LIVE IN UNDIVIDED DEVOTION TO THE LORD
1 Corinthians 7:1-40
Key Verse: 7:35
What was Paul's answer to the matter they had written him about (1)? Based on
6:18-20, what does verse 1 mean? (See the footnote. The KJV and RSV translate
"not to marry" as "do not touch.") What were Paul's practical instructions on how
to flee sexual immorality (2-5)? What was Paul's view of celibacy (6-7; cf.
Mt 19:11-12)?
What advice did Paul give to the unmarried (8-9)? To the married (10-11)? Why
did he say, "...not I, but the Lord" (10; cf. Mt 19:3-9)? How does Paul instruct those
who have an unbelieving spouse (12-16)? Though it is not easy, why should these
instructions be kept?
What rule did Paul give to all the churches (17)? What situations did Paul have
in mind (18-21)? Why should Christians not try to change their human situation?
Through Christ, what new relationship do we have with God (22-24)? What really
counts (19b)?
What advice did Paul give to virgins, and what motivated his advice (25-28)?
Read verses 29-31. What attitude toward human affairs was Paul teaching? On
what basis did he give this advice? How can we live like this? (Ro 13:11-14;
2Pe 3:10-13)
What can divide a Christian's interests (32-34)? What should be our primary
concern? What advice does Paul give to engaged people (36-38)? To widows (39-
40)? Read verse 35. What did Paul want for us, whether married our unmarried?