2 Corinthians, 1st ed. (Tyndale New Testament Commentaries | TNTC)

by Colin G. Kruse

Publisher:

IVP

, 1987

Overview

Paul's long, complicated history with the Corinthian church culminates in this ardent defence of Christian ministry in general and of his own ministry in particular. Colin G. Kruse provides an insightful analysis that illuminates Paul's contrast of the old and new and covenants and his eloquent exposition of the ministry of reconciliation. He also charts a clear, plausible course through the maze of the literary history of Paul's correspondence with the Corinthian Christians.

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Contents

Top Highlights

“The continuous and progressive transformation by which believers are changed from one degree of glory to another is the moral transformation which is taking place in their lives so that they approximate more and more to the likeness of God expressed so perfectly in the life of Jesus Christ.” (Pages 101–102)

“It is Paul’s recognition of Christ’s love shown in his death for all which acts as the motivation for the apostle’s ministry.” (Page 121)

“The Spirit’s activity is the major characteristic of the new covenant and the transformation of believers is wholly attributable to his work in their lives (cf. Rom. 8:1–7).” (Page 102)

“The God who reconciled the world to himself through the death of his Son, now actually appeals to the world, through his ambassadors, to be reconciled to him.” (Page 126)

“The third suggestion then is to be preferred and is supported by the fact that Paul in Galatians 3:13 interprets the work of Christ in terms of his bearing the consequences of our sins: ‘Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us—for it is written, ‘Cursed be every one who hangs on tree’ ’.” (Page 127)

Product Details

• Title: 2 Corinthians: An Introduction and Commentary
• Author: Colin G. Kruse
• Series: Tyndale Commentaries
• Volume: 8
• Publisher: IVP
• Print Publication Date: 1987
• Logos Release Date: 2009
• Pages: 217
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Bible. N.T. 2 Corinthians › Commentaries
• ISBNs: 9780830842384, 9781844742745, 0830842381, 1844742741
• Resource ID: LLS:TNTC68CO2US
• Resource Type: Bible Commentary
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-03-12T13:45:50Z

About Colin G. Kruse

Colin G. Kruse (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is senior lecturer of New Testament at Melbourne School of Theology. In the twenty years following his ordination into the Anglican ministry, Kruse gained practical experience in parishes in Australia and the U.S. along with five years of missionary service as a theological lecturer in Indonesia. Besides journal articles on the New Testament, Old Testament and the Dead Sea Scrolls, Kruse has authored several books including Paul, the Law and Justification and New Testament Models for Ministry: Jesus and Paul. He has also written the Tyndale New Testament Commentary on 2 Corinthians and the Pillar New Testament Commentary titles The Letters of John and Paul's Letter to the Romans.