1 Corinthians

By: Dr. Bill Creasy

Narrated by: uncredited

Length: 7 hrs and 30 mins

Publisher's summary

Paul spends 18 months in Corinth, A.D. 50-52. In Paul’s day, Corinth was a double seaport town on the isthmus linking the Peloponnesian Peninsula to the mainland of Greece. It was a wealthy city and home of the Temple of Aphrodite, the goddess of erotic love. In classical Greek drama, a play’s whore is often known as "the Corinthian girl". Such is the notorious immorality of Corinth.

For Paul, Corinth was nothing but trouble. In the winter of A.D. 54, a delegation from Corinth arrives in Ephesus to meet with Paul. They inform Paul that the church in Corinth has (1) developed factions and divisions among the believers, and that (2) believers are suing one another in the secular courts, and that (3) rampant sexual immorality is spreading throughout the church. In 1 Corinthians Paul addresses each of these issues, and then in chapter seven, he goes on to address a series of questions presented to him in a letter delivered by the delegation. Paul’s responses are blunt and not particularly kind: he tells the people of Corinth to stop being such big babies and to “grow up”! Listen to Logos Bible Study’s Dr. Bill Creasy as he explores Paul’s response to a church rife with rebellion, division, immorality, and gross misuses of God’s gifts to his people.

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Paul founded a church. You wont believe whats next

Sorry about the heading

This study goes into the church in Corinth...And it is great.
There are so many places where I have misread this chapter of the bible.

It turns out, Paul also had the super power of sass- or at least a strong sense of sarcasm and Irony when chewing people out.

A few of the misunderstandings (spoiler alert)
Pauls views of Women
The whole "married or non married"
Give him to the devil

and much more

Oh and the follow up is epic.

Paul sends this letter to a young church (like 4 years old) and it is a serious slap in the face.
They respond with a letter which is unfortunately lost to the ages, Paul visits- probably with some stern words, - and then writes Second Corinth to smooth things over.

Every one should listen to this series!

I’ve been an audible listener for about 6 years. In that time I’ve listened to about 10 months of time. I
This series is absolutely wonderful. Highly recommend starting with Genesis.

scathing rebuke to the Corinthians

It was interesting to find out that this epistle was really a scathing rebuke to the Corinthians. I'm glad to understand the background to the letter at it puts the letter in perspective. It also reminds us how Christians role in the family of God. Dr. Creasy pointed out the the "women shouldn't speak in church was specific to Corinthians" and there were women in leadership roles in other churches which paul didn't have a problem with.

Always good

I always tried reading the Bible, but it's hard to get through much less feel like I'm understanding the word/literature context & intention. I started with Creasy's one year Bible and found it so insightful, easy to understand, and it made me feel so connected to my beliefs in a way I didn't realize I was missing. I was so delighted by it that I decided to complete the Bible chapter by chapter through Logos, and am very happy I made that decision. I don't think I have ever felt as if I had a good grasp on the Bible until now, and am eager to continue learning and connecting. Definitely would recommend the Logos audiobooks to anyone looking to study and become familiar with Scripture and Spirit.

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Learn HOW we will become absent from the Body, yet Present in the Lord. Bill Creasy teaches it best !

Excellent as always.

If you could sum up 1 Corinthians in three words, what would they be?

interesting, historic and enlightening

Any additional comments?

Dr Bill Greasy is very good on what he does and explains they history and why Paul wrote what he wrote.

Another great lecture

I can’t say enough great things about Dr. Creasy and his lectures. He’s engaging, funny and has keen insights into the Bible. As a church staff leader this is the best continuing education money can buy.

Dr Bill Creasy at his best

Love the in depth exposition of the Epistle to Corinth. This audiobook is hghly recommended.

great book

I learned a lot about 1 Corinthians that I did not know. I look forward to listening to 2 Corinthians for sure.

Another great lecture series from Dr Creasy

Highly recommend! Our mens group uses these lectures for our Bible study. We started with John.