2 Corinthians: A Devotional Commentary for Study and Preaching (People's Bible Commentaries) (The People's Bible Commentary) - Softcover

Besancon Spencer, Aida

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1841010731 ISBN 13: 9781841010731

Publisher: BRF (The Bible Reading Fellowship), 2001

Synopsis

The People's Bible Commentary (PBC) is designed for all those who want to study the scriptures in a way that will warm the heart as well as instruct the mind. Paul's second letter to the young church at Corinth is forged in difficult circumstances. False teachers were challenging his authority and he also had to defend the practice of church discipline for those who had strayed. Despite the believers' failings - their criticism of Paul's ministry in particular- his love and concern for them shines throughout this letter. Above all, he yearns for them to hold to the truth revealed to them: 'This extraordinary power belongs to God and does not come from us...

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Synopsis:

"But we have this treasure in clay jars, so that it may be made clear that this extraordinary power belongs to God and does not come from us." Paul's second letter to the young church at Corinth is forged in the heat of difficult circumstances. False teachers were challenging the apostle's authority and he also had to present a defence of the practice of church discipline for those who had in some way strayed. Throughout this passionate letter, despite the believers' failings, their lack of commitment and their criticism of his ministry, Paul's love and concern for them shine through. "The People's Bible Commentary" series covers the whole Bible, with a daily readings approach that brings together both personal devotion and reflective study. Combining the latest scholarship with straightforward language and a reverent attitude to Scripture, it aims to instruct the head and warm the heart. The authors come from around the world and across the Christian traditions, and offer serious yet accessible commentary. The series is aimed at first-time students of the Bible, all who read the Bible regularly, study group leaders, and anyone involved in preaching and teaching Scripture.

About the Author:

Dr Aida Besancon Spencer is Professor of New Testament at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Massachusetts, USA. She has written numerous books, chapters and articles including Beyond the Curse (Hendrickson, 1989) and, most recently, Marriage at the Crossroads (IVP, 2009) and Global Voices on Biblical Equality (Wipf and Stock, 2008).

About this edition

• Publisher: BRF (The Bible Reading Fellowship)
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 1841010731
• ISBN 13: 9781841010731
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 240