Notes, Explanatory and Practical, on the First Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Albert Barnes

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484869523 ISBN 13: 9780484869522

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the First Epistle to the Corinthians with clear, grounded commentary .

This edition presents Albert Barnes’s notes and explanations, helping readers grasp Paul’s message and the early church context.

This volume situates the letter within Paul’s broader ministry, clarifying why the apostle emphasized his divine calling and how his authority is treated by opponents in Corinth. It also explains key terms like sanctification and the “church of God,” and it clarifies how Paul uses amanuenses and co-authors to shape his letters. Readers will gain a sense of the circumstances surrounding the early Christian communities and how these issues shaped the text we study today.

• Understand the structure of Paul’s opening and the meaning of terms such as sanctified, called to be saints, and the “church of God.”
• Learn why Paul stresses his divine commissioning and how this relates to debate within the Corinthian church.
• See how the author explains the transmission of letters, including the possible role of Sosthenes and amanuenses.
• Grasp the broader messages about unity, love for the Lord Jesus, and how these themes connect to later teachings.

Ideal for readers who want a careful, accessible introduction to the book’s background, its key terms, and the issues that shaped Paul’s letter to the Corinthians.
My love and grace be with you all in Christ Jesus.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484869523
• ISBN 13: 9780484869522
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 363