The Modern Corinth: The American Church Through the Lens of 1 Corinthians

by Michael Floyd

From the Back IS MESSY. Jesus loves the church. It is not only His plan A - there is no plan B. But when believers from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives come together, challenges inevitably around preferred leadersSexual sinLegal disputes Conflict over non-essential but deeply held convictionsMarriage and the roles of men and womenFellowship and communionSpiritual giftsWorship stylesIs there a common element to these challenges? If so, what is the answer? In The Modern Corinth, author Michael Floyd examines the American church through the lens of the problems faced by the church in 1 Corinthians. His central thesis - that all of these challenges were based in following worldly wisdom rather than holding fast to Scripture and the fundamentals of the gospel - provides a framework for examining the church in America and our own churches. Learn how godly wisdom and a focus on the Gospel can correct the errors of worldly wisdom in the modern American church - for her good and for His glory.

118 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 28, 2021

Reviews

[Gezahegn Biru · Rating 5 out of 5]

A balanced exposition of practical and biblical theology through the lense of the book of Corinthians.

Its is an interesting exposition consisting key contextually important facts surrounding the epistle.
It's an interesting exposition consisting key contextually important facts surrounding the epistle.Balanced emphasis is given by the the author to relate the message of the epistle to practical christian life and enriches readers' spiritual life.It also deals with important theological topics raised by the Apostel Paul such as Spiritual Gifts,Holy Communion and Resurrection among others.Hence it renders the book of Corinthians spiritually norishining equipping with theological understanding of our christian faith.