The Corinthian church was planted in a moral cesspool. The people who came to Christ and formed that church brought a wagon-load of philosophical, religious, and moral baggage with them that made this a tough church. The two letters we have from Paul to the Corinthians deal with some of the most thorny spiritual and moral issues addressed anywhere in the Bible. This course, 1 and 2 Corinthians: Two Letters to a Tough Church, contains essential help for the Church in any age.

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Group Exercises

To introduce students to survey information related to the New Testament.
To help develop critical and practical aptitudes in understanding the Bible.
To provide scholarly information that will foster a better understanding of the historical and biblical context of the New Testament.

I enjoyed taking this course.
— Pearl, United States
As he had done with other New Testament books, Dr Blomberg gives good summaries of the two letters to Corinth. I'm impressed with his exposition of the flow of thought and the outline of 2 Corinthians. This is a particularly difficult book to outline, and I've never been satisfied with others' outlines nor my own. From him, I first hear of chain-link reasoning and chiasm as a device to resolve this, and I'm so satisfied with his approach. A course to recommended highly.
— Weng Yuen, Singapore
The course is very useful for all believers. It has introduced me to many topical questions.
— Harold, United States
The combination of resources helped me to understand I and II Corinthians on a deeper spiritual level as well as a more historical and cultural level.
— Joni, United States
Good insight. I liked how it realized the influence of the eastern culture which is different to the western view.
— Walter, United States
Learned a lot about II Corinthians that I did not know - enjoyed this course!
— Joan, United States
It was a good summary that all students can learn.
— Emily, United States
A very good course!
— Russell, Canada
Very insightful, learned so much about the Apostle Paul's Epistles to Corinth. Thank you.
— Toni, South Africa
It is very helpful to understand Paul's heart for the Corinthians.
— Kang, South Korea
I respect the views on 2 Corinthians first seven verses by the lecturer, even though Ray Stedman didn’t have such a view. Actually, I have never encountered this anywhere else.
— Kim, United States
Very helpful. There was some interesting new information, especially the literary device explanations. Affirmation of previous understandings and excellent summaries of important concepts regarding Christian beliefs and and applications to life today.
— Ronee, United States
Brief but in-depth look at explaining the condition of Corinthians church and why the letters were written.
— Masayoshi, United States
Always informative and relevant
— Glen, United States
Good basic study.
— Donald, United States
I learned much in this course. The topics helped me a great deal. Each course topic were explained in great lengths. I am grateful for the break down through out each topic.
— Patricia, United States
It was a great opportunity for me to appreciate once again these two letters from Paul to the Corinthians.
— Mputu, United States
Enjoyed this course as well.
— Michael, United States
Good course
— Cathleen, United States
I enjoyed the content and gained some significant insights into 1 and 2 Corinthians.
— Dale, United States