Christ S Body In Corinth

* A timely discussion of a key Pauline theme and its value for the global church * Challenges a consensus regarding the "politics" of 1 Corinthians

This book questions all familiar readings of the body of Christ in Paul's letters and helps readers rethink the context and the purpose of this phrase. Against the view that Paul's body of Christ metaphor mainly has to do with a metaphorical organism that emphasizes unity, Kim argues that the body of Christ has more to do with the embodiment of God's gospel through Christ. While Deutero-Pauline and pastoral letters use this body metaphor mainly as an organism, Paul's undisputed letters--in particular, 1 Corinthians and Romans--treat it differently, with a focus on Christlike embodiment. Reexamining the diverse use of the body of Christ in Paul's undisputed letters, this book argues that Paul's body of Christ metaphor has to do with the proclamation of God's gospel.

This treatise in booklet form [without chapters] is an evangelistic and apologetic view of one of the most important aspects of WORSHIP in the Church. Should we or should we not serve a meal, an Agape meal, at the Lord's Table? This author contends that we should. For the Lord's Supper is to be a clear presentation of the Gospel itself. A genuine CELEBRATION [versus a funeral-like atmosphere] of the forgiveness of our Sin Debt and a rejoicing over our salvation, our "passing from death unto life." And our JOYFUL anticipation of Christ's imminent return. The issues of the Christian's ministry to the poorer of the brethren, what we can eat and drink at the Lord's Table and publicly [Christian Liberty] is clearly spelled out and amplified in this easy to read exposition of the Lord's Supper. A Must Read for Christians of all denominations.

Adam Clarke (1760 or 1762–1832) was a British Methodist theologian and biblical scholar. His life's work of 40 years was his massive commentary on the Bible. It stood for two centuries as the primary Methodist resource for studying and expositing the Bible, and remains full of rich insights today. This volume includes all of Adam Clarke's commentaries on each book of the New Testament: Matthew Mark Luke John Acts of Apostles Romans 1 Corinthians 2 Corinthians Galatians Ephesians Philippians Colossians 1 Thessalonians 2 Thessalonians 1 Timothy 2 Timothy Titus Philemon Hebrews James 1 Peter 2 Peter 1 John 2 John 3 John Jude Revelation

Pickett explores how Paul appealed to the death of Jesus in the Corinthian correspondence in order to promote a community ethos and ethic consistent with the ideals and values it symbolized. In so doing, Paul was responding to interpersonal conflicts within the community and criticisms of his ministry-criticisms he saw as founded on Graeco-Roman cultural values of the cultivated elite. His consistent emphasis on the weakness of the cross served to critique social expressions of power in Corinth. More constructively, Paul attempted to secure conduct befitting the gospel by invoking the death of Jesus as a symbol of other-regarding behaviour.

This unprecedented commentary applies an exegetical method informed by both sociological insight and rhetorical analysis to the study of 1 and 2 Corinthians. In addition to using traditional exegetical and historical methods, this unique study also analyzes the two letters of Paul in terms of Greco-Roman rhetoric and ancient social conditions and customs to shed fresh light on the context and content of Paul's message. Includes 21 black-and-white photos and illustrations.