Download Study Materials Be content… vs. 17-24 To those who are single… vs. 25-38 It is better for them to remarry – and begin a new family! Be content with your relationship… vs. 25-28 Paul had no direct command from Jesus (like he did with divorce) but he had wisdom…. Because of the present distress…

Download Study Materials To those who are married (2 things) The believing spouse is no longer bound to the marriage – they are free… The grass is greener on the other side… Men and women divorce – because they think it is going to make them happier… More often than not because they have met…

Download Study Materials Answering questions Marriage… (4 things) vs.  1-9 If we do not repent – it can keep us from Jesus – keep us out of heaven! 1st – It is not wrong to get married… vs. 1 Apparently the church in Corinth has come questions about marriage… We know they had problems with…

Download Study Materials The 4th problem – lack of purity in the church Do not give into the temptation – follow the world – of sexual immorality… Freedom from sin… vs. 12 Apparently the church in Corinth had very ‘loose’ moral standards… They saw the ‘Grace of God’ as a license to live immoral lives……

Download Study Materials The 3rd problem ~ Suing each other in secular court (4 things) We should be giving the world the only answer they need – Jesus! 3rd – The solution… vs. 5-8 Rather than ‘announce’ the sin of the church for the world to see… The result of suing believers before secular judges……

Download Study Materials The 2nd problem – Lack of discipline in the church ‘Believers’ who are not bearing the fruit of the Spirit – do not fellowship with them! 3rd – Remove him – for the salvation of the man… vs. 5 For the destruction of his flesh – that his spirit might be saved……

Download Study Materials The example of Paul & Apollos Or do we humble ourselves – and find the grace and comfort of God – James 4:6 What makes someone different/better than another person… vs. 7 Everything you have you received from God – so it is not yours to glory over… So why do you…

Download Study Materials Two final warnings 17-20 Closing Greetings… vs. 21-24 Doxology… vs. 25-27

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