1 Corinthians

1 Corinthians1 Corinthians reveals Paul's pastoral wisdom is rooted in the Old Testament Trace 1 Corinthians' biblical theological themes Grasp the biblical logic underlying Paul's letter Understand Paul's redemptive historicval argument David I. Starling situates Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians within his larger theological vision. Paul uses the storyline of Scripture to address the Corinthians' questions and problems. The Bible's story helps us bridge the

it must also think critically about why it exists and what it should be doing

and empower them to become fully embedded contributors within and to their faith community

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is based on the Frumentius Lectures for 2015 at the Ethiopian Graduate School of Theology in Addis Ababa and on the Hayward Lectures for 2018 at Acadia Divinity College

Containing profound insights written in accessible prose and illuminating references to contemporary culture

The first edition of this book has been well received

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To understand these metaphors

Was Christ's death a victory over death or a substitution for sin

whose Reading Theology Wisely was a finalist for the Christianity Today Book of the Year award

Part 2 explores theological and philosophical issues related to effectual calling