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(slide 1) 1 Corinthians
(slide 2) Series
(slide 3) Theme
(slide 4) Text ()
“ I do, though, tell the unmarried and widows that singleness might well be the best thing for them, as it has been for me.
But if they can’t manage their desires and emotions, they should by all means go ahead and get married.
The difficulties of marriage are preferable by far to a sexually tortured life as a single.”
(…burn with passion; be aflame with passion; burn with sexual desire;
I do, though, tell the unmarried and widows that singleness might well be the best thing for them, as it has been for me.
But if they can’t manage their desires and emotions, they should by all means go ahead and get married.
The difficulties of marriage are preferable by far to a sexually tortured life as a single.
[Peterson, Eugene H.
The Message: The Bible in Contemporary Language.
Colorado Springs, CO: NavPress, 2005.
Print.]
(slide 5) Title (Some Apostolic Advice)
Introduction
"The truth is that the church is a hard place to be for singles.
One single friend of mine told me that she’s constantly having to watch her attitude because even though she committed to the church as a concept, it’s one of the loneliest places.
She’s not alone.”
“It’s an issue the church is going to need to really address if it truly wants to minister to everyone.”
The church has been guilty of alienating singles.
Now, think about the last time you saw a church offering classes for singles.
I don’t mean some kind of Bible study that emphasizes singles meeting other singles; I’m talking about classes that encourage and celebrate single living.
Most people will probably have a hard time remembering ever seeing such a thing.
The church views singleness as an anomaly to be fixed.
Two of 10 ways we alienate singles in our churches are: 1) We don’t allow singles to be role models, and 2) we assume singles are sad and unfulfilled.
(Jayson D. Bradley)
The Church at Corinth had a misunderstanding of their Christian liberty as it related to sexual relations for singles and married couples.
Just because they were “free in Christ” did not mean for them to live any way they pleased.
He wanted them to understand that broken relationships were created due to this type of lifestyle.
Paul wanted them to understand because of the resurrection we should have sexual integrity.
In this text Paul addresses the subject of marriage and sex.
There is only one legitimate place for sex and that’s in the context of the marriage relationship.
Keep in mind that many in Corinth, who had come to Christ, were having a difficult time overcoming their previous lifestyles (including sexual promiscuity).
We all bring a great deal of “baggage” into the new life!
Corinth was saturated with immorality which didn’t make it any easier for the new Christians.
With all the temptations that came from “sex in the city”, Paul saw the need to give proper instructions with regards to the subject of sex.
The main objective of the sermon is for us to leave today celebrating our singles and singleness.
Singles can be single and saved.
Singles can live holy lives through the power of Jesus Christ.
God has a purpose of those who are singles.
Let’s see what Paul has to sat about singles and singleness.
I. (8) It’s Ok to Be Single
“ The word (unmarried) refers to someone who has no spouse, a state that may result from various circumstances: death of one’s spouse, desertion by a spouse (see v. 15), divorce, or remaining single.”
[Barry, John D. et al.
Faithlife Study Bible.
Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2012, 2016.
Print.]
The word refers to someone who has no spouse, a state that may result from various circumstances: death of one’s spouse, desertion by a spouse (see v. 15), divorce, or remaining single.
“ good for them Paul describes the advantages of remaining single in vv.
32–34, but he recognizes that not everyone has this “gift” (v.
7); some people should get married (v.
9; compare v. 39).” [Barry, John D. et al.
Faithlife Study Bible.
Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2012, 2016.
Print.]
Barry, John D. et al.
Faithlife Study Bible.
Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2012, 2016.
Print.
good for them Paul describes the advantages of remaining single in vv.
32–34, but he recognizes that not everyone has this “gift” (v.
7); some people should get married (v.
9; compare v. 39).
Barry, John D. et al.
Faithlife Study Bible.
Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2012, 2016.
Print.
II.
(9a) It’s Ok to Be Honest with Ourselves
“ to exercise self-control (manage their desires) v 9a.
— to resolutely control one’s own desires (which would produce actions); especially sensual desires.”
abstinence is ok
to exercise self-control v. — to resolutely control one’s own desires (which would produce actions); especially sensual desires.
we have desires & emotions
III.
(9b) It’s Better to Marry than to Burn
to burn with sexual desire Refers to intense sexual desire.
Some believers could not refrain from illicitly satisfying their sexual desire.
He advises such people to marry and enjoy sexual relations within an exclusive relationship.
“ to burn with sexual desire Refers to intense sexual desire.
to burn with sexual desire Refers to intense sexual desire.
Some believers could not refrain from illicitly satisfying their sexual desire.
He advises such people to marry and enjoy sexual relations within an exclusive relationship.
“ to be inflamed v. — to be or become aroused or excited in feeling; often highlighting one specific passion, like sexual lust or fervor.”
Some believers could not refrain from illicitly satisfying their sexual desire.
Barry, John D. et al.
Faithlife Study Bible.
Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2012, 2016.
Print.
He advises such people to marry and enjoy sexual relations within an exclusive relationship.”
[Barry, John D. et al.
Faithlife Study Bible.
Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2012, 2016.
Print.]
to be inflamed v. — to be or become aroused or excited in feeling; often highlighting one specific passion, like sexual lust or fervor.
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