Loving God in a hostile world: A study of 1 Corinthians (Accent on truth Bible study series)

By Wesley R. Willis

I Corinthians - 12 Inductive Studies on what it means to love God in a hostile world.Evil perversion openly flaunted... Factionalism, sin, and sexual looseness...Today's headlines? Perhaps. But they certainly could have been the banner for the Corinthian Gazette as well.The believers in the town known for excesses of every kind had a lot to learn about the true God and His expectations. Lifestyle change was the key. And from the first century to the twentieth, the commands of the Spirit of God guide us as well as them.The first six chapters address specific sins, factionalism, and rivalry within the church. Chapter 7 begins Paul's answers to specific questions from the house of Chloe. In the midst of his answers to questions about Christian living, he inserted a poetic masterpiece on love - the ultimate standard by which we should live. Paul concludes with compelling words about the resurrection of Christ and keep anticipation of His return.The Corinthians wanted to know God's expectations. Do we?The studies in this book are based on the King James Version of the Bible.Wes and Elaine Willis have written together and led Sunday School classes and small group Bible studies for many years. Dr. Willis is Vice-President of Academic Affairs at Philadelphia College of Bible. Together, they create a husband/wife writing team whose insights both men and women, married and single, will find challenging and enjoyable.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0896362930
• ISBN13: 9780896362932
• Release Date: January 1993
• Publisher: Accent Publications
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.