holiness and hope of a rescued people Barnett, Paul (Paul William) creator text Fearn, Ross-shire, Scotland Christian Focus c2011 monographic eng

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327 pages ; 22 cm. In Ephesus Paul was visited by various groups from Corinth bringing disturbing reports of recent developments, but also a list of questions. Paul discerned in the problems and the questions five underlying issues. He has arranged his letter as a series of sermons - True Wisdom (1-4), Sexual Holiness (5-7), Temple Attendance (8-10), Behaviour at Church Meetings (11-14), Resurrection Hope (15). This letter is both timely and timeless. It was, doubtless, piercingly relevant for the Corinthians as they sat transfixed listening as it was read to them. But the letter continues to challenge readers today as they apply its principles to life in an increasingly unstable and hostile world - as Corinth was. Introduction -- Contention in the church (1 Corinthians 1:1-17) -- The word of the cross (1:18-2:5) -- Wisdom among the mature (2:6-3:23) -- Appreciate your apostle (4:1-21) -- Celebrate the festival! (5:1-13) -- The church, the world and God's timetable (6:1-20) -- Marriage and singleness (7:1-40) -- Caring for the weak brother (8:1-13) -- Freedom forsaken (9:1-27) -- Flee from idolatry (10:1-11:1) -- Traditions corrupted (11:2-34) -- Gifts and ministries in the body of Christ (12:1-31) -- The way of love (13:1-13) -- Tongues speaking and prophecy (14:1-40) -- The abolition of death (15:1-58) -- Future plans (16:1-24). Paul Barnett. "First published in 2000 ... reprinted in 2004 and 2011." Bible Corinthians, 1st Commentaries BS2675.3 .B37 2011 9781845507213 1845507215 190225 20190225163301.0