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1 Corinthians 7

MARRIAGE-SOME GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS (7:1-2, 7-9, 17-24, 29-35)

The argument (7:1-2, 7-9, 32-35):

The advantages of marriage (7:2, 7, 9)

It helps prevent immoral actions and attitudes (7:2, 9).

It is God's will for many people to marry (7:7).

The advantages of remaining single (7:1, 8, 32-35):

The answer (7:17-24, 29-31):

God's will must govern any decisions concerning marriage (7:17).

Pleasing God is the supreme objective (7:18-19).

We are not our own but have been bought and paid for by Christ (7:20-24).

Even if married, Christ must occupy first place in our life (7:29-31).

MARRIAGE-SOME SPECIFIC INDIVIDUALS: (7:3-6, 10-16, 25-28, 36-40): Paul now addresses four groups.

Saved couples (7:3-6, 10-11)

Both are to submit their bodies to each other (7:3-4).

Both must agree if physical intimacy is set aside for a while to facilitate prayer and fasting (7:5-6).

Both must strive to stay together and not divorce (7:10-11).

Spiritually mixed couples (7:12-16)

The saved spouse should continue living with the unsaved spouse if possible (7:12-13).

This action may result in the salvation of the unsaved spouse (7:14).

The saved spouse should allow the unsaved spouse to depart if he or she insists on it (7:1516).

Virgins (7:25-28, 36-38):

A widow (7:39-40):