1 Corinthians MacArthur New Testament Commentary: Volume 17

John MacArthur provides a thorough, yet concise study, including background, scriptural context, application, and topics for discussion.

Excellent commentary on I Corinthians. Offers concise explanations for the everyday Bible student. I reccommend it highly.

Yes! A very insighful work that does not shy away from the tough issue presented in 1 Corinthians (people following men instead of God, sleeping around in the church, slander and gossip and jealousies, coveting...).The only part of this work I had any trouble with was the cessionaist approach MacArthur takes towards the gifts of the Spirit (12-14). Then, again, it is good to read the thoughts of sound thinking evangelicals-- even when they disagree with you on peripheral issues.Perhaps the best aspect of this work is that... anytime MacArthur writes, you know he has thought and prayed through his position. And, he will not write something unless he can defend it from the Scriptures. This is helpful when you are unsure about some issue (divorce and remarriage, for instance, and presented in 1 Corinthians 7 f.), and it is honest even when you disagree.I've read a few in the series of commentaries he offers. I would not buy the entire set (of any set of commentaries, really, because some are outstanding and others fall a bit short). This is one I would definitely grab hold of, if you can fork out the [money] for it.

As a pastor of 22 years, I highly recommend this commentary. MacArthur is noted to take interpretation seriously, but does not stop there: he also adds illustration and application.Many commentaries sidestep difficult passages, intimidating one from asking the hard questions as though one were foolish to do so; MacArthur does nothing of the kind, but tackles the Scriptures head on, asks the difficult questions, and presents what he considers the best solution. In essence, his "no nonsense, ingorance is not bliss" personality is reflected in his writings. He is neither mindless nor beyond comprehension. The work is thorough, and probably my favorite all-around commentary on I Corinthians. It is both practical and scholarly, yet readable and understandable by the serious layman. It is written by a pastor who is also a thinker governed by good hermeneutics. His perspective is conservative, evangelical, dispensational, and non-charismatic. You may not agree with every one of his interpretations, but you will respect the logical approach that went behind them. Top notch.

I have been a student of the scriptures for many years and I have read many, many commentaries. But I have to say that MacArthur's work stands out from among the rest. In a scholarly, yet easily understandable style, MacArthur brilliantly exegites one of Paul's greatest letters. But MacArthur's true gift is that he is able to explain how Paul's writings to the ancient Corinthians apply to us today. Nothing short of amazing! Highly recommended! Get the book!