First Corinthians – Introduction
This chapter presents an introduction to 1 Corinthians. Introductory matters addressed include Christianity in an urban setting, urban pleasures, religious activities in the city, and Gallio as proconsul.
"Wisdom" and "Knowledge" in 1 Corinthians
The concepts of wisdom and knowledge in 1 Corinthians have been studied from two general approaches. One approach derives the apostle Paul's usage from nonmythological understanding of the concepts in the Old Testament and later Judaism. The second approach sees an influence of mythological origins that may or may not have been mediated through Judaism.
One among Many
Where should Christians find their identity? This article argues that Christian identity is found in union with Christ. This union that also constitutes unity among believers is demonstrated in 1 Corinthians.
The Nature and Function of New Testament Glossolalia
What was the nature and function of speaking in tongues in the New Testament? Is there any relationship between what functioned in the New Testament and contemporary charismatic glossolalia? What was the linguistic nature of New Testament glossolalia? This article concerns itself with these questions but does not give a direct answer. It does, however, provide a survey of the main views on the matter within New Testament scholarship.
Clement's Answer to the Corinthian Conflict in AD 96
The purpose of 1 Clement is to restore order and harmony in the church of Corinth. In addressing the conflict, Clement quotes from 1 Corinthians. This essay reflects on the relevance of the quotation from 1 Corinthians for Clement’s purpose and devotes attention to Clement’s own exhortations to the Corinthians.
The New Testament on Divorce and Remarriage: Some Logical Implications
The matter of divorce and remarriage in the Gospel of Matthew and 1 Corinthians is considered in this essay.
Eschatology and Social Concern
This paper reflects upon Christian social concern and action. Its focus is on the theme of eschatology and social concern. The author first deals with tensions in different views on eternal life and the return of Christ. He traces the apostle Paul's concern in Romans and 1 Corinthians regarding the correlation between eschatology and social involvement.
Wisdom in First Corinthians
What is the meaning of the word wisdom as it occurs in many places in 1 Corinthians? Clark comments on the different occurrences of the word in this epistle.
An Introduction to 1 Corinthians
Introduction to 1 Corinthians
This article discusses the context and author of the book of 1 Corinthians, and provides an outline of this book.
Paul and the Historical Jesus: A Case Study in 1 Corinthians
Is it true that the life and teachings of the historical Jesus was at best unimportant and at worst unknown to Paul? This paper devotes attention to 1 Corinthians as a case study on Paul’s knowledge of the life of Jesus.