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First and Second Corinthians
Books in the Westminster Bible Companion series assist leaders and students in their study of the Bible as a guide to Christian faith and practice. Each volume presents the text under discussion, explains the biblical book in its original historical context, and explores the text's significance for faithful living today. These books are ideal resources for preparing text-based sermons and a worthy addition to seminary courses and advanced Bible study groups. In this volume, John Proctor provides an accessible study on First and Second Corinthians. Paul's first letter to the Corinthians addresses the basic components of human life, such as leadership, marriage, hospitality, and bereavement. The second letter mostly revolves around the pains and joys of a pastoral relationship. Proctor's volume provides insightful commentary that examines how the letters spoke to the people of Corinth and how they are received today.
242 pages, Paperback
First published March 13, 2015
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July 13, 2017
Quality information. It was difficult to understand at times and needed further clarifications.
August 18, 2015
What Christians do must be shaped by what God has done for us. Our living should be a response to the life of Christ within.
This bible study is based on the bible alone. Scripture alone is what I appreciated as I went thru both books. Given a short scripture reading followed by the context of what was written was refreshing. I love that when a bible study is done that way. It is not based on the culture, but just the opposite. In doing so, it is reflection for all generations that gives hope. Being true to scripture also gives the reader an appreciation for the work of Christ and how Christ used the Apostle Paul in building up the church. The warnings for the church and reason behind the warnings. Despite popular belief, Paul was a very humble man, humbled by the work of Christ that he desires to pass on to the church of Christ. The strength of unity in the body of Christ. The unity based on the work of Christ and not for unity sake.
Some of my favorite quotes are as follows.
The church does not belong to its members, its mentors, or its missionaries. The more surely we know this, the more truly we shall serve. As so often in Scripture, this thought should give God's people both humility and confidence. Confidence comes form belonging to God, in Christ. Humility is needed, because nothing apart from God can give us true security or status.
We cannot fulfill that calling if we hide away from people whose lifestyles offend.
Paul did not want Christians to use an unreliable judicial system against each other.
Our bodies are a venue for the Spirit to occupy. So a Christian's body is sacred space and is not to be treated carelessly or casually.
Christian life is lived in relationship. Love binds Christians to God, and this same love for God connects us to each other.
For we know in our living that forgives, the mending of damaged relationships, is neither easy nor cheap. Someone has to bridge the gap, handle the tension, and bear the pain if there is to be true reconciliation. God has done this for the world at the cross of Jesus.
The Corinthians was a body of believers that struggled with the same struggles that we do. Relationships and living Godly lives that separate us from the rest of the non believing world. We do not always get it right, but we have Jesus that did get it right for us. Our striving should be resting in his work.
A Special Thank You to Westminister John Knox Press and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review.
This bible study is based on the bible alone. Scripture alone is what I appreciated as I went thru both books. Given a short scripture reading followed by the context of what was written was refreshing. I love that when a bible study is done that way. It is not based on the culture, but just the opposite. In doing so, it is reflection for all generations that gives hope. Being true to scripture also gives the reader an appreciation for the work of Christ and how Christ used the Apostle Paul in building up the church. The warnings for the church and reason behind the warnings. Despite popular belief, Paul was a very humble man, humbled by the work of Christ that he desires to pass on to the church of Christ. The strength of unity in the body of Christ. The unity based on the work of Christ and not for unity sake.
Some of my favorite quotes are as follows.
The church does not belong to its members, its mentors, or its missionaries. The more surely we know this, the more truly we shall serve. As so often in Scripture, this thought should give God's people both humility and confidence. Confidence comes form belonging to God, in Christ. Humility is needed, because nothing apart from God can give us true security or status.
We cannot fulfill that calling if we hide away from people whose lifestyles offend.
Paul did not want Christians to use an unreliable judicial system against each other.
Our bodies are a venue for the Spirit to occupy. So a Christian's body is sacred space and is not to be treated carelessly or casually.
Christian life is lived in relationship. Love binds Christians to God, and this same love for God connects us to each other.
For we know in our living that forgives, the mending of damaged relationships, is neither easy nor cheap. Someone has to bridge the gap, handle the tension, and bear the pain if there is to be true reconciliation. God has done this for the world at the cross of Jesus.
The Corinthians was a body of believers that struggled with the same struggles that we do. Relationships and living Godly lives that separate us from the rest of the non believing world. We do not always get it right, but we have Jesus that did get it right for us. Our striving should be resting in his work.
A Special Thank You to Westminister John Knox Press and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review.
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