What was the Apostle Paul's relationship to the church at Corinth? Why did he write this letter and what meaning and value did it have for the Christians in that ancient city? What meaning and value does it have for Christians everywhere today? To these and many related questions, this usable commentary gives enlightening answers - answers which not only reveal the church situation with which Paul dealt, but also apply to Christians living today - those timeless principles of faith and practice which he set forth so clearly.
In their Introduction, the authors explore the history and nature of the city of Corinth, the origin of the Corinthian church, the reason for Paul's letter, and where and when he wrote it. They then give their verse-by-verse explanation and interpretation of the text, on the same page with each verse being considered. The detailed table of contents and comprehensive index greatly enhance the commentary's usefulness for reference and study.
Individual volumes of the popular Gospel Advocate New Testament commentaries in clear, nontechnical language. Verse-by-verse comments make the commentaries easy to understand and use. Written by highly regarded students of the Bible, all members of the church of Christ.