Paul’s letter to the Corinthian church is a response to real questions by real people whom Paul knows and loves. 1 Corinthians is certainly a practical and theological answer to questions, but at its core, it is an example of shepherding a flock of sinners saved by grace. Answers are given, thoughts are expounded, and falsehoods are confronted with a heart that these people would experience grace and peace walking in the privilege that it is to be those called into the fellowship of Jesus Christ by the God of the universe.

Sermon Outline - 1 C...s 7 (1-16)

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DNA Questions - 1 Corinthians 7:1-16

Discover:

What are the implications of Paul saying that "it is good for a man not to have sexual relations with a woman"?

How can the Church do a better job of helping people see their singleness as a gift?

Overall, how are we to think about sex, marriage, and divorce based on this text? How does the church community come into play in all this?

Nurture:

Where do you see the gospel impacting and empowering us towards the glory of God in our marriage/sex life and in our singleness?

How can we help each other incorporate prayer into our marriages? Why can that be so difficult?

How does the gospel speak into a story that includes divorce?

Act:

What could it look like to begin a healthy and edifying dialogue around sex, prayer, and the glory of God with your spouse?

Are there any unique ways that the Church can love singles well?