I. The place of Chapter 7 in the Scheme of the Book
II. The Specific Question that Paul is Answering
Singleness is good when we use our “gift” to serve God. The Married state is the natural way most people will live.
III. The “Divisions” Regarding this Issue in Corinth
A. Paul deals with the divisions of reality. Those who are single by choice -- celibacy. Those who are single by God's providence – widows, etc. Those who are married to Christians. Those who are married to unbelievers.
B. Paul deals with the divisions of philosophy.
-- Some thought it is more spiritual to be celibate than to marry. -- Others thought the marriage act itself was sinful – so even married couples should refrain from relations. -- Some seem to have desired to divorce their spouse – so they could become single and “more spiritual”. -- Still others were engaged in immorality – because they thought the body was a useless shell they would throw off one day – and finally be free.
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“ Great Sermon! ” Something said in this message, "...God's design, anything other than that is going to be a problem, anything other than that is going to have sin attached to it, anything other than that is going to cause heartache." is a soild rock truth. Excellent message, outstanding series.
Pastor Steve came to Christ at the age of 11. He graduated from Pacific Coast Baptist Bible College in 1979 with a B.A. in theology as the Valedictorian of his class. He joined our church in 1978, came on staff, full-time in 1980, was ordained as an Elder in 1982, and became...
