For Everyone Bible Study Guides: 1 Corinthians by Tom Wright

Everyone Bible Study Guides

by Tom Wright, Dale Larsen, Sandy Larsen

The guides in this series by Tom Wright can be used on their own or alongside his New Testament for Everyone commentaries. They are designed to help you understand the Bible in fresh ways under the guidance of one of the world’s leading New Testament scholars. Thoughtful questions, prayer suggestions, and useful background and cultural information all guide you into a deeper understanding of the Christian story and the Christian life.

What is Christianity? A philosophy? A set of ideas? A path to spirituality? A rule of life? Is it even a political agenda? Christianity is none of these things, yet it includes and, indeed, gives energy to them all.
Christianity is a way of life. It is rooted in the good news revealed by an event that rocked the world. And those who believe this good news and live by it experience deep and lasting change. This is Paul’s message to the Corinthians – and to us today. These studies on 1 Corinthians encourage us truly to engage in leadership, love and worship, as those who are being transformed by the resurrected Jesus.

Genres: Theology

96 pages, Paperback

First published March 21, 2003

About the author

Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.

He also publishes under N.T. Wright.

Reviews

[Andy Hickman · Rating 4 out of 5]

N. T. Wright’s 1 Corinthians: 13 Studies for Individuals or Groups is an excellent companion to his larger work Paul for Everyone: 1 Corinthians. This study guide is thoughtfully designed for both personal reflection and group discussion, making it a valuable resource for small groups, Bible studies, or sermon preparation.

Each lesson is structured to draw readers into the text with accessible commentary, thought-provoking questions, and space for deeper engagement. Wright’s pastoral tone and scholarly insight strike a helpful balance, encouraging readers to understand Paul’s message in its original context and apply it meaningfully to modern life.

Clear, practical, and spiritually enriching, this study guide helps bring the message of 1 Corinthians to life. I highly recommend it for anyone looking to explore the depth of Paul’s teaching with others or on their own.

[Nikki · Rating 3 out of 5]

An approachable Bible study guide for group discussions. I disagree with his tendency towards cultural re-interpretation, specifically with women wearing head covering and keeping silence in church. Discussion was often phrased like, “How does this apply to your church?” or “What does this mean to you?” This approach to exegesis promotes reading one’s personal experiences into a text, rather than seeking to understand how the text should impact us.

[Miller Wortham · Rating 4 out of 5]

Anything by Wright is good, and I enjoyed the brief expository comments interspersed with reflection and application questions. I do realize now I was looking for more commentary than I got from this. It also made me realize how much longer it takes to study a book while journaling Q&As!

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[Sue · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was a good guide through 1st Corinthians for people like me, who are not Bible scholars. I learned a great deal.

[Nancy DeValve · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a great book to help me think through some of the teachings and issues in I Corinthians.

[Kathleen Meacham · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good study -- digs deeper by posing three types of questions -- 1) observation questions, which ask about the basic facts in the passage; 2) interpretation questions, which delve into the meaning of the passage; and 3) application questions, which help you discover the implications of the text for growing in Christ.