First Epistle to the Corinthians – Biblical Commentaries – John Calvin

The Church in Corinth was beset by divisions, disorder, and the many questions that accompany the life of a Christian community in an environment deeply influenced by the culture of its time. In his commentary, John Calvin carefully examines the responses provided by the apostle Paul to these various situations.

Throughout the epistle, Calvin focuses on essential themes such as the unity of the Church, the wisdom of God, the preaching of the Gospel, holiness, marriage, Christian liberty, the Lord's Supper, spiritual gifts, love, and the resurrection.

His approach is not limited to explaining the difficulties of the text: he seeks to bring out the theological and practical implications of Paul’s teaching. The problems encountered by the Corinthians thus become an opportunity to reflect on how Christians are called to live out their faith, exercise their gifts, and seek the edification of the Church.

With his characteristic style, Calvin offers an attentive reading of the biblical text and consistently places Christ, grace, and the authority of the Scriptures at the center of his interpretation.

A valuable commentary for deepening one's understanding of the First Epistle to the Corinthians and for discovering how one of the great theologians of the Reformation approached questions concerning faith, the Church, and the Christian life.