Building a Fireproof Church
A Fresh Look at 1 Corinthians
About the Book
In Building a Fireproof Church, Pastor James Burke offers a distillation of decades of pastoral ministry into a clear, faithful exposition of 1 Corinthians. Written with the heart of a shepherd rather than the distance of the ivory tower, this volume explores how the local church can stand firm in unity and faith amidst cultural pressures.
This commentary moves intentionally from rigorous biblical exposition to Christ-centered application, making it an ideal resource for sermon preparation, small-group study, or personal devotion.
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From the Introduction:
"The image of fire runs throughout Scripture—testing, refining, judging, and purifying. 1 Corinthians addresses a church that was being tested by its culture and its own internal challenges. To be 'fireproof' is not to avoid the heat, but to be grounded so deeply in the finished work of Christ that the church endures and emerges refined."