (ch. 15-16). It is particularly strong in its exegetical treatment of key passages that involve doctrines and practices that have been items of contention among modern Christian denominations.

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Key Features

• Bibliographical references and index
• Preface by the author
• A theological exposition of sacred Scripture

Contents

Top Highlights

“Martin Luther gives a concise summary of the theological purpose of 1 Corinthians: ‘In this epistle St. Paul exhorts the Corinthians to be one in faith and love, and to see to it that they learn well the chief thing, namely, that Christ is our salvation, the thing over which all reason and wisdom stumbles.’¹ Thus Luther sees the promotion of unity in Christ-centered faith, a faith that is active in love (cf. 1 Corinthians 13), as the great constructive² purpose of this epistle.” (Page 1)

“As much as some Christians love to pass judgment on their pastors, and as much as some pastors love to judge other pastors, no one is in the position to lay bare the whole story of another person’s life and ministry and make a fair and comprehensive appraisal.” (Page 118)

“While the Corinthians themselves seem to have preferred the word πνευματικά (‘spiritual gifts,’ 12:1), Paul prefers χάρισμα as a reminder that all they have is by grace.” (Page 36)

“Thus what Luther calls ‘the theology of the cross’ forms the epistle’s foundation.^{5” (Pages 1–2)}

“Love’s second characteristic is to be kind (1 Cor 13:4).” (Page 464)

Product Details

• Title: Concordia Commentary: 1 Corinthians
• Author: Gregory J. Lockwood
• Publisher: Concordia
• Pages: 648

About Gregory J. Lockwood

Gregory J. Lockwood was associate professor of exegetical theology at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana, before returning to his native Australia, where he serves as a professor and parish pastor. He studied at the University of Adelaide in Australia (BA), the University of Melbourne, Australia (BEd), and Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri (STM, ThD). He also served as a missionary in Papua New Guinea.