Paul's Letters to the Corinthians 1 and 2

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A Devotional Commentary

M J Flower

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Grosvenor House Publishing Ltd
18 June 2026

Christianity; New Testaments; Bible readings, selections & meditations; Sacred texts

Series: St Giles Commentary Series

In a world perpetually chasing ""eloquent wisdom"" and social status, St. Paul's ancient letters to the Corinthian church remain a startlingly relevant wake-up call. Paul's Letters to the Corinthians 1 and 2: A Devotional Commentary is the latest instalment in The St Giles Commentary Series by M. J. Flower. This volume invites readers to move beyond the ""milk"" of elementary faith and toward the ""solid food"" of a life truly matured by the Holy Spirit.

Flower provides a vivid window into the cosmopolitan, often chaotic city of Corinth-a Roman colony where the gospel took root amidst a melting pot of soldiers, freedmen, and thriving Jewish communities. She navigates the same tensions that Paul once addressed:

The dangers of partisan ""party spirits"" (whether following Paul, Apollos, or Cephas). The seductive pull of worldly philosophy versus the ""word of the cross"". The profound responsibility of the church to live as God's temple in a secular age.

More than just a historical survey, this work is a deeply personal devotional tool. It is designed for those seeking a ""fuller revelation of the plan and purpose of God"" and a life that both satisfies the soul and glorifies the Creator. Flower's insights are grounded in the belief that exegesis is never a stationary exercise; rather, it is a living movement where God continues to reveal His ""settled"" word through the Holy Spirit.

The author brings a unique blend of academic rigor and practical ministry to the page. Having raised a family before pursuing her BA and MPhil at the University of Exeter, Flower's research includes a thesis on the social theory of John Milbank. Her expertise is seasoned by ""more years than she would like to count"" leading Bible studies and training ministers for the Diocese of Exeter. Now happily retired in Buckinghamshire, her writing reflects a life spent at the intersection of serious theology and everyday community life.

Whether you are a seasoned student of scripture or a ""seeker after truth,"" this commentary offers a bridge between the classic discussions of the past and the contemporary insights required for the church today. It serves as a reminder that while the world may see the cross as folly, to those being saved, it remains the ultimate power and wisdom of God.

By: M J Flower
Imprint: Grosvenor House Publishing Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: 6
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 27mm
Weight: 615g
ISBN: 9781836157168
ISBN 10: 1836157169
Series: St Giles Commentary Series
Pages: 462
Publication Date: 18 June 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Introduction 3 1 Corinthians chapter 1. 5 1 Corinthians chapter 2. 33 1 Corinthians chapter 3. 45 1 Corinthians chapter 4. 62 1 Corinthians chapter 5. 77 1 Corinthians chapter 6. 91 1 Corinthians chapter 7. 104 1 Corinthians chapter 8. 124 1 Corinthians chapter 9. 130 1 Corinthians chapter 10. 140 1 Corinthians chapter 11. 168 1 Corinthians chapter 12. 189 1 Corinthians chapter 13. 210 1 Corinthians chapter 14. 223 1 Corinthians chapter 15. 242 1 Corinthians chapter 16. 276 Paul’s Second Letter to the Corinthians Introduction 299 2 Corinthians chapter 1. 307 2 Corinthians chapter 2. 321 2 Corinthians chapter 3. 334 2 Corinthians chapter 4. 347 2 Corinthians chapter 5. 357 2 Corinthians chapter 6. 377 2 Corinthians chapter 7. 389 2 Corinthians chapter 8. 393 2 Corinthians chapter 9. 398 2 Corinthians chapter 10. 403 2 Corinthians chapter 11. 410 2 Corinthians chapter 12. 427 2 Corinthians chapter 13. 438 Select Bibliography 451

M J Flower, BA (Hons); MPhil, raised a family before reading Theology and Philosophy of Religion at the University of Exeter, where she also completed a research thesis on the social theory of John Millbank. She jointly established the Institute for Christian Studies in Exeter, and worked extensively with the South West Training Ministry for the Diocese of Exeter, training and supporting Readers and non-ordained ministers. She spent many years as a Churchwarden at St Leonard's Church in Exeter, and sat on the Deanery Synod as a lay member. She has spent more years than she would like to count leading and contributing to Bible Study and Home Groups and continues this work while happily retired in Buckinghamshire, living close to a very wide circle of friends and three generations of her family.Other commentaries in the series:The King and the Kingdom: A Devotional Commentary on the Gospel of Matthew, (London: Grosvenor House Publishing 2023)The Acts of The Apostles: A Devotional Commentary, (London: Grosvenor House Publishing 2024)Paul's Letter to the Galatians: A Devotional Commentary, (London: Grosvenor House Publishing 2024)Paul's Letters to the Thessalonians 1 and 2: A Devotional Commentary, (London: Grosvenor House Publishing 2025)The Songs of Ascent: Psalms 120 - 134: A Devotional Commentary, (London: Grosvenor House Publishing 2026)