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Catechism 38
What is prayer?
Question 38
What is prayer?
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Prayer is pouring out our hearts to God in praise, petition, confession of sin, and thanksgiving.
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Introduction
In this text Paul is drawing on the biblical principles for marriage and human sexuality to speak into specific questions in the Corinthian church
Paul is giving counsel to Christians in different situations on how to pursue sexual purity and avoid sexual temptation.
Preaching to a multi-generational audience
The Word of God is for the gathered congregation
The Word of God is also for specific demographics
Can’t give a complete theology of marriage, singleness, sex, and divorce.
But we can speak clearly and briefly about what God says in general.
The Text
Is it holy to abstain in Marriage?
(v.
1-5)
Abstinence in marriage is not holy, it is the opposite, especially with one spouse pursues it without the consent of the other.
It leaves spouses more vulnerable to the temptation to sexual immorality.
It undermines the one-flesh nature of marriage, the mutual authority that spouses have over one another.
How can I use my sexuality to serve my spouse?
This passage does not allow for and the Bible specifically rejects:
One spouse objectifying the other.
A demanding attitude about sex in marriage.
Physical intimacy that runs counter to relational, emotional, and spiritual intimacy.
Sex is one component of our selves and marriages.
Physical intimacy in marriage as the only way to avoid sexual sin.
The only time that regular intimacy in marriage should be interrupted is by mutual agreement for focused prayer.
Celibacy instead of Marriage?
(v.
6-9)
Paul commends the holiness and usefulness of chosen or unchosen celibate Christian singleness for those who are unmarried or widows.
Part of the call to singleness is God’s gift of self-control in the area of sexual purity.
Note, if you are single you are called to celibacy whether or not you’re called to lifelong singleness.
Should a Christian divorce a Christian?
(v.
10-11)
Should a Christian divorce a Christian?
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Divorce an Non-Christian?
Notice that Paul magnifies the force of his argument by appealing to the direct words of Jesus ().
In the inevitable difficulties of marriage it may be that a Christian begins to think,
“I would be better off divorced.”
“I could serve God more if I were divorced.”
“God must want me to get divorce.”
“Jesus’s command against divorce doesn’t apply in my situation.”
Divorce does not glorify God.
God says...
God is never more glorified in divorce.
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Should a Christian divorce a non-Christian?
(v.
12-16)
Marriage difficulties are even more magnified when one spouse is a Christian and the other is not or when one spouse is converted and the other is not.
Divorce does not glorify God.
If you are in a “mixed” marriage, remain as you are, and look to God who can save anyone at anytime.
Implications
God wants us to pursue sexual purity and avoiding sexual temptation.
God is very specific about human sexuality.
Purpose to love God and others as single and therefore celibate in advance of marriage.
Purpose to love God and other single and therefore celibate as a lifelong calling.
Purpose to love God and others through joyful and regular romance and physical intimacy in life-long marriage between you and your spouse.
We stand with God against all sexual sin.
We stand with God supporting marriages and against divorce.
We believe in the grace of Jesus Christ that enables and equips us...
for our calling
to repent of an forsake sexual sin
to walk in the forgiveness and holiness that God provides to his children.
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