Apostle Paul finishes the Corinthian congregation’s questions concerning the married, the young single -the virgins, those thinking about divorce, those thinking about marriage, and sex with advice concerning the covenant bond of marriage. Does the bond last beyond the grave? Can they marry another? Paul states in verses 8 and 9 that it would be […]
Tag: Marriage
1 Corinthians 7:36-38. Both Seem Right. What to Do? Today’s BDBD.
What can we do when we face a major life decision, and there are only two choices: do or do not do? Both seem right. So, which one do we choose? Can we be sure that we are making the best choice? The Corinthian congregations’ request for direction regarding virgins (25-38), especially in these three […]
1 Corinthians 7:32-35. Please, Please Thee. Today’s BDBD.
The year before I was born, an album and song were recorded that began a rock ‘ n ‘ roll group’s very long, popular career. “Please Please Me” was the name of The Beatles’ first album and hit. The not-so-subtle request in the title stands in opposition to the selfless sacrifice presented in this paragraph. […]
1 Corinthians 7:12-16. I Believe, My Spouse Does Not. Today’s BDBD.
Apostle Paul continues his answer on their questions about marriage, giving advice that Christ Jesus did not speak about during his earthly ministry, a mixed religion marriage. What should a spouse do when they come to faith in Jesus and their spouse has not yet done so? Should they remain married to them or divorce […]
1 Corinthians 7:8-9. Is This For Me? Today’s BDBD.
When a person is not married, the questions they ask themselves are, “Does God intend me to marry?” “Is there someone out there I am supposed to be with for the rest of our lives?” “Can I live alone?” “Am I designed to live alone?” “I know God is with me always, but sometimes I […]
1 Corinthians 7 Overview. Today’s BDBD.
Chapter 7 is long, with a lot of advice about husbands and wives, marriage, divorce, and indirectly sex. Paul is answering questions they had while continuing the subject at the end of the previous chapter. Corinth was the center of much immorality, causing the new congregation to be confused about many things involving marriage and […]
1 Corinthians 6:14-17. Union. Today’s BDBD.
Continuing his point in truth, countering a misrepresentation of grace, Apostle Paul presents the resurrected Christ and our future resurrection (14). Jesus was raised from the dead, and we will be bodily raised too. Why? We will be raised because we are united with him in body. Those who believe in Jesus has a been […]
