Knowing the Bible Series - 1 Corinthians: A 12 Week Study

Book Description:

The book of 1 Corinthians contains Paul’s exhortations to the church in Corinth, which was struggling with a lack of unity brought about by arrogance and divisiveness.

In this accessible study, pastor and author Jay Thomas helps readers understand the only remedy for such disunity: the pride-defeating truth of the gospel. At the heart of 1 Corinthians is the reality that the good news of Jesus Christ miraculously saves, changes, and unites God’s people.

Over the course of 12 weeks, these studies explore books of the Bible and:

• Ask thoughtful questions to spur discussion
• Show how each passage unveils the gospel
• Tie the text in with the whole story of Scripture
• Illuminate the doctrines taught in each passage
• Invite you to discover practical implications
• Help you better understand and apply God’s Word

Week 1: Overview
Week 2: Introduction: Speech, Knowledge, and Spiritual Gifts
Week 3: The Issue of Disunity (1:10–17a)
Week 4: Proclamation, Wisdom, and Unity (1:17b–4:21)
Week 5: Sexual Immorality and Legal Cases (5:1–6:20)
Week 6: Questions and Answers, Part 1: Marriage, Divorce, Betrothal, Widows (7:1–40)
Week 7: Questions and Answers, Part 2: Food and Idolatry (8:1–11:1)
Week 8: Glory, Unity, and Worship Order (11:2–16)
Week 9: Love, Unity, and Worship Order (11:17–14:40)
Week 10: The Centrality and Necessity of the Resurrection (15:1–58)
Week 11: The Collection for the Saints, Travel Plans, and Farewell Greetings (16:1–24)
Week 12: Summary and Conclusion

Author:

D. Jay Thomas (MDiv, Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary) is Lead Pastor of Chapel Hill Bible Church in Chapel Hill, NC. He was previously College Pastor at College Church in Wheaton, IL.

Endorsement:

“This Knowing the Bible series is a tremendous resource for those wanting to study and teach the Bible with an understanding of how the gospel is woven throughout Scripture. Here are Gospel-minded pastors and scholars doing Gospel business from all the scriptures—this is a biblical and theological feast preparing God’s people to apply the entire Bible to all of life with heart and mind wholly committed to Christ’s priorities.” Bryan Chapell, President Emeritus, Covenant Theological Seminary; Senior Pastor, Grace Presbyterian Church, Peoria, Illinois

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