1 Corinthians 7 Reading and Study

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1 Corinthians 7 Reading and Study:

1st Corinthians: Marriage, Roles, and Divorce/ Time 0:00
Jared led a Bible study on 1st Corinthians, chapter 7, covering the first 20 verses. He emphasized the importance of marriage, the role of husbands and wives in their relationships, and the importance of self-control. He also discussed the situation of an unmarried person or a believer in a mixed marriage, advising them to remain in their current state unless they can exercise self-control. Jared also touched on divorce, stating that a believer should not divorce their non-believing spouse unless the non-believer departs. He concluded by saying that God has called us to peace and that we should not know whether we can save our spouse.

Personal Preferences and Marriage Commitment/ Time 4:25
Using the example of celibacy, Jared discussed the importance of personal preferences and gifts from God. He emphasized the mutual commitment in marriage, as taught by Saint John Christen, and the periodic practices of abstinence for prayer. Jared also highlighted the wisdom of considering marriage over celibacy, as it is better to marry than to struggle with sexual passions. He further discussed the alternatives for a Christian couple who cannot stay together: to remain unmarried or be reconciled. Lastly, he mentioned that God hates divorce and forbids remarriage while the first spouse is still living.

Sanctification in Marriage and Family/ Time 9:44
Jared discussed the concept of sanctification in the context of marriage and family. He emphasized that in Judaism, the family was joined to the covenant through the father, but in the church, the family is holy if either spouse is a believer. He cited 2 Timothy 1:5 to support this idea, stating that the faith of a Christian spouse affects the whole family. He also touched on individual calling and the importance of keeping God's commandments, as stated in verse 17 of the passage.

Faithfulness and God's Will Discussed/ Time 12:00
Jared discussed the importance of remaining faithful to God's will, regardless of marital status or occupation. He emphasized that time is short and one should not be distracted by worldly concerns. He also advised that those who are unmarried should focus on pleasing the Lord, while those who are married should consider their spouse's needs. Jared also stressed the importance of keeping God's commandments rather than changing one's ethnic identity or occupation. He concluded by stating that the Lord's call to salvation does not change one's identity or marital status and that one should not rush into marriage or divorce.

Present Distress and Marriage in Christ/ Time 16:58
Jared discussed the concept of the "present distress" about the imminent coming of Christ, as mentioned in verse 26. He emphasized the shortness of time and the need to be prepared for the next age. He also touched on the topic of marriage and virginity, stating that it is better to minimize obligations at this age to be prepared for the next. He concluded by recommending the unmarried state, affirming the holiness of marriage, and giving widows a choice between remarriage or remaining as they are. Jared also outlined the next day's discussion plan, covering 1st Corinthians, chapters 8 and 9.

Prayer Session for Guidance and Peace/ Time 22:10
Jared led a prayer session, invoking the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit to guide and illuminate the souls of sinners. He also recited the Lord's Prayer and the Shepherd's Psalm, emphasizing the importance of faith and a blameless life. The session concluded with a blessing and a farewell, wishing everyone peace and a blessed day.

In Christ, love ❤️ Jared W Campbell

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