{"product_id":"1-corinthians-paperback-7","title":"1 Corinthians - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKimlyn J. Bender\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eR. R. Reno\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eRobert Jenson\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore how the roots of the ancient Christian tradition inform and shape faithfulness today\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible enlists leading theologians to read and interpret scripture creedally for the twenty-first century, just as the church fathers, the Reformers, and other orthodox Christians did for their times and places. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA rich resource for preachers, teachers, students, and study groups, the BTC provides guidance for reading the Bible under the rule of faith. Each volume in the series includes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e● a Christological focus and framework grounded in the Nicene Creed\u003cbr\u003e● connections between biblical interpretation and today's social issues\u003cbr\u003e● applications for contemporary faith and life\u003cbr\u003e● devotional depth for meditation and reflection\u003cbr\u003e● insights from literature, philosophy, culture, and more\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this addition to the series, respected theologian Kimlyn Bender offers a theological reading of 1 Corinthians.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUltimately the Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible demonstrates the continuing intellectual and practical viability of theological interpretation of the Bible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible enlists leading theologians to read and interpret scripture creedally for the twenty-first century, just as the church fathers, the Reformers, and other orthodox Christians did for their times and places. \u003ci\u003e1 Corinthians\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003elike each commentary in the series, is designed to serve the church and to demonstrate the continuing intellectual and practical viability of theological interpretation of the Bible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e1 Corinthians\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e in the Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The vision of the Brazos series of theological commentaries is once again vindicated in this dazzling work by the distinguished theologian Kimlyn Bender. The radical nature of Paul's apostolate is illuminated on every page by Bender's focus on Paul's Christ-centered message. This commentary gleams with passion reflecting that of the great apostle as he risks everything to give his whole self for the life of the body of Christ. I particularly urge this book upon preachers looking for larger vistas of proclamation.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eFleming Rutledge\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Crucifixion: Understanding the Death of Jesus Christ\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Kimlyn Bender's commentary both explains and honors Paul's self-description as an apostle: one commissioned by the risen Christ to bear a Spirit-empowered witness to the identity and meaning of Christ's work, an identity and meaning that transcends Paul's own cultural and historical context. The commentary makes it clear how Paul's testimony to the cross and resurrection of Christ challenges the local church--and not only in ancient Corinth but in every time and culture--to decide to follow the way of Jesus Christ. Throughout, Bender does well to keep out of the way in order to let the reader receive the full force of Paul's apostolic preaching and his call to respond to the gospel by living a life of suffering witness.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eKevin J. Vanhoozer\u003c\/b\u003e, Wheaton College\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGeneral editor: \u003cb\u003eR. R. Reno\u003c\/b\u003e (editor, \u003ci\u003eFirst Things\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003cbr\u003eSeries editors: \u003cb\u003eRobert W. Jenson\u003c\/b\u003e (1930-2017) (Center of Theological Inquiry)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRobert Louis Wilken\u003c\/b\u003e (University of Virginia)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEphraim Radner\u003c\/b\u003e (Wycliffe College, University of Toronto)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael Root\u003c\/b\u003e (Catholic University of America)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeorge Sumner\u003c\/b\u003e (Episcopal Diocese of Dallas)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKimlyn J. Bender \u003c\/b\u003e(PhD, Princeton Theological Seminary), an ordained Baptist minister, is professor of Christian theology at George W. Truett Theological Seminary, Baylor University, in Waco, Texas. He has written numerous books, including \u003ci\u003eReading Karl Barth for the Church\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eConfessing Christ for Church and World\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eKarl Barth's Christological Ecclesiology\u003c\/i\u003e. He is also the coeditor of \u003ci\u003eTheology as Conversation\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe T\u0026amp;T Clark Handbook of Ecclesiology\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 318\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 27, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67981041565950,"sku":"9781587437427","price":50.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/8716\/4670\/files\/Q3ozMD0ZTv9781587437427.webp?v=1793800480","url":"https:\/\/123learningstore.com\/products\/1-corinthians-paperback-7","provider":"123 Learning Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}