This Catholic commentary on First Corinthians interprets Scripture from within the living tradition of the Church for pastoral ministers and lay readers alike.
The NIV is the world's best-selling modern translation, with over 150 million copies in print since its first full publication in 1978.
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Prepared by some of the world's leading scholars, the series provides an exposition of the New Testament books that is thorough and fully abreast of modern scholarship yet faithful to the Scriptures as the infallible Word of God.
Fee has also eliminated "chapter and verse" language -- totally foreign to Paul's first-century letter -- relegating the necessary numbers for "finding things" to parentheses.
Paul's first letter to the Corinthians was addressed originally to a fledgling mission church in Corinth.
This makes 1 Corinthians one of the most important books we can turn to for guidance, as we begin the long, difficult task of bringing our churches back to unity with God.
Clement speaks of Christians who surrendered themselves to slavery so that others might be freed with the money which was paid for them (1 Clement 55:2). Did they get the idea from Paul's language here? 138. Homiliae in Epistulam i ad ...
The Participant Book includes five days of lessons for each week, combining study of Scripture with personal reflection, application, and prayer.
A glossary is included at the back of the book. The series is suitable for group study, personal study, or daily devotions.
The Leader Guide contains everything needed to guide a group through the six-week study including session plans, activities, and discussion questions, as well as multiple format options.