I CORINTHIANS 7:1-5

God’s Powerful Principles

Concerning Marriage

The Current State of Marriage…• In 1993, Congress passed DOMA,

the “Defense of Marriage Act.”

• Feb. 23, 2011, President Obama directed the Justice Department to no longer defend DOMA, if it is challenged in the courts.

The Current State of Marriage…• For years, presidents have

proclaimed the first Thursday in May as National Day of Prayer.

• President Obama declared June, 2011 as "Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month."

The Current State of Marriage…• Religious pollster, George Gallop

reported a poll about a month ago, that, for the first time in history…

53% of Americans favor “Gay Marriage.”

Teaching on Marriage, for…• Those who are married!

• Those who may get married!

• Everyone, to help us “recalibrate” our thinking to a Biblical worldview!

• Those who are part of the Church, the Bride of Christ!

Intro, 1:1-9.Dealing with Problems, 1:10-6:20• Quarrels, divisions, and cliques,

1:10-4:21. (Paul defends his ministry)

• Immorality, 5:1-13. (Church Discipline)

• Lawsuits, 6:1-8. (Forgiveness & believer mediation)

• Conclusion, 6:9-20

Replying to Questions, 7:1-15:58• Concerning Marriage, 7:1-40.

God’s Powerful Principles Concerning Marriage, I Cor. 7

Give Singleness a Chance!

• Consider the “good,” vv. 1, 26

Lucy Swindoll,

Wide My World…

Narrow My Bed!

Give Singleness a Chance!

• Consider the “good,” vv. 1, 26

• Consider God’s “gifts,” vv. 6-7

• Consider “continuity,” vv. 17-24

• Consider “expediency,” vv. 25-31

• Consider “devotion,” vv. 32-35

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