1 Corinthians MacArthur New Testament Commentary

by MacArthur, John

• ISBN13: 9780802407542
• ISBN10: 0802407544
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1984-11-08
• Publisher: Moody Publishers

Summary

These study guides, part of a set from noted Bible scholar John MacArthur, take readers on a journey through biblical texts to discover what lies beneath the surface, focusing on meaning and context, and then reflecting on the explored passage or concept. With probing questions that guide the reader toward application, as well as ample space for journaling, The MacArthur Bible Studies are invaluable tools for Bible students of all ages. This work on First Corinthians is part of a New Testament commentary series which has as its objective explaining and applying Scripture, focusing on the major doctrines and how they relate to the whole of the Bible.

Author Biography

JOHN MACARTHUR is the pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, president of The Master's College and Seminary, and featured teacher with the Grace to You media ministry. Grace to You radio, video, audio, print, and website resources reach millions worldwide each day. Over four decades of ministry, John has written dozens of bestselling books, including The MacArthur Study Bible, The Gospel According to Jesus, The New Testament Commentary series, The Truth War, and The Jesus You Can't Ignore. He and his wife, Patricia, have four married children and fifteen grandchildren.

Table of Contents

1. Called to Be Saints (1:1-3)2. The Benefits of Being a Saint (1:4-9)3. Splits and Quarrels in the Church (1:10-17)4. The Foolishness of God-part 1 (1:18-25)5. The Foolishness of God-part 2 (1:26-2:5)6. Understanding the Wisdom of God (2:6-16)7. Carnal Christians (3:1-9)8. The Judgment of Believers' Works (3:10-17)9. How to Eliminate Division (3:18-23)10. True Servants of Christ (4:1-5)11. Conceit and Humility (4:6-13)12. Marks of a Spiritual Father (4:14-21)13. Immorality in the Church (5:1-13)14. Forbidden Lawsuits (6:1-11)15. Christian Liberty and Sexual Freedom (6:12-20)16. To Marry or Not to Marry (7:1-7)17. Divine Guidelines for Marriage (7:8-16)18. Christians and Social Revolution (7:17-24)19. Reasons for Remaining Single (7:25-40)20. The Limits of Christian Liberty (8:1-13)21. Supporting the Man of God (9:1-14)22. Refusing to Use Your Liberty (9:15-27)23. The Danger of Overconfidence (10:1-13)24. The Truth About Idolatry (10:14-22)25. Using Freedom for God's Glory (10:23-11:1)26. The Subordination and Equality of Women (11:2-16)27. Celebrating the Lord's Supper (11:17-34)28. The Background and Testing of Counterfeit Spiritual Gifts (12:1-3)29. The Source and Purpose of Spiritual Gifts (12:4-7)30. Varieties of Spiritual Gifts (12:8-11)31. Unified and Diversified (12:12-19)32. Interdependence, Not Independence (12:20-31)33. The Prominence of Love (13:1-3).34. The Qualities of Love-part 1 (13:4-5)35. The Qualities of Love-part 2 (13:6-7)36. The Permanence of Love (13:8-13)37. The Position of the Gift of Tongues (14:1-19)38. The Purpose and Procedure for the Gift of Tongues (14:20-28)39. The Procedure for Prophecy (14:29-40)40. The Evidence for Christ's Resurrection (15:1-11)41. The Importance of Bodily Resurrection (15:12-19)42. The Resurrection Plan (15:20-28)43. Resurrection Incentives (15:29-34)44. Our Resurrection Bodies (15:35-49)45. Victory over Death (15:50-58)46. Concerning the Collection (16:1-4)47. Doing the Lord's Work in the Lord's Way (16:5-12)48. Principles for Powerful Living (16:13-14)49. Marks of Love in the Fellowship (16:15-24)