Full Description
The issues addressed in the the book of 1 Corinthians are strikingly similar to the issues faced by the church today: sin, pride, disunity, and confused identities. Paul warns the Corinthians with words of exhortation, but not without profound encouragement. In doing so, he points modern readers to the hope offered to Christians as they follow Jesus in a fallen world.
In this commentary, pastor Stephen Um uses powerful illustrations and practical applications to point readers and teachers of the Bible to the heart of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians: the gospel of Jesus Christ that has the power to save, change, and unite God's people.
Part of the Preaching the Word series.
Contents
Surprised by Encouragement (1:1-9)
The Appeal of Unity (1:10-17)
Rewriting the Storyline (1:18—2:5)
A New Understanding of Community (2:6-16)
God-Given Growth (3:1-9)
The Architecture of Community (3:10-23)
A Proper Evaluation (4:1-13)
The Indispensability of Authority (4:14-21)
The Grace of Discipline (5:1-13)
Grace and Grievances (6:1-11)
Sex (6:12-20)
The Beauty of Marriage (7:1-16)
On Calling (7:17-24)
Singleness (7:25-40)
The Right Use of Rights (8:1-13)
The End(s) of Entitlement (9:1-18)
An Effective Witness (9:19-27)
Escaping Idolatry (10:1-22)
The Glory of God and the Good of Neighbor (10:23—11:1)
Issues in the Worshiping Community (11:2-16)
Discerning the Body (11:17-34)
A Gift-Giving God (12:1-11)
The Gift of Interdependence (12:12-31a)
What Is Love? (12:31b—13:13)
An Upbuilding Project (14:1-25)
Order out of Chaos (14:26-40)
The Power of the Gospel (15:1-11)
Resurrection (15:12-34)
The Resurrection Body (15:35-49)
Victory over Death (15:50-58)
A Community of Reconciliation (16:1-11)
A Common Bond (16:12-24)
