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Review
Chapter 7 is dealing with marriage.
Especially important in context of Corinth’s immoral history.
Outline:
The Unmarried Christian 1-9
Christians Married to Unsaved Partners 10-24
Parents of Marriageable Girls 25-40
Tonight’s lesson: Christians Married to Unsaved Partners 10-24
Let it be clear Paul is not dealing with a Christian marrying an unsaved person.
He deals with that in 2 Cor.
6:14
In 1 Cor. he is dealing with what happens if two unsaved people are married and one of them gets saved?
What Should they Do?
Should they divorce?
Today that is the easy way out for many.
But, look at 1 Cor.
7:10
If she does depart, she is to remain unmarried, 1 Cor 7:11
Notice also, the husband told not to put away his wife.
What then should they do?
Some Things are Clear
We can tell from verses 10- 11 that God’s plan did not include divorce.
**Let it be known I am not saying tonight that there is never a reason for divorce.
In cases of abuse, by all means, do what is needed to protect yourself.
In cases of infidelity, I would encourage you to forgive, but if it is not possible then divorce may be the only option.
What about in the case of the unsaved member?
If the unsaved spouse wants to remain married, the do so!
Why?
Why?
Because the unbelieving party (whether spouse or children) are sanctified by the believing spouse
This doesn't mean that they are saved, but rather God has set them apart in order to bless the saved spouse (whose primary purpose is to win their family for Christ!)
What If?
Suppose the unsaved spouse isn’t happy where they are?
Let them leave.
Notice there is no permission granted her for the remarriage on the saved spouse’s part
Reconciliation is the Bible mandate
(They should seek the salvation and restoration of the marriage without ceasing.)
PAUSE.
Verses 17-24 are a parenthetical break from the overall theme of Chapter 7.
They do not deal specifically with marriage and the roles of spouses so much as they do with social standing.
The entire passage really deals with how believers deal with all relationships:
Jews (circumcised) do not become gentiles (uncircumcised).
Servant, remain faithful to your master.
Free?
Jesus is your Master.
The overall point of this section is that you remain faithful in the place where God has called you (unless the place is immoral).
Take away:
When you enter a relationship with Christ everything changes.
However, your personal relationships with and to others does not necessarily change
If you’re married, your still married as long as your spouse chooses to remain so.
Your social status does not change.
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