THEME: Christians in Corinth were surrounded by sexual temptation. The city had a reputation even among pagans for sexual immorality and religious prostitution. Paul was delivering these instructions on sex and marriage. They needed special, specific instructions because of the culture's immoral standards. Some believers were teaching total abstinance within marriage due to a belief it was sinful. Others were teaching or proposing separation from or divorcing spouses in order to stay pure. It seems Paul is more concerned with living in accordance with God's will, therefore shying away from absolutes where one might want to pin Him down.
Read through the chapter. Pauls talks of sex, marriage, divorce. immorality. But His theme is much more significant.
Read Verses 1-9
Verse 1 Tells us that Paul is now in question answering mode:
As you read the chapter, before class, look to a common theme. Sort of come prepared to "title the chapter."
?'s For tomorrow
1. What is Paul's view of celibacy, and why is it not prctical for most people?
2. What advice does Paul give to unmarried and married involvong immorality?
3. What view of women does Paul seem to have?
Read 10-16
4. Why might Christians be tempted to divorce a non- Christian, why should they not?
5. What does it mean when Pauls says that one spouse is sanctified by other? , could it mean salvation? ( 7:16) Moral Influence, Overflow of blessings ?
6. " Holy" in verse 14, as it related to the children? What does this mean ?
7. How does, " Live in Peace" contribute to overall theme?
8. Verse 16 gives us a picture of the heart of_____?
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