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1 Corinthians 7:32-40 (WEL) I want you to be without worry. He who is unmarried worries about the Lord’s things, how he can please the Lord. 33 But he who is married does worry about the world’s things, how he can please his wife. 34 There is a difference also concerning a wife and…
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1 Corinthians 7:25-31 (WEL) Now concerning virgins, I have no command from the Lord. Yet, I give my opinion as one who has obtained mercy from the Lord [and] to be faithful. 26 Therefore, I think it is best for this present distress that it is better for you to remain as you are.…
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1 Corinthians 7:17-19 (WEL) But only as God allotted to everyone, as the Lord has called everyone, so let them live their lives. So, I have stipulated in all the congregations. 18 Is any man called [being] already circumcised? He shouldn’t become uncircumcised. Is any man called while uncircumcised? He shouldn’t become circumcised. 19…
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1 Corinthians 7:12-16 (WEL) Now concerning the rest I speak, not the Lord. If any brother has an unbelieving wife, and she is pleased to live with him, let him not divorce her. 13 If a woman has an unbelieving husband, and if he is pleased to live with her, she should not leave…
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1 Corinthians 7:6-11 (WEL) But I tell you this by permission, not by commandment. 7 For I wish that all people were even as I am, but each has their proper gift from God, one in this way and another in that way. 8 Therefore, I say to the unmarried and widows, “It is…
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1 Peter 3:1-7 (NKJV) Wives, likewise, be submissive to your own husbands, that even if some do not obey the word, they, without a word, may be won by the conduct of their wives, 2 when they observe your chaste conduct accompanied by fear. 3 Do not let your adornment be merely outward—arranging the…
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Paul writes answers to their questions regarding marriage and marital sex. This is my translation and notes. 1 Corinthians Chapter 7:1-5 Apostolic Counsel—Marriage 1 Now concerning the things youp wrote to me: “It is better for a man not to [sexually] touch a woman.” [In chapter 6, Paul is talking about sexual sins. To…
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Ephesians 5:21-33 Normally I don’t have such a long sermon outline. At time of delivery, it would be reduced to about 3 pages instead of 11, but since it is written, I thought I would include all. I’ve adopted Natalie Hoffman’s terms of marriage as Christian or controlling, rather than complementarian and egalitarian. Her…
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What Is Christian Marriage? A1 Briefly B1 A union of a male and a female in body, soul, and marriage. B2 A union until death in this life. B3 A union that can be broken. B4 A union that must be broken. C1 Abuse C2 Desertion A2 Beginning of marriage B1 Adam C1 Created…
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A Few Thoughts About the Beauty in Marriage Marriage B1 Body C1 Container. This is an illustration for the sexual need in humans. The idea of a comes from of idea of emotional needs, etc. E1 Keeping the Love Tank Full E2 This idea was popularized by Dr. Ross Campbell. Here is one review (PDF).…