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Commentaries and Other Bible Study Helps - Prayer Tents - Prayer Tents
1:1-7:16 Paul's Defense of His Legitimacy as an Apostle. Paul's new covenant ministry reflects the work of the Holy Spirit.
1:1-2 Salutation. Paul's opening greetings expand the conventional greetings found in ancient letters.
1:1 apostle of Christ Jesus. See note on Rom. 1:1. The Greek word for "apostle" is apostolos ("apostle," i.e., "one who is sent") and is derived from the verb apostellō ("to send out"), which was used in the Greek OT to designate those commissioned as authoritative representatives to act in the name of the one who sent them (Ex. 3:10; Judg. 6:8; Jer. 1:7; Ezek. 2:3; etc.). saints. Literally, "holy" or "dedicated ones" (Gk. hagioi), referring to the identity and way of life of all who belong to God (see 1 Cor. 3:16-17; 5:1-6:20; 2 Cor. 6:14-7:1). Corinth. For information on the city see Introduction to 1 Corinthians: The Ancient City of Corinth.
1:2 Grace. A wordplay on the normal Greek greeting. Whereas the Greeks said, "Hello" (Gk. charein), the Christians said, "Grace" (Gk. charis). peace. Not untroubled circumstances but the profound well-being that comes from resting in God's sovereignty and mercy, a concept first expressed by the Hebrew shalom (see note on John 14:27).
