1 Corinthians: An Exegetical and Theological Exposition of Holy Scripture

by Mark Taylor

Overview

“For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ." -1 Corinthians 3:11

TheNew American Commentary series is an exceptionally acclaimed resource for ministers and Bible students who want to understand and expound the Scriptures. Each volume includes:

• Commentary based on the New International Version.
• NIV text printed in the body of the commentary.
• Sound scholarly methodology reflecting capable research in the original languages.
• Interpretation emphasizing the theological unity of each book and Scripture as a whole.
• Readable and applicable exposition.

Mark Taylor's commentary on 1 Corinthians looks at Paul's missionary journey to Corinth where he planted a church and nurtured the new believers for approximately eighteen months. Taylor pays careful attention to the nuances of the English translation (NIV), the Greek text, and the units of meaning that are vital to interpreting this letter. He presents with clarity the range of scholarly opinion regarding the issues in 1 Corinthians and then makes a case for his own views.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781433681028
Publisher:	B&H Publishing Group
Publication date:	04/01/2014
Series:	The New American Commentary , #28
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	464
Sales rank:	1,024,061
File size:	1 MB
Age Range:	3 Months to 18 Years

About the Author

Mark Taylor is professor of New Testament and associate dean for Master's Programs at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas.

Mark Taylor is professor of New Testament and associate dean for Master's Programs at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas.

Table of Contents

Editors' Preface 7

Author's Preface 9

Abbreviations 11

Introduction 17

I Letter Opening (1:1-9) 33

II God's Wisdom for a Divided Church (1:10-4:21) 47

III Sexual Immorality, the Civil Courts, and Issues of Marriage and Singleness (5:1-7:40) 129

IV Christian Freedom, the Priority of Love, and the Peril of Idolatry (8:1-11:1) 195

V The Church Gathered for Worship (11:2-14:40) 251

VI The Resurrection of the Dead (15:1-58) 365

VII The Collection for the Saints in Jerusalem and Travel Plans (16:1-12) 417

VIII Letter Closing (16:13-24) 427

Selected Bibliography 437

Name Index 451

Subject Index 457

Scripture Index 459