Revised notes of exposition of first corinthians j. The spirit of god directed him, and he under his influence chose, and by his assistance pursued this way of preaching, with this view, and for this reason, that faith in christ, and in the doctrines of his gospel, which comes by hearing, might not be attributed to the force of human. First, paul arrived in corinth after his visit to athens acts 17. Commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Macarthur addresses pauls record of the errors and problems in the church to pauls personal plans. In the present, the believer has everything the lord has to give and, therefore, everything he needs.
The purpose of first corinthians, which contains 16 chapters, is to. I and ii corinthians bob utley professor of hermeneutics biblical interpretation study guide commentary series new testament, vol. John macarthur takes the reader through an expositional study of 1 corinthians as recorded by paul the apostle. Such are only fit companions for their brethren in sin, and to such company they should be left, whenever it is possible to do so. As he describes the gospel message, his own ministry, and the wisdom of god, paul surprises the corinthians, and us, by the way in which each helps interpret. This passage is not primarily about the content of the gospel. That your faith should not stand or be in the wisdom of men, but in the power of god. We ought to mourn over the transgressions of others, and repent of our own 2 corinthians 12. I and ii corinthians bob utley professor of hermeneutics biblical interpretation study guide commentary series. David guzik commentary on 1 corinthians 2 describes pauls reliance on gods wisdom, which can only be known by the holy spirit. We ought to mourn over the transgressions of others, and repent of our own 2. This letter is either lost or it may be in 2 corinthians 6. They must purge out the old leaven, that they may properly celebrate the christian passover, 79.
A free bible version and commentary on pauls first letter to the corinthians in easyenglish. Okay, it seems some stuff has gone down in between letters. Thus the apostles first ministry at cor 328, in respect of his bearing 1 corinthians 2. About pauls first letter to the corinthians 1 corinthians 1. Paul was the first apostle to preach in europe macedonia.
For as we share abundantly in christs sufferings, so through christ we share abundantly in comfort too. Before preaching on this text the preacher ought read acts 16. Comfort featuring the text of the new living translation tyndale house publishers, inc. Shows them that he had communicated to them a treasure of the truest and highest wisdom, such as exceeded all the attainments of learned. A small mountain of literature has been written about this. Let him who has done this be removed from among you. But even though things are good, there are still some naysayers in corinth. This commentary offers a careful rational process containing three interpretive principles structured to help us overcome our biases. Barrett, a commentary on the second epistle to the corinthians. When paul was in ephesus, he received news about troubles in the church at corinth.
Paul, called to be an apostle there is great propriety in every clause of the salutation, particularly in this, as there was a faction at this time in the church at corinth, which pretended to entertain doubts of his apostleship, 1 corinthians 9. For just as we share abundantly in the sufferings of christ, so also our comfort abounds through christ. The fact that the corinthians had boasted about what had happened in their midst was not good. Paul mourned because they did not mourn 2 corinthians 2. Bob utley, retired professor of hermeneutics biblical interpretation. Many public speakers try to impress people with powerful speeches. Paul reminded them of the danger of corruption, do you not know or recognize that a little leaven leavens the whole batch of dough. Paul knew that, like all christian leaders, he himself was. Useful bible studies 1 corinthians commentary chapter 1. In philippi paul had his joys and his griefs look at 16. It uses a variety of ancient sources to show how pauls argument would havemadesenseto.
Inside the church it gave the appearance that one could continue in sin and still remain part of the body. When was the last time you had to explain something complex to a child. The plain manner in which the apostle preached christ crucified. Local churches have a responsibility to address sin in their congregations. A crucified savior can be preached in divine power only by crucified preachers. Did the fornicator think that he was affecting the whole church by what he was doing, by living this little lie. Macarthur addresses pauls record of the errors and problems in the church to pauls per. Articles sermons topics books podcasts filter resources by ask pastor john. The two particular blessings spoken of here, are related to presenting the truth of gods word. In that letter, i told you to have nothing to do with men with bad character 1 corinthians 5. Commentary 1 corinthians william baker 2 corinthians ralph p. F irst corinthians was written by the apostle paul about 56 a. When i came to you, i did not come with eloquence or human wisdom as i proclaimed to you the testimony about god.
For as the sufferings of christ abound in us by the sufferings of christ are not meant those which he suffered in his own person for the sake, and in the room and stead of his people, the fruits and effects of which abound to them, and in them. But the good news is everythings been all patched up. See, paul visited corinth and it did not go well at all. They are reprehended for their glorying, while such scandals were among them, 6. For just as the sufferings of christ overflow to us, so also through christ our comfort overflows. In proof of the divinity of the holy ghost, observe, that he knows all things, and he searches all things, even the deep things of god. In fact, he felt very weak as he spoke gods message in corinth. And i, brethren, when i came to you, did not come with excellence of speech or of wisdom declaring to you the testimony of god. In his book, the apostolic preaching and its developments, c. Enduring word bible commentary 1 corinthians chapter 5. The apostle reproves the corinthians for their carelessness in this matter, and orders them to excommunicate the transgressor, 2 5. Bible scholars offer several different views on what it means to sharein christs sufferings. Volume n1 2 corinthians 12, thoughts on unknown author 2 corinthians 12, thoughts on bible subjects for the household of faith.
Enduring word bible commentary 1 corinthians chapter 2. Dungans observation aptly characterizes 1 corinthians 11. This had been by the gift of tongues, 1 corinthians 2. For i determined not to know anything among you except jesus christ and him crucified. Verses 12 the book of exodus chapters 17 and psalm 105. Useful bible studies 1 corinthians commentary chapter 2. The new king james version nkjv is a wordforword literal translation based on the greek manuscript tradition known as the textus receptus. This sin was not just a onetime affair but one that was continuously occurring, and the corinthians were allowing it to go on. The corinthian churchs coddling of this perversion gave the people of corinth the appearance that gods people would allow this sina sin even unbelievers would never tolerate. The apostle reproves the corinthians for their carelessness in this matter, and orders them to excommunicate the transgressor, 25. Background to pauls epistle to the corinthians the city of corinth was in many ways the most prominent and the most influential greek metropolis in the first century. Week 5, 1 corinthians 5 hook prestonwood baptist church. It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and such sexual immorality as is not even named among the gentilesthat a man has his fathers wife. Here is a proof of the divine authority of the holy scriptures, 2 peter 1.