Now concerning single adults Pastoral concern (25-28) Eschatological perspective (29-31) Good order and undivided devotion to the Lord (32-35) Either one or the other (36-40)
In whatever condition you were called, there remain with God. A guiding principle Two analogies Circumcision and uncircumcision Slavery and freedom
Singleness is good for those who are single, but those who are married should not divorce their spouse. To the unmarried To the married Where both spouses are believers Where…
Delight in marital love The Corinthian position Paul's answer God's gift
Glorify God in your body The problem They have misunderstood Christian freedom They have misunderstood the relationship of the human body with the body of Jesus Christ They have misunderstood…
Don't take your brother to court: how to handle grievances within the church Why would you settle your dispute before the unrighteous? Understand your eschatological status You should be ashamed…
"Purge the evil person from among you."
Paul appeals to the church to humble themselves before him so that they might live as Christians should in God's kingdom. He admonishes them as their spiritual father in Christ…
A cross-shaped ministry is the mark of true apostleship He rebukes their pride and calls them to humble themselves He contrasts their pride with his humility
A preacher under trust is judged by the Lord. How the Corinthians should view their spiritual leaders I must be faithful to the trust given me I will not be…