In 1 Corinthians online course, New Testament scholar Paul Gardner explores the book passage-by-passage. This letter to the Corinthians has been employed through generations of the church's teaching on matters as diverse as marriage and singleness, sexual conduct and immorality, idolatry, use of spiritual gifts, the last things, the wisdom of the world and its impact on the church, pride, problems between the wealthy and the poor, church unity, and many other subjects.
The 1 Corinthians provides interpretive insights into the background and meaning of the text and discusses how the message fits within the book itself and within broader biblical-theological context. Learners will discover applications for today and see 1 Corinthians through new eyes.
By completing this course, you’ll gain:
- Greater familiarity with and appreciation for the oft-quoted letter to the Corinthians
- Insight into issues such as marriage and singleness, sexual conduct, idolatry, spiritual gifts, last things, wisdom, pride, socio-economic status, church unity, and more
- A deeper understanding of how to apply the theology of 1 Corinthians to your own life today
- Confidence in your growing knowledge through personalized review sessions and unit assessments