In this conversation, Michael and Dr. Blomberg discuss:

• Paul’s corrections to the church at Corinth
• Paul’s use of anecdotes in his instruction
• Division and unity in the church
• Judgment
• What it means to inherit the Kingdom of God

“The more we focus on a crucified Jesus, the harder it’s going to be for us to fight one another.“

About Dr. Craig Blomberg:

Craig Blomberg is distinguished professor of New Testament at Denver Seminary, where he has been teaching since 1986. Blomberg earned degrees from Augustana College, Trinity Divinity School, and Aberdeen University in Scotland. He previously taught at Palm Beach Atlantic College and spent one year in Cambridge as a research fellow with Tyndale House. He has been on translation committees for the New Living Translation, English Standard Version, and the Holman Christian Standard Bible.

Bloomberg is the author, coauthor, or coeditor of numerous books and more than 80 articles in journals or multiauthor works. A recurring topic of interest in his writings is the historical reliability of the Scriptures, and he has also covered such diverse issues as wealth and poverty, hermeneutics, and women in ministry. His books include Jesus and the Gospels: An Introduction and Survey, 2nd ed., Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament: James, A Handbook of New Testament Exegesis, Making Sense of the New Testament, Preaching the Parables, and the NIV Application Commentary: 1 Corinthians.