1 Corinthians: Evangelical Biblical Theology Commentary (EBTC)
1 Corinthians
1 Corinthians reveals Paul’s pastoral wisdom is rooted in the Old Testament.
David I. Starling situates Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians within his larger theological vision. Paul uses the storyline of Scripture to address the Corinthians’ questions and problems. And the Bible’s story helps us bridge the Corinthians’ circumstances and our own, so that we might faithfully inhabit our own context in redemptive history.
Praise for 1 Corinthians
This commentary is a rare combination of learned interaction with primary source material, sensible exegetical judgments and also the joy that the engagement with Scripture elicits. Preachers and teachers will benefit enormously from Starling’s methodical and deep engagement with the text, as well as from the very helpful introduction on the historical background and theology of the letter. A trustworthy guide to an often difficult epistle!
—Simon Gathercole, professor of New Testament and early Christianity, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom
With good attention to first-century background, thorough engagement with contemporary discussion, and careful judgments on the text, David Starling has provided a sound guide to 1 Corinthians from an evangelical, Reformed perspective—a gift which will benefit many, both pastors and laity.
—Mark A. Seifrid, emeritus professor of exegetical theology, Concordia Seminary
David Starling’s commentary deftly handles the many perplexing and controversial subjects one finds in Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians. It engages deeply with primary scholarship while at the same time proves to be a very readable work that both students and ministers alike can appreciate. An added bonus is his section on biblical and theological themes that addresses in a clear and convincing way relevant topics in this letter such as Christ’s resurrection, the Spirit, wisdom, grace, salvation, eschatology, baptism, and much more.
—B. J. Oropeza, professor of biblical and religious studies, Azusa Pacific University and Seminary
Starling has given us an up to date and detailed commentary based on considerable scholarship and an impressive command of both the Greco-Roman and Jewish background to 1 Corinthians. It meets the needs of both biblical scholars and church groups.
—Alanna Nobbs, emeritus professor, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
David Starling has written an informative and edifying commentary on 1 Corinthians that is a great guide for teachers and preachers seeking to navigate their way through one of Paul’s most complex and contested letters.
—Michael F. Bird, deputy principal, Ridley College, Melbourne, Australia
Evangelical Biblical Theology Commentary series
The Evangelical Biblical Theology Commentary (EBTC) series locates each biblical book within redemptive history and illuminates its unique theological contributions. All EBTC volumes feature informed exegetical treatment of the biblical book and thorough discussion of its most important theological themes in relation to the canon—all in a style that is useful and accessible to students of Scripture and preachers of the word.
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- Title: 1 Corinthians: Evangelical Biblical Theology Commentary (EBTC)
- Author: David I. Starling
- Series: Evangelical Biblical Theology Commentary (EBTC)
- Publisher: Lexham Press
- Publication Date: 2025
- Pages: 456
- Format: Logos Digital, Hardcover
- Trim Size: 5.5x8.5
- ISBN: 9781683598183
David I. Starling is academic vice principal and lecturer in New Testament at Morling College, Sydney, Australia. He is the author of Hermeneutics as Apprenticeship: How the Bible Shapes Our Interpretive Habits and Practices and Reading Ephesians and Colossians: A Literary and Theological Commentary.