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Pastor Paul on Marriage 1 Corinthians 7:1-‐9 April 19, 2015 Dr. Mark Strauss
Theme: After dealing with a number of problems at Corinth, Paul now turns to answer questions from the church. A number of these questions relate to marriage, singleness, and divorce. While Paul celebrates singleness as a good thing, he also recognizes that marriage is a gift from God. He encourages the Corinthians to fulfill their marital responsibilities to one another.
Outline 1. The Corinthian Slogan: It is good to remain celibate (7:1)
2. Paul’s Response (7:2) a. Singleness is good
b. But marriage is good as well
3. Responsibilities in Marriage (7:3–4) a. The wife to the husband, v. 4a
b. The husband to the wife, v. 4b
c. The exception: mutual and temporary abstinence for spiritual reasons, vv. 5-6
4. To Marry or Not To Marry? (7:7–9) a. Paul’s preference: singleness, vv. 1, 7, 8, 27, 32-34)
b. The goodness of marriage, v. 9
Takeaway: Both singleness and marriage are gifts from God to be celebrated and practiced for the good of others and to the glory of God.
Next Cove: April 26, 2015 Marriage & Divorce 1 Corinthians 7:10–16
Pastor Paul on Marriage 1 Corinthians 7:1-‐9 April 19, 2015 Dr. Mark Strauss
Theme: After dealing with a number of problems at Corinth, Paul now turns to answer questions from the church. A number of these questions relate to marriage, singleness, and divorce. While Paul celebrates singleness as a good thing, he also recognizes that marriage is a gift from God. He encourages the Corinthians to fulfill their marital responsibilities to one another.
Outline 1. The Corinthian Slogan: It is good to remain celibate (7:1)
2. Paul’s Response (7:2) a. Singleness is good
b. But marriage is good as well
3. Responsibilities in Marriage (7:3–4) a. The wife to the husband, v. 4a
b. The husband to the wife, v. 4b
c. The exception: mutual and temporary abstinence for spiritual reasons, vv. 5-6
4. To Marry or Not To Marry? (7:7–9) a. Paul’s preference: singleness, vv. 1, 7, 8, 27, 32-34)
b. The goodness of marriage, v. 9
Takeaway: Both singleness and marriage are gifts from God to be celebrated and practiced for the good of others and to the glory of God.
Next Cove: April 26, 2015 Marriage & Divorce 1 Corinthians 7:10–16
