tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664120705659601308.post3027005923875655109..comments2023-10-13T04:47:59.244+11:00Comments on The New Testament speaks: What Is the “Present Crisis” or “Impending Distress” at Corinth?Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09547605307257727213noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664120705659601308.post-70181917463716286752011-09-29T04:36:36.294+10:002011-09-29T04:36:36.294+10:00According to IVP's "New Bible Commentary&...According to IVP's "New Bible Commentary" there is archeological evidence suggesting that there may have been a famine or food shortage in Corinth at the time Paul was writing. This certainly would explain what sort of troubles a man might have were he to choose that moment to marry and start a family. It also reframes much of the chapter as addressing a temporary crisis that should not be understood as a timeless ethic for all Christians (unless, perhaps, they are in similar situations).Rev. Daniel McLain Hixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09314281652215835311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664120705659601308.post-90424775213889612662009-08-26T22:00:14.911+10:002009-08-26T22:00:14.911+10:00Dr. Powers, Thank you for these insights. They hav...Dr. Powers, Thank you for these insights. They have helped clarify 1 Cor. 7 for me. I am a strong believer in the authority of Scripture, but was having trouble appreciating this passage. Your explanation was what I needed.<br /><br />(I found this post through a google search of "1 Cor 7 'present crisis'.")<br /><br />DonAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08608244422650546279noreply@blogger.com