Synopses & Reviews
LESSONS FOR THE PRESENT FROM THE PAST
Discover new and profound insights from 1 and 2 Corinthians. Be challenged, instructed, and inspired as you learn what these letters from the apostle Paul have to say about living a Christ-honoring life in our modern world. Learn:
- How to answer atheists and agnostics who say that Christianity is just a myth
- What God says about marriage and divorce
- How Christlike love differs from worldly love
- What God says about Christian freedom and the moral "gray areas" of life
- What God says about the roles of men and women
- How we should resolve disputes and divisions in the church
Letters to a Troubled Church is an excellent tool for personal or group study, offers fresh perspective in lively, everyday language, and give solid biblical insight from one of the wisest and most respected Bible teachers of our times.
Even if you've studied these New Testament letters many times before, you'll discover new and profound insights. Ray Stedman's lively style and devotional commentary will enhance your own personal Bible study, and you'll be challenged, instructed,and inspired by life-changing truths in this fresh look at 1 and 2 Corinthians.
Synopsis
Discover new and profound insights from 1 and 2 Corinthians. Be challenged, instructed, and inspired to learn what these letters of Paul have to say about living a Christ-honoring life in a post-Christian culture; how to answer atheists and agnostics who say that Christianity is just a myth; what God says about marriage and divorce; how Christlike love differs from worldly love; what God says about Christian freedom and the moral "gray areas" of life; what God says about the roles of men and women, and how we should resolve disputes and divisions in the church, and much more.
About the Author
Dr. Ray C. Stedman (1917-1992) grew up in the rugged cowboy country of Montana. Abandoned by his father when he was a young boy and emotionally cut-off from his mother, Ray had a ruggedly independent upbringing. Yet, through faith, he matured into one the great pastors, expositors, and spiritual leaders of the twentieth century. Todays church is filled with pastors and leadersmen like David Roper, Charles Swindoll, and Luis Palauwho consider him their mentor and lifelong friend. Ray was a mans man, who ended up being the father of four daughters. He and his family lived through the turbulent era of the 1960s and the Jesus Movement, a time of turmoil and heartache for Ray and his wife, Elaine, and a remarkable time of growth and expansion in his own ministry. Biblical teaching (exposition) was Rays calling and his passion, and he motivated people by the power of the preaching of the Word of God. He also inspired and taught many through the written word. With over nineteen books to his credit, from Spiritual Warfare to his insightful commentary Adventuring Through the Bible, Stedmans published works span the experiences of Christian life. His book Body Life had tremendous impact on the church in the twentieth century. Ray Stedmans preeminent goal was to be a faithful steward of the gifts God had given him. (Taken from the cover of Portrait of IntegrityThe Life of Ray C. Stedman by Mark S. Mitchell)