David Prior, in this fresh and gripping exposition, writes first of all as a pastor. His conviction is that 1 Corinthians is uniquely a tract for our times. His aim is that churches will recognise the problems and tensions inherent in being God's people in the increasingly urban world today, and not be ignorant of the true spirituality that is the work of the Holy Spirit. He wishes for each of them as a body to grow to express the total lordship of Christ. For Paul, he points out, Corinth as a strategic test case: if the gospel of Christ could change lives there, it could do so anywhere. He saw in the Corinthian believers the rich resources for Christian ministry and mission that are present in every local church.

David Prior

GENERAL PREFACE

Author’s preface

Chief abbreviations

Introduction

1 Corinthians 1:1–9

1. The perfect church

1 Corinthians 1:10–17

2. Cliques at Corinth

1 Corinthians 1:18 – 2:16

3. Wisdom – true and false

1 Corinthians 3:1 – 4:21

4. Fools for Christ's sake

1 Corinthians 5:1–13; 6:9–20

5. Flee fornication

1 Corinthians 6:1–8

6. Settled out of court

1 Corinthians 7:1–40

7. Marriage and singleness – two gifts from God

1 Corinthians 8:1–13

8. Freedom and sensitivity to others

1 Corinthians 9:1–27

9. Freedom to restrict our freedom

1 Corinthians 10:1 – 11:1

10. Freedom and its dangers

1 Corinthians 11:2–34

11. The Christian community at worship

1 Corinthians 12:1–31

12. Concerning spiritual gifts

1 Corinthians 13:1–13

13. If I do not have love . . .

1 Corinthians 14:1–40

14. Prophecy and tongues

1 Corinthians 15:1–58

15. Resurrection – past, present and future

1 Corinthians 16:1–24

16. An international church

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In this fresh and gripping exposition, David Prior writes first of all as a pastor. His conviction is that 1 Corinthians is uniquely a tract for our times. His aim is that churches will recognise the problems and tensions inherent in being God's people in the increasingly urban world today, and not be ignorant of the true spirituality that is the work of the Holy Spirit. He wishes for each of them as a body to grow to express the total lordship of Christ.  
  
For Paul, he points out, Corinth as a strategic test case: if the gospel of Christ could change lives there, it could do so anywhere. He saw in the Corinthian believers the rich resources for Christian ministry and mission that are present in every local church.

The message of 1 Corinthians. An exposition focusing on the tensions and rich possibilities of life in the local church today.

Author's Preface  
Chief abbreviations  
Introduction  
  
1\. The prefect church (1:1-9)  
2\. Cliques at Corinth (1:10-17)  
3\. Wisdom--true and false (1:18-2:16)  
4\. Fools for Christ's sake (3:1-4:21)  
5\. Flee fornication (5:1-13, 6:9-20)  
6\. Settled out of court (6:1-8)  
7\. Marriage and singleness--two gifts from God (7:1-40)  
8\. Freedom and sensitivity to others (8:1-13)  
9\. Freedom to restrict our freedom (9:1-27)  
10\. Freedom and its dangers (10:1-11:1)  
11\. The Christian Community at worship (11:2-34)  
12\. Concerning spiritual gifts (12:1-31)  
13\. If I have not love . . . (13:1-13)  
14\. Prophecy and tongues (14:1-40)  
15\. Resurrection--past, present and future (15:1-58)  
16\. An international church (16:1-24)  
  
Study Guide

\["Ideal for Church leaders and preachers","This 1 Corinthians commentary expounds on the books message for the Church","You'll find powerful insights in, and approaches to, 1 Corinthians"\]

Exploring 1 Corinthians as a powerful and urgent message for the Church today, this in-depth BST commentary offers unparalleled insight into the sagacious epistle.

__David Prior__ has pastored churches in Surrey, Cape Town, Oxford and London. He is the author of a number of books, including The Message of Joel, Micah and Habakkukin The Bible Speaks Today series. He was formerly Director of the Centre for Marketplace Theology, based in the City of London.

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