To be a Christian in first-century Corinth was much like being a Christian in twenty-first-century America. In this encouraging exposition of 1 Corinthians, Riddlebarger examines the apostle Paul's instruction about sexual immorality, divisiveness, and idolatry in practical and theological terms. Based on sermons from his own pulpit, Riddlebarger helps us see that we still desperately need to look in faith to the risen Christ to stand firm in a perverse world. "Having shared and sat under the ministry of Kim Riddlebarger for many years, I am delighted to see the fruit of his faithful labors reach a wider audience. Combining attention to exegetical detail with decades of pastoral experience, this commentary will reward generously with its unique insights into the wonderful epistle." --Michael S. Horton, J. Gresham Machen Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics, Westminster Seminary California "Kim Riddlebarger, a trusted pastor-scholar, and one of the premier exegetes and expositors of our day, has given the church a gift with this excellent commentary on 1 Corinthians. In these fine expositions, we not only learn about the thorny and complex challenges that faced the church in Corinth, we are also taught the Spirit-inspired diagnoses and remedies dispensed by the apostle Paul--powerful, Christ-centered truth that applies as much today as it did in the first century. I commend this volume to the church with pastoral urgency and absolute confidence." --Michael A. Milton, founder and president of Faith for Living "Reformed commentators have long neglected 1 Corinthians. That is why I am so glad that Kim Riddlebarger has provided the church with this exegetically sensitive and doctrinally sound exposition. Riddlebarger handles the letter's difficult issues with care and pastoral sensitivity. In addition, he models for the church what faithful exposition should be. This installment in the Lectio Continua series would make a welcome addition to any Christian's shelf!" --Guy Prentiss Waters, James M. Baird, Jr. Professor of New Testament, Reformed Theological Seminary To be a Christian in first-century Corinth was much like being a Christian in the twenty-first-century Western world. As Kim Riddlebarger explains, "New Christians found themselves struggling to learn the doctrines of Christianity and then live out their new faith in a city and culture well known for its rampant sexual immorality and idolatry." In this encouraging exposition of 1 Corinthians, Riddlebarger examines the apostle Paul's concerns about disturbing patterns of behavior at Corinth and his response to questions the church raised about practical and theological issues. He also helps us see how worldly wisdom continues to threaten our churches today and that we still desperately need to look in faith to the crucified and risen Christ, who alone brings life and godliness to His church through the power of His Holy Spirit. Kim Riddlebarger is pastor emeritus of Christ Reformed Church (URCNA) in Anaheim, California, and visiting professor of systematic theology at Westminster Seminary California. He is the author of A Case for Amillennialism and was cohost of the White Horse Inn radio program and podcast for over twenty-five years. Joel R. Beeke (PhD, Westminster Theological Seminary) served as president of Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary from 1995 to 2023 and now serves as its chancellor and professor of homiletics and systematic theology. He is a minister of the Heritage Reformed Congregation of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Jon D. Payne (MTh, New College, University of Edinburgh; DMin, Reformed Theological Seminary) serves as senior pastor of Christ Church (PCA) in Charleston, South Carolina, executive coordinator of the Gospel Reformation Network, and trustee with the Banner of Truth Trust. /p>