PRINCIPLES GOVERNING MARRIAGE FIRST CORINTHIANS SEVEN In First Corinthians seven Paul answered some of the matters about which these brethren had questioned him. (1 Corinthians 7:1) The Holy Spirit used Paul to write about both married life and single life. In studying this chapter we must be caref... [ Continue Reading ]
_CONCERNING THE MARRIED LIFE 1 CORINTHIANS 7:1-9:_ Paul was questioned as to whether people should even marry at all. He begins, "Now I will answer the questions that you asked in your letter. You asked, "Is it best for people not to marry?" (1 Corinthians 7:1) Corinth was a city with a high divorce... [ Continue Reading ]
_CONCERNING BEHAVIOR FOR THE MARRIED 1 CORINTHIANS 7:10-16:_ Paul instructed people to stay married. He said, "Let not the wife depart from her husband." (1 Corinthians 7:10) Christians may have problems but they have to be committed to each other and to their marriage. The church has to be a place... [ Continue Reading ]
_CONCERNING GOD'S CALL 1 CORINTHIANS 7:17-24:_ The Bible teaches that we should be content in whatever situation we are in. Paul said, "As the Lord hath called every one, so let him walk. And so ordain I in all churches." (1 Corinthians 7:17) Whatever your circumstances may be you should learn to be... [ Continue Reading ]
_CONCERNING BEING SINGLE OR REMARRIED 1 CORINTHIANS 7:25-40:_ The present distress lead Paul to believe that being single was preferred to marriage at that time. There was severe persecution and being single would make it easier to deal with such. Those that are single need to be content and to real... [ Continue Reading ]