1 Corinthians, A 12-Week Study
Overview
The book of 1 Corinthians contains Paul’s exhortations to the church in Corinth, which was struggling with a lack of unity brought about by arrogance and divisiveness. In this accessible study, pastor and author Jay Thomas helps readers understand the only remedy for such disunity: the pride-defeating truth of the gospel. At the heart of 1 Corinthians is the reality that the good news of Jesus Christ miraculously saves, changes, and unites God’s people.
Top Highlights
“There is controversy over whether certain gifts mentioned in this section still exist today. The gifts usually in question are tongues, prophecy, and healing. Study the passage alongside other related passages, such as Acts 2 and the lists of spiritual gifts in Ephesians 4:1–16 and Romans 12:3–8. Regardless of your convictions on these gifts for today, draw out some principles you see in our passage on the use of these visible and powerful gifts.” (Page 70)
“Paul argues throughout this letter that Christ-exalting, cross-defined love must replace the puffed-up pride that coursed through this church. In fact, a key principle in 1 Corinthians is that giftedness without character leads to bondage and sin, not freedom and redemption.” (Page 7)
- Title: 1 Corinthians, A 12-Week Study
- Author: Jay Thomas
- Series: Knowing the Bible
- Publisher: Crossway
- Print Publication Date: 2015
- Logos Release Date: 2018
- Era: era:contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subjects: Bible. N.T. 1 Corinthians › Commentaries; Bible. N.T. 1 Corinthians › Study and teaching; Bible. N.T. 1 Corinthians › Criticism, interpretation, etc
- ISBNs: 9781433544231, 9781433544262, 9781433544248, 9781433544255, 1433544237, 1433544261, 1433544245, 1433544253
- Resource ID: LLS:CRNTHNS12WKST
- Resource Type: Bible Commentary
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-29T23:00:24Z